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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brother Firetribe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brother Firetribe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 cm
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169 lbs
31 - 10 - 0 |
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179 cm
31
171 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Konopacki throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range. Konopacki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Firetribes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice defenses there by Konopacki. Konopacki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Konopacki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Firetribe misses with a straight right. Konopacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Konopacki throws a quick inside leg kick. Firetribe stuns Konopacki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Firetribe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Konopackis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Firetribe 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. Konopacki only half commits to the counter leg kick. Konopacki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firetribe. Firetribe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firetribe wants it to stay on the feet. Firetribe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Konopacki counters with a nice body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Konopacki throws a jab but it's blocked by Firetribe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Konopacki throws a head kick that misses and Firetribe counters with a series of strikes. Konopacki will be more careful next time no doubt. Firetribe wants to clinch up but Konopacki keeps it at a distance. Konopacki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice body punch from Konopacki. Konopacki misses with a body kick. Konopacki misses with a hook
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand. Firetribe throws a lazy head kick and Konopacki counters with a leg kick. Konopacki throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a nice leg kick. Konopacki throws a body kick that misses and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Firetribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Konopacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Firetribe. Firetribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konopacki is trying to counter with his kicks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Firetribe throws a right and a left that both miss. A slapping leg kick lands for Firetribe.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body. Firetribe tries to land a body kick and Konopacki counters with a body kick that stops Firetribe in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe doesn't manage to clinch there - Konopacki circles away.
Firetribe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Firetribe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Konopacki on the side of the head. Konopacki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Firetribe's hands. Firetribe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konopacki.
Konopacki staying out of range there. A nice side step and Konopacki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A good leg kick by Firetribe. Firetribe lands a nice hook to Konopacki's body. Konopacki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Konopacki misses with a kick to the body and Konopacki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Firetribe tries to clinch but Konopacki is having none of it. Firetribe avoids the body shot from Konopacki.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left lands for Firetribe. Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Konopacki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Firetribe defends well and Konopacki ends up having to push Firetribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Konopacki. Konopacki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Firetribe thumps Konopacki with a low kick. Konopacki slips a jab from Firetribe. Konopacki checks a low kick from Firetribe. Konopacki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Konopacki jabs Firetribe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Konopacki misses the shot to the body. Konopacki throws a hook to the side of Firetribe's head but Firetribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Konopacki misses with a straight right. Firetribe misses the jab. Firetribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Firetribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Konopacki is just out of range. Konopacki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Firetribe with a jab. Konopacki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Firetribe sprawls well. Firetribe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konopacki gets slowly back to his feet. Firetribe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Konopacki if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firetribe. Konopacki does a little dance to reset his feet. Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Firetribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Konopacki cracks Firetribe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Konopacki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konopacki moves away. Konopacki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Firetribe lands with a hook. Konopacki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Konopacki misses with an uppercut. Firetribe saw that one coming. Firetribe tries to work over Konopacki's front leg with a kick but Konopacki checks it. Konopacki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Konopacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far. Konopacki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konopacki swats him away and circles back towards the center. Konopacki flicks out a counter leg kick but Firetribe steps away. Konopacki scores with a jab to the body. Konopacki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Konopacki misses with a takedown attempt - Firetribe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Konopacki tries for a takedown but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Firetribe tries to land a leg kick but Konopacki saw it coming and moves away.
Konopacki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Firetribe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Firetribe!
That's one minute gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Konopacki - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Konopacki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Firetribe - the referee stops the clock and Konopacki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Firetribe. Konopacki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Konopacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firetribe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Konopacki. That did some damage! Konopacki throws a hook but Firetribe avoids it easily. Konopacki looks to land a left hand but Firetribe moved out of range nicely. Konopacki swats away the attempt to clinch by Firetribe. Konopacki misses with a low kick.
Firetribe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Konopacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konopacki throws a head kick that misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe. Firetribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe connects with a single shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Firetribe cracks Konopacki with an open hand slap. Konopacki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firetribe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Konopacki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firetribe. Firetribe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch but Konopacki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Firetribe forces Konopacki back against the cage and clinches. Knees to the body from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a light punch inside. Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konopacki can do to turn this around? Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Firetribe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Konopacki misses with a hook from the clinch. Konopacki misses with a hook from the clinch. Firetribe misses with a knee to the head. A head punch on the inside from Firetribe fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Firetribe cracks Konopacki with a nice body shot. Konopacki letting Firetribe take a breather here. Firetribe is looking to control Konopacki's arms but Konopacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Firetribe has his back to the cage. Konopacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Konopacki tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage. Konopacki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A shot in the inside from Firetribe. Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Konopacki shrugs off. Konopacki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firetribe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brother Firetribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Konopacki. Firetribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konopacki taking a breather. Konopacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Firetribe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Firetribe is stalling here.
Konopacki misses with a hook from the clinch. Konopacki lands on the inside with an uppercut. Firetribe has Konopacki pushed against the cage. Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Firetribe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konopacki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konopacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firetribe lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Firetribe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Firetribe is defending well against a takedown attempt. Konopacki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Konopacki avoids the elbow strike from Firetribe, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Konopacki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Firetribe. Konopacki throws a looping overhand right but Firetribe ducks down to avoid it. Firetribe slips a jab from Konopacki. Firetribe lands a nice hook to Konopacki's body. Konopacki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Konopacki throws a poor cross that misses
and Firetribe counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Konopacki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Decent striking displayed by Firetribe there. Firetribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firetribe thinks about countering with a body kick. Konopacki swats away the attempt to clinch by Firetribe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Konopacki feints and as Firetribe raises his hands in defense, Konopacki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Konopacki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Firetribe pulls Konopacki in close to his closed guard and prevents Konopacki from doing any damage or advancing position. Firetribe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Konopacki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Konopacki prevents Firetribe from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Firetribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Konopacki connects with a couple of short punches. Firetribe is looking to stand up but Konopacki isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Firetribe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Konopacki counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Firetribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konopacki paws at him with a jab and circles away. A combination from Konopacki does no damage. Firetribe dips to his left and cracks Konopacki with an uppercut! Firetribe throws a right hand that Konopacki ducks under and follows up with a left that Konopacki also avoids with ease. Konopacki tries to bum rush Firetribe with a series of wild strikes but Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Konopacki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Firetribe throwing a counter right hand but Konopacki manages to avoid it. Konopacki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firetribe. Firetribe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Konopacki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Firetribe throws a push kick but Konopacki slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Firetribe moves into the clinch. Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Konopacki takes a knee to the side of the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Konopacki. Konopacki blocking some punches.
Firetribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konopacki's elbow. Konopacki lands a left hand.
Firetribe landing knees to the body.
Konopacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A left hand lands to the body for Firetribe.
Konopacki blocks an elbow strike. Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The referee calls for Firetribe to work.
Konopacki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konopacki avoids it. Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Konopacki blocks the elbow strike.
Konopacki blocks an uppercut.
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konopacki blocks an elbow strike from Firetribe.
Firetribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konopacki's efforts to push away. Konopacki takes a knee to the side of the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Firetribe lands a body punch. Konopacki takes an elbow to the temple. Firetribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Konopacki backwards. Konopacki being controlled against the cage. Firetribe misses with an elbow over the top. Firetribe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Firetribe. No joy for Konopacki on that attempt. Decent striking displayed by Firetribe there. Firetribe fails in his attempt to clinch. Firetribe scores with a punch to the head. Firetribe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Konopacki under the eye.
Konopacki is rocked! Firetribe rushes Konopacki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Firetribe throws a punch but it's blocked by Konopacki. Konopacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it. Konopacki blocks a body shot from Firetribe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Firetribe scores with a hook to the body. Konopacki dodges an elbow strike from Firetribe.
Our sources have told us that Firetribe has been working on his elbows in the gym. Konopacki manages to break the clinch.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konopacki stuns Firetribe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Konopacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Konopacki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Konopacki jabs Firetribe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Firetribe defending well as Konopacki loads up on a big left hand. As Konopacki backs away, Firetribe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Firetribe staying out of range there. Firetribe is looking to counter punch. Konopacki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Brother Firetribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Firetribe tries to clinch but Konopacki moves out of range. Firetribe lands a slapping body shot.
Konopacki thows a left - swing and a miss! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
Firetribe slips under a jab from Konopacki. Konopacki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Firetribe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Konopacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe tries to clinch but Konopacki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Konopacki looks to land a combination but Firetribe avoids it well. Konopacki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Firetribe was covering up waiting for the punch and Konopacki finishes the takedown easily into guard. Konopacki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Firetribe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Konopacki's guard. Firetribe tries to stand but Konopacki is controlling from the bottom. Firetribe controlling from the top position. Konopacki keeping full guard, as Firetribe tries to pass. Konopacki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Firetribe wants to control from the top but Konopacki keeps moving. Firetribe sitting in guard here, content to control. Konopacki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Firetribe is looking to stand up but Konopacki won't let him. Firetribe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Konopacki working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Firetribe connects with a high kick. Konopacki connects with a body shot that sends Firetribe's belly button to the back. Konopacki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A punch combination from Firetribe misses. Firetribe blocks a jab. Firetribe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Konopacki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Firetribe throws a series of punches but Konopacki moves out of range. Firetribe throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe had his way with Pawel Konopacki in that round. 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!
Firetribe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Konopacki scores with a nice right hand.
Konopacki shoots in but no luck this time. A combination from Konopacki does no damage. Firetribe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Konopacki throws a body shot but no joy. Firetribe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Konopacki! But no joy. Firetribe lands a leg kick that knocks Konopacki off balance momentarily. Konopacki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Konopacki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Firetribe to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Firetribe's corner calls for a 1-2. Firetribe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Konopacki misses the shot to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Firetribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Konopacki misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Firetribe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Firetribe staying out of range there. Konopacki keeps Firetribe at a distance using the push kick. Konopacki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Konopacki looks to throw the jab but Firetribe is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Firetribe 's head but he takes it in his stride. Konopacki shoots and misses and Firetribe counters with a nice uppercut. Konopacki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Firetribe fails in his attempt to clinch. Konopacki throws an overhand right that lands on Firetribe's shoulder, as Firetribe tries to avoid the shot. Konopacki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Konopacki throws a sloppy head kick and Firetribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Firetribe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Konopacki is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him? A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe. Konopacki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firetribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Konopacki. Konopacki seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Konopacki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Firetribe wants to clinch. Pawel Konopacki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Firetribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konopacki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice shot by Firetribe. Firetribe throws a leg kick which misses Konopacki's front leg but catches the back leg as Konopacki tries to avoid it. Konopacki misses with a head kick.
Konopacki misses the shot to the body. Firetribe slips under a jab from Konopacki. Firetribe blocks a jab. Konopacki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Konopacki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Firetribe prevents Konopacki from moving into mount. Firetribe tries to improve position but can't. Konopacki trying to control the position but Firetribe is working away. Sloppy strikes there by Konopacki. Konopacki working away. Konopacki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Firetribe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Konopacki's guard! Nice work there by Firetribe! Konopacki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Firetribe's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Konopacki stopping the sweep attempt from Firetribe. Konopacki with a nice head shot there. Pawel Konopacki has got the better of the ground game so far. Firetribe pulls Konopacki in close to prevent any damage. Konopacki throws an elbow that misses. Firetribe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Konopacki's guard. Nice move by Firetribe! Firetribe wants to pass the guard but Konopacki is keeping the position. Firetribe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Konopacki is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight! Brother Firetribe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firetribe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe! Brother Firetribe retains his lightweight title! After winning the bout, Brother Firetribe 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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