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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gotan Wasselach (ranked 1271 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Tomas Tetrev (ranked 159 p4p, 225 weight class). Wasselach kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Time Is On My Side by Maze. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213
7 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gotan Wasselach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Tetrev!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach moves to clinch but Tetrev breaks away
letting Tetrev counter with a right hand.
Tetrev swings for the body but Wasselach moves out of range.
Tetrev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tetrev is looking to clinch but Wasselach is avoiding it.
Wasselach moves away from the strike by Tetrev.
Wasselach moves forwards but Tetrev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tetrev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wasselach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tetrev is in Wasselach's guard.
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Tetrev postures up.
Wasselach managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach working for a triangle but Tetrev defends it easily.
Wasselach controls Tetrev momentarily but Tetrev frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetrev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Tetrev postures up.
Tetrev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
Wasselach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tetrev trying to control the position here.
Tetrev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach throwing strikes but missing.
Wasselach passes Tetrev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wasselach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tetrev wants to get back to full guard.
Wasselach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tetrev trying to control from the bottom.
Wasselach 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.
Tetrev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasselach is trying to control the action in half guard but Tetrev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasselach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetrev trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
Wasselach will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tetrev moves into full guard.
Wasselach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tetrev has Wasselach pulled in close to control his posture.
Tetrev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wasselach preventing the sweep.
Tetrev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wasselach shoots in for a takedown but Tetrev shows good takedown defense.
Tetrev gets a double leg takedown into Wasselach's guard.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetrev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
Wasselach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tetrev trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet.
Wasselach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tetrev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tetrev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach is pulling down on Tetrev's head. It's preventing any offense from Tetrev, at least for the moment.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Tetrev 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.
Tetrev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tetrev throws a hook to the side of Wasselach's head but Wasselach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wasselach attempts a counter takedown but Tetrev avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Tetrev misses.
Tetrev misses with a wild body shot.
Wasselach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wasselach tries to counter with a takedown but Tetrev is quick to defend against it.
Wasselach fails with the takedown
and Tetrev counters with a stiff right hand.
Tetrev takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses.
Wasselach tries to close the distance and clinch but Tetrev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tetrev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
Tetrev digs a good hook to Wasselach's body.
Wasselach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetrev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tetrev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wasselach is looking for a sweep.
Tetrev is working Wasselach over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tetrev is working Wasselach over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wasselach is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tetrev is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wasselach is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tetrev connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetrev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wasselach to see if he's OK.
Wasselach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wasselach is trying to maintain the position but Tetrev is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasselach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tetrev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wasselach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetrev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wasselach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tetrev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tetrev's back!
Tetrev turns into Wasselach and is now in his guard.
Tetrev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tetrev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tetrev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
Wasselach has an active guard here but Tetrev has managed to pass into half guard.
Tetrev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wasselach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tetrev.
Tetrev trying to control from half guard but Wasselach is working away.
Wasselach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasselach regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tetrev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach working a defensive guard but Tetrev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wasselach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tetrev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tetrev trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tetrev pulls his head out easily.
Tetrev is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasselach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasselach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tetrev scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Tetrev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wasselach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wasselach has closed the distance and engaged Tetrev in a clinch.
Tetrev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tetrev trying to control the position but instead, Wasselach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tetrev into the cage.
Wasselach pulls guard effortlessly.
Tetrev wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach looking to control but Tetrev passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tetrev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetrev passes to full mount!
Tetrev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Wasselach that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tetrev landing strikes from the mount and Wasselach is in trouble!
Tetrev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wasselach looks a forlorn figure.
Tetrev looking to finish Wasselach with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wasselach!
Tetrev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wasselach's face.
Tetrev lands a heavy elbow.
Wasselach tries to lock up and control but Tetrev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach is bucking up trying to escape but Tetrev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetrev unloading with bombs!
Wasselach is looking to improve his position but Tetrev isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetrev with the ground and pound from mount.
 It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Tetrev punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tetrev with shots to the head and body - Wasselach looks very uncomfortable down there.
 Wasselach is rocked!
Tetrev raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Wasselach is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tetrev lands a big shot to the head and Wasselach winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tomas Tetrev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 1102 p4p, 836 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 89 p4p, 72 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Experienced |
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World class boxer
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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 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokol lands a lovely overhand right.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sokol misses.
Nice jab there from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phuthong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sokol lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokol walks into a jab.
Phuthong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Phuthong catches Sokol right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Sokol walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a leg kick that misses.
Sokol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phuthongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol tries to clinch there but Phuthong circles away.
Sokol wants to clinch up but Phuthong keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Sokol - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong with a hook.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Phuthong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sokol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong gets through Sokol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol is stalling here.
Phuthong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sokol.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Phuthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sokol smiles and moves away.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
It looks like Sokol has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Phuthong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phuthong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sokols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong darts in and clinches Sokol up against the cage.
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Sokol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phuthong lands a left hand.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Sokol's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Phuthong looks to move away, Sokol throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Sokol slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phuthong works Sokol's body with a nice hook.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokol.
Phuthong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Sokol throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong walks into a jab.
Sokol is looking to clinch but Phuthong is avoiding it.
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sokol tries to clinch there but Phuthong circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Phuthong. Those never looked like landing.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one.
Sokol closes the distance and pushes Phuthong back into the cage.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Phuthong jumps guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Sokol struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sokol misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong letting Sokol take a breather here.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Phuthong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sokol walks away with a smile on his face. Phuthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Sokol there.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Sokol needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Phuthong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sokol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong walks into a stiff left hand from Sokol.
Sokol moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.
Sokol connects with a high kick.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Sokol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Sokol moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sokol swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Sokol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Sokol moves out of range as Phuthong throws a body kick.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Sokol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sokol clinches up with Phuthong and pushes him back against the cage.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
A shot in the inside from Sokol.
Phuthong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phuthong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong breaks from the clinch.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong gets a clinch.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Phuthong.
Sokol is rocked!
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sokol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phuthong can turn it around.
Sokol looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phuthong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
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!
Sokol tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phuthong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phuthong looking to slow down the pace here.
Phuthong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sokol.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sokol smiles and moves away.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Sokol.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong sizes up Sokol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phuthong tries a head kick but it misses.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokol at a distance.
Sokol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong cracks Sokol with a good jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Sokol slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 1138 p4p, 1413 weight class) and Scotty T Bone (ranked 143 p4p, 176 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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10 - 1 - 0 |
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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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty T Bone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as T Bone throws out the jab.
Orel looks to land a right hand but T Bone moved out of range.
T Bone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits T Bones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on T Bone's shoulder, as T Bone tries to avoid the shot.
Orel tries to clinch up but T Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
Orel misses with an uppercut
and T Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orel to score with a decent uppercut.
Orel misses with an uppercut. T Bone saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from T Bone misses.
Orel missing with a left hand there. T Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orel misses with an uppercut. T Bone saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and T Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
T Bone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
T Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel misses with a hook. T Bone ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Orel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orel swings away with a body shot that misses
and T Bone counters with a series of strikes. Orel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Orel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
T Bone thuds his right hand into Orel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel misses with a straight right.
T Bone slips a jab and a cross from Orel.
Orel takes a swing at T Bone's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from T Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orel feints a jab promting T Bone to slip. Orel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. T Bone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orel throws a hook but T Bone avoids it easily.
T Bone throws out a counter right but Orel avoids it with no problem.
Orel throws a series of punches but T Bone moves out of range.
T Bone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orel.
Orel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by T Bone.
T Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orel.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on T Bone's shoulder, as T Bone tries to avoid the shot.
T Bone slips under a jab from Orel.
Orel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Bone ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
Orel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orel throws out a loose jab but T Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel tries to clinch but T Bone moves out of range.
Orel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orel misses with a hook
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
Orel takes a swing at T Bone's ribcage but misses.
T Bone throws a hook but Orel avoids it easily.
T Bone connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from T Bone misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Orel as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Orel.
And T Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Orel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice shot lands for T Bone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel instigates a clinch.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
T Bone tries to break the clinch but Orel is controlling the position.
Orel prevents T Bone from breaking the clinch.
T Bone breaks the clinch.
Orel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
T Bone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
T Bone circles away from the clinch attempt
and T Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that T Bone can do to turn this around?
Orel looks to land a right hand but T Bone moved out of range.
T Bone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
T Bone slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from T Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
T Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
T Bone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from T Bone misses.
Orel misses with a straight left.
Orel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
Orel presses T Bone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but T Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel throws a head punch that misses.
Orel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of T Bones head.
Orel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel effectively controlling the action here.
Orel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel throws a head punch that misses.
Orel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orel misses with the head strike.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Orel to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T Bone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
T Bone blocks an uppercut.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but T Bone avoids it by throwing Orel back against the cage.
T Bone working hard to break the clinch.
Orel misses with some punches.
Orel has T Bone pushed against the cage.
Orel gets through T Bone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on T Bone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
T Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orel looking to throw knees to the head but T Bone is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel working aggressively here.
Orel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
T Bone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
T Bone throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Orel.
Orel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
T Bone looks to throw the jab but Orel is out of range.
Orel closes the distance but T Bone moves to the side
letting T Bone counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Orel misses with a straight left.
Orel throws a body punch but T Bone moves out of range.
T Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel's corner calls for a 1-2. Orel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orel misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and T Bone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
T Bone tries to counter by closing the distance.
T Bone throws a right hand that misses
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Orel throws a hook but T Bone avoids it easily.
T Bone with the counter takedown but Orel avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel throws an off balance right hand
and T Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
T Bone misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by T Bone.
T Bone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel scores with a jab. T Bone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
T Bone's coach down at Steel Penn Training Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on T Bone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
T Bone tries to move into range but Orel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orel misses with an uppercut. T Bone saw that one coming.
Jab by Orel.
Orel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from T Bone.
T Bone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orel connects with a jab.
T Bone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
T Bone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from T Bone.
Orel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
T Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
T Bone blocking some punches.
Orel tries to work over T Bone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
T Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
T Bone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
T Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orel misses the shot to the body.
T Bone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orel lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
T Bone defending well as Orel loads up on a big left hand.
Orel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orel throws a hook to the side of T Bone's head but T Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orel throws a right hand that misses
and T Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel misses with a body shot.
And T Bone tries to counter it with a takedown but Orel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orel scores with a nice strike.
T Bone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orel connects with a single shot there.
Orel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
T Bone throws a shot to the body.
Orel closes the distance and clinches.
T Bone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orel tries to land knees in the clinch but T Bone avoids the damage to the body.
T Bone blocks an uppercut.
Adam Orel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
T Bone wants to break the clinch but can't.
T Bone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orel has him pressed against the cage.
T Bone is trying to break free.
T Bone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
T Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Orel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
T Bone throws out a counter right but Orel avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Orel misses.
It seemed like T Bone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Orel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Orel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 1094 p4p, 1185 weight class) and Chris Tamburello (ranked 137 p4p, 153 weight class). Tamburello has chosen Going Out of Style - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Tamburello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamburello blocks a low kick nicely.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello with a nice cross.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tamburello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inhanamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamburello misses the jab.
Tamburello has managed to clinch.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tamburello fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inhanamoto wants to break free but Tamburello has control.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Tamburello has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Inhanamoto pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto presses Tamburello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto gets underhooks to prevent Tamburello's takedown attempt.
Tamburello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Tamburello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inhanamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inhanamoto cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tamburello looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Inhanamoto finish him?
 Tamburello is rocked!
 It looks like Chris Tamburello has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tamburello up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Inhanamoto from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tamburello's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Journey Sky (ranked 1021 p4p, 710 weight class) and Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 140 p4p, 102 weight class). Hisashi has chosen Feng Shui as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Journey Sky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Akahoshi Hisashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hisashi takes one to the chin there.
Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hisashi 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.
Sky scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Hisashi misses.
It looked like Sky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi.
Hisashi slips a straight right by Sky.
Sky walks into a jab.
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
Hisashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Sky's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sky avoids the head kick by Hisashi.
Hisashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Sky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Sky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi walks into a straight right hand from Sky.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hisashi is rocked!
Sky looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi throws a one two combo.
Sky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sky drops Hisashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hisashi looks back up at him and smiles so Sky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sky finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hisashi is aggressively charging in as Sky backs up avoiding any damage. Sky tosses out a jab and Hisashi runs right into it face first! Hisashi is out cold! Sky dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hisashi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Journey Sky!
An out of breath Journey Sky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 1238 p4p, 689 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 165 p4p, 96 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Terry Silver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen instigates a clinch.
Silver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver lands a left hand.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver wants to break free but Hansen has control.
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hansen.
Hansen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hansen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hansen manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silver taking a bit of punishment here - Hansen scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it.
Check out the look on Hansen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Hansen.
Silver is looking to reverse the position.
Hansen working away.
Hansen working the body and head with strikes.
Hansen lands a nice forearm strike.
Hansen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silver parries the strikes from Hansen easily there. Hansen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silver to escape.
Hansen working the ground and pound.
Hansen working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silver taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hansen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hansen scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hansen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hansen trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Silver holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
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!
Hansen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hansen throws an elbow but Silver slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silver is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
Hansen scores with punches from side control.
Silver tries to improve position but can't.
Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silver to see if he's OK.
Silver struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silver is avoiding damage well.
Silver is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hansen connects with a decent elbow.
Silver dodges the ground and pound from Hansen.
Hansen landing a few strikes.
Hansen in side control, throwing shots but Silver defends.
Hansen trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Silver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hansen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hansen grinds an elbow into Silver's temple.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silver down.
Hansen taking a breather here.
Silver is pushing Hansen's head away, looking to escape. Hansen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hansen scores with punches from side control.
Hansen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hansen controls the position from side control.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silver to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver struggling a bit here.
Silver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hansen is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silver tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hansen throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
Hansen shoots in looking for a takedown but Silver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hansen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silver thuds a left hand into Hansen's body.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Silver cracks Hansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silver but Silver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver lands a right hook to the body.
Hansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Hansen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
and Silver counters with a left right combination that sends Hansen crashing to the mat - Silver wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hansen out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Silver!
Terry Silver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 611 p4p, 852 weight class) and Jan Moder (ranked 80 p4p, 110 weight class). Dimitri Svyatogor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Moder's chin.
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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 36 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Moder!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor checks a low kick from Moder.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Moder is just out of range.
Svyatogor blocks a jab.
Svyatogor connects with a looping right hand.
Svyatogor lands a slapping body shot.
Moder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moder counters with a body kick.
Moder throws a sloppy head kick and Svyatogor moves out of range easily.
Svyatogor looks to score with a jab to the body but Moder is just out of range.
Jab from Moder.
Svyatogor lands a really nice looking cross but Moder seems unphased.
Svyatogor misses with a hook.
Svyatogor 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.
Moder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Moder.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moder throws a head kick that misses
and Svyatogor lands a stunning uppercut that sends Moder to the mat!
Moder is rocked!
Moder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svyatogor is working away from the top position though.
Moder is still in real trouble! Can Svyatogor finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svyatogor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moder sees it coming and defends easily.
Moder seems to have recovered his senses.
Svyatogor not doing much here.
Svyatogor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Svyatogor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moder is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svyatogor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Moder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moder throws a hook but Svyatogor avoids it easily.
Moder closes the distance and pushes Svyatogor back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svyatogor's elbow.
Svyatogor jumps guard and drags Moder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moder trying to control the position from guard on top but Svyatogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svyatogor pulls Moder in close to his closed guard and prevents Moder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Svyatogor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moder defends well.
Svyatogor working a defensive guard here.
Svyatogor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Svyatogor keeping moving, preventing Moder from controlling successfully.
Moder is fighting to break Svyatogor's control of his arms but Svyatogor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Moder's ribcage but misses.
Svyatogor misses the body punch
and Moder counters with a nice uppercut.
Moder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Svyatogor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svyatogor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moder momentarily.
Svyatogor lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svyatogor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Svyatogor misses
and Moder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Svyatogor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Svyatogor avoids a kick to the body.
Dimitri Svyatogor is winning the standup battle so far.
Moder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svyatogor.
Moder throws a head kick that misses.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Moder's ribcage but misses.
Svyatogor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svyatogor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moder can do to turn this around?
Svyatogor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moder counters with a good, hard body kick but Svyatogor shrugs it off.
Svyatogor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moder. Moder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder tries to clinch up.
Moder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moder! But no joy.
Moder throws a low kick but Svyatogor avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Svyatogor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moder throws a series of strikes that have Svyatogor backpedaling.
Moder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder tries to clinch but Svyatogor moves away
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moder tries to clinch there but Svyatogor circles away.
Moder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svyatogor counters with a big uppercut that knocks Moder off his feet! Svyatogor dives into side control looking to finish!
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svyatogor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moder has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moder can't do much from the bottom here.
Svyatogor takes a little break here. Moder wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Svyatogor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor trying to control the position but Moder is working away.
Svyatogor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Svyatogor wants to control for a moment but Moder uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Svyatogor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moder wants to improve his position but Svyatogor is controlling well.
Svyatogor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Further stalling from Svyatogor.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Svyatogor throws a good cross that connects.
Svyatogor lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Moder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moder throws a solid leg kick but Svyatogor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moder.
A little feinted left hand from Svyatogor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moder manages to avoid it.
Svyatogor takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Svyatogor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Svyatogor's corner calls for a 1-2. Svyatogor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Svyatogor misses with a hook. Moder ducked under it nicely.
Moder misses with a kick to the body.
Moder scores with a sloppy right hand. Svyatogor should have avoided that one.
Moder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moder connects with a body shot.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Moder's ribcage but misses.
Svyatogor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moder.
Svyatogor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svyatogor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor misses with a double jab.
Svyatogor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svyatogor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svyatogor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moder moves out of range as Svyatogor strikes.
Svyatogor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder throws a solid leg kick but Svyatogor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moder.
Moder wants to clinch but Svyatogor slips to the side
and Svyatogor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svyatogor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moder.
Moder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svyatogor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moder manages to avoid it.
Moder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svyatogor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Svyatogor missing with a left hand there. Moder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moder.
Good work by Svyatogor as he checks the leg kick.
Moder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moder tries to clinch up.
Moder closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Moder.
Moder struggles to land a body shot inside as Svyatogor controls his hands.
Jan Moder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moder tries a body shot but Svyatogor blocks it.
Svyatogor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moder smiles and moves away.
A jab from Svyatogor does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svyatogor 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.
Moder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Svyatogor counters with a right hand to the body.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Moder ducks down to avoid it.
Moder replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Svyatogor blocks it well.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Moder.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Svyatogor's shoulder, as Svyatogor tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Svyatogor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svyatogor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Svyatogor is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svyatogor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moder misses with a kick to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moder throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Svyatogor misses the target.
Jan Moder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moder throws out a powerful jab.
Svyatogor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Svyatogor throws a leg kick which misses Moder's front leg but catches the back leg as Moder tries to avoid it.
Moder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svyatogor thuds a left hand into Moder's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svyatogor is rocked!
Moder misses with a looping right.
Oh Svyatogor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svyatogor seems to have got his legs back now.
Svyatogor throws a hook but Moder blocks it.
Svyatogor throws a looping overhand right but Moder ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Svyatogor loads up on a big right hand but Moder slips the punch.
Nice shot by Svyatogor.
Moder misses with a hook.
Moder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moder misses with a left hand
and Svyatogor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moder thinking.
Moder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Svyatogor lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Svyatogor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Svyatogor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Eagle (ranked 630 p4p, 384 weight class) and Marcus Greene (ranked 89 p4p, 49 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Greene's choice of entrance music: Tokyo Drifting - Glass Animals & Denzel Curry. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Greene!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eagle throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eagle wants to clinch
and Eagle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle misses the body punch
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene staying out of range there.
Eagle misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eagle closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Eagle.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Nice body punch from Eagle - that landed with a thud.
Greene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene working aggressively here.
Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagle lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Greene's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greene misses with some punches.
Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eagle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene misses with the head strike.
Eagle misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
Greene blocking some punches.
Greene blocking some punches.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Greene misses with some punches.
Greene pushes Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Greene wants to break free but Eagle has control.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene lands a nice uppercut.
Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eagle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greene misses with some punches.
Eagle is leaning against Greene and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Eagle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eagle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Eagle.
Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Eagle.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Greene.
Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eagle, as that shot connected.
Eagle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greene counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eagle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eagle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Greene.
Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greene lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eagle prevents a body shot from Greene.
Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eagle wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Eagle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eagle scores with a jab to the head.
Eagle darts in trying to clinch
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
David Eagle is winning the standup battle so far.
Eagle darts in trying to clinch
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eagle swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eagle tries to clinch up
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eagle cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle tries to clinch but Greene moves away
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene slips a straight right by Eagle.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Eagle.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Eagle.
Eagle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eagle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Greene eats them both and turns towards Eagle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eagle is rocked!
We've been told by Eagle's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eagle closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
and Greene counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Greene!
Our winner, Marcus Greene, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 457 p4p, 159 weight class) and JD Drake (ranked 30 p4p, 14 weight class). Drake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JD Drake!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Qiang. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Drake connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Drake misses the jab.
Qiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Qiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake misses the jab.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Qiang's shoulder, as Qiang tries to avoid the shot.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qiang misses with a wild body shot.
Drake throws out a counter right but Qiang avoids it with no problem.
Qiang with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake 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.
Qiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Drake.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake misses with a hook. Qiang ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qiang slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drake working hard to break the clinch.
Qiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake avoiding damage.
Qiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Qiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Qiang there.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Qiang slips the punch.
Qiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hao Qiang's cut is getting worse.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake thuds a left hand into Qiang's body.
Qiang staying out of range there.
Qiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
Qiang lands with a nice body punch.
Qiang stuns Drake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qiang has managed to clinch.
Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Qiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Qiang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake looks winded!
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang lands with a nice body kick.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qiang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake walks into a jab.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Qiang catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Qiang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qiang scores with a nice right hand.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qiang scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Qiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Qiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
JD Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Drake is rocked!
Qiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Qiang finish him?
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Qiang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drake seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick from Qiang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiang cracks Drake with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Drake falls to his knees and Qiang 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 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Qiang!
Hao Qiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
JD Drake spoke after the fight, saying 'It's Miller Time'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 43 p4p, 224 weight class) and Paavo Talvela (ranked 8 p4p, 31 weight class). Talvela is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Paavo Talvela 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talvela scoring well with a low kick there.
Longabaugh takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Longabaugh.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Talvela's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longabaugh with a hook.
We've been told by Longabaugh's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talvela doesn't seem bothered though.
Talvela 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.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Longabaugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Talvela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longabaugh's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Longabaugh backing away here, and Talvela unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Talvela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talvela gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Talvela's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Longabaugh won't be happy with that.
Longabaugh is looking to regain half guard here but Talvela keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Longabaugh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela tries to move to mount but Longabaugh blocks the move with his legs.
Talvela looks up at the clock and then as Longabaugh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Talvela smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Longabaugh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Talvela cracks Longabaugh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Talvela lands an elbow.
Talvela scoring with punches and elbows.
Talvela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longabaugh keeps working.
Longabaugh taking a bit of punishment here - Talvela scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talvela throws a strike aimed at the side of Longabaugh's head but Longabaugh avoids it well.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep.
Longabaugh taking a bit of punishment here - Talvela scoring with strikes.
Talvela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Talvela scores with punches from side control.
Talvela lands some shots froms side control.
Longabaugh can't do much from the bottom here.
Talvela wants to control but Longabaugh is keeping him busy.
Longabaugh sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Talvela stuns Longabaugh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick and Longabaugh moves out of range easily.
Longabaugh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longabaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Talvela is trying to get an arm triangle but Longabaugh is defending well.
Longabaugh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh is working hard here to advance position.
Longabaugh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Talvela is working Longabaugh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Talvela in side control, throwing shots but Longabaugh defends.
Talvela sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Longabaugh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep.
Longabaugh is trying to control Talvela's posture but Talvela avoids it.
Paavo Talvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Talvela crashes against the mat.
Longabaugh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Longabaugh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Talvela.
Talvela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longabaugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Talvela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Talvela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longabaugh tries to get to full guard but Talvela has control of the leg.
Talvela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longabaugh is positioning himself well to prevent Talvela advancing to mount.
Talvela throwing shots but Longabaugh is blocking nicely.
Talvela landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talvela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Longabaugh has his hands clasped together around Talvela's back. He's all about the action.
Longabaugh trying to control but Talvela postures up.
Talvela working the head and body with strikes.
Longabaugh trying to control but Talvela postures up.
Longabaugh keeping hold of Talvela's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh tries to roll over but Talvela keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Talvela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longabaugh is trying to maintain the position but Talvela is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Talvela lands a nice short elbow.
Talvela slips a nice elbow through Longabaugh's hands, connecting with Longabaugh's forehead.
Talvela uses his free foot to push down on Longabaugh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longabaugh.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Talvela dominating with strikes here.
Talvela pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Longabaugh is rocked!
Talvela connects with a bit shot that sees Longabaugh covering up! More strikes from Talvela and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Talvela is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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