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Event:
WCMMA Group A Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1# Blix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahmed moves away. A punch lands to the side of Ahmed 's head but he takes it in his stride. Blix slips under a jab. Blix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ahmed misses with a left hand #CL# and Blix counters by moving into the clinch. Blix prevents a body shot from Ahmed. Ahmed blocks a body shot from Blix. Blix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ahmed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahmed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blix tries to throw a body punch but Ahmed avoids it by throwing Blix back against the cage. Ahmed tries to work over Blix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ahmed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ahmed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahmed scores with a shot to the side of Blix's head. Ahmed misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ahmed scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2# Ahmed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahmed connects with a body shot that sends Blix's belly button to the back. Ahmed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Blix slips a jab from Ahmed. Blix is looking to clinch. Blix misses with a hook. Ahmed ducked under it nicely. Blix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ahmed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mohamed Ahmed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Blix blocks a jab. Blix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmed.
#T2# Ahmed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmed misses with a looping right. Blix throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmed counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ahmed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Blix moves out of range of the strikes. As Ahmed tries to get set, Blix tries to push him back and clinch up but Ahmed manages to avoid the attempt. Blix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ahmed throws a jab but it's blocked by Blix. Blix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahmed sprawls and moves away. Blix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahmed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. 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! Ahmed throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Blix moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2# Ahmed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ahmed throws an overhand right that lands on Blix's shoulder, as Blix tries to avoid the shot. Ahmed looks to land a right hand but Blix moved out of range. Ahmed throws a body shot but no joy. Blix misses with a looping left. Blix tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ahmed counters with a huge left! Blix is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ahmed isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Blix from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ahmed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohamed Ahmed! After winning the bout, Mohamed Ahmed 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:
WCMMA Group A Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1# Blix throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard. Taylor trying to control but Blix is working from the bottom. Taylor is stalling in the full guard. Taylor stands and throws Blix's legs to the side, diving into side control. Taylor trying to control the position but Blix is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Blix is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control. #T1# You can see the frustration on Blix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Blix is trying to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Blix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Blix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Blix can't do much from the bottom here. Blix manages to get back to half guard. Taylor trying to pass the guard but Blix defending well. Blix regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close.
#SUB# Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Blix's legs - danger averted. Taylor content to stall in guard here. It looks like Taylor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Blix trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Blix slips the punch. Blix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3# Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blix pinned against the cage. Blix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Blix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor. A little feinted left hand from Blix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Blix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Blix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Patrik Blix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor. Blix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The fight stays on the outside here - Blix looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.#CL# Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Blix has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Blix uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Blix to the mat.
Blix wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. Blix controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Blix defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Blix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mick Taylor will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Blix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Blix pushes his down on his head and steps out. Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Blix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Taylor tries for a takedown but Blix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blix. Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat. Patrik Blix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor. Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt and Blix counters with a stiff right hand. Blix defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand. Blix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taylor manages to circle out of the way. Nice sprawl there from Blix as Taylor shoots in. Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blix misses the shot to the body. Blix is looking to clinch. #T1# Blix throws a right and a left that both miss. Blix loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch. Taylor looks to land a right hand but Blix moved out of range.#CL# Blix rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage. Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Taylor has clasped his hands together around Blix's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2# Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Blix is defending well. Blix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Blix trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Blix is defending well. #T2##SUB2# Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blix sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Blix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Blix is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Blix is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Blix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #T3# Blix is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Taylor is looking for a kimura but Blix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. #SUB2# Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Blix defends the submission attempt. Mick Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far. Taylor is pressing down on Blix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blix is holding on for now. #SUB# Blix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Blix is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2# Taylor is looking for a kimura but Blix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. Blix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back! Blix tries to get the hooks in deep but Taylor pushed the leg off. Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Taylor tries to roll but Blix sticks to his back.
#SUB# Blix looking for the choke from the back. Blix tries to keep control of the position but Taylor is staying busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taylor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blix trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrik Blix will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Blix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Blix shows good takedown defense. Blix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blix lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
A swing and a miss from Taylor. Taylor throws a jab when Blix was well out of range. Blix scores with a body shot.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2# Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blix did well to prevent Taylor getting side control. Blix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Blix gets full guard. Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blix is keeping the position for now. #T1# Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Blix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Blix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Taylor trying to control but Blix is working from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Blix keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Blix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2# Blix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard. Blix is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. Blix controlling Taylor's posture. #T3# Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Blix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close.
#SUB# Blix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well. Blix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Blix cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2# Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Blix is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Blix's guard. Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blix trying to control the position.
Blix working a defensive guard but Taylor passes into half guard.
Blix is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Taylor is looking for a kimura but Blix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mick Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Taylor 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taylor! A relieved looking Mick Taylor 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:
WCMMA Group A Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1# Berishvili wants to clinch up but Blix keeps it at a distance. Blix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berishvili moves in looking to clinch but Blix pushes him off. Blix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Berishvili closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Berishvili pulls Blix into guard.
Blix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Berishvili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blix controls the pace.#SUB# Berishvili has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Berishvili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blix content to stall in guard here. #T1# Blix is fighting to break Berishvili's control of his arms but Berishvili is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Blix throws a big elbow that misses. Berishvili pulls Blix in close to his closed guard and prevents Blix from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB# Blix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Blix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Berishvili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blix defends well. Blix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB# Berishvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blix is aware though and is defending well. Berishvili has his hands on Blix's head, controlling the position. Blix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Blix throws a jab when Berishvili was well out of range. Berishvili wants to clinch. Berishvili moves in looking to clinch but Blix pushes him off. Blix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berishvilis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Berishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Blix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikheil Berishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berishvili moves in looking to clinch but Blix pushes him off. Blix throws a hook but Berishvili blocks it. Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Blix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berishvili manages to avoid it. Berishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Blix circles away.
Berishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Berishvili sets himself, and Blix steps forward looking for the clinch! Berishvili avoids it this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berishvili wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrik Blix dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Berishvili fails in his attempt to clinch. Berishvili tries to clinch there but Blix circles away.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blix paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blix has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Berishvili is looking to clinch. Berishvili sets himself, and Blix steps forward looking for the clinch! Berishvili avoids it this time. Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blix swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blix misses with a wild body shot. Berishvili is looking to clinch. Blix keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blix scores with a jab. Berishvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Blix tries to throw a body punch but Berishvili avoids it by throwing Blix back against the cage. Blix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blix just stands there and leans against the cage. Blix struggles to land a body shot inside as Berishvili controls his hands.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Blix holds him up against the cage and eventually Berishvili drops back down to his feet.
Blix effectively controlling the action here. Blix working aggressively here.
Berishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Blix misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Blix pulls guard effortlessly. Blix is trying to keep Berishvili in close.
#SUB2# Blix has an active guard here but Berishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
Berishvili is looking to take a break and control but Blix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2# Blix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Berishvili trying to mount his opponent but Blix defends it. Blix trying to control but Berishvili postures up.
Berishvili passes into side control, despite Blix's attempt to control the position.
#SUB# Berishvili working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Blix is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blix is not content to let Berishvili control the position. Blix can't do much from the bottom here. Berishvili wants to control but Blix is keeping him busy. Blix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berishvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #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. Berishvili trying to control the position but Blix is working away. Blix seems a little lost for a moment, as Berishvili dominates the positioning. Blix is looking for a sweep. Berishvili content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Blix keeps the fight on the outside. Blix circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Blix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Blix forces Berishvili back against the cage and clinches. Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Blix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrik Blix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blix swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fighters circling - Blix throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Berishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berishvili tries to clinch up. Blix wants to counter the offense by Berishvili and move into the clinch position. Berishvili tries to clinch up. Blix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Blix swats away the attempt to clinch by Berishvili.#CL2# Blix closes the distance and pushes Berishvili back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berishvili tries to pull guard but Blix forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berishvili jumps guard but Blix stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blix walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blix paws at him with a jab and circles away. Berishvili tries to clinch up. Blix misses with a body shot.
Berishvili tries to clinch but Blix is having none of it. Blix throws a hook but Berishvili avoids it easily. Berishvili tries to clinch up. Berishvili tries to clinch there but Blix circles away.
Blix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Blix throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Blix moves into the clinch. Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blix. #TD2# Blix pulls guard successfully.
Mikheil Berishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Patrik Blix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Blix is pulling down on Berishvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Berishvili, at least for the moment. Berishvili slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Berishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Berishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Blix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blix holds on and takes a little breather. #T3# Blix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Berishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Blix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Blix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Blix circles away.
Patrik Blix seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Berishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blix. Berishvili moves in looking to clinch but Blix pushes him off. Berishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Blix swings for the body but Berishvili moves out of range.
Berishvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Blix throws a right hand that Berishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Berishvili also avoids with ease. The fight stays on the outside here - Berishvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Berishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It seemed like Blix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berishvili wants to clinch up but Blix keeps it at a distance. Berishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blix wants to counter with a clinch but Berishvili pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Patrik Blix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Blix 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrik Blix! |
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