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Event:
Commonwealth FF 5
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
John Cooper really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 144.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Steven Stark was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Pugsley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pugsley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pugsley slowing the pace effectively.
Pugsley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stark prevents it.
Pugsley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pugsley stalling.
Pugsley 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pugsley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Pugsley.
Come on Pugsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arthur Pugsley.#CL2#
Pugsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Pugsley stalling against the cage.
Stark tries for a takedown but Pugsley manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pugsley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stark letting Pugsley take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Pugsley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pugsley is stalling here.
Pugsley has Stark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stark is trying to drag Pugsley to the mat but Pugsley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Pugsley effectively controlling the action here.
Pugsley stalling the fight.
Pugsley continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arthur Pugsley.#TD2#
Pugsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark is not content to let Pugsley control the position.
Pugsley is staying tight to Stark's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Pugsley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stark's legs.
Stark regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pugsley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.
Stark wants to sweep here but Pugsley controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pugsley looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pugsley wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Pugsley blocks nicely.
Stark is working Pugsley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark postures up in Pugsley's guard and throws a big left but Pugsley blocks it.
Stark stands up over Pugsley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pugsley 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##TD#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pugsley!
Pugsley is trying to improve his position.
Stark is chipping away with strikes.
Stark working away.
Stark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steven Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pugsley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stark 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.#T1#
Stark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark throws an elbow but Pugsley slips to the side and avoids it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pugsley has eaten all the pies!
The strikes coming from Stark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Stark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pugsley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stark connects with a decent elbow.
Stark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark misses with the ground and pound.
Stark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Stark working the ground and pound. #T2#
Stark tries to move to mount but Pugsley blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark tries to score with some ground and pound. Pugsley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pugsley is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
Stark throws an elbow but Pugsley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pugsley can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Pugsley keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pugsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pugsley controlling the pace.
Stark is not content to let Pugsley control the position.#T4#
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pugsley.
Pugsley is taking a breather. Stark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pugsley is looking to advance position but Stark won't allow it.
Pugsley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Pugsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pugsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Pugsley tries to advance to mount but Stark denies him.
Pugsley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stark tries to bench press Pugsley off him but Pugsley keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark prevents Pugsley from improving position. #T1#
Pugsley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stark will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Pugsley keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark is not content to let Pugsley control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Pugsley has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pugsley fails to land.
Stark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pugsley after a bit of a struggle.
Pugsley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pugsley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pugsley is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Pugsley goes for a takedown attempt but Stark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Pugsley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pugsley.
Pugsley wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
Pugsley controls the position from side control.#T4#
Pugsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pugsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugsley 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pugsley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Stark gets a takedown into half guard.
Bee tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bee trying to control from the bottom.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bee taking some punishment here, with Stark in his half guard.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Bee is rocked!
Stark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bee quite badly. Bee pulls Stark in close trying to recover. Stark postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bee on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bee doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Stark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stark showed some decent athleticism there.
Muerto tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Muerto controlling the position for now.
Muerto trying to control from the bottom.
Stark is stalling here. Muerto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Muerto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stark is not content to let Muerto control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muerto wants to stand but Stark has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Stark is not content to let Muerto control the position.
Muerto working the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is not content to let Muerto control the position. #SU2#
Muerto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A low kick lands for Muerto.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Muerto, which made it look bad. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Muerto is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Muerto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stark's best efforts.
Stark lands with a punch from half guard.
Stark is just content to waste time from the top position. Muerto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Muerto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark with a nice head shot there.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Muerto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Muerto!#REVB#
Muerto wanted to stand there but Stark had control of the position.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Muerto from controlling successfully. #T4#
Muerto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muerto wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stark tries to get out of the position.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Muerto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Muerto from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uno Muerto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Muerto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muerto moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muerto.
Muerto is looking to clinch.
Muerto wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Stark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muerto looking to control.
Muerto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Stark cracks Muerto with a solid left hand.
Muerto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Muerto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Muerto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Muerto trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muerto controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muerto wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Stark is pulling down on Muerto's head. It's preventing any offense from Muerto, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muerto wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Muerto postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it. #T3#
Muerto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muerto.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muerto can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muerto.
Steven Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muerto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Muerto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stark's sensitive parts.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Muerto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muerto throws a one two combo.
Muerto lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
A nice combination there by Muerto.
Uno Muerto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Muerto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muerto scores with a kick to the body.
Muerto lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Muerto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Muerto gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muerto wants to break free but Stark has control.
Muerto has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Stark prevents a body shot from Muerto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muerto missing with knees to the body.
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uno Muerto 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Muerto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muerto connects with a leg kick.
Muerto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muerto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Muerto tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muerto tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muerto to the ground. Muerto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Muerto misses. #TD#
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muerto is trying to control but can't.
Stark thows a huge punch but Muerto dodges it nicely.
Stark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark thows a huge punch but Muerto dodges it nicely.
Muerto is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Muerto kicks off Stark and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muerto tries to clinch up.#T1#
Muerto feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Muerto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muerto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark goes for a double leg but Muerto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muerto continues to drive forward.
Muerto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muerto is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.#T2#
Muerto stops a takedown attempt from Stark.
Muerto trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muerto is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Stark has denied him.
Muerto is trying to break the clinch but Stark is controlling him.
Muerto taking a breather.
Muerto is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Stark has Muerto pressed against the cage, preventing Muerto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Muerto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muerto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muerto can't break the clinch.
Muerto is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Muerto's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muerto can't break the clinch.
Muerto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark has Muerto pressed against the cage, preventing Muerto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muerto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
Muerto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uno Muerto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muerto 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uno Muerto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Bebok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stark as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bebok!
Bebok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stark scores with punches from side control.
Bebok is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stark connects with a decent elbow.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Bebok is rocked!
Stark working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Bebok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark taking a breather here.
Bebok taking a bit of punishment here - Stark scoring with strikes.
Stark working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bebok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bebok seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Stark working the head and body with strikes.
Stark is putting a hurting on Bebok here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stark slows the pace down.
Stark is putting a hurting on Bebok here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stark lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Bebok! Stark senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Bebok out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Stark! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1077 Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Stark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVicker defends well and Stark ends up having to push McVicker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stark moves away from the strike by McVicker.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVicker to the ground. McVicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Stark gets caught napping as McVicker dives in and scores a takedown. Stark manages to retain guard.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stark can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but McVicker gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Stark.#TD2#
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stark cracks McVicker with a big elbow.
McVicker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McVicker gets full guard.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McVicker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McVicker pushes a forearm under Stark's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stark is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prince McVicker!
A relieved looking Prince McVicker 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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