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WP 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 65 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Oh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oh wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Oh clinches up against the cage.
Merlin tries for a takedown but Oh manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Merlin pulls Oh into guard.
Oh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh 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.
Oh looking to pass the guard.
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Oh won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Merlin seems keen to control Oh's posture.
Oh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merlin looking to control.
#T3#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Oh slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Oh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Merlin keeping hold of Oh's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Oh trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Well, if Oh 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.
#T6#
Merlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Oh from advancing to side control.
Oh prevents Merlin from improving his position.
Merlin controlling the position well. #T7#
Merlin trying to control here.
Merlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Oh passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin is controlling Oh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Oh is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
#T10#
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oh'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.#T11#
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin has a hand on Oh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Oh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (3) vs (0) Merlin#T12#
Merlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlin tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
Merlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Merlin wants to control but Oh is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Oh content to control rather than advance.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin trying to control but Oh postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A very excited looking Jisoo Oh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 64 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 70 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lavicci sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T1#
Lavicci has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T2#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T4#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T10#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
#T11#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T12#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T13#
Lavicci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Lavicci is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lavicci wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Kersikov recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Lavicci
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 61 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 71 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ignatowski tries to sprawl but Wang drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T4#
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (5) Wang
Wang tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T5#
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang keeping control of the position.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T7#
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Wang
Wang wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Wang looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang regains half guard.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Wang is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#T11#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Wang is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T13#
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Wang wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 27 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 71 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Halli as Notturna shoots in.#TD2#
Notturna feints and as Halli raises his hands in defense, Notturna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Halli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Notturna controlling the pace.
It looks like Notturna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Notturna trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Notturna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Halli trying to control but Notturna postures up.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well.
Notturna controlling the pace.
Notturna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna is continuing to stall.
Halli regains half guard.
Notturna stalling. #T5#
Halli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna.
Notturna wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
Notturna is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Notturna controlling the pace.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (0) vs (8) Notturna#T8#
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halli is trying to reverse the position but instead Notturna has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (0) vs (11) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Notturna wants to control but Halli is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Notturna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Halli is defending well though. Notturna let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Notturna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Halli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Notturna has the hooks in. Halli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Notturna tightening his grip on Halli, looking for the choke.
Notturna trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Notturna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Halli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Notturna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Halli wants to control his opponent's hands but Notturna gets his hands free.
Notturna biding his time, controlling Halli.
Halli is in bad spot here.
Notturna controlling the position well here. Halli rolled but Notturna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##SUB2#
Notturna looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Notturna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Notturna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halli's body.
Well, with Notturna on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Halli is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T12##SUB2#
Halli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Notturna's arms.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna has good solid back control here.
Halli turns into Notturna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (11) Notturna#T13#
Notturna is trying to control the position but Halli postures up.
Notturna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well,Halli is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Notturna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (13) Notturna
Notturna stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Notturna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Notturna wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halli is staying active underneath Notturna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 48 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 97 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sparxx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Kulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx controls the position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparxx gets to mount! Kulik was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (6) Sparxx
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx controlling from mount. #T1#
Kulik wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (0) vs (9) Sparxx
Kulik trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik wants to escape the position.
Sparxx is riding his opponent, not letting Kulik buck him off. #T2#
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Sparxx controlling well, preventing Kulik from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kulik is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kulik rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kulik rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position easily here as Kulik tries to buck him off.
#T5##SUB2#
Kulik is holding on to Sparxx 's glove but Sparxx gets free and slips his arm under Kulik 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Kulik is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 76 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kersikov looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Balkan pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Balkan 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.#T1##SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Kersikov#T2#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.#T4#
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T6#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape. #T7#
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Balkan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kersikov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Balkan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Balkan can't escape the position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Balkan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Kersikov tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Balkan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #T13#
Balkan wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Balkan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Roman Kersikov 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 91 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Turturro looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Turturro passes into half guard.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.
Turturro is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Ramirez gets full guard.#T4#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Ramirez trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Turturro not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Turturro wants to advance to full mount but Ramirez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Turturro
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Turturro prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Ramirez controls the position.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Turturro looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.#T13#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T14#
Turturro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 42 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 56 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juncker dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriquez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juncker.
Nick Rodriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juncker misses with a takedown #TD#
and Rodriquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriquez. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Juncker
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here. #T1#
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juncker managing to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker trying to control the position.
#T2#
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Juncker! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Juncker stops Rodriquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez fails to move to back control.
Juncker wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Rodriquez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
Rodriquez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape.
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away. #T10#
Rodriquez content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez fails to move to back control.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodriquez fails to move to back control. #T11#
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Juncker to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Juncker#T14#
Rodriquez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 67 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 37 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jello wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Jello sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scott looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Jello tries to counter with a takedown but Scott is quick to defend against it.
Moldy Jello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jello avoids it really well and circles away.
Jello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jello wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott shoots and misses #TD#
and Jello counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Scott
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Scott will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jello working away.#T1#
Jello trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Jello controlling the position. #T2#
Scott tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Scott stops Jello from passing to mount. #T3#
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello takes a little break here. Scott wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #T4#
Jello tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Scott tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is trying to escape the position but Jello is controlling the position.
Jello trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Jello tries to advance to mount but can't. #T6#
Jello controlling the position.
Jello trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it. #T7#
Scott prevents Jello from improving position.
Scott tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
Scott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T8#
Jello is controlling the pace.
Scott trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Jello trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (0) Scott#T11#
Jello wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jello is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it. #T12#
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it. #T13#
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Scott tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello 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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