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Event:
UGD 14:Poole Vs Dykstra
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Womack Iii counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Womack Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Higgins if he has to take too many more of those.
Higgins lands a jab-cross combination.
Womack Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Womack Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Womack Iii takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Womack Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Womack Iii throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Womack Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Womack Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Higgins misses.
Womack Iii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Womack Iii scores with a hook.
Womack Iii misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Higgins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Womack Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Womack Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins walks into a left hand. #CL#
Womack Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Womack Iii lands a body shot. #T1#
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Womack Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Womack Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Womack Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Womack Iii pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Womack Iii lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Womack Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Womack Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Womack Iii tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Womack Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack Iii tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Womack Iii - that landed with a thud.
Womack Iii lands a shot to the body.
Higgins looks winded!
Womack Iii tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Womack Iii.
A right handed body shot lands from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
#T2#
Womack Iii gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Womack Iii cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Womack Iii.
Nice body punch from Womack Iii - that landed with a thud.
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
Womack Iii is leaning against Higgins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Womack Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgins or not. #BC#
Womack Iii breaks from the clinch.
Womack Iii cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Womack Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Womack Iii throws a front kick that sends Higgins stumbling back into the cage.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Womack Iii looks for the body kick but Higgins saw that one coming.
Ian Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womack Iii looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it well.
Womack Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack Iii.
Higgins throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Higgins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Womack Iii looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Higgins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Womack Iii swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Womack Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Womack Iii misses with a body shot.
Higgins is looking for the big counter here.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Womack Iii scores with a body shot.
Womack Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Womack Iii connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.
Womack Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Higgins off the cage and back into range.
Womack Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Womack Iii thows a body kick. Higgins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Higgins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Womack Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Womack Iii rushes Higgins and presses him up against the cage.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Womack Iii. #BC#
Womack Iii breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Higgins throws a hook but Womack Iii avoids it easily.
Womack Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Higgins's head.
Womack Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Womack Iii throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Womack Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Womack Iii!
Womack Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Womack Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins flicks out a counter leg kick but Womack Iii steps away.
Higgins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Womack Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Womack Iii misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Womack Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Womack Iii connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Womack Iii. #CL#
Womack Iii pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Womack Iii misses with a body punch.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins wants to stall.
Higgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Womack Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Higgins.
Womack Iii avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Sloppy strikes from Womack Iii. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womack Iii slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Womack Iii, right into the meat.
Womack Iii scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws a hook but Womack Iii avoids it easily.#CL#
Womack Iii closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Womack Iii avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
Womack Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Womack Iii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Higgins up against the cage.
Higgins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Womack Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Womack Iii tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ken Womack Iii is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Womack Iii rushes Higgins and presses him up against the cage.
Womack Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Higgins lands a right hand.
Womack Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Higgins's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Womack Iii.
Womack Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC#
Womack Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Womack Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Higgins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Womack Iii.
Womack Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Higgins feints a jab promting Womack Iii to slip. Higgins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Womack Iii slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Womack Iii has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Womack Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Womack Iii is looking to wear down Higgins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Womack Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womack Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Higgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Womack Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Womack Iii.
Higgins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Womack Iii.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Womack Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Womack Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Womack Iii has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Womack Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Womack Iii has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Womack Iii pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Womack Iii lands a body shot. #BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Womack Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Womack Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Womack Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Womack Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Womack Iii.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Womack Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Womack Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Womack Iii slips a jab from Higgins.#T4##CL#
Higgins tries to keep at a distance but Womack Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Higgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Womack Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Womack Iii lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Womack Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Womack Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Higgins gets through Womack Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Womack Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Womack Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Womack Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Womack Iii breaks from the clinch.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ian Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Womack Iii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Womack Iii.
Higgins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Womack Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Womack Iii drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Womack Iii lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Womack Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Womack Iii closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Womack Iii.
Womack Iii tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Womack Iii works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womack Iii tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Womack Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Womack Iii.
#T1#
Womack Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Womack Iii.
Higgins taking a breather.
Womack Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Womack Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
A short right from Womack Iii on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Womack Iii.
Ken Womack Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Womack Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Womack Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack Iii works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Womack Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Womack Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Ken Womack Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Womack Iii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Womack Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Womack Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Womack Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Womack Iii tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Womack Iii back against the cage.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Womack Iii.
Higgins is trying to push Womack Iii away but Womack Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Womack Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins tries to break free but Womack Iii pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Womack Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Womack Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Higgins misses with an elbow strike.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Womack Iii has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Higgins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Womack Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Womack Iii.
#T4#
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Womack Iii works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Higgins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Womack Iii up against the cage.
Womack Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ian Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins misses with a knee strike.
Womack Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Womack Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Womack Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Womack Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Womack Iii.
Womack Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Womack Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Womack Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Womack Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Womack Iii!
Ken Womack Iii very nearly forgot to thank Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
UGD 9:Wyatt Vs Poole
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick and Higgins moves out of range easily.
Kirby blocks a jab.
Kirby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Higgins manages to circle out of the way.
Kirby checks a leg kick.
Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirby wants to land a leg kick but Higgins is out of range.
Higgins dips to his left and cracks Kirby with an uppercut!
Kirby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Higgins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirby checks it well.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
As Higgins backs away, Kirby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Higgins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Higgins.
Ian Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Kirby is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Kirby counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Higgins checks a leg kick.
Kirby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Higgins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kirby - the referee stops the clock and Higgins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kirby. Higgins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higgins. That did some damage!
Higgins is looking to clinch but Kirby is avoiding it.
#T1#
Kirby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kirby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kirby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirby slips under a jab.
Kirby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Higgins is able to avoid easily.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters with a head kick. That will keep Higgins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Higgins just manages to avoid it.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Higgins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirby tries to land a leg kick but Higgins saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Higgins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Higgins misses.
Higgins looks to land a combination but Kirby avoids it well.
Higgins's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Higgins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kirby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Kirby feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirby. Kirby obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirby. That's going to slow Higgins down.
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higgins. That did some damage!
Kirby lands a head kick!
Kirby tries to land a leg kick but Higgins saw it coming and moves away.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Kirby lands a big head kick that sends Higgins tumbling to the mat! Kirby takes a step backwards and waves Higgins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Higgins is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Kirby.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirby finish him?
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirby counters with a nice low kick that buckles Higgins's knee momentarily.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirby tries to counter by clinching up but Higgins breaks away and moves out of range.
Kirby thows a body kick. Higgins tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD#
Kirby lands a big head kick that sends Higgins tumbling to the mat! Kirby takes a step backwards and waves Higgins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kirby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirby 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.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Kirby wants to slow Higgins down by chopping away at his legs.
Higgins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kirby is looking to slow Higgins down with leg kicks.
Kirby 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.
Higgins seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Higgins tries to clinch but Kirby is having none of it.
Kirby looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Kirby.
Higgins misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Kirby finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Higgins misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Kirby counters with a head kick that drops Higgins to the mat! Higgins scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kirby tried to score with a low kick but Higgins checks it.
Kirby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higgins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Kirby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Higgins really felt that one!
Higgins looks winded!
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
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!
Kirby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirby counters with a solid body kick.
Higgins misses the body punch #CL#
and Kirby moves into the clinch.
Kirby missing with knees to the body.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Higgins takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
Kirby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Higgins checks it well.
Kirby scores with a head kick.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Higgins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Higgins.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirby is just out of range.
Kirby tried to counter with a leg kick but Higgins avoided it.
Kirby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirby throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Higgins just manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirby.
Kirby thuds his shin into the meat of Higgins's side.
Kirby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirby. Kirby obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kirby dominated 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.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kirby.
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins misses with a hook. Kirby ducked under it nicely.
Higgins cracks Kirby with a good jab.
Kirby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirby's head backwards.
Kirby throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
You can see that Higgins has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good standup being displayed there by Higgins as he connects with a hook.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Kirby moves out of range easily.
Kirby scores with a head kick.
Kirby throws a low kick but Higgins avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirby moves away.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.
Kirby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kirby throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Higgins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Higgins manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Kirby counters with an inside leg kick.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Kirby ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body.
Higgins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgins can do to turn this around?
Higgins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kirby.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Higgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kirby.
Higgins throws the left hand but Kirby avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Kirby lands a big head kick that sends Higgins tumbling to the mat! Kirby takes a step backwards and waves Higgins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby moves out of range of the body kick.
Higgins misses with a combination
and Kirby counters with a low kick, right behind Higgins 's knee.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Higgins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirby.
Kirby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kirby defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirby and Higgins are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kirby throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Higgins into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kirby knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Kirby!
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Event:
UGD 6:Gower Vs Fei Chung
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Higgins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
A left lands for Higgins.
Adams tries to move into range but Higgins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ian Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Higgins gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higgins looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Higgins is out of range.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins lands a head shot.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams wants to clinch but Higgins slips to the side
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Higgins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Adams tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Higgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body.
Higgins scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Higgins defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Higgins works the jab nicely.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Higgins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Higgins.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Higgins lands a two punch combo.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Higgins stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Adams.
#T3#
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Higgins throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Higgins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams misses with a double jab
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Ian Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins with a nice cross.#CL#
Adams gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Adams wants to break free but Higgins has control.
Adams jumps guard but Higgins stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Higgins as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Higgins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Higgins. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Higgins tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Higgins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Higgins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Higgins lands a jab.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higgins sprawls well. Higgins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Vincent Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Higgins counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Higgins to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Adams. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Higgins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
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!
Higgins lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Higgins with a nice cross.
Adams tries to bum rush Higgins with a series of wild strikes but Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Higgins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Higgins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Adams's body.#CL#
Adams instigates a clinch.
A short right from Higgins on the inside. #T2#
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Higgins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Higgins on the inside. #BC#
Adams breaks the clinch.
Higgins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Higgins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Higgins.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
#CL#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Higgins wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins lands a body shot. #BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Ian Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Higgins, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Higgins against the cage but Higgins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Higgins lands a jab.#T4#
Adams blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Higgins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Higgins.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Adams tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Higgins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Higgins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Higgins scores with a four punch combination!
Higgins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higgins misses with a few strikes there.
Adams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
#T1#
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Higgins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Higgins's waist but Higgins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side. #CL2#
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.
Adams looking for a takedown.
Ian Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Higgins. #BC2#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Higgins.
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Higgins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Higgins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Higgins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Higgins.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins. #BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Higgins counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higgins stalling.
#BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Higgins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Higgins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Higgins clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vincent Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adams eats them both and turns towards Higgins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Higgins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ian Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Higgins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Higgins misses with a leg kick.
Perfect lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perfect.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perfect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perfect.
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Perfect has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Perfect bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Perfect slips the punch.
Higgins wants to clinch
and Perfect counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perfect cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perfect fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Higgins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Perfect counters with a nice leg kick.
Perfect thumps Higgins with a low kick.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Perfect takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perfect throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Perfect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perfect lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Higgins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perfect checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perfect connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perfect with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Perfect drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perfect.
Perfect has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perfect throws a big elbow that misses.
Perfect looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Perfect pushes down on Higgins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Higgins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perfect.
Perfect perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perfect throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Well, if Perfect is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Perfect is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perfect working the head and body with strikes.
Higgins wants to control but Perfect is keeping busy.
Perfect with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Higgins is trying to control but Perfect manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Perfect is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Higgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perfect raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Perfect raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Higgins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perfect punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perfect is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Higgins goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Perfect!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mystery Perfect!
During a confident post fight interview, Mystery Perfect thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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