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CFC CG 25 PBP Commentary |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cabrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Voluspa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (0) vs (2) Cabrera#SUB2#
Cabrera 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. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.#SUB2#
Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Voluspa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Cabrera defends easily.
#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabrera defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cabrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.#SUB#
Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cabrera has gone for a leg lock! Voluspa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cabrera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (2) Cabrera#SUB2#
Cabrera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Voluspa has his hands clasped together but Cabrera extends and breaks Voluspa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cabrera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hendrix Cabrera!
A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rufus Globe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Globe tries to sprawl but Francis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Globe (0) vs (2) Francis#SUB#
Globe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Globe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Francis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Globe looking for submissions off his back.
Globe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Francis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Globe has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Globe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Globe is defending against the submission attempts here by Francis.
#T1##SUB2#
Francis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Globe sees it coming and defends easily.
Globe wants to get back to full guard.
Globe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Globe.
Francis tries to free his leg and advance position but Globe is retaining full guard.
Globe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (2) vs (2) Francis
Globe stands and throws Francis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (5) vs (2) Francis
Francis is looking to regain half guard here but Globe keeps moving and retains side control.
Globe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working.
Francis is looking to reverse the position.
Francis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Francis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Globe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Globe (5) vs (6) Francis
Globe wants to control his opponent's hands but Francis gets his hands free. #T2#
Globe is in bad spot here.
Globe turns into Francis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Globe (7) vs (6) Francis#SUB2#
Francis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Globe is aware though and is defending well.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Globe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Francis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Globe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Globe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Francis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Globe escapes and throws Francis's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (10) vs (6) Francis#SUB#
Globe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Francis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Francis tries to bench press Globe off him but Globe keeps the position. #T3#
Globe is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francis is looking to reverse the position.
Francis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Globe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Globe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Globe (12) vs (6) Francis#SUB#
Globe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Francis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Francis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Globe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Globe wants to control but Francis is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Globe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Francis, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Globe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Francis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Francis is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Globe is trying to get an arm triangle but Francis is defending well.
Francis tries to improve position but can't.
Globe advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Globe (14) vs (6) Francis
Francis 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.
Globe trying to control the pace.
Globe'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.#T5##SUB2#
Francis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Globe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Francis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Globe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Francis looking for submissions off his back.
Globe uses his free foot to push down on Francis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Francis. Score +3 for passing guard: Globe (17) vs (6) Francis
Francis working to try and regain half guard.
Globe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Globe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Francis is looking to escape. #T6#
Francis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Globe trying to control but Francis is having none of it.
Globe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Francis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Globe is really struggling to control Francis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Francis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Francis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Globe (20) vs (6) Francis#SUB#
Globe has his arm under Francis's chin here. Game over son! Globe squeezes tightly and Francis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rufus Globe!
During a confident post fight interview, Rufus Globe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 35 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker goes for a double leg but Kakuto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kakuto continues to drive forward.
Parker fails with the takedown#TD#
and Kakuto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Parker
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Parker.
Kakuto trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Parker has an active guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Kakuto is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Parker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Parker with the active half guard here but Kakuto passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Parker
Parker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.#SUB2#
Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kakuto moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (8) vs (0) Parker#SUB#
Kakuto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Parker is trying to escape and Kakuto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Parker is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kakuto! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jacob Parker was interviewed post fight and said 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 3 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sixty Five is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson prevents Sixty Five from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sixty Five manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sixty Five had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB2#
Anderson 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. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sixty Five dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Anderson
We've been hearing that Sixty Five has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sixty Five gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sixty Five gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixty Five passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixty Five.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Anderson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sixty Five pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (2) Anderson#T2#
Anderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (7) Anderson
Sixty Five is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixty Five sees it coming and defends easily.
Sixty Five is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson tries to roll but Sixty Five sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Sixty Five working for the choke.
Anderson tries to roll but Sixty Five sticks to his back.
Sixty Five doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (9) Anderson#SUB#
Sixty Five looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixty Five is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Anderson is sitting in close to Sixty Five's body. Sixty Five has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Anderson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Anderson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sixty Five.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Sixty Five!
A victorious Android Sixty Five thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aldarisio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldarisio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ngannou leaves Aldarisio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ngannou tries to counter by clinching up but Aldarisio breaks away and moves out of range.
Francisco Ngannou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Aldarisio.
Aldarisio has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Ngannou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ngannou. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Aldarisio
Ngannou stands and throws Aldarisio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Aldarisio#SUB#
Ngannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aldarisio, who protects the arm well.
Aldarisio tries to bench press Ngannou off him but Ngannou keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ngannou is trying to get an arm triangle but Aldarisio is defending well.
Aldarisio tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldarisio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngannou passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aldarisio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Aldarisio#T1#
Ngannou moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Aldarisio#SUB#
Aldarisio fending off the submission attempt from Ngannou.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldarisio is trying to break free.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aldarisio keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ngannou has his arm under Aldarisio's chin here. Game over son! Ngannou squeezes tightly and Aldarisio is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
Francisco Ngannou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble shoots in but Cicerón avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Goble gets caught flat footed, as Cicerón shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Goble
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Cicerón drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cicerón has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#SUB#
Cicerón looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goble has picked Cicerón up and slammed him! Cicerón can't keep hold of the triangle and Goble manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (5) Goble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position. #T1#
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is defending well.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble wants to take a breather but Cicerón is having none of it. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (8) Goble
Goble controlling from the full mount.
Goble seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cicerón is holding on tight.
Cicerón bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (8) Goble#T3#
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cicerón drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (10) Goble
Goble is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#SUB#
Cicerón has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Goble pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard but Goble has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (13) Goble#T6#
Cicerón gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (16) Goble
Cicerón is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.
Cicerón is working hard here to advance position.
Goble pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Goble looking to control but Cicerón is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicerón is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cicerón to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (4) vs (19) Goble
Goble controlling well, preventing Cicerón from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cicerón turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (19) Goble
Goble keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass. #T8##SUB#
Cicerón drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cicerón has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (21) Goble
Cicerón being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble passes Cicerón's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goble moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (24) Goble
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Cicerón tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Goble controls the position from side control.#T10#
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #SUB#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cicerón. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (27) Goble
Goble wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy. #T11#
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Cicerón regains half guard.
Goble is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (30) Goble
Cicerón keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble trying to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (6) vs (33) Goble#T12#
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cicerón's body.
Cicerón turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (33) Goble#SUB#
Cicerón is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (35) Goble#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#T13#
Goble controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (38) Goble
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #T14#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.
Goble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cicerón does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goble controlling the action here. #SUB#
Cicerón has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Goble escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (41) Goble
Cicerón seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 41 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Goble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Heliogabale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Green tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Heliogabale is in Green's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB2#
Heliogabale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heliogabale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Heliogabale drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Heliogabale off! Heliogabale jumps back into Green's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heliogabale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heliogabale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Heliogabale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heliogabale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heliogabale passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Green is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green gets full guard.#T2#
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.#SUB2#
Heliogabale has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Heliogabale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Heliogabale working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Green has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Green trying to control from half guard but Heliogabale is working away.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Green moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heliogabale. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heliogabale is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.
Green wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position. #SUB#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green. #T5##SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Green moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heliogabale. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is not content to let Green control the position.
Heliogabale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Green is working for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heliogabale manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Heliogabale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Green thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heliogabale's guard.
Green is looking to advance position but Heliogabale won't allow it. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions off his back.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green trying to control from half guard but Heliogabale is working away. #SUB#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale gets full guard.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green pushing down on Heliogabale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heliogabale looks winded!#T10#
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Heliogabale defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it. #SUB#
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Green is taking a breather. Heliogabale 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.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Green has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (11) vs (2) Heliogabale
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Green has control of Heliogabale's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Heliogabale regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Green looking to control but Heliogabale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heliogabale is looking to get to half guard.
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Heliogabale regains half guard.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.
Green wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Heliogabale won't allow Green to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB#
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heliogabale is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Green is working for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Heliogabale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Heliogabale is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Heliogabale actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Walon Green, 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.#SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.
Da Silva is pulling down on Phillips's head. It's preventing any offense from Phillips, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Da Silva dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Phillips#T1##SUB2#
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Da Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Phillips
Da Silva trying to control the position but Phillips is working away.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phillips tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Phillips prevents Da Silva from moving into mount.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva controls the position. #SUB#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Phillips tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Phillips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Da Silva's best efforts.#SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it. #SUB2#
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phillips is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva is controlling the pace.
Da Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it. #SUB2#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Da Silva moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Phillips. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (8) vs (2) Phillips
Da Silva advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (10) vs (2) Phillips#SUB#
Da Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Phillips turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Da Silva off and cradles Phillips's limp body as Da Silva celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anderson Da Silva!
A very excited looking Anderson Da Silva 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 3 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Aron George!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
George tries to clinch up.
Prochazka feinted with a counter takedown.
George is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from George.
Prochazka circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Prochazka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) George
George looking to control.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. George is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George trying to control the position.
#T1#
Prochazka trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Prochazka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and George dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) George
George wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving. #SUB#
George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prochazka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Prochazka's legs - danger averted.
George won't allow Prochazka to sweep him here. #SUB#
Prochazka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. George is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prochazka. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (2) vs (5) George#T2#
George slows the pace down.
Prochazka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prochazka is working hard here to advance position.
Prochazka is trying to control George's posture but George avoids it.
Prochazka being controlled for a moment.
Prochazka is not content to let George control the position. #T3#
Prochazka is trying to improve his position.
Prochazka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on George's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
George trying to mount his opponent but Prochazka defends it.
Prochazka is trying to maintain the position but George is very close to passing his half guard.
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Prochazka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prochazka manages to get to full guard.
Prochazka looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there. #SUB#
George has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Prochazka to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! George is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Prochazka pulls down on the head and he's put George to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuri Prochazka!
A relieved looking Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oh enables Borgia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Oh#SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Borgia seems to have locked his on tight now - Oh screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Borgia, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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