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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Kranang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bostins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kranang swings for the body but Bostin moves out of range.
Bostin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kranang scores with a nice head shot.
Kranang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bostin moves away from the strike by Kranang.
And Bostin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kranang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kranang throws an overhand right that lands on Bostin's shoulder, as Bostin tries to avoid the shot.
Kranang throws a solid leg kick but Bostin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kranang.
Kranang loads up on a big right hand but Bostin slips the punch.
Bostin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranang looks to score with a jab to the body but Bostin is just out of range.
Bostin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kranang.
Bostin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bostin slips a straight right by Kranang.
Bostin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Kranang is predictable there #TD2#
and Bostin counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Kranang is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bostin tries for a kimura but Kranang is defending well. #SUB2#
Bostin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bostin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kranang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bostin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kranang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bostin. #SUB#
Kranang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kranang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kranang.#T2##SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bostin postures up.
#SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Kranang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kranang manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Kranang's guard.
Kranang is trying to control the position but Bostin postures up. #SUB#
Kranang has his foot on Bostin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bostin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kranang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bostin is one step ahead there.
Kranang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Kranang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kranang manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Kranang's guard.
Kranang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bostin's guard. #REVR#
Kranang wants to pass the guard but Bostin is keeping the position.
Bostin 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.
Kranang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Kranang trying to control but Bostin is working from the bottom.
Kranang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kranang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kranang continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pocong Kranang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kranang throws a body shot but no joy.
Kranang lands a right hook to the body.
Kranang throws a body punch but Bostin moves out of range.
Bostin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bostin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kranang.
Bostin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bostin blocks a jab.
Bostin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bostin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kranang defends it well.
Kranang throws a shot to the body.
Kranang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bostin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kranang throws a hook but Bostin blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Kranang there.
Bostin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kranang.
#T1#
Kranang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pocong Kranang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kranang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bostin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kranang looks to land a left hand but Bostin moved out of range nicely.
Bostin feints the counter takedown.
Kranang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bostin moves away.
Bostin with the counter takedown but Kranang avoids it easily.
Kranang looks to land a combination but Bostin avoids it well.
Kranang misses with a body shot.
Bostin feints the counter takedown.
Kranang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pocong Kranang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kranang throws a body punch but Bostin moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kranang.
Kranang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kranang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bostin moves away.#T2#
Kranang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kranang.
Bostin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kranang throws a lazy right hand but Bostin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bostin feints the counter takedown.
Kranang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kranang takes a swing at Bostin's ribcage but misses.
Bostin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kranang thows a leg kick but Bostin checks it #TD2#
and Bostin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kranang is defending against the submission attempts here by Bostin.
#SUB2#
Bostin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kranang is defending against the submission attempts here by Bostin.
#T3##SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kranang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bostin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bostin wants to work for an arm triangle but Kranang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kranang is looking to control Bostin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kranang avoid being mounted?
Kranang manages to get to full guard.
Austin Bostin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kranang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Kranang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kranang manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Kranang's guard. #SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kranang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bostin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Kranang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kranang manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Kranang's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pocong Kranang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kranang lands with a straight right. Bostin didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Kranang.
Kranang misses with a wild body shot.
Bostin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bostin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bostin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kranang defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostin tries to move into range but Kranang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kranang throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Bostin counters with a shoot takedown. Kranang fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Kranang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bostin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bostin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Kranang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kranang manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Kranang's guard.
Kranang is trying to control the position but Bostin postures up. #SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kranang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bostin is defending well. Kranang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bostin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kranang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pocong Kranang!
A very excited looking Pocong Kranang 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bostin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bostin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Bostin moves away #TD#
and Bostin counters with a shoot takedown. Kovalev fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Kovalev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovalev manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Kovalev's guard. #SUB#
Bostin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kovalev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bostin has Kovalev in his guard.#REVB#
Kovalev won't allow Bostin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bostin is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Kovalev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovalev manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Kovalev's guard.
Bostin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bostin has gone for a leg lock! Kovalev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bostin's guard.#REVB#
Bostin keeping moving, preventing Kovalev from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kovalev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Kovalev wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bostin's closed guard. He's half up but Bostin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bostin pivots and extends the arm, Kovalev falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bostin! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Bostin!
Austin Bostin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Bostin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Bostin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kovalev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bostin, into his guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bostin is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Bostin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kovalev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bostin, into his guard. #REVR#
Kovalev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bostin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bostin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalev wants to stand but Bostin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Bostin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kovalev stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bostin throws up his legs and catches Kovalev in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Kovalev tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bostin! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Austin Bostin!
Our winner, Austin Bostin, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Shepard rushes Bostin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bostin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shepard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Bostin working for the choke.
Shepard is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard turns into Bostin and is now in his guard.
Shepard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bostin on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bostin is looking for a triangle but Shepard pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bostin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shepard defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bostin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shepard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bostin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepard has managed to get both his arms back between Bostin's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Shepard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Bostin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shepard defends well.
Shepard is looking to work some ground and pound but Bostin has wrist control.
Shepard is looking to stand up but Bostin won't let him.
Shepard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bostin is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bostin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shepard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bostin has managed to get both his arms back between Shepard's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shepard is trying to control the position but Bostin postures up. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shepard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shepard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shepard! #REVR##T3#
Bostin is looking for a sweep.
Shepard working the ground and pound.
Shepard working the ground and pound from side control.
Bostin is trying to get back to half guard.
Shepard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bostin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bostin is looking to reverse the position.
Shepard wants to stand but Bostin is controlling his arm.#T4#
Bostin is looking for a sweep.
Shepard just content to control the position.
Shepard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bostin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bostin tries to roll over but Shepard keeps him under control.
Shepard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bostin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bostin is looking to improve his position.
Shepard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Elwood Shepard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shepard shoots for a takedown but Bostin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shepard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bostin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwood Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard dives in and grabs Bostin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bostin pushes down on Shepard's head and hops out.#CL#
Shepard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bostin, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Shepard drags the fight down to the ground.
Shepard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepard, not yet. #SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Shepard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepard manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Shepard's guard. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Shepard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepard manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Shepard's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bostin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shepard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bostin, into his guard. #REVR#
Shepard throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bostin is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Shepard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepard manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Shepard's guard. #SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bostin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Shepard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepard manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Shepard's guard. #SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bostin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shepard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bostin, into his guard. #REVR#
Shepard is in close to Bostin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shepard with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Bostin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but Bostin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bostin with the counter takedown but Shepard avoids it easily.#CL#
Shepard moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bostin has hold of one of Shepard's legs. Shepard is fighting the takedown attempt but Bostin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bostin prevents Shepard from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Austin Bostin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shepard dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Shepard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bostin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepard is one step ahead there.
Bostin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shepard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bostin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shepard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bostin is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bostin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shepard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shepard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Shepard landing with the ground and pound.
Bostin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Bostin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shepard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bostin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bostin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bostin drops back looking for a leg! Shepard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shepard manages to kick Bostin off! Bostin jumps back into Shepard's guard. #SUB2#
Bostin has gone for a leg lock! Shepard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bostin's guard.#REVR##T4#
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Shepard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bostin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bostin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shepard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shepard's back!#SUB2#
Bostin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shepard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Bostin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bostin 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Bostin!
A very excited looking Austin Bostin 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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