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Event:
FC: Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1# A jab lands there for Power. Power has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target. Sanchez darts in trying to clinch enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab. Sanchez wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance. Power scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though. Power throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.#CL# Sanchez forces Power back against the ropes and clinches. Power misses with an elbow over the top. Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Power back against the ropes. Sanchez stalling.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Power breaks the clinch.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Power misses with a low kick.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away. Power keeps the fight on the outside. Power scores with a decent looking hook. Power scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though. Power blocks the body kick.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here. Power keeps the fight on the outside. Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Sanchez closes the distance looking to clinch and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.#T2# Jab by Power. Sanchez defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand. Sanchez is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL# Sanchez drives through and clinches with Power against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Power lands with a right to the head. Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside. A hook to the body from Power.
#BC2# Power breaks from the clinch.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power misses with a hook. Sanchez tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance. Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Power misses with a straight right. Roberto Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Sanchez gets a clinch. Power lands a shot to the body. A short right from Power. Power tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
#BC2# Power manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sanchez avoids the body shot from Power.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Sanchez moves into the clinch. Roberto Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.#BC2# Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL# Sanchez moves into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Power manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Power.#T1# Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez. Sanchez misses with a leg kick. Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sanchez darts in trying to clinch and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch. Power throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem. Sanchez avoids the body shot from Power.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
#CL# Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the ropes. Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body. Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Power tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Power pushes Sanchez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2# Sanchez tries to stall but Power uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Power has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the ropes. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges. Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head. Power lands with a short head shot on the inside. Power creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it. Power works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches. Power managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Power on the inside. Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Power jabbing away but nothing is landing. Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big left from Power misses. Power throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Power takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Power looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch up and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks. Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily. Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Power misses with a looping right. Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez. Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Power misses with a straight left. Sanchez tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance. Power is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot. Power punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch. Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses. Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez. Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez. Power throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Sanchez counters by clinching up. Geordie Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Power lands a left hand.
Roberto Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Power has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to control Power's arms but Power gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the ropes. Sanchez misses with a knee to the head. A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands a left hand.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Power won't want to take too many of those. Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Power on the inside. Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Geordie Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Power 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Power! Geordie Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 7
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Niche misses with a body kick. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Niche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Niche has been working on his boxing with his coaches at . . . in the buildup to the fight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick. Sanchez tries to clinch but Niche is having none of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little feinted left hand from Niche on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Niche takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Niche pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Niche lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niche swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sanchez wants to clinch up but Niche keeps it at a distance. A bone on bone clash there as Niche blocks the leg kick.
As Sanchez backs away, Niche returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez is looking to clinch but Niche is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez. Niche throws a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.#CL2# Sanchez clinches up against the ropes. Niche gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Niche takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Niche connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Niche blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Niche.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head. Niche lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Niche misses with the head strike.
Niche managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but Niche blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niche. Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Niche tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body. Niche scores with a nice hook to the head. Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niche avoids it. Niche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Niche is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Niche has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the ropes. Niche working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Knees to the body from Niche.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niche lands a hook to the side of the head. Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Niche blocks it.
Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Niche lands a left hand.
Niche stalling.
Niche throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head. Niche lands a nice shot to the body. Niche with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niche lands a body punch in the clinch. Sanchez looks winded! Niche is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Niche misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Niche pushes Sanchez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Niche misses with a knee strike.
Niche works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches. Niche lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Niche dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Niche connects with a solid leg kick. Niche shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Niche throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it. Niche misses with a two punch combination.
Niche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around? Niche throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sanchez tries to clinch and Niche counters with a lovely straight right hand! Niche throws a body shot but no joy. Niche throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well. Sanchez wants to counter the offense by Niche and move into the clinch position. The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sanchez wants to clinch up but Niche keeps it at a distance. Niche throws a body shot but no joy. Niche moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez. Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Niche pushes him off. Niche looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Sanchez pushes Niche up against the ropes in a clinch. Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but Niche blocks with his arms.
Paul Niche has scored more points in the clinch so far. Niche managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Niche blocks it.
#T1# Niche misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Niche scores with a nice hook to the head. Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Niche scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head. Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Niche is blocking nicely.
Niche lands with a left to the head. #BC# Niche escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it. Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niche scores with a hook. Roberto Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanchez is looking to clinch. Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Niche closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the ropes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Niche makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# A body shot lands from Niche.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Niche struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Niche.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Niche improves position. Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niche is defending well for now. Niche lands with a right to the head. Niche is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sanchez is breathing heavily. Niche misses with a knee strike.
Niche lands an uppercut. Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niche lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not. Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niche seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around. Niche stalling the fight.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niche is defending well for now. Niche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niche. Niche lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Niche dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Niche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sanchez wants to clinch up but Niche keeps it at a distance. Niche throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it. A punch combination from Niche misses. Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Niche is out of range. #CL2# Sanchez moves into the clinch. Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niche in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niche.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Niche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Sanchez clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niche with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC# Niche manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch and Niche makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Niche. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet. Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2# Sanchez pushes Niche up against the ropes in a clinch. Niche gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Niche.
Niche avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Niche works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niche avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Niche lands with a short shot to the head. Niche lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. Niche misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Niche creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Niche tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body. A right hand to the body from Niche.
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! Niche landing knees to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Niche.
#BC# Niche breaks from the clinch.
Roberto Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch. Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Niche. Niche with a hook. Niche lands a nice shot to the body.
Niche throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Paul Niche is winning the standup battle so far. A solid leg kick lands there for Niche.
Niche pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sanchez tries to clinch but Niche moves out of range. Sanchez tries to clinch there but Niche circles away.
It looked like Niche wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Niche lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the ropes.
#ROC# Sanchez is rocked! Niche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Niche finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sanchez throws a head kick but Niche moves out of range.
Niche seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Niche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Niche is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks. Niche misses with a body shot.
Paul Niche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sanchez darts in trying to clinch and Niche makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Niche showed his dominance in that final round. Well Niche 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Niche! Our winner, Paul Niche, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FC 143:Azhari vs Norris Jr
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Sanchez moves into the clinch. Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McAndrews blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# McAndrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAndrews throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanchez avoids it. Sanchez wants to clinch. McAndrews throws a head kick that misses. McAndrews sets himself, and Sanchez steps forward looking for the clinch! McAndrews avoids it this time. Sanchez throws a series of punches but McAndrews avoids them all with ease. It looked like McAndrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Sanchez moves out of range as McAndrews strikes. McAndrews looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McAndrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberto Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAndrews swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Sanchez rushes McAndrews and presses him up against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McAndrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McAndrews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but McAndrews is blocking nicely.
#BC# McAndrews breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. McAndrews throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McAndrews throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely. Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.#T1# Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but McAndrews moves his leg out of the way. McAndrews scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but McAndrews moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits. McAndrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Sanchez clinches. Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but McAndrews avoids the damage to the body. Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAndrews is defending well for now. Sanchez tries a knee to the head but McAndrews blocks it.
McAndrews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy. Sanchez has McAndrews pressed against the ropes, preventing McAndrews from circling away and getting back to striking at range. McAndrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now. Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
McAndrews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# McAndrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McAndrews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# McAndrews throws a head kick that misses. Sanchez throws a head kick but McAndrews moves out of range.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by McAndrews.
Sanchez wants to counter with a clinch but McAndrews pushes him away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sanchez moves out of range as McAndrews throws a body kick.
#CL2# Sanchez pushes McAndrews up against the ropes in a clinch. Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McAndrews blocks it with crossed arms. McAndrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McAndrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body. Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAndrews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from McAndrews. McAndrews working some nice short punches in the clinch. McAndrews scores with an uppercut up the middle. McAndrews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head. Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McAndrews can't break the clinch.
Sanchez holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
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 Tristan McAndrews will probably get the nod. That's time! McAndrews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from McAndrews.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAndrews avoids it. Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from McAndrews.
McAndrews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McAndrews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McAndrews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now. McAndrews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAndrews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McAndrews can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAndrews avoids it. McAndrews stalling against the ropes.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but McAndrews avoids the damage to the body. Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Tristan McAndrews has been cut. McAndrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McAndrews blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# McAndrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McAndrews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McAndrews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Sanchez moves into the clinch. McAndrews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it. Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McAndrews takes a knee right on the jaw!
McAndrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body. McAndrews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Roberto Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from McAndrews.
McAndrews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but McAndrews is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McAndrews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAndrews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McAndrews avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
#BC# McAndrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sanchez works McAndrews's body with a nice hook. Tristan McAndrews is winning the standup battle so far. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McAndrews. Sanchez shrugs it off though. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McAndrews paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAndrews swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McAndrews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McAndrews misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Sanchez moves into the clinch. McAndrews lands a nice knee to the body. McAndrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McAndrews obliges. McAndrews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Tristan McAndrews will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tristan McAndrews's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but McAndrews pushes him off. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAndrews swats him away and circles back towards the center. McAndrews thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side. Sanchez tries to clinch up but McAndrews circles away and keeps his distance. Sanchez wants to clinch up but McAndrews keeps it at a distance. And McAndrews counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanchez blocks it. McAndrews tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sanchez wants to clinch up but McAndrews keeps it at a distance. An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses. McAndrews looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming. Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2# Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# McAndrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McAndrews. McAndrews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez. McAndrews keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Sanchez closes the distance and clinches. Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into McAndrews's ribcage. McAndrews misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# McAndrews lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges. Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McAndrews lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McAndrews tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head. McAndrews throws a head punch that misses. McAndrews throws a head punch that misses. McAndrews avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanchez misses with a knee to the head. McAndrews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
#BC# McAndrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# McAndrews moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
McAndrews seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2# Sanchez closes the distance and pushes McAndrews back into the ropes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAndrews avoids it. Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
McAndrews avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
McAndrews avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
McAndrews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez working McAndrews over with knees to the body.#BC# McAndrews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McAndrews paws at him with a jab and circles away. McAndrews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez. Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McAndrews paws at him with a jab and circles away. McAndrews lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McAndrews lands with a slapping head kick. Tristan McAndrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but McAndrews pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Tristan McAndrews showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAndrews, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan McAndrews!
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Event:
FC 141:Lievin vs Spong
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Michaels keeps the fight on the outside. Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Sanchez tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Sanchez drives through and clinches with Michaels against the ropes.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body. Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now. Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now. Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Michaels won't want to take too many of those. Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Michaels looks winded!#T1# Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez working Michaels over with knees to the body. Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT# It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut. Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
Sanchez is controlling Michaels's neck. Sanchez unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Michaels goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Roberto Sanchez!
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Event:
DFC Sin City 15
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Sanchez tries to clinch there but Lazlo circles away.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Lazlo pushes him off. Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick. Lazlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges. Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Lazlo.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Tobias Lazlo has been cut. Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Lazlo's takedown attempt.
Lazlo wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanchez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body. Lazlo is breathing heavily. Lazlo wants a takedown.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. We've been hearing reports that Lazlo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
#T1# Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body. Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
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! Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body. Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage. Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2# Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body. Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body. Lazlo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body. Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage. Lazlo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle. #T3# Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lazlo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazlo won't want to take too many of those. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges. Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazlo won't want to take too many of those.#T4# Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lazlo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Sanchez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lazlo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazlo won't want to take too many of those. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sanchez taking a breather. Sanchez slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sanchez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tobias Lazlo's cut. That's time! Lazlo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Lazlo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Sanchez gets a clinch. Lazlo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body. Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sanchez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sanchez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Lazlo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1# Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage. Roberto Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Lazlo goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch up. Roberto Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sanchez stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sanchez tries to clinch up.#CL2# Sanchez darts in and clinches Lazlo up against the cage. Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Lazlo's ribcage. Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Sanchez stalling the fight.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Lazlo.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body. Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazlo's face.
#T2# Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD# Lazlo wants the takedown. Sanchez is fighting it off but Lazlo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanchez's guard against the cage. Lazlo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Lazlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lazlo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazlo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lazlo advances position into side control! Lazlo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lazlo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB# Lazlo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Lazlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB# Lazlo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Lazlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Lazlo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Lazlo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Sanchez defending against the ground and pound. #SUB# Lazlo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez regains half guard. Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazlo is working away from the top position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tobias Lazlo's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Sanchez is looking to clinch. A leg kick checked by Lazlo. Sanchez leaves Lazlo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sanchez tries to clinch up but Lazlo circles away and keeps his distance. Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazlo. Lazlo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lazlo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Lazlo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Lazlo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2# Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Lazlo. Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body. Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Lazlo improves position. #T1# Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body. Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lazlo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges. Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Lazlo's takedown attempt.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body. Knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lazlo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Sanchez with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lazlo takes a knee to the side of the body. Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body. Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Lazlo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle. Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
#T2# Lazlo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez working Lazlo over with knees to the body. Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body. #TD# Lazlo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Lazlo manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lazlo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Lazlo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Lazlo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB# Lazlo is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Lazlo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lazlo tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Lazlo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Lazlo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.#SUB# Lazlo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Lazlo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lazlo wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment. #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.#SUB# Lazlo has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Lazlo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily. Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Lazlo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Lazlo is keeping the position.#SUB# Lazlo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Roberto Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sanchez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Sanchez!
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