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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Savage rushes Atkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atkins's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Savage gets control of Atkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Atkins throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully.
Atkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Atkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkins postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Atkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Atkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkins landing with the ground and pound.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage wants to stand but Atkins is controlling the position. #SU#
Atkins stands up and waves to Savage to follow him.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage misses with a head kick.
It looked like Atkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milo Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage looks winded!
Savage misses with a body kick.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
Savage is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Atkins gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Atkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savage's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Savage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Atkins manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Savage misses with a head kick.
Atkins misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Savage has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Atkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Atkins counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savage is trying to push Atkins away but Atkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Atkins.
#BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
Atkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Atkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Savage forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Atkins decides to pull guard.
Atkins 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.
Atkins is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atkins is proving hard to escape from.
Savage takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Atkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Atkins thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
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 Ahmad Atkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Atkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Savage has Atkins up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Atkins is looking to counter the offense by Savage and move into the clinch.
Milo Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Savage rushes Atkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Savage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Atkins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Savage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Savage is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Savage gets a clinch. #T1#
Atkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Savage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Atkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savage - the referee stops the clock and Atkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savage. Atkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Savage clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Atkins breaks the clinch.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick
and Atkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy body kick from Savage #TD#
and Atkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savage!
Atkins is chipping away with strikes.
#SU#
Atkins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Savage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Atkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Atkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkins cracks Savage with a solid left hand.
Atkins works over Savage with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Atkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Atkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkins distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Atkins stands and steps away. Savage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Atkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Atkins. Atkins maintains the clinch.
Atkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Savage won't allow it.
#BC#
Atkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahmad Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Atkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Atkins ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Atkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atkins.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atkins.
Atkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Atkins postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
Atkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Atkins stands up from Savage's guard - Atkins perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Atkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Atkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Atkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Savage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Savage darts in and clinches Atkins up against the cage.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkins blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Atkins counters with a good low kick that Savage was not able to check. #CL2#
Savage clinches up with Atkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Savage working hard to break the clinch.
Savage being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins has Savage pressed against the cage, preventing Savage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Savage clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch.
Atkins tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position. #TD#
Atkins gets control of Savage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Atkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atkins is pulling down on Savage's head. It's preventing any offense from Savage, at least for the moment.
Savage is looking to stand up but Atkins won't let him.
Atkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2##ES#
Atkins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Atkins moves into the clinch.
Atkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Atkins. #TD2#
Savage jumps guard and drags Atkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
Atkins stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
Atkins landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Atkins postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it. #SU#
Atkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Atkins shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savage looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Atkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savage won't be happy with that. #SU#
Atkins decides to stand back up.
Milo Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Savage rushes Atkins and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Atkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Savage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Atkins.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Atkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savage's efforts to push away.#T4##TD#
Atkins manages to pull guard.
Milo Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins has his hands on Savage's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkins is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Savage is looking for a triangle but Atkins pushes his legs off easily.
Atkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahmad Atkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Atkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Francis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atkins.#CUT2#
It looks like Ahmad Atkins has been cut.
Atkins dodges the punch combination from Francis.
Atkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Francis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Atkins.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis lands an elbow just above Atkins 's eye.
Atkins is trying to break the clinch but Francis is controlling him.#BC2#
Francis manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Francis scores with a body shot.
Francis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francis misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Francis won't allow it.
Atkins is trying to break the clinch but Francis is controlling him.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Francis lands a right hand.
Francis lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Atkins is rocked!#T2#
Francis scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Atkins is pressed against the cage. Francis pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Atkins! Two more big strikes from Francis and Atkins crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Freddy Francis!
Freddy Francis very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kollbeck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Atkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kollbeck wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kollbeck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kollbeck goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Atkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kollbeck but great work by Atkins.
Kollbeck is looking to regain half guard here but Atkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Kollbeck keeps trying to improve his position.
Atkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Atkins is working Kollbeck over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kollbeck tries to buck Atkins off but Atkins is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kollbeck some visible discomfort.
Kollbeck tries to improve position but can't.
Atkins in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU#
Atkins stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Kollbeck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Atkins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1##TD2#
Kollbeck drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kollbeck looks winded!
Kollbeck stops Atkins from standing up.
Atkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Atkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkins is controlling Kollbeck's posture.
Atkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kollbeck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Atkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kollbeck is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kollbeck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkins wants to stand and escape but Kollbeck is having none of it.
Kollbeck throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3##SUB2#
Kollbeck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Atkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kollbeck, into his guard. #REVR#
Kollbeck is trying to keep Atkins in close.
Kollbeck striking off his back but it's not causing Atkins any problems.
Kollbeck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kollbeck stopping the sweep attempt from Atkins.
Kollbeck looking to pass the guard.
Atkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kollbeck wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving. #T4#
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kollbeck manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Atkins cracks Kollbeck with a solid left hand.
Atkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kollbeck's head.
Kollbeck looking to control.
Kollbeck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkins lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kollbeck looking for a guillotine here but Atkins defends easily.
Atkins with a nice head shot there.
Atkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Atkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Atkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kollbeck throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Atkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atkins tries to stand and escape but Kollbeck is controlling the position.
Atkins working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kollbeck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkins pulls his head out easily.
Kollbeck tries to get to full guard but Atkins has control of the leg.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Ahmad Atkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck wants to get back to full guard.
Kollbeck is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kollbeck actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SU#
Atkins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Atkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Atkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kollbeck is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Atkins is pulling down on Kollbeck's head. It's preventing any offense from Kollbeck, at least for the moment.
Atkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Atkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkins scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Kollbeck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Atkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkins connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins stands up over Kollbeck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkins is in close to Kollbeck's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kollbeck looking for a guillotine here but Atkins defends easily.
Atkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kollbeck is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Atkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kollbeck can do to turn this around?
Atkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kollbeck can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkins in particular looking to stall.
Kollbeck tries to get to full guard but Atkins has control of the leg.
Atkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kollbeck with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Atkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Atkins there. #SUB#
Atkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkins wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Atkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atkins trying to control from half guard but Kollbeck is working away. #SUB#
Atkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kollbeck trying to control here.
Kollbeck is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Atkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kollbeck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Atkins!#SUB2#
Kollbeck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Atkins tries to bench press Kollbeck off him but Kollbeck keeps the position.
Atkins is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins prevents Kollbeck from moving into mount.
Atkins parries the strikes from Kollbeck easily there. Kollbeck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Atkins to escape.
Kollbeck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kollbeck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kollbeck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Atkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkins wants to control but Kollbeck postures up.
Atkins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kollbeck has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Atkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kollbeck off and has taken his back!
Kollbeck manages to reverse the position and now he's in Atkins's guard. Nice work there by Kollbeck.
Kollbeck trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Atkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Kollbeck has gone for a leg lock! Atkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kollbeck's guard.#REVR#
Atkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kollbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kollbeck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkins is aware though and is defending well.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kollbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins content to stall in guard here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kollbeck is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Atkins pulls Kollbeck in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins continues to stall.
Atkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kollbeck wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving.
Kollbeck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atkins's guard.
Kollbeck trying to pass the guard but Atkins defending well.
Atkins is controlling Kollbeck's trapped leg to prevent Kollbeck from advancing to side control.
Atkins wants to control but Kollbeck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Kollbeck from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Kollbeck.
Well Atkins 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Atkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hansen moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Atkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hansen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Atkins to the mat. Atkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Atkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hansen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Atkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully.
Atkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atkins wants to stand but Hansen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Atkins postures up.
#T1#
Atkins working some strikes from top position.
Atkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Atkins won't allow Hansen to sweep him here.
Atkins throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Atkins stands up from Hansen's guard - Atkins perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Hansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atkins quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Atkins manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hansen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Hansen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Hansen tightens his grip and picks Atkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Atkins manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Atkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Atkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hansen working a defensive guard here.
Atkins 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.
Atkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Hansen wants to stand up but Atkins is controlling him.
Hansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkins lands a couple of digs.
Atkins content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hansen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hansen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Atkins wants to stand but Hansen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Atkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hansen's head.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hansen controls Atkins momentarily but Atkins frees himself.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Atkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Atkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkins stops Hansen from standing up.
Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkins preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins wanted to stand there but Hansen had control of the position.
Atkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atkins wants to stand but Hansen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Atkins chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Atkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hansen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hansen working the head and body with strikes.
Atkins controlling the position for now.
Atkins is refusing to be controlled, as Hansen sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Atkins tries to get to full guard but Hansen has control of the leg. #T1#
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
Ahmad Atkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Hansen is trying to work for a kimura but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Hansen is very close to passing his half guard.
Hansen is pressing down on Atkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkins is holding on for now.
Atkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hansen's back!#T2#
Atkins lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Atkins throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hansen!
Hansen is trying to stand back up.
Hansen tries to escape the position.
Atkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Hansen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Atkins's arms.
Hansen tries to roll but Atkins sticks to his back.
Atkins gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T3#
Atkins is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Atkins 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. Atkins gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Atkins apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Atkins avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Hansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Atkins sprawls well initially but Hansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
Atkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen.
Atkins wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving.
Atkins is trying to keep Hansen in close.
Hansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Atkins has wrist control.#T4#
Hansen is fighting to break Atkins's control of his arms but Atkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Hansen landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen looking to sit in guard and control but Atkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Atkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Atkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkins managing to control the position.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins pulls Hansen in close to his closed guard and prevents Hansen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkins trying to control the position.
Atkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard. #REVR#
Atkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Atkins working some strikes from top position.
Hansen is looking to stand up but Atkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Hansen is trying to keep Atkins in close.
Atkins preventing the sweep.
Atkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atkins throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins is stalling in the full guard.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkins is one step ahead there. #T3#
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen pulls Atkins in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins tries to stand but Hansen is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hansen gets the takedown into side control.
Hansen wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The referee asks Hansen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hansen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Atkins is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it.
Atkins tries to bench press Hansen off him but Hansen keeps the position.
Atkins is trying to control Hansen's posture but Hansen avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Hansen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stan Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmad Atkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Atkins gets caught napping as Hansen dives in and scores a takedown. Atkins manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Atkins 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Atkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but Atkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atkins has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to break the clinch but Atkins is controlling the position. #BC#
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Atkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamamoto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Atkins is controlling him well.
Atkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atkins lands a nice forearm strike.
Atkins working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Atkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Atkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Atkins moves into the clinch.#BC#
Atkins manages to break the clinch.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Atkins is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto tries to bum rush Atkins with a series of wild strikes but Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Atkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Atkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Atkins drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Atkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkins drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Atkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkins in particular looking to stall.
Atkins drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Atkins is taking a breather. Yamamoto 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.
Atkins drops an elbow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Atkins winds up and cracks Yamamoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SUB#
Atkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yamamoto pushes Atkins off looking to stand but Atkins dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Atkins decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Atkins gets a clinch. #BC#
Atkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Yamamoto #TD#
and Atkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yamamoto won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins cracks Yamamoto with a big elbow.
Atkins lands an elbow. #SUB#
Atkins has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yamamoto is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Atkins yanks on the arm and Yamamoto is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Atkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Atkins!
Hakanawa Yamamoto spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll grow from this, and come back better next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tutu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Tutu is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkins is defending well.
Tutu throws an elbow but Atkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkins holds on to Tutu's head and controls the position momentarily.
Tutu slows the pace down.
Tutu tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins has one of Tutu's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Tutu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Atkins sneaks back into half guard.
Atkins is looking to control Tutu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkins avoid being mounted?
Atkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Tutu from advancing to side control.
Atkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tutu.
Atkins is positioning himself well to prevent Tutu advancing to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkins wants to control but Tutu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkins is looking for a sweep. Tutu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Atkins tries to keep at a distance but Tutu has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Tutu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Atkins right now.
Tutu not allowing Atkins to control his hands.
Atkins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tutu.
#T3##SUB2#
Atkins showing good submission defense here.
Atkins trying to control the hands but Tutu breaks the grip. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Atkins just trying to survive but Tutu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Atkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Tutu working for a submission but Atkins is keeping him at bay.
Atkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tutu is thwarting Atkins's attempts to control the position.
Atkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Tutu dominated that round.
That's time! Atkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Tutu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Atkins's guard.
Atkins controlling Tutu's posture.
Atkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Atkins.
Tutu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Tutu tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkins is retaining full guard.
Tutu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tutu wants to stand but Atkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tutu wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Tutu instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tutu pulls Atkins into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkins lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Tutu trying to control the position here.
Tutu has momentary wrist control but Atkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Tutu keeps moving. #SU#
Atkins gets to his feet - Tutu follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Atkins gets caught flat footed, as Tutu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Atkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tutu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tutu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tutu prevents Atkins from getting back to his feet.
Atkins has Tutu pulled in close to control his posture.
Tutu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Tutu drops back looking for a leg! Atkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkins manages to kick Tutu off! Tutu jumps back into Atkins's guard.
Tutu is breathing heavily.#T3#
Atkins is pulling down on Tutu's head to control his posture.
Tutu passes Atkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tutu lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tutu wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Atkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkins trying to control here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Tutu is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkins tries to kick Tutu off but Tutu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atkins is staying active underneath Tutu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkins desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Tutu is avoiding it.
#CL#
Atkins clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desmond Tutu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Tutu closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Tutu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tutu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tutu misses with a hook to the body
and Atkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tutu.
Tutu in side control, throwing shots but Atkins defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is trying to control Tutu's posture but Tutu avoids it.
Tutu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkins keeps working.
Tutu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Atkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Tutu trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.
Tutu trying to control the position but Atkins is working away. #SU2#
Tutu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Atkins to his feet. #TD2#
Atkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tutu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Atkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Tutu clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tutu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Atkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tutu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tutu is controlling him.
Atkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Tutu from controlling successfully.
Atkins pulls Tutu in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Tutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmond Tutu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atkins has Tutu pulled in close to control his posture.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tutu controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tutu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkins is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Tutu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Atkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tutu is on him like a limpet, forcing Atkins back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tutu 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Tutu!
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