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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth has chosen Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial as his entrance music. Bowser Stormcrow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ray Fayth's chin.
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180 cm
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176 lbs
40 - 6 - 0 |
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190 cm
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172 lbs
26 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
40 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fayth misses the jab. Stormcrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fayth avoids the body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Stormcrow misses with a wild body shot. And Fayth tries to counter it with a takedown but Stormcrow pushes his down on his head and steps out. Fayth slips a straight right by Stormcrow. Stormcrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stormcrow takes a swing at Fayth's ribcage but misses. Horrible takedown attempt by Fayth or perhaps it was just good defense by Stormcrow, which made it look bad. Fayth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fayth feints the counter takedown. Fayth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fayth misses with an uppercut. Stormcrow saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow misses with a straight right. Stormcrow misses the jab. Stormcrow misses with a wild body shot. Stormcrow lands a leg kick that knocks Fayth off balance momentarily. Fayth connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow throws out a loose jab but Fayth uses good head movement to avoid it. Fayth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well. Stormcrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've been told by Stormcrow's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stormcrow scores with a push kick. Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stormcrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Fayth is just out of range. Stormcrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stormcrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Fayth blocks a leg kick. Fayth blocks a head kick by Stormcrow.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stormcrow. Fayth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Stormcrow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fayth scores with a punch to the head. Fayth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice shot by Stormcrow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stormcrow throws a low kick but Fayth moves out of range easily. Fayth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stormcrow's guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fayth working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Stormcrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fayth with a flurry of punches that miss. Fayth wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving. Fayth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fayth keeps trying to improve his position. Fayth being controlled here momentarily. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Stormcrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth. A little feinted left hand from Stormcrow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Fayth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fayth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow. Fayth moves away from the strike by Stormcrow. Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fayth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stormcrows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fayth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fayth. Fayth lands a jab to the nose. Fayth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fayth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Fayth tries to pass to full mount but Stormcrow defends it. Stormcrow is doing well to control the position and prevent Fayth from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fayth is taking a breather. Stormcrow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Fayth moves into full mount! Stormcrow won't be happy about that! Stormcrow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fayth.
Fayth looking to finish with strikes here!
Fayth can't control as he wanted to and Stormcrow manages to get the fight back to his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Fayth will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Stormcrow loads up on a big right hand but Fayth slips the punch. Stormcrow slips a straight right by Fayth. A jab from Fayth misses. Stormcrow with a hook. Fayth thows a left - swing and a miss! Fayth throws the left hand but Stormcrow avoids the punch easily. A slow jab from Stormcrow misses its intended target. Stormcrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fayth throws the left hand but Stormcrow avoids the punch easily. Stormcrow wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow swings for the body but Fayth moves out of range.
Stormcrow looks to land a body kick but Fayth moved away. Stormcrow misses with a low kick. Nice shot lands for Fayth. Fayth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stormcrow. A swing and a miss from Stormcrow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow misses the shot to the body. Fayth lands with a straight right. Stormcrow didn't see that one coming. The fight stays on the outside here - Stormcrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stormcrow cracks Fayth with a good jab. Fayth connects with the punch. Stormcrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fayth was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormcrow. Fayth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fayth fails to land the takedown. Stormcrow takes one to the side of the head.
Fayth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow ducks right into an uppercut from Fayth. Stormcrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fayth. Stormcrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fayth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Stormcrow is looking to clinch but Fayth is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fayth or perhaps it was just good defense by Stormcrow, which made it look bad. Stormcrow digs a good body shot into Fayth's ribs. Stormcrow slips a straight right by Fayth. Nice cross by Stormcrow. Fayth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Stormcrow tries to clinch up but Fayth circles away and keeps his distance. Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far. Fayth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bowser Stormcrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth. Stormcrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stormcrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fayth with the counter takedown but Stormcrow avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fayth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stormcrow. Stormcrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Stormcrow scores with a hook to the body. Fayth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stormcrow.
Fayth misses with a straight left. Stormcrow fails in his attempt to clinch. Fayth moves out of range of the strikes. Stormcrow is looking to clinch but Fayth is avoiding it.
Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Fayth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fayth misses with an uppercut. Stormcrow connects with a body shot that sends Fayth's belly button to the back. A lazy body kick from Stormcrow so Fayth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fayth trying to control but Stormcrow is working from the bottom. Stormcrow is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fayth throws an elbow that misses. Stormcrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fayth's guard. Nice move by Stormcrow!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stormcrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fayth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stormcrow has managed to get both his arms back between Fayth's legs - danger averted. Stormcrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fayth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fayth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fayth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Fayth will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stormcrow looks to throw the jab but Fayth is out of range. Fayth lands an overhand right. Fayth scores with a jab. Stormcrow acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice uppercut lands for Stormcrow. That snapped Fayth's head back.
Fayth loads up on a big right hand but Stormcrow slips the punch. Stormcrow fails in his attempt to clinch. Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fayth shoots in but no luck this time. Fayth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stormcrow. Fayth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stormcrow defends well and Fayth ends up having to push Stormcrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Fayth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Fayth sees it coming and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fayth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stormcrow under the eye. Fayth misses the jab. Stormcrow half committed to a counter leg kick. Stormcrow catches Fayth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fayth throws a big shot that misses. Stormcrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fayth if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fayth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stormcrow drops his hands momentarily and Fayth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fayth throws a hook but Stormcrow avoids it easily. Stormcrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Stormcrow lands a jab. Fayth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stormcrow. Stormcrow moves away from the strike by Fayth. Fayth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Stormcrow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Stormcrow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stormcrow on the wrong end of a nice jab. A cross from Fayth lands. Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Fayth moves out of range.
Stormcrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fayth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. 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! Stormcrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fayth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fayth fails with a takedown attempt. Bowser Stormcrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth. Stormcrow pushes Fayth away with a front kick. Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fayth sizes up Stormcrow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Stormcrow throws a big shot that misses. Stormcrow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fayth on the side of the head. Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Good standup being displayed there by Fayth as he connects with a hook. Stormcrow throws a front kick aimed at Fayth's knee but Fayth avoids it well. Fayth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stormcrow. Fayth avoids the head kick by Stormcrow.
And Fayth tries to counter it with a takedown but Stormcrow pushes his down on his head and steps out. Fayth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stormcrow. Good leg kick by Stormcrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Fayth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fayth cracks Stormcrow with an open hand slap. Fayth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fayth avoids a kick to the body.
Fayth throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fayth throws a shot from downtown. Stormcrow moves away and avoids it. Stormcrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fayth. Stormcrow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Fayth moves out of range.
Fayth feints the counter takedown. Stormcrow lands with a nice body punch. Stormcrow moves in looking to clinch but Fayth pushes him off. Fayth misses with a looping right. Stormcrow has closed the distance and engaged Fayth in a clinch.
Fayth manages to break the clinch.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Stormcrow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This has been an exciting period of action! Stormcrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fayth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fayth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stormcrow keeps working. Fayth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Stormcrow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fayth wants to advance to full mount but Stormcrow doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bowser Stormcrow did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Stormcrow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fayth's head.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut. Fayth blocks the body kick.
Stormcrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fayth moves out of range as Stormcrow throws a body kick.
Fayth throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stormcrow half committed to a counter leg kick. Fayth dives in for a single leg takedown but Stormcrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Stormcrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Stormcrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stormcrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow throws a low kick, looking for Fayth's leg but Fayth calmly moves out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Stormcrow. Fayth scores with a decent looking hook. Stormcrow looks to land a right hand but Fayth moved out of range. Stormcrow wants to land a leg kick but Fayth is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fayth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fayth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fayth throws a jab when Stormcrow was well out of range. A jab lands there for Stormcrow. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stormcrow. Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Fayth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stormcrow scores with a decent looking hook. Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fayth manages to avoid it. Fayth with the counter takedown but Stormcrow avoids it easily. Stormcrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth. Stormcrow jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. The fighters circle momentarily. Fayth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Stormcrow wants to land a leg kick but Fayth is out of range. Stormcrow throws a sloppy head kick and Fayth moves out of range easily. Nice shot lands for Fayth. Stormcrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fayth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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! Fayth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fayth checks it well. Fayth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Fayth slips under a jab from Stormcrow. Stormcrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fayth throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Stormcrow misses the target. Fayth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stormcrow in his tracks. Fayth avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nice defenses there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fayth moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stormcrow takes a swing at Fayth's ribcage but misses. Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Fayth scores with a hook. Stormcrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth. Some wild striking there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow looks to land a body kick but Fayth moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fayth cracks Stormcrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Fayth throws a hook but Stormcrow blocks it. As Fayth backs away, Stormcrow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Stormcrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth. Stormcrow misses with a leg kick. Stormcrow throws a nice inside leg kick. Fayth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bowser Stormcrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Fayth. Fayth looks to land a left hand but Stormcrow moved out of range nicely. Fayth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stormcrow needs to keep his hands up - Fayth had a free shot at his head there. Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch. Fayth misses with a looping left. Stormcrow takes one to the chin there. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Fayth sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice jab there from Stormcrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fayth looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fayth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stormcrow swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stormcrow controlling Fayth's posture. Fayth wants to pass the guard but Stormcrow is keeping the position. Stormcrow wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ray Fayth's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fayth throws a good cross that connects.
Fayth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stormcrow to the mat! Stormcrow manages to get full guard. Stormcrow keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully. Fayth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stormcrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stormcrow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fayth's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fayth swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stormcrow forces his way into half guard. Fayth actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fayth won't allow Stormcrow to pass to mount. Fayth tries to get to full guard but Stormcrow has control of the leg. Stormcrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Fayth is looking for a sweep. Stormcrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fayth looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stormcrow passes into side control! The referee asks Stormcrow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stormcrow prefers to stall for the moment though. Fayth is looking for a sweep. Ray Fayth has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fayth struggling a bit here. Fayth tries to bench press Stormcrow off him but Stormcrow keeps the position. Stormcrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fayth keeps working. Fayth is letting Stormcrow control him for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stormcrow stands up. Fayth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stormcrow's sensitive parts. Nice cross by Fayth. Stormcrow takes a swing at Fayth's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fayth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stormcrow throws out the jab. Fayth feints the counter takedown. Fayth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fayth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fayth manages to avoid it. Fayth feints the counter takedown. Stormcrow connects with a body shot that sends Fayth's belly button to the back. Stormcrow slips a jab from Fayth. Stormcrow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Stormcrow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stormcrow throws a half hearted mid kick. Fayth throws a jab when Stormcrow was well out of range. Stormcrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stormcrow leaves Fayth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stormcrow throws a body shot but no joy. Nice defenses there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow punishes Fayth's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fayth shoots in and drives through. Stormcrow sprawls well. Fayth connects with a crisp jab. Stormcrow lands with a good body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fayth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stormcrow's guard. Fayth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stormcrow keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bowser Stormcrow. I think Stormcrow 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 James Atkins scores the fight 48:47 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48 Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bowser Stormcrow! Bowser Stormcrow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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