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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Zavala (ranked 5591 p4p, 5570 weight class) and Chandler Warner (ranked 564 p4p, 561 weight class). 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Zavala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chandler Warner!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavala fails with the takedown
and Warner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zavala with a poor takedown
and Warner counters with a straight right hand.
Zavala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Zavala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavala closes the distance but Warner moves to the side
and Warner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zavala is breathing heavily.
Zavala with a poor takedown
and Zavala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warner scores with a spinning back kick!
Zavala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner thows a body kick. Zavala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Warner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warner cracks Zavala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zavala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Warner finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zavala gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Warner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandler Warner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Spence (ranked 4475 p4p, 3937 weight class) and Elliott Acosta (ranked 505 p4p, 472 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Spence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elliott Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acosta missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Acosta looks to move away, Spence throws a big counter combo but Acosta just gets out of the way.
Spence moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.
Acosta misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence counters with a series of strikes. Acosta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spence drops his hands momentarily and Acosta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spence is looking to clinch.
Acosta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Acosta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spence sprawling to the canvas! Spence rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Acosta finish him?!
 Spence is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Spence up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Acosta from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Spence's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elliott Acosta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reston Weaver (ranked 3280 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Nate Robinson (ranked 363 p4p, 391 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reston Weaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Weaver won't allow it.
Weaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Weaver is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson jumps into guard, dragging Weaver to the mat.
Weaver is posturing up here but Robinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Weaver tries to roll out but it's too tight and Weaver has to tap! Slick submission there by Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Robinson!
An out of breath Nate Robinson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Simons (ranked 3421 p4p, 4224 weight class) and Davis Riley (ranked 224 p4p, 255 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddie Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davis Riley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Riley misses.
Simons attempts a counter takedown but Riley avoids it well and moves away.
Simons slips a jab from Riley.
Simons slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simons closes the distance and clinches up with Riley, looking for a takedown. Simons pushes Riley against the cage but Riley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons.
Riley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simons.
Simons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riley.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davis Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a looping overhand right but Simons ducks down to avoid it.
Simons shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simons shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Simons defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
Simons changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simons.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riley misses with a double jab
and Simons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riley's guard.
Riley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Simons is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Simons has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley breaks the clinch.
Riley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simons tries for a takedown but Riley circles away easily
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Freddie Simons has been cut.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simons dives in for a single leg takedown but Riley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simons pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
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 fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there.
Simons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
That's time! Simons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley swinging wildly here.
Riley throws a front kick aimed at Simons's knee but Simons avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Riley as Simons shoots in.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Simons dodges the punch combination from Riley.
Riley misses with a lunging right hand
and Simons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riley pushes Simons off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simons doesn't seem bothered though.
Simons misses with a takedown
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Simons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Riley. Those never looked like landing.
Simons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riley is trying to defend but Simons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simons keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Riley gets underhooks to prevent Simons's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons pulls Riley into guard.
Simons working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
Simons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Simons's legs - danger averted.
Simons looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to stand and escape but instead Simons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simons prevents Riley from getting back to his feet.
Simons is in close to Riley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simons drops down looking for a counter takedown but Riley sprawls and moves away.
Simons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley takes a swing at Simons's ribcage but misses.
Simons shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Simons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riley to score with a decent uppercut.
Simons shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley digs a good body shot into Simons's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons manages to avoid it.
Riley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simons slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Simons moves away from the strike by Riley.
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riley tries to avoid it but Simons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riley to the ground. Riley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Simons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Riley swinging wildly here.
Freddie Simons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons off to one side.
Riley misses with a looping left.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freddie Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons with a poor takedown
and Riley counters with a one-two to the body.
Riley lands with a cross.
Simons darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Simons into the cage.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Simons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Riley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley's corner calls for a 1-2. Riley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Simons feinted with a counter takedown.
Simons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riley stalks Simons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simons's face. Simons staggers backwards, shaken.
Riley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simons circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley scores with a jab. Simons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley throws a hook but Simons blocks it.
Riley throws a nice looking combination but Simons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons needs to keep his hands up - Riley had a free shot at his head there.
Davis Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley fails to land with a series of punches.
Riley misses with a two punch combination.
Simons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riley wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons.
Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looks to land a combination but Simons avoids it well.
Riley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simons counters with a takedown into side control.
Simons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well.
Riley wants to get back to his feet but Simons drags him back down.
Simons throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Freddie Simons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davis Riley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Hiroshima (ranked 2758 p4p, 3140 weight class) and Antonio Flores (ranked 314 p4p, 354 weight class). Flores has chosen A New Religion - Ministry as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Hiroshima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Flores!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores throws a nice looking combination but Hiroshima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiroshima scores with a body shot.
Flores lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiroshima's sensitive parts.
Hiroshima wants to clinch up but Flores keeps it at a distance.
Flores lands a lovely overhand right.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiroshima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshima moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiroshima checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiroshima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Antonio Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flores throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flores throws an off balance right hand
and Hiroshima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Flores tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiroshima's elbow.
Flores misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiroshima pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiroshima holds on and takes a little breather.
Hiroshima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flores avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hiroshima working for submissions but it's allowed Flores to get to half guard.
Hiroshima trying to control but Flores postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flores wants to control but Hiroshima is keeping him busy.
Hiroshima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flores's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flores's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Flores trying to control the position but Hiroshima manages to sink in the hooks.
Hiroshima struggling to keep hold of the position.
Flores is trying to break free.
Hiroshima tries to get the hooks in deep but Flores pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hiroshima is riding his opponent, not letting Flores buck him off.
Hiroshima continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiroshima working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Flores is doing well to defend. Hiroshima seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Flores is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freaky Hiroshima!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Rivera (ranked 3346 p4p, 3219 weight class) and Keishin Smith (ranked 340 p4p, 327 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keishin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Smith.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is letting Rivera control him for a moment.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Rivera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rivera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rivera prevents Smith from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rivera controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rivera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rivera controlling the positon.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Rivera has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rivera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rivera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Rivera has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rivera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rivera controlling the positon.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera biding his time, controlling Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Can Smith hold on?! Rivera is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rivera working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rivera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rivera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivera.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at Cherokees Island Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Rivera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Smith tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Smith is pushing Rivera's head away, looking to escape. Rivera manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Rivera moves into the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Rivera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Smith jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rivera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rivera remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Smith is pushing Rivera's head away, looking to escape. Rivera manages to hold on to the position though.
Rivera just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Rivera off but instead Rivera has got his back!
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Rivera biding his time, controlling Smith.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Rivera has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rivera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Rivera keeps control of the position easily here as Smith tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Rivera has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rivera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Rivera is in full control for now.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rivera really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smith.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Rivera controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Rivera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera blocks a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith cracks Rivera with a good jab.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Rivera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera. That's going to slow Smith down.
Danny Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Rivera is rocked!
Smith circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rivera drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smith follows Rivera to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keishin Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Freeman (ranked 2944 p4p, 25249 weight class) and Aiden Murphy (ranked 236 p4p, 377 weight class). Morgan Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aiden Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Freeman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeman defends well.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Freeman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Murphy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Freeman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Freeman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murphy for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Freeman in particular looking to stall.
Murphy tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
That's two 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.
Murphy is pressing down on Freeman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Freeman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Freeman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a little break here. Murphy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freeman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeman is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy working for submissions but it's allowed Freeman to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Freeman 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.
Morgan Freeman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Freeman works his way into full mount!
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Freeman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy is trying to reverse the position but instead Freeman has taken his back - oops!
Freeman controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Freeman struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Murphy right now.
Murphy trying to control the hands but Freeman won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two 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.
Murphy can't escape the position.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Murphy right now.
Morgan Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
Freeman controlling the position well here. Murphy rolled but Freeman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Freeman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Freeman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Murphy just trying to survive but Freeman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Murphy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Murphy for a finish.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murphy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy trying to control the hands but Freeman won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Freeman dominated that second round.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Freeman pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman stalling against the cage.
Freeman is trying to trip Murphy. He has hold of a leg but Murphy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Freeman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Freeman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murphy is trying to work for a sweep but Freeman has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Freeman controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Freeman maintains control.
Freeman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Freeman has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Murphy lying in Freeman's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Freeman decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Murphy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Sandoval (ranked 1188 p4p, 1054 weight class) and Scooter McGraw (ranked 67 p4p, 60 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tristan Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scooter McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraw.
McGraw misses the shot to the body.
McGraw lands a jab.
It looks like Tristan Sandoval has been cut.
Sandoval moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Scooter McGraw has been cut.
Sandoval definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGraw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sandoval sprawling to the canvas! Sandoval rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGraw finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by McGraw.
McGraw drops Sandoval with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sandoval looks back up at him and smiles so McGraw waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sandoval is rocked!
Tristan Sandoval's cut is getting worse.
McGraw moves into the clinch.
McGraw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Oh Sandoval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraw is leaning against Sandoval and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sandoval seems to have got his legs back now.
McGraw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sandoval up against the cage.
Sandoval tries a body shot but McGraw blocks it.
McGraw leaning against his opponent.
McGraw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGraw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tristan Sandoval's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from McGraw.
Sandoval wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGraw has him pressed against the cage.
Sandoval fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraw lands a shoulder strike.
McGraw avoiding damage.
McGraw can't find room to land a body shot as Sandoval controls the action.
McGraw leaning against his opponent.
McGraw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
McGraw digs a right hand underneath Sandoval's ribcage. Sandoval let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGraw works on Sandoval's body with a couple of short punches.
Sandoval is breathing heavily.
McGraw is stalling here.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
McGraw scores with a shoulder strike.
McGraw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
Jeez, Tristan Sandoval's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sandoval wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sandoval wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraw prevents Sandoval from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGraw - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGraw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraw pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraw moves away.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but McGraw is just out of range.
A big left from McGraw misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tristan Sandoval's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scooter McGraw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uche Igwe (ranked 1092 p4p, 1678 weight class) and Antwan Tran (ranked 61 p4p, 88 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uche Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antwan Tran!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe is looking to score with low kicks.
Tran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igwe throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tran counter with a right hand.
Tran throws a lazy right hand but Igwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe clinches up against the cage.
Tran misses with a body punch.
Tran blocks an uppercut.
Igwe working aggressively here.
Tran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Igwe swings wildly with an uppercut but Tran uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran just leaning against Igwe, taking a breather.
Igwe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Tran.
Tran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Igwe misses with a body punch.
Tran is working Igwe over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Igwe has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tran.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tran.
Tran controlling the action here for a moment.
Igwe has a couple of punches blocked by Tran.
Igwe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tran blocking some punches.
Igwe gets through Tran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Igwe prevents a body shot from Tran.
Tran is trying to force a seperation but Igwe has the dominant position.
Tran manages to break the clinch.
Igwe misses with a left hand
and Tran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Igwe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tran misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Igwe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.
Tran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Igwe can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Igwe.
Uche Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe thumps Tran with a low kick.
Tran throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tran! Igwe lets Tran back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Tran is rocked!
Igwe finds Tran's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Tran flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Igwe lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Tran will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uche Igwe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Browning (ranked 575 p4p, 1220 weight class) and Santa Cruz (ranked 78 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerome Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browning tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Browning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Browning throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Browning tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jerome Browning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz jabs at Browning's body.
Browning throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a crisp one two that drops Browning! Cruz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Browning to his feet! Browning is in big trouble!
Browning is rocked!
Browning wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz throws a pinpoint strike between Browning's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Browning crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Cruz scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santa Cruz!
A less than humble Santa Cruz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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