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Event:
IFC XX
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Engoria with a poor takedown
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Nekele finds it's target.
Engoria fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nekele is out of range.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Engoria steps away.
Nekele checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Engoria checks a leg kick.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nekele throws out a leg kick but Engoria moves out of range and Nekele only half commits.
Nekele takes a swing at Engoria's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engoria throws a jab when Nekele was well out of range.
Engoria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nekele pinned against the cage. Nekele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nekele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Engoria checks a leg kick.
Engoria fails with the takedown
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Engoria's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cattan Engoria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engoria throws a leg kick that misses.
Nekele tries a quick counter leg kick but Engoria is wise to it.
Engoria misses with a leg kick
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Engoria walks into a straight right hand from Nekele.
Nekele lunges at Engoria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Engoria's hand. #CL#
Engoria clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Engoria successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Nekele won't allow Engoria to sweep him here. #SUB#
Engoria is looking for a triangle but Nekele pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele wants to control from the top but Engoria keeps moving.
Nekele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Engoria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nekele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engoria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Engoria is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nekele rolls with it to try and escape but Engoria cranks on the arm and Nekele is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cattan Engoria!
A relieved looking Cattan Engoria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC XVII
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooksbank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Engoria shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brooksbank's guard.
Engoria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooksbank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooksbank controls Engoria momentarily but Engoria frees himself.
Engoria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brooksbank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engoria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooksbank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engoria controls the pace.
Engoria wants to pass the guard but Brooksbank is keeping the position.
Brooksbank working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Brooksbank is looking for a triangle but Engoria pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Engoria stopping the sweep attempt from Brooksbank.
Engoria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brooksbank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engoria is one step ahead there.
Engoria pushes down on Brooksbank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Engoria trying to control the pace.
Engoria passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Brooksbank is trying to escape the mount but Engoria keeps good control and instead manages to take Brooksbank's back.
Brooksbank wants to escape the position.
Engoria is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Brooksbank up.
What can Brooksbank do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Engoria looking to break Brooksbank's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brooksbank remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Engoria will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brooksbank rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Engoria content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Brooksbank is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Engoria jumps into side control!
Brooksbank is not content to let Engoria control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engoria working the ground and pound.
Brooksbank is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cattan Engoria dominated that round.
That's time! Engoria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brooksbank walks into a jab.
Brooksbank misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Engoria manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brooksbank on his heels. He'll look to pass Brooksbank's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing that Engoria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engoria trying to control but Brooksbank is working from the bottom.
Engoria looking to sit in guard and control but Brooksbank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Engoria wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engoria is keeping the position for now.
Engoria is controlling Brooksbank's posture.#T1#
Brooksbank won't allow Engoria to sweep him here.
Engoria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooksbank can do to turn this around?
Engoria has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brooksbank has passed into side control.
Engoria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brooksbank's best efforts.
Engoria is not content to let Brooksbank control the position.
Engoria controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Engoria tries to roll over but Brooksbank keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Brooksbank is working for a submission of some sort.
Engoria gets full guard.
Brooksbank tries to free his leg and advance position but Engoria is retaining full guard. #T3#
Engoria is trying to keep Brooksbank in close.
Engoria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Engoria keeps the fight on the outside.
Engoria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooksbank sprawls and moves away.
Engoria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooksbank as he jumps to the side.
Brooksbank tries to counter with a clinch but Engoria shakes him off and moves away.
Brooksbank tries to close the distance and clinch but Engoria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooksbank is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Engoria looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cattan Engoria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Engoria trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooksbank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engoria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Engoria is really struggling to control Brooksbank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brooksbank wants to sweep here but Engoria controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brooksbank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooksbank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooksbank wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cattan Engoria dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Engoria attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Brooksbank gets caught napping as Engoria dives in and scores a takedown. Brooksbank manages to retain guard.
Engoria trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooksbank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brooksbank is looking to cinch up a triangle. Engoria throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brooksbank's body to avoid the submission. Brooksbank has instead reached around Engoria's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brooksbank arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Brooksbank!
Dave Brooksbank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cattan Engoria spoke after the fight, saying 'Life knocks me back many times before, my past. I be back strong next show!'.
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Event:
IFC XIV
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Engoria throws a leg kick #TD#
and Medzy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Medzy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engoria defends it well. #SUB#
Medzy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Engoria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Engoria is looking to improve his position.
Engoria keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Medzy seems to be working for a kimura but Engoria defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Engoria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Engoria is pressing down on Medzy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Engoria wants to sweep here but Medzy controlling him for the moment.
Engoria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Engoria is looking for a triangle but Medzy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Engoria is looking for a triangle but Medzy pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Engoria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medzy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Engoria sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Medzy's guard.
Engoria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Medzy gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Medzy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Engoria trying to control but Medzy is working from the bottom.
Engoria might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Medzy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Engoria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Medzy keeping full guard, as Engoria tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Medzy working for a triangle but Engoria defends it easily.
#SUB#
Medzy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engoria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engoria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engoria trying to control the position from guard on top but Medzy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engoria works over Medzy with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Medzy looking for a guillotine here but Engoria defends easily.
Engoria advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Engoria tries for a kimura but Medzy is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Engoria is trying to get an arm triangle but Medzy is defending well. #SUB2#
Medzy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Engoria has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Medzy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Medzy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Engoria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cattan Engoria!
A very excited looking Cattan Engoria made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IFC XI
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Engoria as Yonic shoots in.
Engoria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yonic sprawls and moves away.
Engoria slips a jab from Yonic.
A low kick from Engoria misses #TD2#
so Yonic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Engoria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engoria looking to control.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engoria is keeping the position for now.
Engoria 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#
Yonic wants to sweep but Engoria has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic is looking to regain half guard here but Engoria keeps moving and retains side control.
Engoria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonic keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Engoria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Engoria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonic keeps working.
Engoria working away.
Yonic is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engoria is looking to take a break and control but Yonic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Engoria is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yonic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yonic is not content to let Engoria control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yonic tries to buck Engoria off but Engoria is having none of it.
Engoria is looking to take a break and control but Yonic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Engoria as Yonic shoots in.
Engoria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt.
Engoria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cattan Engoria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yonic is thwarting Engoria's attempts to control the position.
Yonic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engoria knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Engoria wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic is thwarting Engoria's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Engoria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yonic.
A low kick from Engoria misses #TD2#
and Yonic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Engoria is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BeeBuu MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Engoria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yonic trying to control the pace.
Engoria regains full guard. Nicely done.
Engoria keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Engoria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Engoria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yonic is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Engoria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yonic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Engoria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yonic is keeping the position for now.
Engoria wants to control from the top but Yonic keeps moving. #T2#
Engoria stopping the sweep attempt from Yonic.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Engoria from controlling successfully.
Engoria is pushing down on Yonic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yonic is fighting to maintain full guard but Engoria has managed to sneak the leg through.
Engoria is looking to take a break and control but Yonic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yonic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Engoria is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yonic! #T3#
Yonic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engoria is trying to control here but Yonic has managed to regain half guard.
Engoria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Engoria is working for a submission of some sort.
Engoria is keen to just control but Yonic is a slippery customer.
Yonic is in trouble now - Engoria has advanced to mount!
Engoria trying to control but Yonic is having none of it. #T4#
Engoria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engoria looking to control but Yonic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Engoria wants to control the action but instead Yonic gets a body lock and reverses into Engoria's guard! Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engoria looking to control.
Engoria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Engoria.
A bone on bone clash there as Yonic blocks the leg kick.
Yonic throws a fast counter high kick but Engoria manages to duck under it in time.
Engoria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yonic.#TD#
Yonic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Engoria tries to pass.
Engoria won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Engoria from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engoria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Engoria pushes down on Yonic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yonic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engoria is working away from the top position though.
Yonic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yonic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Engoria slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cattan Engoria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yonic is looking for a sweep.
Engoria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonic keeps working.
Yonic wants to control but Engoria postures up.
Yonic is trying to improve his position.
Engoria trying to control the position but Yonic is working away.
Yonic can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Yonic is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Yonic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Yonic gets caught flat footed, as Engoria shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Engoria wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Engoria actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic controlling the action here.#T4##SUB2#
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Engoria has managed to free his arm - good work.
Engoria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Engoria is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engoria gets back to full guard.
Engoria strikes from his own guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cattan Engoria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yonic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Learning Speed instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Engoria's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Learning Speed.
#TD2#
Learning Speed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Engoria is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Learning Speed is working for a kimura but Engoria is defending it quite comfortably.
Learning Speed wants to control but Engoria is keeping him busy.
Engoria is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Learning Speed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Learning Speed's back!#SUB#
Engoria is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Learning Speed has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Engoria has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Learning Speed taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Engoria doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cattan Engoria!
A very excited looking Cattan Engoria made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Engoria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bombardo is trying to defend but Engoria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Engoria maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bombardo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Engoria has cracked it and Bombardo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Engoria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cattan Engoria!
Cattan Engoria tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Engoria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitlik throws a head kick that misses.
Frodo Pitlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engoria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Engoria blocks a head kick by Pitlik.
Engoria attempts a counter takedown but Pitlik avoids it well and moves away.
Pitlik throws a sloppy head kick and Engoria moves out of range easily.
Engoria tries to counter with a takedown but Pitlik is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Engoria feints and as Pitlik raises his hands in defense, Engoria changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Engoria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitlik is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Engoria thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Engoria forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Engoria is trying for a kimura here. Pitlik looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Engoria wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cattan Engoria!
A very excited looking Cattan Engoria rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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