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Event:
WFC Rio de Janeiro 5
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Boss avoids the head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu is looking to score with low kicks.
Azzadiu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boss.
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Azzadiu didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Boss stands up from Azzadiu's guard - Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Azzadiu connects with a high kick. #T1#
Azzadiu throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Azzadiu backing up. Azzadiu nods at Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Boss blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Azzadiu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick but Boss moved away.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Boss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Azzadiu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azzadiu lands with a slapping head kick.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Azzadiu didn't expect that.
Boss looks winded!#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Azzadiu is working an open guard so Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Azzadiu wants to land a leg kick but Boss is out of range. #T4#
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paolo Azzadiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azzadiu blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Azzadiu misses with a low kick.
Azzadiu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Azzadiu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Azzadiu lands a brutal head kick. Boss looks out on his feet and Azzadiu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Paolo Azzadiu!
Beef Boss was interviewed post fight and said 'I am still the greatest EVER'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rollins takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollins throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Rollins darts in and clinches Boss up against the cage.#BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch.
Rollins fails with the takedown.
And Boss tries to counter it with a takedown but Rollins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands with a nice combination. Boss backs away looking to recover.#T1##CL#
Rollins drives through and clinches with Boss against the cage.
Rollins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Rollins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boss checks it well.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Rollins shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Rollins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Boss avoids the head kick by Rollins.
As Rollins backs off Boss throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all.
Rollins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rollins.#T2#
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rollins throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Rollins moves in looking to clinch but Boss pushes him off.
Chad Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rollins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rollins defends it well.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
As Rollins backs off Boss throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss lands the left hand.#T3#
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boss wants it to stay on the feet.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but Boss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Rollins backs off Boss throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Boss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rollins tries to clinch up.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rollins avoids the head kick by Boss.
Rollins shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Boss. That snapped Rollins's head back.
Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boss wants it to stay on the feet.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boss throws a series of punches but Rollins moves out of range.
Boss stuffs the takedown.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Boss blocks the body kick.
Boss throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Rollins as Boss shoots in.
A head kick misses from Rollins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beef Boss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rollins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Rollins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollins goes for a takedown attempt but Boss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chad Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Rollins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boss kicks Rollins off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rollins is looking to clinch. #CL#
Rollins darts in and clinches Boss up against the cage.
Boss takes a shot to the head.
Rollins leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Boss tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Rollins avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Rollins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Rollins forces Boss back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch.
Boss moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boss! But no joy.#CL#
Rollins moves into the clinch.#T4#
Rollins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rollins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rollins can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins tries to clinch up.
Rollins cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Rollins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Boss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rollins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rollins.
Boss stuffs the takedown.
Boss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rollins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Rollins. 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#
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boss kicks Rollins off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rollins throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rollins shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boss feints the counter takedown.
Rollins shoots in but no luck this time.
Boss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Rollins clinches.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Boss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Boss. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Boss misses with a double jab.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beef Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Rollins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beef Boss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Boss is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Rollins is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rollins to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boss still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boss has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rollins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Rollins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rollins looking for subs from the bottom but Boss mounts him!
Rollins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beef Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boss 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Boss!
In his post fight interview, Beef Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Rollins scores with a four punch combination!
Chad Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins prevents Boss from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boss throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Rollins counters by clinching up.
Boss stops a takedown attempt from Rollins.
#TD2#
Rollins drags the fight down to the ground.
Rollins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rollins is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss won't allow Rollins to get back to his feet.
Rollins is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boss passes into half guard.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rollins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rollins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rollins has control of Boss's left arm, preventing Boss from doing any damage.
Rollins wants to stand up but Boss is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rollins is looking to clinch.
Boss tries to counter by clinching up but Rollins breaks away and moves out of range.
Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Boss is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Rollins prevents Boss from breaking the clinch.
Rollins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boss's efforts to push away.#T3#
Rollins is trying to push Boss away but Boss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Beef Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rollins.
Nice sprawl there from Boss as Rollins shoots in.
Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boss throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Rollins tries to counter it with a takedown but Boss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Rollins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boss stuffs the takedown.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
As Rollins looks to move away, Boss throws a big counter combo but Rollins just gets out of the way.
Boss fails with the takedown.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boss wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Beef Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rollins.#T1##CL2#
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Boss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rollins has his takedown stuffed
and Boss counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins. #T2##CL2#
Rollins forces Boss back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rollins pulls guard.
Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boss wanted to stand there but Rollins had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rollins has control of Boss's left arm, preventing Boss from doing any damage.
Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Boss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rollins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boss trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beef Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rollins moves in looking to clinch but Boss pushes him off.
Boss throws a quick counter head kick but Rollins was just out of range.
Boss misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boss appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Rollins has Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins wants to clinch but Boss slips to the side
and Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beef Boss dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rollins is looking to clinch.
Boss throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rollins takes the fight into the clinch.
Boss tries to break free but Rollins pushes him back against the cage.
Rollins tries to break free but Boss pushes him back against the cage.
Boss can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but Boss keeps him there for the moment.
Boss is trying to break the clinch but Rollins has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Boss breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Rollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boss is fending him off so far but Rollins persists. Nope, Boss circles away and we're back to standing.
Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boss slaps away a takedown attempt from Rollins, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Boss in a clinch.
#BC#
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoss.#T2#
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beef Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Rollins.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Rollins has his takedown stuffed
and Rollins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins closes the distance and clinches up with Boss, looking for a takedown. Rollins pushes Boss against the cage but Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rollins fails to land the takedown.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by Boss.
Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rollins shoots and misses
and Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Rollins blocks a head kick by Boss.
Rollins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rollins shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boss throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
#T4#
Rollins tries for a takedown but Boss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boss throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Boss counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins wants to clinch.
As Rollins looks to move away, Boss throws a big counter combo but Rollins just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beef Boss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beef Boss!
In his post fight interview, Beef Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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