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Event:
MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Raujon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimsh. Kimsh gets slowly back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kimsh has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raujon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kimsh fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kimsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Kimsh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimsh uses his free foot to push down on Raujon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Raujon.
Kimsh controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Raujon has left one of his arms exposed and Kimsh doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Raujon screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suydas Kimsh! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 1
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
Mauricio Raujon really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 173.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Keanu Landron was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raujon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raujon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sidorov cracks Raujon with a big right hand but Raujon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sidorov lands some shots froms side control.
Raujon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#Raujon is rocked!
Sidorov lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Raujon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Sidorov! That's hurt Raujon! Will he recover? Sidorov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Sidorov!
An out of breath Ivan Sidorov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Usman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raujon'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.
Usman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Usman gets to his feet. Raujon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kamaru Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Usman closes the distance and clinches.
Usman has Raujon pressed against the cage, preventing Raujon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Usman drags the fight down to the ground.
Usman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Raujon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raujon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman prevents Raujon from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Raujon wants to sweep but no luck.
Raujon wants to improve his position but instead Usman has moved into half guard.
Raujon looks winded!
Raujon is looking to control Usman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raujon avoid being mounted?
Usman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Usman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raujon is looking to improve his position.
Usman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raujon wants to control but Usman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Usman in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Usman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Usman looking to score a takedown here. Raujon is defending well but Usman drives through and ends up in Raujon's guard.
Usman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Usman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Raujon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Usman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Usman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Usman postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Usman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Raujon. No joy for Usman on that attempt.
Raujon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Usman shoots in and bounces Raujon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Usman wants to control from the top but Raujon keeps moving.
Raujon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Usman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Usman controlling Raujon's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Usman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raujon tries to clinch there but Usman circles away.
#CL#
Usman closes the distance and clinches.
Usman is trying to break the clinch but Raujon has him pressed against the cage.
Raujon blocks the elbow strike.
Raujon has Usman pressed against the cage, preventing Usman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Usman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Raujon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Usman blocks an uppercut.
Raujon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Usman trying to land knees to the body.
Raujon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raujon is breathing heavily.
Usman can't find room to land a body shot as Raujon controls the action.
Usman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raujon walks away with a smile on his face. Usman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raujon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##TD#
Usman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raujon!#SUB#
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
Usman happy to just control the position for now.
Raujon is trying to control Usman's posture but Usman avoids it. #T2#
Usman wants to control but Raujon is keeping him busy.
Kamaru Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Usman working the head and body with strikes.
Usman working away.
Raujon prevents Usman from improving position. #SUB#
Usman tries for a kimura but Raujon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Raujon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Usman happy to just control the position for now.
Raujon prevents Usman from improving position.
Raujon is looking for a sweep.
Usman tries to advance to mount but Raujon denies him.
Usman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Raujon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Raujon taking a bit of punishment here - Usman scoring with strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raujon taking a bit of punishment here - Usman scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Usman decides to stand back up. Usman steps back and let's Raujon get back to his feet.
Usman tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Usman moves into range and clinches up with Raujon.
Raujon scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raujon avoiding damage as Usman throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raujon tries to land a knee to the head but Usman blocks with his arms.
Raujon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raujon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Raujon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usman's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that second round.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Usman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raujon can do to turn this around?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Usman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raujon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Raujon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usman dives in and grabs Raujon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raujon pushes down on Usman's head and hops out.
Usman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raujon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. 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.#TD#
Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raujon quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raujon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Usman trying to control from half guard but Raujon is working away. #T1#
Usman not doing much here.
#SU#
Usman stands up and beckons Raujon to join him on the feet. #TD#
Usman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Usman. #T2#
Raujon wants to improve his position but Usman is controlling well.
Usman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Usman slips a nice elbow through Raujon's hands, connecting with Raujon's forehead.
Usman stops Raujon from getting back to his feet.
Usman wants to free his trapped foot but Raujon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Usman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Usman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Usman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Usman is working for a kimura but Raujon is defending it quite comfortably.
Raujon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Usman is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Usman escapes and gets back to his feet. #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.
Usman is looking to clinch but Raujon is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Raujon. #TD#
Usman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raujon did well to prevent Usman getting side control.#SUB#
Usman wants to work for an arm triangle but Raujon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raujon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Usman is working away from the top position though.
Usman 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.
Usman wants to pass the guard but Raujon is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Usman seems to be working for a kimura but Raujon defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Usman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Usman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Usman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Raujon gets a clinch.
Menggetu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raujon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raujon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menggetu to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Menggetu manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Raujon has closed the distance and engaged Menggetu in a clinch.
#BC2#
Menggetu breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Raujon moves into the clinch.
Raujon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raujon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Raujon.
Raujon misses with a punch on the inside.
Menggetu wants to get back to striking at distance but Raujon won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Raujon.
#CUT#It looks like Balagachi Menggetu has been cut.
Menggetu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Menggetu successfully pulls guard.
Raujon trying to control the position from guard on top but Menggetu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Menggetu working for a triangle but Raujon defends it easily.
#T1#
Raujon wants to control from the top but Menggetu keeps moving.
Menggetu is adopting a defensive guard.
Raujon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Menggetu is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Raujon stands up from Menggetu's guard - Raujon perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Raujon rushes Menggetu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menggetu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raujon up against the cage.
Menggetu looking for a takedown.
Menggetu missing with knees to the body.
Raujon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raujon lands an elbow inside that Menggetu shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Menggetu tries to break free but Raujon pushes him back against the cage.
Menggetu managing to block the knees to the body from Raujon.
Raujon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Menggetu has Raujon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Menggetu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Raujon tumbling to the mat - Menggetu dives into Raujon's guard.#T3##SU2#
Menggetu stands up from Raujon's guard - Menggetu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raujon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Raujon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Raujon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Raujon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menggetu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raujon swivels and escapes.
Menggetu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raujon swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Raujon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menggetu looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raujon tries to score a body lock takedown but Menggetu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Menggetu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Raujon clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch.
Menggetu shoots for a takedown but Raujon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menggetu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raujon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Menggetu shoots in for a double leg but Raujon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raujon cracks a nice hook into Menggetu's ribs.#CL#
Raujon closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raujon tries to land knees in the clinch but Menggetu avoids the damage to the body.
Raujon with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Menggetu fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Raujon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balagachi Menggetu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raujon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menggetu jumps guard but Raujon stands there with Menggetu around his waist. Menggetu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menggetu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raujon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raujon tries a body shot but Menggetu blocks it.
Raujon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raujon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raujon obliges.
Raujon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menggetu.
Raujon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mauricio Raujon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagachi Menggetu.#T1#
Raujon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menggetu is breathing heavily.
Raujon is working for takedown but Menggetu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Menggetu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raujon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menggetu is trying to break the clinch but Raujon has him pressed against the cage.
Raujon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raujon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Menggetu's defenses.
Raujon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menggetu avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raujon as Menggetu tries to tie him up.
Menggetu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menggetu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raujon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Menggetu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Menggetu tries to land knees in the clinch but Raujon avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raujon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raujon.
Raujon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menggetu can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Raujon.
Raujon digs a right hand into Menggetu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menggetu's gas tank.
We've been informed that Menggetu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raujon lands a left hand.
#BC#
Raujon breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Raujon rushes Menggetu and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menggetu lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Menggetu wants to take the fight to the mat but Raujon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raujon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Menggetu.
Raujon tries a body shot but Menggetu blocks it.
#T3#
Raujon is leaning against Menggetu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raujon tries for a takedown but Menggetu circles away easily#CL2#
and Menggetu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raujon lands a damaging elbow.
Raujon stalling the fight.
Menggetu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raujon backwards.
Menggetu landing knees to the head.
Mauricio Raujon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Raujon closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Raujon pushes Menggetu up against the cage in a clinch.
Raujon tries to work over Menggetu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Raujon landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raujon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raujon has Menggetu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menggetu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raujon lands a damaging elbow.
Menggetu tries to break free but Raujon pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Menggetu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raujon is looking to get back to is feet but Menggetu passes into side control.
Raujon regains half guard.
Raujon tries to roll over but Menggetu keeps him under control.
Raujon is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Raujon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balagachi Menggetu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Raujon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menggetu, pushing him back against the cage.
Raujon lands an elbow just above Menggetu 's eye.
Menggetu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menggetu tries for a takedown but Raujon manages to get underhooks.
Menggetu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raujon is keeping busy.
Menggetu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menggetu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raujon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menggetu avoids it.#BC#
Raujon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menggetu shoots in looking for a takedown but Raujon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menggetu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mauricio Raujon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagachi Menggetu.
Raujon blocks a head kick by Menggetu.
#CL#
Raujon has managed to clinch.
Menggetu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raujon tries to pull guard but Menggetu holds him up against the cage and eventually Raujon drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Raujon lands a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Raujon decides to pull guard.
Raujon is pulling down on Menggetu's head. It's preventing any offense from Menggetu, at least for the moment.
Raujon is trying to control the position but Menggetu postures up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Raujon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Raujon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Menggetu takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Raujon decides to pull guard.
Menggetu preventing the sweep. #ES#
Raujon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menggetu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menggetu wants it to stay on the feet.
Raujon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menggetu defends it nicely.#CL#
Raujon clinches. #T3#
Menggetu avoids the elbow strike from Raujon, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Menggetu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raujon's efforts to push away.
Menggetu taking a breather.
Menggetu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raujon prevents it.
#BC#
Raujon breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Menggetu tries to keep at a distance but Raujon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Menggetu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Raujon moves into range and clinches up with Menggetu.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menggetu.
Menggetu trying to land knees to the body.
Menggetu avoiding damage as Raujon throws knees to the body.
Raujon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menggetu effectively controlling the action here.
Raujon tries to break the clinch but Menggetu is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raujon obliges.
Raujon swings wildly with an uppercut but Menggetu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Raujon.
#BC#
Raujon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Raujon closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Raujon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raujon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Raujon! |
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