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Event:
IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Ponziabo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ponziabo throws an overhand right that lands on Nightmarcher's shoulder, as Nightmarcher tries to avoid the shot.
Ponziabo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nightmarcher slips a jab from Ponziabo.
Nightmarcher feinted with a counter takedown.
Nightmarcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Ponziabo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nightmarcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ponziabo is in Nightmarcher's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nightmarcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ponziabo escapes and throws Nightmarcher's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Ponziabo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Ponziabo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nightmarcher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ponziabo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nightmarcher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ponziabo lets go of the hold and Nightmarcher can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Ponziabo!
A relieved looking Santiago Ponziabo 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:
IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Nightmarcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonon. Bonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nightmarcher lands with a straight right. Bonon didn't see that one coming.
Bonon shoots for a double leg takedown but Nightmarcher sprawls well. He's pushed Bonon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nightmarcher throwing a counter right hand but Bonon manages to avoid it.
Koa Nightmarcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Bonon.
Nightmarcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonon.#TD2#
Bonon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nightmarcher is looking to improve his position.
Nightmarcher is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Bonon works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bonon trying to control the action but Nightmarcher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nightmarcher, who protects the arm well.
Nightmarcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nightmarcher is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Nightmarcher gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Nightmarcher trying to control here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nightmarcher is refusing to be controlled, as Bonon sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Nightmarcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nightmarcher!
Bonon fails to take his opponent's back.
Nightmarcher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nightmarcher is looking to escape.
Nightmarcher is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Nightmarcher tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nightmarcher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bonon.
Bonon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Bonon looking for a guillotine from mount but Nightmarcher is having none of it.
Bonon wants to control the pace but Nightmarcher is squirming around nicely.
Nightmarcher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bonon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Bonon looking for a guillotine from mount but Nightmarcher is having none of it.
Nightmarcher tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Nightmarcher regains half guard.
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Nightmarcher is pressing down on Bonon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nightmarcher keeps working.
Nightmarcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nightmarcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher gets back to full guard.
Bonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nightmarcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that round.
That's time! Nightmarcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nightmarcher lands a nice hook to Bonon's body. Bonon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nightmarcher defends it nicely.
Nightmarcher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonon has a takedown stuffed.
Bonon dives in and grabs Nightmarcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nightmarcher pushes down on Bonon's head and hops out.
Koa Nightmarcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Bonon.
Nice uppercut there from Nightmarcher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonon fails to land the takedown.
Barry Bonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nightmarcher misses the target.#KD#
Nightmarcher drops his shoulder and cracks Bonon with a huge uppercut! Bonon goes down! Can Nightmarcher finish him?
#ROC#Bonon is rocked!
Nightmarcher preventing the sweep.
Bonon is still in real trouble! Can Nightmarcher finish him?
Nightmarcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nightmarcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nightmarcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonon on the ground.
Bonon is breathing heavily.
Bonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nightmarcher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Bonon drops back looking for a leg! Nightmarcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nightmarcher manages to kick Bonon off! Bonon jumps back into Nightmarcher's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nightmarcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonon's guard. #REVR#
Bonon seems to have recovered his senses.
Nightmarcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nightmarcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nightmarcher here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Nightmarcher wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving.
Nightmarcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonon has wrist control.#T2#
Nightmarcher trying to control but Bonon is working from the bottom.
Bonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonon, not yet.
Nightmarcher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nightmarcher wants to control from the top but Bonon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bonon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nightmarcher defends it easily.
Nightmarcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonon is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bonon wants to control from the top but Nightmarcher keeps moving. #T3#
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Nightmarcher is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nightmarcher looking for a guillotine here but Bonon defends easily.
#SUB#
Nightmarcher has his foot on Bonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nightmarcher is trying to improve his position.
Nightmarcher gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bonon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Nightmarcher is working to get back to half guard.
Bonon avoids the attempt from Nightmarcher to control.
Nightmarcher has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Nightmarcher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Nightmarcher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Bonon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nightmarcher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Bonon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bonon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nightmarcher on his heels. He'll look to pass Nightmarcher's guard now, I'm sure.
Nightmarcher wants to sweep here but Bonon controlling him for the moment.
Bonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightmarcher is keeping the position for now.
Bonon wants to control from the top but Nightmarcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonon advances position into side control!
Barry Bonon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nightmarcher is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2#
Bonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nightmarcher is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nightmarcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nightmarcher wants to get back to his feet but Bonon drags him back down.
Nightmarcher wants to control but Bonon postures up.
Nightmarcher stops Bonon from passing to mount.
Nightmarcher manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nightmarcher!
Nightmarcher is squirming around, avoiding Bonon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bonon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonon controlling from mount.
Bonon trying to control but Nightmarcher is having none of it.
Nightmarcher gets back to half guard.
Nightmarcher is not content to let Bonon control the position.
Nightmarcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nightmarcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonon's back!
Bonon tries to escape but Nightmarcher has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Bonon turns into Nightmarcher and is now in his guard.
Bonon trying to control but Nightmarcher is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nightmarcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightmarcher is keeping the position for now.
Bonon postures up.
Bonon advances position into side control!
Nightmarcher is looking for a sweep.
Bonon tries to move to mount but Nightmarcher blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Nightmarcher is looking for a sweep.
Bonon wants to control but Nightmarcher is keeping him busy.
Nightmarcher gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well.
#SUB#
Nightmarcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nightmarcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher is refusing to be controlled, as Bonon sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonon 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon! |
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Event:
IXF XLIV
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Wexler tries to close the distance and clinch but Nightmarcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wexler swings for the body but Nightmarcher moves out of range.
Wexler throws a jab when Nightmarcher was well out of range.
Wexler wants to clinch
and Nightmarcher counters with a nice body shot.
Wexler scores with a hook to the body. Nightmarcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wexler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nightmarcher shoots for a double leg takedown but Wexler sprawls well. He's pushed Nightmarcher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body punch from Wexler.
Wexler scores with a jab.#CL#
Wexler takes the fight into the clinch.
Wexler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wexler scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Nightmarcher is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wexler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nightmarchers head.
Nightmarcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Wexler finish him?
Wexler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nightmarcher.
Wexler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Wexler.
Nightmarcher looks winded!#T1#
Wexler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wexler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wexler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wexler throws a big uppercut that drops Nightmarcher! More strikes from Wexler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nightmarcher lies dazed against the cage as Wexler celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Wexler!
A very excited looking Rory Wexler 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:
IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Luciano misses the jab.
Nightmarcher throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Nightmarcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightmarcher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nightmarcher swings widly with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Nightmarcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Nightmarcher out cold! Nightmarcher is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
IXF XXXIX
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Nightmarcher scores with a decent looking hook.
Nightmarcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
No fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nightmarcher to the ground. No is now in Nightmarcher's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
No controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nightmarcher working a defensive guard but No passes into half guard.
No content to control rather than advance.
Nightmarcher tries to get to full guard but No has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher is working hard here to advance position.
Nightmarcher is staying active underneath No, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Nightmarcher actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmarcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nightmarcher.
Nightmarcher keeping moving, preventing No from controlling successfully.
Nightmarcher trying to keep a closed guard but No is proving a slippery customer.
No slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Nightmarcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. No doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. No manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nightmarcher wants to improve his position but instead No has moved into half guard.
No passes into side control, despite Nightmarcher's attempt to control the position.
Nightmarcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightmarcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for No on the ground.
Nightmarcher is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Nightmarcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightmarcher manages to get back to half guard.
No trying to control the action but Nightmarcher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
No is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
No is thwarting Nightmarcher's attempts to control the position.
No wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nightmarcher keeps working. #SUB2#
No seems to be working for a kimura but Nightmarcher defends the submission attempt.
No looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No wants to pass the guard but Nightmarcher is defending well. #SUB2#
No is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nightmarcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
No thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nightmarcher's head. #SUB2#
No seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nightmarcher has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmarcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Nightmarcher, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that 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.#R2#
No misses with a takedown
and Nightmarcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No doesn't manage to clinch there - Nightmarcher circles away.
No misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Nightmarcher.
No blocks a jab.
No shoots for a takedown but Nightmarcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nightmarcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No fails with the takedown
and Nightmarcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koa Nightmarcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hells No.
No throws a lazy uppercut
and Nightmarcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
No misses with a right hand
letting Nightmarcher counter with a right hand.
No rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nightmarcher counter with a right hand.
No misses with a hook
#KD#
and Nightmarcher counters with a crisp right hand that drops No! Nightmarcher lets No back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#No is rocked!
It looks like Nightmarcher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nightmarcher throws an overhand right that drops No like a sack of potatoes! Nightmarcher dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Nightmarcher!
After the big win, Koa Nightmarcher made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island Xtreme Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
IXF XXXIV
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Nightmarcher lands a nice hook to Wexler's body. Wexler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wexler lands a jab to the head.
Wexler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nightmarcher clobbers Wexler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nightmarcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nightmarcher moves away from the strike by Wexler.
Wexler misses with a body shot
and Nightmarcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wexler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nightmarcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wexler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nightmarcher moves away.
Nightmarcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wexler lands with a straight right. Nightmarcher didn't see that one coming.
Nightmarcher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wexler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wexler swings for the body but Nightmarcher moves out of range.
Nightmarcher ducks under a wild hook from Wexler.
Nightmarcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Wexler clinches up with Nightmarcher and pushes him back against the cage.
Nightmarcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wexler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nightmarcher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wexler walks away with a smile on his face. Nightmarcher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Nightmarcher throws the left hand but Wexler avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Wexler misses its intended target.
Nightmarcher misses with a wild body shot.
Wexler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wexler misses with a wild body shot.
Wexler digs a good hook to Nightmarcher's body.
#CL2#
Wexler moves into range and clinches up with Nightmarcher.
Nightmarcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wexler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koa Nightmarcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightmarcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wexler lands with a left to the head.
Nightmarcher has a couple of punches blocked by Wexler.
A nice left hand lands by Wexler.
Nightmarcher has a couple of punches blocked by Wexler.
Nightmarcher tries to throw a body punch but Wexler avoids it by throwing Nightmarcher back against the cage.
Nightmarcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Nightmarcher fails to land.
Nightmarcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Wexler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Wexler.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nightmarcher.
Nightmarcher takes a shot to the head.
Wexler gets through Nightmarcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wexler tries to work over Nightmarcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nightmarcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Wexler.
Nightmarcher misses with a body punch.
Wexler tries to throw a body punch but Nightmarcher avoids it by throwing Wexler back against the cage.
Wexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wexler.
Wexler struggles to land a body shot inside as Nightmarcher controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wexler.
Nightmarcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wexler misses with a body punch.
Wexler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wexler is leaning against Nightmarcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nightmarcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Wexler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nightmarcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Nightmarcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Wexler. #ROC2#Nightmarcher is rocked!
Wexler presses Nightmarcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Nightmarcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wexler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wexler cracks Nightmarcher with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Wexler - that landed with a thud.
Nightmarcher is breathing heavily.
Wexler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wexler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wexler dips a shoulder and cracks Nightmarcher with a mighty uppercut! Nightmarcher falls back against the cage and Wexler unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nightmarcher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wexler screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory Wexler!
Rory Wexler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IXF XXX
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nightmarcher checks a low kick from Rection.
A low kick from Rection misses
and Nightmarcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rection closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nightmarcher circles away.
Nightmarcher throws out a counter right but Rection avoids it with no problem.
Rection tries for a takedown but Nightmarcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rection throws out a leg kick but Nightmarcher moves out of range and Rection only half commits.
Rection misses with a takedown
and Nightmarcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Rection. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rection throws out a leg kick but Nightmarcher moves out of range and Rection only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Nightmarcher misses.
Rection fails with the takedown
and Nightmarcher counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Hugh Rection has been cut.
Rection gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Nightmarcher lands a big right hand that sends Rection crashing to the mat! Nightmarcher stays standing though and waves Rection back to his feet!#ROC2#Rection is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmarcher leaves Rection with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nightmarcher throws out a counter right but Rection avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Nightmarcher lands a big uppercut and Rection crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rection looks OK. Nightmarcher waves Rection back to his feet!
Oh Rection is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Rection throws a low kick but Nightmarcher moves out of range easily.
Rection seems to have got his legs back now.
Nightmarcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rection rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nightmarcher counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Rection falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koa Nightmarcher!
Koa Nightmarcher managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island Xtreme Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
IXF XXV
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Del Valle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nightmarcher on his heels. He'll look to pass Nightmarcher's guard now, I'm sure.
Del Valle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nightmarcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nightmarcher seems keen to control Del Valle 's posture.
Del Valle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Nightmarcher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Valle defends it easily.
Del Valle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nightmarcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Valle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Valle slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Del Valle uses his free foot to push down on Nightmarcher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nightmarcher.
Del Valle moves to back control.
Del Valle gets his hands free as Nightmarcher looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Del Valle is persistently looking for the submission but Nightmarcher is defending it well.
#SUB#
Del Valle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nightmarcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Del Valle has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nightmarcher! Can he survive? No! He's out! Del Valle gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gosuke Del Valle !
Gosuke Del Valle retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Gosuke Del Valle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
IXF XX
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Nightmarcher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell throwing a counter right hand but Nightmarcher manages to avoid it.
Russell takes one on the button.
Nightmarcher throws a good cross that connects.
Russell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell defending well as Nightmarcher loads up on a big left hand.
Nightmarcher throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Nightmarcher thows a leg kick but Russell checks it
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nightmarcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nightmarcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Russell misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nightmarcher.
Nightmarcher throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Russell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nightmarcher throws a leg kick but Russell moved away.
Koa Nightmarcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nightmarcher punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nightmarcher misses the target.
Russell throwing a counter right hand but Nightmarcher manages to avoid it.
Nightmarcher connects with a body shot.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nightmarcher misses with a two punch combination.
Russell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nightmarcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nightmarcher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nightmarcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nightmarcher thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Russell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nightmarcher misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nightmarcher lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased.
Nightmarcher throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
Russell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nightmarcher sizes up Russell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nightmarcher throws out a leg kick but Russell moves out of range and Nightmarcher only half commits.
Russell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nightmarcher lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Nightmarcher coming out on top.#T4#
Nightmarcher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russell.
Russell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightmarcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nightmarcher.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmarcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nightmarcher connects with a right hand. Russell shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Nightmarcher as he connects with a hook.
Nightmarcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nightmarcher connects with a jab.
Nightmarcher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Russell back to the cage. Nightmarcher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nightmarcher.#ROC2#Russell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmarcher misses with a low kick.
Koa Nightmarcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Nightmarcher.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmarcher throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nightmarcher.
Russell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nightmarcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Nightmarcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nightmarcher throws a leg kick #TD#
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura but Nightmarcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russell to get the leverage.
Russell slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Russell is trying to work for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Nightmarcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
Nightmarcher is trying is best to control the position here.
Nightmarcher is staying active underneath Russell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Russell wants to pass to mount but Nightmarcher is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Russell is working for a submission of some sort.
Russell tries to pass to full mount but Nightmarcher defends it. #SUB#
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nightmarcher is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nightmarcher is trying to maintain the position but Russell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Russell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher is refusing to be controlled, as Russell sits in half guard.
Nightmarcher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nightmarcher lands a two punch combo.
Nightmarcher cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nightmarcher rushes Russell with punches - Russell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Russell goes down! Nightmarcher follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Nightmarcher!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koa Nightmarcher thanked Island Xtreme Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nightmarcher!
#CUT2#It looks like Joaquim Mourao has been cut.#KD2#
Nightmarcher lands a left and a right that send Mourao crashing to the mat, dazed. Nightmarcher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mourao is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmarcher lands with a right that hurts Mourao. Mourao looks to clinch but Nightmarcher throws a short knee that drops Mourao. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Koa Nightmarcher!
A very excited looking Koa Nightmarcher 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: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Nightmarcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olsen momentarily.
Olsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nightmarcher avoids it really well and circles away.
Olsen looks for a takedown but Nightmarcher sprawls well.#TD#
Nightmarcher gets caught flat footed, as Olsen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Nightmarcher keeps moving.
Nightmarcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olsen stands and throws Nightmarcher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nightmarcher is not content to let Olsen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Olsen trying to control the position but Nightmarcher is working away. #T1#
Nightmarcher is trying to get back to half guard.
Olsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nightmarcher's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nightmarcher is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Olsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nightmarcher, who protects the arm well.
Olsen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nightmarcher has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Olsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Nightmarcher is trying to control Olsen's posture but Olsen avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nightmarcher has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Nightmarcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Olsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nightmarcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Nightmarcher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Olsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nightmarcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Olsen's guard! Nice work there by Nightmarcher!
Olsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmarcher won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack P Olsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Olsen closes the distance and clinches up with Nightmarcher, looking for a takedown. Olsen pushes Nightmarcher against the cage but Nightmarcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Olsen blocks the leg kick.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown but Nightmarcher shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Olsen gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Olsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nightmarcher motions for Olsen to come forward. Nightmarcher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nightmarcher misses with a low kick.
Jack P Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nightmarcher counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack P Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Olsen moves into range and clinches up with Nightmarcher.
Olsen jumps guard but Nightmarcher stands there with Olsen around his waist. Olsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen trying to stall but Nightmarcher improves his position.
Olsen blocking some punches.
#T1#
Olsen wants to stall.
Nightmarcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Olsen.
Olsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nightmarcher prevents it.
Olsen working aggressively here.
Nightmarcher blocks a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen tries for a takedown but Nightmarcher manages to get underhooks.
Olsen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Olsen drags the fight down to the ground.
Nightmarcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nightmarcher slips nicely into half guard.
Nightmarcher trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nightmarcher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Nightmarcher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olsen defends it well.
Nightmarcher is thwarting Olsen's attempts to control the position.
Nightmarcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Olsen trying to control but Nightmarcher postures up.
Jack P Olsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Nightmarcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olsen trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koa Nightmarcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nightmarcher's waist but Nightmarcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsen off to one side.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Nightmarcher.
#TD#
Olsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Olsen passes Nightmarcher's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Olsen stalling away here and it's allowed Nightmarcher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nightmarcher trying to control the position here.
Olsen pushes down on Nightmarcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nightmarcher is looking to control Olsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nightmarcher avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher wants to improve his position but Olsen is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Olsen looks for a takedown but Nightmarcher sprawls well.
A nice side step and Nightmarcher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olsen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Nightmarcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack P Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt - Nightmarcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nightmarcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nightmarcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Olsen scrambles back to his feet.
Nightmarcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nightmarcher sprawls well. Nightmarcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Olsen looks for a takedown but Nightmarcher sprawls well.#T1#
Nightmarcher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olsen is out of range.
Nightmarcher tries to score with a low kick but Olsen moves his leg out of the way.
Olsen tries for a takedown but Nightmarcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Nightmarcher.
Olsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nightmarcher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#Olsen is rocked!
Nightmarcher measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Olsen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Koa Nightmarcher!
After winning the bout, Koa Nightmarcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Olsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Olsen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nightmarcher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Olsen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nightmarcher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Olsen lets go of the hold and Nightmarcher can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack P Olsen!
Jack P Olsen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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