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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Barella (ranked 1888 p4p, 1669 weight class) and Koa Bouddi (ranked 130 p4p, 121 weight class). Barella's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prova del 9. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Barella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Koa Bouddi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Barella.
Bouddi blocks a leg kick.
Barella tries to work over Bouddi's front leg with a kick but Bouddi checks it.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barella throws a series of punches but Bouddi avoids them all with ease.
Barella throws a right hand that Bouddi ducks under and follows up with a left that Bouddi also avoids with ease.
Bouddi with a jab.
Barella throws a hook but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Barella misses with a takedown
and Bouddi counters with a head kick. That will keep Barella thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barella moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barella takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bouddi pinned against the cage. Bouddi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella fails to land with a series of punches.
Barella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barella throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bouddi counters with a good, hard body kick but Barella shrugs it off.
Barella will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick from Bouddi lands but Barella takes it in his stride.
Bouddi lands a nice shot that snaps Barella's head back.
Bouddi lands with a nice body punch.
Barella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bouddi counters with a body kick that stops Barella in his tracks momentarily.
Bouddi connects with a right hand. Barella shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barella dives in and grabs Bouddi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bouddi pushes down on Barella's head and hops out.
Bouddi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barella.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella tries to bum rush Bouddi with a series of wild strikes but Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bouddi connects with a high kick.
A jab from Bouddi does it's job there.
Barella moves into the clinch.
Bouddi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bouddi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bouddi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barella moves in looking to clinch but Bouddi pushes him off.
Bouddi scores with a jab.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bouddi as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Bouddi.
Barella connects with a solid leg kick.
Bouddi punishes Barella's body with a nice straight punch.
Barella loads up on a big right hand but Bouddi slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella slips a jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi thuds his shin into the meat of Barella's side.
Barella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bouddi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barella walks into a stiff left hand from Bouddi.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Bouddi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bouddi connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Bouddi misses its intended target.
No joy there for Barella, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Barella gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barella takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barella momentarily.
Bouddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bouddi lands a really nice looking cross but Barella seems unphased.
Barella connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Bouddi.
Barella will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bouddi checks the leg kick.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barella closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bouddi to the mat! Bouddi manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barella with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barella tries to stand but Bouddi is controlling from the bottom.
Barella wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bouddi as he avoids it easily.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Barella swinging wildly here.
Barella takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barella tries to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt
and Bouddi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barella is just out of range.
It looked like Barella was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bouddi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body kick from Bouddi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella is looking to chop away at Bouddi's legs.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barella takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bouddi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouddi.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Bouddi tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bouddi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bouddi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi lands with a shot to the body.
Barella throws a sloppy head kick and Bouddi moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Bouddi connects with a right hand. Barella shakes it off.
Bouddi lands a head shot.
Bouddi slaps away a takedown attempt from Barella, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with an overhand left.
Barella moves forwards but Bouddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barella shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barella was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barella tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barella has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bouddi sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella trying to pass the guard but Bouddi defending well.
Barella is looking for a kimura here.
Barella tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bouddi controls his leg.
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bouddi is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella is looking to stall here but Bouddi recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barella tries to free his leg and advance position but Bouddi is retaining full guard.
Bouddi is pulling down on Barella's head to control his posture.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bouddi throws out a counter right but Barella avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Barella changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bouddi tries to avoid it but Barella manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bouddi to the ground. Bouddi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bouddi's waist but Bouddi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side.
Bouddi's corner calls for a 1-2. Bouddi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barella takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barella walks into a stiff left hand from Bouddi.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koa Bouddi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bouddi dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Barella needs to keep his hands up - Bouddi had a free shot at his head there.
Barella takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bouddi lands with a straight right. Barella didn't see that one coming.
Bouddi swinging wildly here.
Barella has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bouddi finds it's way round the side to connect with Barella's head.
Barella takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That kick from Bouddi tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bouddi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouddi with a jab.
Bouddi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bouddi but Bouddi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouddi.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bouddi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bouddi lands a jab to Barella's midsection.
Barella tries to clinch up but Bouddi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi throws a fast counter high kick but Barella manages to duck under it in time.
Barella throws a right and a left that Bouddi avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Bouddi both land. Nice combination.
Barella throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Bouddi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bouddi lands a glancing blow to the side of Barella's head.
 Barella is rocked!
Barella is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barella has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bouddi.
Barella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bouddi.
Nice jab there from Bouddi.
Oh Barella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bouddi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barella throws out the jab.
Barella seems to have got his legs back now.
Bouddi throws a leg kick which misses Barella's front leg but catches the back leg as Barella tries to avoid it.
Barella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bouddi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bouddi lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch combination from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi connects with a body shot.
Bouddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bouddi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bouddi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bouddi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bouddi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barella.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi connects with a single shot there.
Bouddi pounces like a tiger and cracks Barella with a vicious hook! Barella is down but not out! Bouddi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Koa Bouddi!
Koa Bouddi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Sonny Barella had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauski Mountain (ranked 993 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Buddah Joe (ranked 61 p4p, 70 weight class). Buddah Joe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddah Joe!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Mountain!
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mountain pushes Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joe wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Mountain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain prevents Joe from improving position.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mountain is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Joe yanks on the arm and Mountain is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Joe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddah Joe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elinho Mineiro (ranked 1891 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Zack Rize (ranked 234 p4p, 203 weight class). Rize has chosen Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Rize!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rize darts in and clinches Mineiro up against the cage.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize presses Mineiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rize throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rize wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rize lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mineiro blocking some punches.
Rize misses with a punch to the body.
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mineiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rize to keep the fight standing.
Mineiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mineiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rize has Mineiro pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rize.
Mineiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mineiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mineiro blocks an uppercut.
Rize controlling the action here for a moment.
Rize lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mineiro backwards.
Rize lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mineiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mineiro is breathing heavily.
Rize stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rize throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rize throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rize just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Rize holds him up against the cage and eventually Mineiro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elinho Mineiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mineiro lands a nice uppercut.
Rize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
Rize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rize.
Rize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rize stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
Mineiro is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Rize.
Oh Mineiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize lands a big right hand that drops Mineiro! The killer instinct kicks in and Rize finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rize!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Carvalho (ranked 848 p4p, 1005 weight class) and Micah Frank (ranked 113 p4p, 136 weight class). Carvalho comes to the cage accompanied by Pentagono - É o Moio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Frank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carvalho shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frank looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Carvalho finish him?
 Frank is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Carvalho finish him?
Carvalho sends Frank crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carvalho is motioning to the referee to let Frank up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Frank's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Carvalho before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caio Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Caio Carvalho 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Handler (ranked 792 p4p, 371 weight class) and Taromaru Momoji (ranked 87 p4p, 38 weight class). Handler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KEEPINITBEEFY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taromaru Momoji!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momoji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handler throws a right and a left that Momoji avoids nicely.
Momoji walks into a left hand.
Momoji punishes Handler's body with a nice straight punch.
Momoji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Momoji lands in his opponent's guard.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handler is keeping the position for now.
Handler wants to sweep here but Momoji controlling him for the moment.
Handler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Momoji working some strikes from top position.
Momoji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momoji tries to free his leg and advance position but Handler is retaining full guard.
Momoji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Momoji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handler trying to control the position.
Handler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Momoji is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Momoji stopping the sweep attempt from Handler.
Momoji trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
Momoji works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler trying to control from the bottom.
Momoji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Handler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler gets back to full guard.
Momoji postures up.
Momoji chips away with some ground and pound.
Momoji passes into half guard.
Momoji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handler is trying to maintain the position but Momoji is very close to passing his half guard.
Momoji wants to pass to mount but Handler is defending the position.
Momoji looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Momoji is trying to control the action in half guard but Handler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Momoji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Momoji tries to pass to full mount but Handler defends it.
Handler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momoji wants to control but Handler is keeping him busy.
Handler moves into full guard.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handler is keeping the position for now.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Momoji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momoji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler is pulling down on Momoji's head. It's preventing any offense from Momoji, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Momoji sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Handler's guard.
Momoji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Handler gets full guard.
Handler controls Momoji momentarily but Momoji frees himself.
Handler controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Momoji's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Momoji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Handler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momoji looking to pass the guard.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Handler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Momoji swings for the body but Handler moves out of range.
Momoji darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Momoji misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momoji lands a leg kick that knocks Handler off balance momentarily.
Momoji throws a lazy right hand but Handler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momoji jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Momoji throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Momoji throws a big shot that misses.
Handler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Momoji, as that shot connected.
Handler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Momoji with a nice cross.
Handler throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Momoji.
A countering left hand to the body from Momoji misses.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Handler misses.
Momoji moves away from the strike by Handler.
Handler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler lands a jab to Momoji's midsection.
Momoji blocks a jab.
Handler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Momoji scores with a shot to the body.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Momoji walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Momoji throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Momoji just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momoji.
Handler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Momoji swats away the attempt to clinch by Handler.
Handler throws a hook but Momoji avoids it easily.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handler gets caught napping as Momoji dives in and scores a takedown. Handler manages to retain guard.
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet.
Momoji landing some decent shots from guard.
Momoji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Handler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Momoji trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
Handler keeping full guard, as Momoji tries to pass.
Momoji postures up in Handler's guard and throws a big left but Handler blocks it.
Taromaru Momoji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momoji trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handler. Momoji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momoji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momoji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handler throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momoji blocks the body kick.
Momoji fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Handler checks it well.
Handler swinging wildly here.
Momoji gets tackled into the cage by Handler. Handler maintains the clinch.
Momoji drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Momoji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler ducks right into an uppercut from Momoji.
Momoji tries to work over Handler's front leg with a kick but Handler checks it.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Momoji misses with a looping left.
Handler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Momoji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Momoji lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Handler.
Momoji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handler defends it well.
Handler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Taromaru Momoji has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Momoji, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Handler - just one landing.
Handler wants to clinch up but Momoji keeps it at a distance.
Handler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momoji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handler moves away.
Some wild striking there from Handler.
Handler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Momoji.
Momoji throws a leg kick but Handler moved away.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
Handler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Momoji in his tracks.
Momoji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handler manages to avoid it.
Handler throws the kick towards the body but Momoji avoids it.
And Momoji tries to counter it with a takedown but Handler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Momoji throws an overhand right that lands on Handler's shoulder, as Handler tries to avoid the shot.
Momoji misses with a looping left.
That kick from Momoji tenderised Handler's leg. Handler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Handler misses with a hook.
Momoji cracks Handler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Momoji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taromaru Momoji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taromaru Momoji's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Momoji moves out of range of the strikes.
Momoji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Handler. No joy for Momoji on that attempt.
Handler throws a shot from downtown. Momoji moves away and avoids it.
Handler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Momoji jabs at Handler's body.
Handler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momoji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handler. Handler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Momoji.
Handler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Momoji.
Momoji moves into range and connects with a jab.
Handler walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Handler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Momoji circles away quickly and effectively.
Handler tries to clinch there but Momoji circles away.
Handler shoots in but Momoji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Momoji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Momoji lands a jab to the head.
Handler staying out of range there.
Momoji ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Momoji misses with a straight left.
Handler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Momoji connects with the punch.
Handler scores with a body shot.
Momoji motions for Handler to come forward. Momoji throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Handler needs to keep his hands up - Momoji had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Handler misses.
Momoji lands a nice shot to the body.
Handler moves out of range as Momoji strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Momoji.
Handler looks to land a right hand but Momoji moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Handler blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Momoji.
Momoji throws an overhand right that lands on Handler's shoulder, as Handler tries to avoid the shot.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Momoji defending well as Handler loads up on a big left hand.
Handler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Momoji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momoji throws out a counter right but Handler avoids it with no problem.
Momoji cracks Handler with an open hand slap.
Jacob Handler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momoji throws a jab when Handler was well out of range.
Momoji dives in and grabs Handler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handler pushes down on Momoji's head and hops out.
Jacob Handler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taromaru Momoji.
Momoji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handler throws a series of punches but Momoji avoids them all with ease.
Handler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momoji changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Handler throws a nice looking combination but Momoji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Momoji fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Handler.
Handler misses with an uppercut.
Momoji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handler defends it well.
Handler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Handler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Handler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Momoji tries a body shot but Handler blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Handler fails to land.
Handler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Momoji blocks the elbow strike.
Momoji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler tries a body shot but Momoji blocks it.
Handler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handler lands a shot to the body.
Handler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handler has a couple of punches blocked by Momoji.
Momoji blocks an uppercut.
Handler tries a body shot but Momoji blocks it.
Momoji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handler misses with a wild body shot.
Momoji shoots in and gets a takedown into Handler's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momoji preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Handler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Momoji is one step ahead there.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Momoji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handler is keeping the position for now.
Momoji passes into half guard.
Taromaru Momoji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Momoji drops an elbow to the side of Handler's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taromaru Momoji.
I've got Momoji winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taromaru Momoji!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Hidaka (ranked 750 p4p, 702 weight class) and Santino Cabal (ranked 98 p4p, 90 weight class). Takehiko Hidaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Hidaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hidaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabal blocks a jab.
Cabal looks to land a right hand but Hidaka moved out of range.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cabal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hidaka.
Cabal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hidaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hidaka throws a looping overhand right but Cabal ducks down to avoid it.
Hidaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabal loads up on a big right hand but Hidaka slips the punch.
Cabal scores with a jab. Hidaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hidaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hidaka throws out a leg kick but Cabal moves out of range and Hidaka only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidaka throws a right hand that misses
and Cabal counters with an inside leg kick.
Hidaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabal.
Cabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabal slips a straight right by Hidaka.
Cabal checks a leg kick.
Cabal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hidaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Cabal cracks a nice hook into Hidaka's ribs.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hidaka throws a solid leg kick but Cabal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hidaka.
Cabal misses with a combination
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabal connects with a leg kick.
Cabal misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabal swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabal.
Cabal scores with a jab. Hidaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabal lands an overhand right.
Cabal throws a series of strikes that have Hidaka backpedaling.
Hidaka checks the leg kick.
Hidaka digs a good body shot into Cabal's ribs.
A big right from Cabal misses.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses.
Cabal catches Hidaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabal misses with a right hand
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hidaka.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cabal backs away, Hidaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka dodges the punch combination from Cabal.
Hidaka with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Hidaka's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hidaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cabal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabal throws a leg kick
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabal.
Cabal misses the jab.
Cabal misses with a wild body shot.
Hidaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cabal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hidaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hidaka walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hidaka.
Cabal tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hidaka under the eye.
Hidaka blocks a jab.
Cabal takes a swing at Hidaka's ribcage but misses.
Cabal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hidaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hidaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabal throws the left hand but Hidaka avoids the punch easily.
Hidaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hidaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hidaka misses with a straight left.
Cabal tries to clinch but Hidaka is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Cabal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cabal moves out of range of the leg kick from Hidaka.
Hidaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hidaka walks into a left hand.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabal throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka is looking to counter punch.
Cabal throws an off balance right hand
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabal throws a big shot that misses.
Hidaka checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabal.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabal missing with a left hand there. Hidaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hidaka throws a quick counter head kick but Cabal was just out of range.
Hidaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hidaka walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabal lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Hidaka closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cabal out cold! Cabal corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takehiko Hidaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Takehiko Hidaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 274 p4p, 789 weight class) and Vic Romano (ranked 39 p4p, 103 weight class). Romano has chosen MXC Most Extreme Challenge as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vic Romano enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longabaugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longabaugh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romano throws a one two combo.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the head.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Longabaugh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Romano misses.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano instigates a clinch.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romano manages to pull guard.
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.
Longabaugh preventing the sweep.
Longabaugh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romano is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
Romano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Longabaugh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Romano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longabaugh's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longabaugh wants to stand and escape but Romano is having none of it.
Romano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longabaugh trying to keep a closed guard but Romano is proving a slippery customer.
Romano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romano wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romano content to stall in guard here.
Longabaugh wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
Longabaugh wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longabaugh is trying to keep Romano in close.
Romano with a nice head shot there.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Longabaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh has momentary wrist control but Romano slips an elbow through the middle.
Romano chips away with some ground and pound.
Romano landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano preventing the sweep.
Romano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Longabaugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romano is one step ahead there.
Romano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longabaugh trying to keep a closed guard but Romano is proving a slippery customer.
Romano wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
Longabaugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longabaugh has momentary wrist control but Romano slips an elbow through the middle.
Romano prevents Longabaugh from getting back to his feet.
Romano wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
Romano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Romano dominated that round.
That's time! Longabaugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romano takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Romano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
Decent striking displayed by Romano there.
Longabaugh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Romano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Vic Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano misses the jab.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano blocks a jab.
Romano lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano throws a right and a left that Longabaugh avoids nicely.
Romano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longabaugh has time to react.
Donk. Longabaugh catches Romano right on the button with a cross.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano punishes Longabaugh's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Romano.
Romano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romano tries to clinch
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romano moves away.
Longabaugh connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Longabaugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longabaugh rather than just go for the knockout.
Romano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longabaugh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romano under the eye.
Romano cracks Longabaugh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Longabaugh misses with a hook.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
A jab from Longabaugh finds it's way through Romano's defenses.
Romano slips under a jab.
Romano rushes Longabaugh and presses him up against the cage.
Longabaugh manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Romano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Romano misses.
Romano swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romano momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Longabaugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Romano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longabaugh.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romano throws out a powerful jab.
Romano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Romano misses the target.
Longabaugh throwing a counter right hand but Romano manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Romano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romano looks to clinch
and Longabaugh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Longabaugh misses with a left hand
and Romano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romano misses with a hook
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh cracks Romano with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Romano misses.
Vic Romano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Romano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vic Romano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Longabaugh throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Romano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longabaugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Romano.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Romano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Romano.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Romano takes one to the chin there.
Longabaugh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Longabaugh throws a poor cross that misses
and Longabaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romano lands a nice shot that snaps Longabaugh's head back.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Romano lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Longabaugh. Beautiful body shot.
Romano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romano avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Romano digs a good hook to Longabaugh's body.
Romano tests Longabaugh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Romano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Longabaugh moves away and avoids it.
Longabaugh lands with a right hand.
Romano swinging wildly here.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Longabaugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh is looking to counter punch.
Romano throws an off balance right hand
and Longabaugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano misses the jab.
Longabaugh walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Romano throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Longabaugh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh keeps the fight on the outside.
Longabaugh jabs Romano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longabaugh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Romano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Romano is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Longabaugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romano is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longabaugh at a distance.
Romano seems to have recovered his senses.
Romano defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Romano throws a jab but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Romano swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Romano swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano tries to clinch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romano digs a good body shot into Longabaugh's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romano thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano throws a jab but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Romano throws an off balance right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vic Romano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romano looks to throw the jab but Longabaugh is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Longabaugh as he connects with a hook.
Longabaugh lands a big uppercut and Romano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Romano looks OK. Longabaugh waves Romano back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Romano!
A relieved looking Vic Romano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 197 p4p, 541 weight class) and Jalo Ilmarinen (ranked 30 p4p, 68 weight class). Noeigati comes to the cage accompanied by Cremation of Sam McGee. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jalo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noeigati throws a sloppy head kick and Ilmarinen moves out of range easily.
Ilmarinen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Noeigati blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Noeigati misses with a punch to the body.
Noeigati fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Noeigati lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noeigati backwards.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Noeigati back against the cage.
Noeigati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Noeigati on the inside.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noeigati lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen pushes Noeigati back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ilmarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noeigati.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noeigati lands a nice uppercut.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noeigati lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noeigati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Noeigati with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ilmarinen is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Noeigati fails to land.
Ilmarinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Noeigati finish him?
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Noeigati controls his hands.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noeigati prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Noeigati has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Noeigati has Ilmarinen pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ilmarinen is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Noeigati - that's hurt Ilmarinen badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ilmarinen is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 46 p4p, 155 weight class) and Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 6 p4p, 19 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pandeya might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clan In Da Front. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Pandeya down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Pandeya is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Pandeya with a nice calf kick.
Pandeya scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandeya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Pandeya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Pandeya.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Pandeya jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Pandeya right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Pandeya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pandeya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandeya steps away.
Pandeya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Pandeya. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pandeya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pandeya feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
An inside leg kick from Pandeya misses.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Pandeya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pandeya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pandeya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandeya there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit tests Pandeya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya has a takedown stuffed.
Pandeya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandeya. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Pandeya's ribcage but misses.
Pandeya walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sitsongrit prevents Pandeya from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Pandeya saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Pandeya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pandeya is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit thumps Pandeya with a low kick.
No luck for Pandeya with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Pandeya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Pandeya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pandeya checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Pandeya circles away.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pandeya lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pandeya lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Pandeya sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pandeya swings widly with a right hand
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pandeya scoring well with a low kick there.
Pandeya closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Pandeya off and gets back to his feet.
Pandeya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pandeya connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Pandeya is wise to it.
Sitsongrit defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Pandeya's head but Pandeya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandeya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pandeya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Pandeya throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Pandeya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pandeya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Pandeya eventually gives up the hold.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Pandeya off but Pandeya keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Pandeya is controlling him well.
Pandeya trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Pandeya is controlling well.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Pandeya throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Pandeya cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandeya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Pandeya saw it coming and moves away.
Pandeya attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Pandeya connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pandeya thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandeya lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Pandeya scores with a nice strike.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pandeya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pandeya passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pandeya is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit is controlling Pandeya's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Pandeya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Pandeya is controlling him well.
Pandeya is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Pandeya is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Pandeya.
Pandeya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Pandeya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Pandeya moves out of range easily.
Pandeya tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pandeya connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Pandeya moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Pandeya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and Pandeya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit thumps Pandeya with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Nice shot lands for Pandeya.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pandeya to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit has Pandeya pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Pandeya tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Pandeya's head to control his posture.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Pandeya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Pandeya is controlling him
Pandeya prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Pandeya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Pandeya has control of Sitsongrit's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sitsongrit regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pandeya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sitsongrit can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sitsongrit wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Pandeya wants to finish this one by submission but Sitsongrit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pandeya.
Pandeya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sitsongrit is holding on tight.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Pandeya pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pandeya is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sitsongrit is surviving well by controlling Pandeya's body position as best he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Pandeya wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pandeya pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Pandeya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pandeya prevents Sitsongrit from getting the reversal.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Pandeya's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya had his way with Madkhao Sitsongrit in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pandeya digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pandeya.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Pandeya blocks it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pandeya throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Pandeya only half commits.
Pandeya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
Pandeya loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Pandeya is out of range.
Pandeya lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Pandeya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya throws a good cross that connects.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Pandeya throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandeya fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pandeya tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pandeya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pandeya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandeya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Pandeya's ribcage. Pandeya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pandeya struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pandeya avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pandeya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pandeya pulls guard effortlessly.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pandeya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pandeya is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Pandeya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pandeya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pandeya avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandeya.
A nice leg kick from Pandeya, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pandeya doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandeya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Pandeya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pandeya lands an overhand right.
Pandeya misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Pandeya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Pandeya avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Pandeya sees coming a mile off.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandeya.
A shot to the liver by Pandeya. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Madkhao Sitsongrit.
I think Pandeya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Saurabh Pandeya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Attila Hun (ranked 121 p4p, 94 weight class) and Paavo Talvela (ranked 19 p4p, 15 weight class). Talvela has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Paavo Talvela has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Attila Hun's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Attila Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hun throws out a powerful jab.
Hun misses with a straight left.
Hun throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Talvela steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hun. That one must have hurt.
Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Talvela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hun misses with a straight right.
Hun throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hun throws a poor cross that misses
and Talvela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela moves out of range as Hun throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun lands the left hand.
Hun lands with a nice body kick.
Talvela drops his hands momentarily and Hun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hun flashes Talvela a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Talvela's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Talvela crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Hun punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila Hun!
A relieved looking Attila Hun 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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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
84% |
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