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Event:
ICE 9; Speisialta na Nollag
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1# Mesquita moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And Martins tries to counter it with a takedown but Mesquita pushes his down on his head and steps out. Martins scores with a one two! Mesquita had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt. A punch combination from Mesquita misses. Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenon Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martins leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita doesn't manage to clinch there - Martins circles away.
Martins feints the counter takedown. Martins looks to land a combination. Mesquita sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mesquita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Martins is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control. The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Martins dodges the ground and pound from Mesquita. Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Martins is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it. Mesquita trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom. Mesquita throws a strike aimed at the side of Martins's head but Martins avoids it well.#T2# Mesquita wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy. Mesquita throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#ES2# Martins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! This has been an exciting period of action! Martins stuffs the takedown. Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mesquita ducks right into an uppercut from Martins. Martins tries to bum rush Mesquita with a series of wild strikes but Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martins's waist but Martins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side. A combination from Martins does no damage. Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Martins sprawls well. Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Martins falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martins! Mesquita working the ground and pound. Mesquita throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Martins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Mesquita wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy. Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita. Mesquita prevents Martins from standing back up.
#T4# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Martins's temple. Martins trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martins defending well though. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Martins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita. Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Martins is working away. Mesquita is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Martins sprawls well. Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Martins misses with the combination.
Martins slips a jab and a cross from Mesquita.
Martins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily. Martins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Martins misses with a few strikes there.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins. Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Martins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Martins feints the counter takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenon Mesquita. 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. Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita tries to score a body lock takedown but Martins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC# Mesquita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martins!
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. Mesquita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mesquita throws a sloppy head kick and Martins moves out of range easily. Mesquita has a takedown stuffed.#T2# Mesquita slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
Mesquita fails with the takedown. Mesquita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martins but Martins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mesquita!
Lenon Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mesquita shoots in but Martins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mesquita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Martins feints the counter takedown.#T3# Mesquita lands with a slapping head kick. Martins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Martins, which made it look bad. Martins feints the counter takedown. Martins misses with a two punch combination.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat. We've been informed that Martins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Mesquita moves in looking to clinch but Martins pushes him off. Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martins circles away. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. Mesquita tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance. Thomas Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Martins. Martins throws a series of punches but Mesquita avoids them all with ease. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martins slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Mesquita looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Martins looks to land a combination but Mesquita avoids it well. Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martins swivels and escapes. Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martins defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Martins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Martins feints the counter takedown. Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mesquita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenon Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards. Mesquita goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mesquita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martins defends it nicely.#T1# Mesquita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mesquita slips a jab and a cross from Martins.
No joy there for Martins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mesquita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martins's waist but Martins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mesquita off to one side. #CL# Mesquita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martins, pushing him back against the cage. Mesquita is looking for a takedown. Martins scores with an uppercut up the middle. Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Martins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesquita or not. Mesquita tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A short right from Martins. Come on Martins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mesquita is looking to take this one to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Martins on the inside. Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards. A short right from Martins. #T3# Mesquita wants a takedown.
Mesquita tries to circle away but Martins has him pinned against the cage. Mesquita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Martins with the counter takedown but Mesquita avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Martins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martins! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mesquita is trying to ground and pound but Martins uses the momentary lack of control by Mesquita to regain half guard. Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Martins is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head. Martins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Martins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Thomas Martins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Martins is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well. Martins is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martins is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lenon Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Martins wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Martins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Martins! |
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Event:
ICE 6: Barr Feabhais
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drago quickly recovers to half guard. Mesquita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Drago gets back to full guard.
Mesquita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drago on the ground. Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mesquita has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Drago has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mesquita should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Drago has tightened it up now! Mesquita should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Drago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Mendez forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Mendez gets a trip takedown into half 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. Mendez is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Mesquita wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mesquita's head. Mendez tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it. The fighters are battling for position here. Mesquita manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground. Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez. Mendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendez has wrist control. Mendez striking off his back but it's not causing Mesquita any problems. Mendez pulls Mesquita in close to his closed guard and prevents Mesquita from doing any damage or advancing position. Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mendez working a defensive guard here.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard. Mendez controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself. #SUB# Mendez is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard. Mesquita working some strikes from top position. Mesquita won't allow Mendez to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mesquita prevents Mendez from getting back to his feet. Mesquita distracts Mendez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely. Mesquita is pushing down on Mendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Mesquita has managed to sneak the leg through. Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendez's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mendez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Mesquita lands strikes from half guard. Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mendez trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mendez manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily. Mendez is breathing heavily. Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendez's head.#T4# Mendez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#ES# Mendez wriggles free and stands up. Mendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mesquita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendez somewhat. Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mesquita tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mesquita manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mesquita is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mendez goes for a double leg but Mesquita avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mesquita continues to drive forward. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenon Mesquita 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##TD2# Mesquita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mendez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Mendez is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it. Mendez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Mendez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Mendez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mesquita fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mesquita lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Mendez tries to escape but Mesquita is in control. Mendez is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it. #T1# Mesquita lands an elbow. Lenon Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far. Mendez taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes. Mesquita is working Mendez over with some ground and pound from side control. Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control. Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows. Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Mendez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendez tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position. Mesquita working the ground and pound from side control. Mesquita working the ground and pound. Mendez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Mesquita is breathing heavily. Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mesquita grinds an elbow into Mendez's temple. Mendez is pushing Mesquita's head away, looking to escape. Mesquita manages to hold on to the position though.#T2# Mendez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Mendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily. Mendez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mendez has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mendez trying to control here.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Mendez trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# Mesquita stops Mendez from getting back to his feet.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Mendez wants to get back to his feet. Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mesquita prevents Mendez from improving his position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow. Mendez taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard. Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Mendez's hands, connecting with Mendez's forehead. Mendez trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Mendez wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mendez trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Mendez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Mesquita working over Mendez with some ground and pound. Mendez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots. Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mesquita misses with a head shot. Mendez uses the momentum to regain guard. Mesquita preventing the sweep. Mesquita landing with the ground and pound. Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses. Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenon Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Mesquita sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mendez shoots in but no luck this time. Mesquita swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.#TD2# Mesquita manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendez on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendez's guard now, I'm sure. Mendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him. Mesquita landing with the ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB# Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
Mendez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendez's head. Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss. Mesquita stands up over Mendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mesquita postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it. Mendez is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up. Mesquita landing with the ground and pound. Mesquita postures up.
#T2# Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mesquita working some strikes from top position. Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard. Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Mendez defending well. Mesquita winds up and cracks Mendez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Mendez's hands, connecting with Mendez's forehead. Mendez trying to control here.
Mendez has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mendez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though. Mendez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3# Mendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita. Mendez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Mendez's hands, connecting with Mendez's forehead. Mendez manages to get to full guard.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mendez is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita distracts Mendez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mesquita landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# Mendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4# Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses. Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendez's head. Mesquita postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it. Mendez wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position. Mesquita advances to half guard. Mendez is positioning himself well to prevent Mesquita advancing to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendez defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight! Lenon Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mesquita winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenon Mesquita! |
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