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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##KD# Dukes lands a left and a right that send Zuniga crashing to the mat, dazed. Dukes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Zuniga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Everett Zuniga has been cut. Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch. Zuniga is still on wobbly legs! Can Dukes finish him?#CL2# Zuniga clinches with his opponent.
Zuniga seems to have recovered his senses. Dukes throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Zuniga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Zuniga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dukes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD# Dukes gets control of Zuniga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dukes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dukes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuniga is one step ahead there. Dukes keeping moving, preventing Zuniga from controlling successfully. Zuniga controlling from the top position. #T1# Zuniga passes into half guard. #SU2# Zuniga decides to return to a standing position. Dukes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuniga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dukes lands a front kick. Zuniga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuniga somewhat.#T2# Zuniga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it. Dukes scores with a head kick. Zuniga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Dukes throws a head kick that misses. Zuniga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dukes lands with a kick to the temple. Zuniga shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Zuniga lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Dukes has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Dukes scores with a takedown into Zuniga's guard. Zuniga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dukes throws a big elbow that misses. Dukes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now. Dukes controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Dukes forces his way into half guard. Dukes is keen to just control but Zuniga is a slippery customer. Zuniga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dukes scores with a couple of nice shots. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuniga trying to control but Dukes postures up.
#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. Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zuniga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dukes working the head and body with strikes. Dukes prevents Zuniga from improving his position. Dukes content to control rather than advance. Zuniga is trying to stand up here but Dukes is controlling him well. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dukes dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Dukes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Zuniga misses with a takedown attempt - Dukes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Zuniga throws a series of punches but Dukes avoids them all with ease. Zuniga tries to clinch but Dukes moves out of range. Dukes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuniga swivels and escapes. A left lands for Dukes. Zuniga shoots in but Dukes avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dukes tries a low kick but Zuniga avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dukes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukes wants it to stay on the feet. Johnny Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Zuniga. Dukes lands a nice hook to Zuniga's body. Zuniga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch. We've been informed that Zuniga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nice body kick there by Dukes.#T1# Zuniga gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Dukes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Zuniga as Benjamin shoots in. Zuniga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuniga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benjamin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Zuniga. Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin. Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Zuniga appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Benjamin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuniga. Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuniga sprawls well. Zuniga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuniga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benjamin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Benjamin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Zuniga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Benjamin slowing the pace effectively.#T1# Benjamin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zuniga walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Zuniga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage. Benjamin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuniga after a bit of a struggle. Benjamin is trying to pull guard but Zuniga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Zuniga is trying to drag Benjamin to the mat but Benjamin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zuniga looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Zuniga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benjamin circles away quickly and effectively. Zuniga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2# Benjamin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Zuniga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin. Zuniga jumps guard but Benjamin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Zuniga is trying to pull guard but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage. Benjamin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Benjamin jumps guard.
Zuniga trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU# Zuniga stands and steps away. Benjamin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3# Zuniga tries to clinch but Benjamin is having none of it. Zuniga tries to clinch up. Benjamin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuniga tries to avoid it but Benjamin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuniga to the ground. Zuniga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Zuniga slaps away a takedown attempt from Benjamin, before circling back to the center of the mat. Benjamin leaves Zuniga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Zuniga with a poor takedown and Benjamin counters with a one-two to the body. Zuniga is breathing heavily. Benjamin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zuniga avoids it really well and circles away. Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt. Zuniga tries to counter with a takedown but Benjamin is quick to defend against it.#T4# Zuniga wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance. Benjamin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zuniga blocks it well.#CL2# Benjamin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zuniga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Zuniga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zuniga is looking to control Benjamin's arms but Benjamin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuniga has his back to the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zuniga is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Benjamin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zuniga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Benjamin looking to break Zuniga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zuniga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Benjamin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nickolas Benjamin will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Zuniga shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Zuniga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Benjamin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Zuniga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benjamin can pounce on him.
#CL2# Benjamin drives through and clinches with Zuniga against the cage.
#TD2# Benjamin decides to pull guard. Benjamin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Benjamin looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamin, not yet. #SUB2# Benjamin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuniga defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuniga stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Zuniga trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamin can do anything to dispel that myth. Zuniga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Zuniga advances position into side control! Zuniga trying to control the position but Benjamin is working away. Benjamin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Benjamin is trying to control Zuniga's posture but Zuniga avoids it. Zuniga wants to control but Benjamin is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Benjamin throws the kick towards the body but Zuniga avoids it.#T3# Benjamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin wants it to stay on the feet. Benjamin feints the counter takedown. Benjamin shoots in for a double leg but Zuniga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zuniga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Zuniga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Zuniga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Benjamin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zuniga napping and manages to drive through into side control! Zuniga wants to control but Benjamin postures up. Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Benjamin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Benjamin working away. Benjamin just content to control the position. #T4# Let's hope that Benjamin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2# Benjamin stands up and beckons Zuniga to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuniga is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Zuniga circles away and we're back to standing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benjamin. A combination from Zuniga does no damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Benjamin shoots in and drives through. Zuniga sprawls well. Zuniga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuniga stuffs the takedown. Benjamin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuniga. Benjamin wants to counter with a clinch but Zuniga pushes him away. Zuniga wants to clinch. Benjamin darts in looking for a takedown but Zuniga gets double underhooks and turns Benjamin into the cage. Zuniga feinted with a counter takedown. Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickolas Benjamin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt. Benjamin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuniga is fending him off so far but Benjamin persists. Nope, Zuniga circles away and we're back to standing. Zuniga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zuniga throws a head kick but Benjamin moves out of range.
#T1# Zuniga is looking to clinch but Benjamin is avoiding it.
Zuniga wants to clinch up but Benjamin keeps it at a distance. Zuniga is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zuniga is defended easily by Benjamin. Benjamin misses with a head kick.
Zuniga darts in trying to clinch and Benjamin counters with a left and a right that stings Zuniga. Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuniga sprawls well. Zuniga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin gets slowly back to his feet.#T2# A jab lands there for Benjamin. Benjamin with a poor takedown and Zuniga counters with a stiff right hand. Zuniga goes for a double leg but Benjamin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benjamin continues to drive forward.#BC2# Benjamin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zuniga tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Benjamin gets a clinch. Benjamin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3# Benjamin keeps control of Zuniga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Zuniga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage. Zuniga prevents the takedown attempt.
Benjamin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuniga misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuniga misses with some punches.
Zuniga has Benjamin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benjamin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Zuniga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benjamin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zuniga tries to clinch up but Benjamin circles away and keeps his distance. Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benjamin sprawls well. Benjamin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zuniga gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# Benjamin misses with a takedown attempt - Zuniga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A quick step to the side and Zuniga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Benjamin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2# Benjamin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benjamin showed some decent athleticism there. Zuniga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benjamin.
And that's the end of the fight! Nickolas Benjamin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Benjamin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nickolas Benjamin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Pande shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Zuniga has his hands on Pande's head, controlling the position. Pande in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zuniga is trying to keep Pande in close.
#ES# Zuniga has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pande off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuniga fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Pande as Zuniga shoots in.#TD2# Pande shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zuniga napping and manages to drive through into side control! Zuniga throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1##TD# Zuniga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Pande makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Zuniga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pande sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zuniga somewhat.#TD2# Pande decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zuniga tries to get to full guard but Pande has control of the leg. Pande throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# Pande thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zuniga looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pande performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Zuniga actively working from the bottom here. Pande trying to mount his opponent but Zuniga defends it. #T3# Zuniga regains full guard. Nicely done. Pande 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. #ES# Zuniga wriggles free and stands up. Zuniga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pande defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Zuniga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Pande gets a double leg takedown into Zuniga's guard. Zuniga wriggles free and stands up. #T4# Zuniga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pande defends it nicely. Zuniga is breathing heavily.#TD2# Pande shoots in and bounces Zuniga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Zuniga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pande presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Pande breaks the clinch.
Pande throws a head kick that misses and Zuniga counters with a left and a right that stings Pande. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Zuniga dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2# Pande throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zuniga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pande is in Zuniga's guard. Zuniga keeping full guard, as Pande tries to pass. Zuniga controls Pande momentarily but Pande frees himself. Pande controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Everett Zuniga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuniga working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Pande won't allow Zuniga to sweep him here. Pande looking to sit in guard and control but Zuniga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Pande really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zuniga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pande bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuniga's guard. #REVB##SU2# Pande stands up and waves to Zuniga to follow him. Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pande as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Pande looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Zuniga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pande is now in half guard. #T2# Pande controlling the action here. Pande scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2# Pande is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuniga has managed to free his arm - good work. Zuniga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pande. Zuniga tries to roll over but Pande keeps him under control.#T3# Zuniga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zuniga. Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Pande is proving a slippery customer.
Pande working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Zuniga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pande is controlling him. Pande landing with the ground and pound. Pande passes Zuniga's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pande connects with a nice short shot to Zuniga's temple. #SUB2# Pande is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zuniga works his way to full guard. Good work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zuniga trying to keep a closed guard but Pande is proving a slippery customer.
Pande controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aayush Pande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Pande keeps the fight on the outside. Zuniga misses with a two punch combination.
Zuniga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pande as he avoids it easily. Pande circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuniga tries to clinch up but Pande circles away and keeps his distance. Zuniga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2# Zuniga gets caught napping as Pande dives in and scores a takedown. Zuniga manages to retain guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pande slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Zuniga prevents Pande from moving into mount. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Zuniga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Pande stalling. Pande drops an elbow to the side of Zuniga's head. Pande trying to mount his opponent but Zuniga defends it. Pande content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Zuniga gets full guard.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pande pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuniga is keeping the position for now. Zuniga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pande is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Everett Zuniga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL# Zuniga rushes Pande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Pande fails to pull guard.
Zuniga prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Pande breaks from the clinch.
Pande jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zuniga moves in looking to clinch but Pande pushes him off. Pande feints a counter leg kick.#TD# Zuniga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pande's guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Pande manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Pande changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zuniga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Everett Zuniga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aayush Pande.#T4# Pande keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zuniga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pande but Pande pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Pande looking for a takedown here - he's got it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zuniga being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Zuniga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Aayush Pande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pande 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aayush Pande! |
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