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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanouk Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceboy. Fairtex has chosen Illusion-DJ Tiesto as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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170 cm
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150 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryfus Kelly! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sanouk Fairtex! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick. Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick. Kelly misses with a low kick. Kelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairtex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly throws a low kick but Fairtex avoids it. Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fairtex. Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fairtex scores with a head kick.
Sanouk Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fairtex sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly blocks a low kick nicely. Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Fairtex jumps back. Fairtex avoids a kick to the body.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kelly on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick. Kelly misses with a low kick. Kelly tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fairtex checks a low kick from Kelly.
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! Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Fairtex moves his leg out of the way. Kelly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kelly misses with a low kick as Fairtex jumps back. Sanouk Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kelly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kelly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fairtex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Fairtex ducks down to avoid it. Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Fairtex listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fairtex lands with a nice body kick. Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Kelly is predictable there and Fairtex counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Fairtex 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. Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Fairtex moves his leg out of the way. Good work by Kelly as he checks the leg kick. Fairtex throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fairtex. Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and Kelly counters with a body kick. Fairtex throws a head kick that misses. Kelly scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a leg kick. Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fairtex throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range. A low kick from Kelly is predictable there and Fairtex counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fairtex wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs. An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex. Kelly looks for the body kick but Fairtex saw that one coming. Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelly will feel that in the morning. A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fairtex connects with a high kick. Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Fairtex blocks a low kick nicely. A low kick from Kelly is predictable there and Fairtex counters with a nice leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Fairtex is looking to clinch. Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sanouk Fairtex will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fairtex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range. Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Fairtex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sanouk Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fairtex checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but Fairtex manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A good leg kick by Kelly. A low kick from Kelly misses and Fairtex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
Kelly defending well as Fairtex loads up on a big left hand. Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Fairtex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick. Fairtex misses with a looping left. Fairtex blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fairtex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A clash of legs there as Fairtex blocks the low kick. Fairtex throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it. Fairtex lands with a good body shot. A bone on bone clash there as Kelly blocks the leg kick.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex. Fairtex throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kelly looks to throw a body kick enabling Fairtex to counter with a crisp jab. Kelly 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. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kelly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fairtex - the referee stops the clock and Kelly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fairtex. Kelly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense. Fairtex looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Kelly punishes Fairtex's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fairtex motions for Kelly to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kelly misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fairtex attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kelly misses with a low kick. Kelly misses with a hook. Kelly avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Kelly checks a leg kick. Fairtex throws a low kick but Kelly avoids it. Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick. Nice defenses there by Fairtex. Kelly jabs at Fairtex's body. Kelly moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex. Fairtex throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairtex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Fairtex throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fairtex. Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Kelly moved away. Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Fairtex's knee but Fairtex avoids it well. Fairtex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly. A low kick from Fairtex is predictable there and Kelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kelly fails with a takedown attempt. Fairtex tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fairtex throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. Fairtex wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs. Fairtex throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range. Fairtex throws a head kick that Kelly semi-blocks.
Fairtex throws a low kick but Kelly avoids it. Fairtex wants to clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kelly is looking to score with low kicks. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kelly 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. Fairtex cracks Kelly with a good jab. Kelly slips a jab from Fairtex. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanouk Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range. Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly misses with a leg kick. Fairtex throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kelly. Fairtex throws a good cross that connects.
Fairtex is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs. A bone on bone clash there as Fairtex blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Kelly is predictable there and Fairtex counters with a straight right hand. Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kelly blocks a leg kick. Fairtex takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fairtex blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex. Fairtex takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kelly is looking to slow Fairtex down with leg kicks. Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairtex checks it well. Kelly thows a leg kick but Fairtex checks it and Fairtex makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Fairtex. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Fairtex attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Fairtex is looking to score with low kicks. Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick. Fairtex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Some bone on bone action there as Fairtex checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Some bone on bone action there as Fairtex checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range and Kelly settles back down. Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fairtex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelly. Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelly's calf. Kelly throws a solid leg kick but Fairtex takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelly. Kelly cracks the inside of Fairtex's front leg. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A clash of legs there as Fairtex blocks the low kick. A head kick from Fairtex lands but Kelly takes it in his stride. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Fairtex saw that one coming. Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Fairtex there. Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairtex takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses. Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fairtex clobbers Kelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fairtex checks a leg kick. Kelly throws a body kick that misses. Fairtex blocks a leg kick. Fairtex checks a leg kick. Kelly is looking to wear down Fairtex with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A good leg kick by Kelly. Kelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily. Kelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it. Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kelly misses with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Fairtex moves his leg out of the way. Kelly lands a nice looking body kick. Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it. Kelly throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kelly throws a solid leg kick but Fairtex takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelly. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. Fairtex tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fairtex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kelly. Fairtex avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryfus Kelly clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairtex. That did some damage! Fairtex looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Crunch! Fairtex slams his shin into Kelly's torso. Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a leg kick that misses. Kelly moves out of range as Fairtex strikes. Kelly wants to land a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range. Fairtex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range. Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts. Kelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kelly misses with a low kick. Kelly throws a low kick but Fairtex avoids it. Fairtex tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. An inside leg kick from Fairtex misses. Kelly takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fairtex misses with a low kick. A good leg kick by Kelly. Fairtex wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs. Fairtex uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react. Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick. Kelly throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Fairtex - just one landing. Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fairtex cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg. Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fairtex. Kelly shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fairtex tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it. Kelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fairtex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fairtex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Fairtex settles back down. Fairtex motions for Kelly to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fairtex can pounce on him.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kelly trying to move into half guard but instead Fairtex has managed to sweep! Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fairtex stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position. Fairtex won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly working a defensive guard here.
Kelly has his hands on Fairtex's head, controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fairtex stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position. Fairtex wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sanouk Fairtex wasn't active enough on the ground. Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fairtex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly. Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairtex. Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kelly avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly throws a push kick but Fairtex slaps the foot to one side. Fairtex misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Kelly tries to score with a low kick but Fairtex moves his leg out of the way. Kelly slips under a jab. Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly tries a low kick but Fairtex avoids it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fairtex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Fairtex checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kelly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fairtex. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sanouk Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming. Kelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fairtex. Kelly tries to work over Fairtex's front leg with a kick but Fairtex checks it. Fairtex motions for Kelly to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fairtex throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range. Fairtex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kelly misses with a leg kick. Kelly is looking to slow Fairtex down with leg kicks. Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fairtex throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range. Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it. Fairtex misses with a low kick. Fairtex throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Fairtex down. Kelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Fairtex avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Fairtex checks a low kick from Kelly. Kelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range. Fairtex throws a leg kick and Kelly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Kelly. Fairtex checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fairtex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance. Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryfus Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sanouk Fairtex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Fairtex. Kelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range. Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fairtex. That snapped Kelly's head back.
Kelly wants to slow Fairtex down by chopping away at his legs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fairtex cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs. Nice straight punches there by Fairtex. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fairtex. Kelly checks a leg kick. Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly throws a leg kick and Fairtex counters with an outside leg kick.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Kelly checks a leg kick. Kelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kelly takes one to the chin there. Kelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fairtex lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fairtex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly. A good leg kick by Fairtex. Fairtex throws a low kick but Kelly avoids it. Fairtex throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fairtex. Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range and Kelly settles back down. Fairtex connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fairtex cracks Kelly with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sanouk Fairtex. I think Fairtex 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanouk Fairtex! Sanouk Fairtex is the new featherweight champion!
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