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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Shulun misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Makunochi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shulun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shulun trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunochi is stalling here. Shulun is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Makunochi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shulun has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shulun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
The strikes coming from Shulun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shulun misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Shulun tries for a kimura but Makunochi is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shulun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shulun wants to control but Makunochi is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Shulun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Makunochi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shulun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shulun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makunochi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shulun's guard! Nice work there by Makunochi!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shulun holds on and takes a little breather.
Makunochi trying to control but Shulun is working from the bottom.
Shulun is trying to keep Makunochi in close.
#T3#
Shulun wants to control but Makunochi passes easily into half guard.
Makunochi prevents Shulun from improving his position.
Shulun is trying to maintain the position but Makunochi is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shulun is pressing down on Makunochi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makunochi being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shulun is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shulun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shulun wants to control from the top but Makunochi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gulun Shulun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shulun takes a swing at Makunochi's ribcage but misses.
Makunochi with the counter takedown but Shulun avoids it easily.
Makunochi's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Makunochi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shulun looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunochi is just out of range.
Makunochi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shulun pinned against the cage. Shulun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shulun digs a good hook to Makunochi's body.
Kidd Makunochi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunochi circles away quickly and effectively.
Shulun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shulun looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunochi is just out of range.
And Makunochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Shulun pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Shulun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makunochi moves away.
Makunochi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Makunochi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shulun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shulun is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makunochi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shulun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makunochi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makunochi's back!#SUB#
Shulun working for a choke but Makunochi is defending well.
Makunochi is trying to remain composed but Shulun is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2#
Shulun struggling to land strikes to the head as Makunochi covers up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shulun is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Makunochi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shulun thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Shulun patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shulun is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shulun gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shulun gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shulun apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Shulun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shulun. Makunochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makunochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shulun defends it well.
Shulun misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Shulun lands a jab-cross combination.
Makunochi shoots for a takedown but Shulun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Shulun scores with a four punch combination!
Shulun shoots in and drives through. Makunochi sprawls well.
And Makunochi tries to counter it with a takedown but Shulun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makunochi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shulun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulun Shulun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kidd Makunochi.
Makunochi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulun Shulun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Makunochi feints and as Shulun raises his hands in defense, Makunochi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Makunochi stopping the sweep attempt from Shulun.
Makunochi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunochi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makunochi postures up in Shulun's guard and throws a big left but Shulun blocks it.
Shulun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makunochi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Makunochi is posturing up here but Shulun has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Makunochi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Makunochi has to tap! Slick submission there by Shulun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gulun Shulun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jogos throws a head kick that misses.
Makunochi tries to counter with a takedown but Jogos is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Makunochi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Makunochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jogos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunochi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jogos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jogos looking for a sweep. Not yet Jogos, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jogos keeping moving, preventing Makunochi from controlling successfully.
Jogos working a defensive guard here.
Makunochi lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Makunochi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jogos working for a triangle but Makunochi defends it easily.
Makunochi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makunochi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makunochi is in close to Jogos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Jogos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makunochi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Makunochi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Jogos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makunochi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makunochi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makunochi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makunochi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jogos's head.#SUB#
Makunochi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jogos dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Makunochi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jogos pushes down on Makunochi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Makunochi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jogos is working away from the top position though.
Makunochi is controlling Jogos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jogos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jogos trying to control the action but Makunochi is working from the bottom.
Makunochi is looking to control Jogos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makunochi avoid being mounted?
Jogos is just content to waste time from the top position. Makunochi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jogos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunochi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makunochi wants to sweep but no luck.
Jogos throwing strikes from guard but Makunochi blocks nicely.
Jogos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jogos stopping the sweep attempt from Makunochi.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jogos wants to stand but Makunochi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jogos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makunochi feinted with a counter takedown.
Jogos connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon Jogos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jogos throws a one two combo.
Jogos tries to clinch but Makunochi is having none of it.
Jogos misses with the combination.
Jogos looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Makunochi counters with a shoot takedown. Jogos fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jogos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Makunochi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Jogos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunochi darts in looking for a takedown but Jogos gets double underhooks and turns Makunochi into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Jogos.
Kidd Makunochi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jogos avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Makunochi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jogos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kidd Makunochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jogos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makunochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makunochi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makunochi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jogos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makunochi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Makunochi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jogos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makunochi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jogos lands a jab-cross combination.
Jogos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jogos stalks Makunochi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makunochi's face. Makunochi staggers backwards, shaken.
Jogos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Makunochi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makunochi throws a strike but Jogos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jogos trying to control but Makunochi is working from the bottom.
Jogos throwing strikes from guard but Makunochi blocks nicely. #T3##SUB#
Makunochi working for a triangle but Jogos defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Jogos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jogos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makunochi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makunochi keeping moving, preventing Jogos from controlling successfully.
Jogos landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jogos tries to free his leg and advance position but Makunochi is retaining full guard.
Jogos looking to sit in guard and control but Makunochi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jogos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Makunochi frees his head nicely. Oh but Jogos has switched to an armbar! Makunochi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marlon Jogos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Welsh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Makunochi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Welsh!
Makunochi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Welsh to see if he's OK.
Welsh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Welsh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makunochi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Welsh is looking for a sweep. Makunochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makunochi is taking a breather. Welsh 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.
Welsh wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Makunochi seems content to control.
Welsh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Makunochi prevents Welsh from improving his position.
Makunochi drops an elbow to the side of Welsh's head. #SUB#
Makunochi seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makunochi lands a nice short elbow.
Welsh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Welsh trying to keep a closed guard but Makunochi is proving a slippery customer.
Welsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makunochi working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Makunochi won't allow Welsh to sweep him here.
Makunochi cracks Welsh with a solid left hand.
Makunochi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welsh's head.
Makunochi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Welsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Welsh is keeping the position for now.
Makunochi stopping the sweep attempt from Welsh.
Welsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Welsh wants to sweep here but Makunochi controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Welsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makunochi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Makunochi seems keen to control Welsh's posture.
Welsh preventing the sweep.
Welsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makunochi is keeping the position for now.
Welsh trying to control but Makunochi is working from the bottom.
Welsh wants to pass the guard but Makunochi is keeping the position.
Welsh trying to control but Makunochi is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Welsh preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Welsh moves into the clinch.
Makunochi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Makunochi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Welsh regains guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makunochi wants to control from the top but Welsh keeps moving.
Makunochi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Welsh is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidd Makunochi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Welsh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Welsh gets a clinch.
Welsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makunochi is keeping busy.
Makunochi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Welsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Welsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Welsh tries to clinch #TD#
and Makunochi counters with a single leg into guard. Welsh didn't expect that.
Welsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunochi stands and throws Welsh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Welsh is trying to get back to half guard.
Welsh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Welsh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makunochi is controlling the pace.
Welsh wants to get back to his feet.
Makunochi winds up and cracks Welsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Welsh wants to get back to full guard but Makunochi has mounted him!
Welsh gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makunochi in particular looking to stall.
Welsh tries to roll over but Makunochi keeps him under control.#T2#
Welsh is refusing to be controlled, as Makunochi sits in half guard.
Welsh wants to control but Makunochi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makunochi wants to take a breather but Welsh is having none of it.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welsh is refusing to be controlled, as Makunochi sits in half guard.
Welsh is looking to control Makunochi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Welsh avoid being mounted?
Makunochi is keen to just control but Welsh is a slippery customer.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makunochi lands a nice short elbow.
Makunochi is nestled in close to Welsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makunochi is looking to advance position but Welsh won't allow it.
Welsh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Welsh has control of Makunochi's left arm, preventing Makunochi from doing any damage.
Welsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Welsh trying to control but Makunochi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Makunochi has his hands on Welsh's head, controlling the position.
Welsh advances to half guard.
Makunochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Welsh prevents Makunochi from improving his position.
Makunochi is controlling Welsh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Welsh is keen to just control but Makunochi is a slippery customer.
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 Kidd Makunochi will probably get the nod.
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#
Welsh wants to clinch#TD#
so Makunochi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Makunochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Welsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welsh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Makunochi postures up and lands a big shot to Welsh's brow.
Makunochi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makunochi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welsh's head.
Makunochi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunochi wanted to stand there but Welsh had control of the position.
Makunochi tries to free his leg and advance position but Welsh is retaining full guard. #T1#
Welsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Kidd Makunochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makunochi chips away with some ground and pound.
Makunochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welsh can do to turn this around?
Welsh looking to control.
Makunochi stopping the sweep attempt from Welsh.
Makunochi cracks Welsh with a solid left hand.
Makunochi working some strikes from top position.
Welsh trying to control the position here.
Welsh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Makunochi won't allow Welsh to pass to mount.
Welsh throwing shots but Makunochi is blocking nicely. #T2#
Welsh is thwarting Makunochi's attempts to control the position.
Welsh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Welsh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Makunochi is looking to improve his position but Welsh isn't that keen on the idea.
Welsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Welsh trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Makunochi wants to hold on but Welsh pushes him away.
Welsh throwing strikes but Makunochi recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Makunochi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makunochi tries to get out of the position.
Makunochi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Welsh is working for a kimura but Makunochi is defending it quite comfortably.
Makunochi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Welsh is thwarting Makunochi's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Welsh trying to control the action but Makunochi is working from the bottom.
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 Kidd Makunochi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makunochi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kidd Makunochi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanlagu is looking to clinch but Makunochi is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Makunochi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tanlagu tries to bench press Makunochi off him but Makunochi keeps the position.
Makunochi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Makunochi advances nicely into full mount.
Makunochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanlagu is breathing heavily.
Makunochi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tanlagu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makunochi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tanlagu looks a forlorn figure.
Makunochi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tanlagu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makunochi looking to finish Tanlagu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tanlagu!#ROC2#
Tanlagu is rocked!
Tanlagu takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Makunochi's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kidd Makunochi!
David Tanlagu spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't Worry Bro, Im Gonna Win Bro'.
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