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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stahl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stahl misses with a wild combination.
Oliver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stahl looks to land a combination but Oliver avoids it well.
Stahl tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Oliver counters with a single leg into guard. Stahl didn't expect that.
Oliver sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl wants to stand and escape but Oliver is having none of it.
Oliver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet but Oliver passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Stahl is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Oliver seems content to control.
Stahl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliver trying to control the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliver.
Stahl scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Oliver manages to mount him!
Oliver moves to back control.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet.
Stahl trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##SUB2#
Oliver tightening his grip on Stahl, looking for the choke.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet.
Oliver biding his time, controlling Stahl. #ES#
Stahl manages to escape to his feet. #T4#
Oliver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stahl misses with a hook.
Stahl throws a one two combo.
Stahl dips to his left and cracks Oliver with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Stahl.
Oliver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stahl throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Oliver moves into the clinch.
Stahl managing to block the knees to the body from Oliver.
Oliver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stahl prevents it.
#TD2#
Oliver has clasped his hands together around Stahl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stahl tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Stahl will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stahl is looking to clinch but Oliver is avoiding it.
Stahl shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oliver eats them both and turns towards Stahl to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stahl misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Oliver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Oliver is looking for a kimura but Stahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliver to get the leverage.
Oliver is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Stahl is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1#
Oliver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stahl doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Oliver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet.
Lance Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Good control from Oliver.
Stahl trying to get back to his feet but Oliver is in full control for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stahl doesn't escape.
Stahl is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Oliver controls the action.
Stahl is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliver really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stahl.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Oliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown but Stahl shows good takedown defense.
Stahl throwing a counter right hand but Oliver manages to avoid it.
Stahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Oliver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stahl being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl wants to stand up but Oliver is controlling him. #T1##SU2#
Oliver gets to his feet. Stahl looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stahl swinging wildly here.
And Oliver tries to counter it with a takedown but Stahl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oliver's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oliver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliver.
Oliver feints the counter takedown.
Oliver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stahl tries to avoid it but Oliver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stahl to the ground. Stahl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magnus Stahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Oliver.
Stahl tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Oliver counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stahl!
Stahl is pushing Oliver's head away, looking to escape. Oliver manages to hold on to the position though.
Oliver tries to move to mount but Stahl blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Oliver is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stahl will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stahl bucks up and tries to throw Oliver off but instead Oliver has got his back!#SUB2#
Stahl defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stahl is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oliver controls the position.#SUB2#
Stahl defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Oliver's arms. #T3#
Stahl is trying to stand back up.
Oliver biding his time, controlling Stahl. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stahl is trying to get back to his feet but Oliver has full control of the position and if anything, Stahl has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Oliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Oliver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like John Ram has been cut.
Ram tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Ram closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Ram 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.
Ram seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stahl for as long as he can get away with.
Ram working over Stahl with some ground and pound. Stahl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ram lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ram could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet.
Ram controlling the action here. #SU#
Ram gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1##CL#
Ram instigates a clinch.
Stahl is looking to break free of the clinch but Ram has double underhooks.
Ram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Ram breaks from the clinch.
Ram circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ram takes the fight into the clinch.
Stahl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ram has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ram pulls Stahl into guard.
Ram seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Stahl preventing the sweep.
Stahl trying to control but Ram is working from the bottom.
Ram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stahl manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ram has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ram sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stahl has momentary wrist control but Ram slips an elbow through the middle.
Ram scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ram wants to pass the guard but Stahl is keeping the position.#T3#
Ram stops Stahl from standing up.
Ram working some strikes from top position.
Ram slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ram's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ram has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ram won't allow Stahl to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU#
Ram stands up and waves to Stahl to follow him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ram slips a jab and a cross from Stahl.
Stahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Stahl.
Stahl misses with the combination.
Stahl lands a nice shot that snaps Ram's head back.
Magnus Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Ram rushes Stahl and presses him up against the cage.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
#BC#
Ram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl avoids the head kick by Ram.
Stahl unleashes a big counter combination but Ram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Ram's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stahl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Ram has closed the distance and engaged Stahl in a clinch.
Stahl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ram tries to pull guard but Stahl won't allow it.
Ram tries to score a body lock takedown but Stahl shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ram keeps control of Stahl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ram is stalling here.
Stahl working aggressively here.
#T1#
Ram wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ram. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Ram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ram fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Ram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stahl has had enough of the clinch but Ram keeps him there for the moment.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stahl wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Ram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ram gets a double leg takedown into Stahl's guard.
Ram wants to pass the guard but Stahl is keeping the position.#T2#
Stahl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ram sitting in guard here, content to control.
John Ram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stahl wants to stand but Ram is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ram postures up and lands a big shot to Stahl's brow.
Ram stays in close to Stahl's body and controls the position. #T3#
Ram won't allow Stahl to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Ram moves into the clinch.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Ram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahl can do to turn this around?
Stahl cracks Ram with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stahl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ram's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ram. Stahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram misses with a takedown attempt - Stahl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ram swats away the attempt to clinch by Stahl.
Ram misses with a head kick.
#T4##CL#
Ram moves into the clinch.
Ram holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stahl can't break the clinch.
Stahl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ram fails to pull guard.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stahl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stahl can't break the clinch.
Ram is trying to force a seperation but Stahl has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Ram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Ram's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Stahl.
Ram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ram throws a lazy head kick
and Stahl counters with a stiff right hand.
Stahl avoids the head kick by Ram.
Ram showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stahl.
#CL#
Ram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ram manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stahl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ram is pulling down on Stahl's head. It's preventing any offense from Stahl, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB#
Ram is looking for a triangle here but Stahl uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Stahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ram, who protects the arm well.
Ram is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ram tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stahl presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ram is looking to get to half guard.
Ram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ram is in a horrible position here. Stahl smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stahl wants to control the pace but Ram is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Stahl working for a submission but Ram is keeping him at bay.
Ram tries to reverse the position but Stahl maintains control.#T3#
Stahl trying to control but Ram is having none of it.
Ram is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ram is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stahl misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Stahl wants to finish this one by submission but Ram is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stahl.
Ram wants to control but Stahl is having none of it.#SUB2#
Stahl working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stahl dominating with strikes here.
Magnus Stahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Ram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Ram bucks up and throws Stahl to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Stahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ram 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Ram!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stahl there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Stahl has been cut.
Stahl throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Stahl does no damage.
Duffy lands an overhand right.
Duffy stuns Stahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stahl slips a jab and a cross from Duffy.
Stahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD#
Duffy steps into range and cracks Stahl with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Stahl flops backwards and Duffy dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Stahl is rocked!
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!#SU#
Duffy gets to his feet - Stahl follows without any prompting.
Stahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Duffy moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Stahl! Duffy continues to tee off on Stahl, landing with a left and a right! Duffy connects with a right hand that leaves Stahl sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Duffy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phil Duffy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Popov misses with a low kick as Stahl jumps back.
Stahl throws a nice looking combination but Popov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stahl circles away quickly and effectively.
Stahl is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Stahl tries to sprawl but Popov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Stahl kicks Popov off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Popov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Popov lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Popov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Popov gets to his feet - Stahl follows without any prompting.
Stahl tries to clinch there but Popov circles away.
Stahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popov.
Popov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Stahl gets caught napping as Popov dives in and scores a takedown. Stahl manages to retain guard.#T1#
Popov is in close to Stahl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Popov is standing up over Stahl. Stahl looks to escape but Popov dives into side control.
Stahl wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Popov stands up and beckons Stahl to his feet.
Stahl throws a right and a left that Popov avoids nicely. #TD#
Popov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stahl looks winded!#SU#
Popov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Popov misses with a low kick.
Popov misses with the combination.
Stahl throws a one two combo.
#T2#
Stahl throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Popov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Popov instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Stahl breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Popov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stahl's guard.#ES2#
Stahl pushes Popov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Popov misses with a few strikes there.
Magnus Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Popov pushes Stahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Stahl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Stahl throws a nice looking combination but Popov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Popov feints and as Stahl raises his hands in defense, Popov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Popov stands and steps away. Stahl gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Popov has closed the distance and engaged Stahl in a clinch.
#BC2#
Stahl breaks the clinch.
Magnus Stahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popov looks to land a combination but Stahl avoids it well.
Popov slips a jab and a cross from Stahl.
Stahl misses with a double jab.
Stahl throws a wild hook but Popov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Stahl gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Popov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Mendes.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Stahl has been cut.
Stahl fails to land with a series of punches.
Stahl tries to clinch there but Mendes circles away.
Mendes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Stahl falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mendes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victorion Mendes!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 627 Round 1
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Jake darts in and clinches Stahl up against the cage.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Jake.
#BC#
Jake breaks the clinch.
Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Jake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Jake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stahl was covering up waiting for the punch and Jake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jake won't allow Stahl to get back to his feet.
Jake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jake dives into side control.
Stahl tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Stahl is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jake connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stahl to escape the position.
#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Stahl has been cut.
Stahl is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Stahl tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Jake sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Stahl to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Jake!
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