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Event:
Grappling Hype -10-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Junior looking to score a takedown here. Dredd is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Junior doesn't defend quickly enough and Dredd has managed to lock this one up! Can Junior escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dredd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -8-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Short stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dredd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Short did well to prevent Dredd getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Short (0) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Short manages to get to full guard.
Short tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Short slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (2) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Short is pushing down on Dredd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dredd is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
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Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
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Dredd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Short has picked Dredd up and slammed him! Dredd can't keep hold of the triangle and Short manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (5) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Short pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (8) vs (2) Dredd#T2#
Dredd has given up his back here. Will Short look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Short (11) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd prevents Short from getting a body triangle.
Dredd breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (11) vs (4) Dredd
Short working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dredd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Short dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (13) vs (4) Dredd
Short has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Dredd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into half guard.
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Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Short takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (16) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is trying to reverse the position but instead Short has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Short (19) vs (4) Dredd
Short keeps control of the position as Dredd tries to break free.
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Short has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dredd has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
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Dredd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Short.
Dredd is trying to break free.
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Dredd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Short keeps control of the position easily here as Dredd tries to buck him off.
Dredd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short not doing much here.
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Short is looking for a kimura here.
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Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
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Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Short passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Dredd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Well, if Short is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Dredd is in trouble now - Short has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (22) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd tries to improve his position but Short has taken his back! Short has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dredd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Short pushes Dredd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Short!
Jack Dredd spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dobbie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dobbie showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dredd wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dredd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dobbie passes into half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dobbie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
Dredd tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Dobbie'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.#SUB#
Dobbie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobbie is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Dobbie is trying to control. Dredd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dobbie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Dobbie uses his free foot to push down on Dredd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dredd. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Dobbie isn't that keen on the idea.
Dredd 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.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbie wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dobbie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dredd is staying active underneath Dobbie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dredd is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Dredd defends it.
Dobbie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dredd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dobbie trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dobbie is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Dobbie is keen to just control but Dredd is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Dredd is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
Dobbie is controlling the pace.
Dredd is not content to let Dobbie control the position.#T6#
Dobbie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (8) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd tries to reverse the position but Dobbie maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is squirming around, avoiding Dobbie's attempts to control the action.
Dobbie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dobbie controlling from the full mount.
Dredd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dobbie controlling the position easily from mount.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Dobbie has a good base and remains in mount.
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dobbie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (11) vs (0) Dredd
Dobbie looking to control but Dredd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dobbie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dredd 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.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well. #T8#
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Dobbie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Dobbie has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dobbie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (14) vs (0) Dredd#SUB#
Dobbie working for a submission but Dredd is keeping him at bay.
Dobbie prevents Dredd from getting the reversal.#T9#
Dobbie content just to control the position here.
Dobbie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dobbie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dobbie tries to control but Dredd wriggling away.
Dredd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dredd is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Dredd works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Dobbie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Dobbie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobbie passes Dredd's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd looks winded!
Dobbie wants to control but Dredd is keeping him busy.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Dobbie wants to take a breather but Dredd is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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Dredd with the active half guard here but Dobbie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (17) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dobbie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Dobbie tries to move to mount but Dredd blocks the move with his legs.
Dredd is trying to improve his position.
Dobbie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (19) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd regains half guard.
Dredd won't allow Dobbie to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dobbie in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobbie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (22) vs (0) Dredd#T12#
Dobbie wants to take Dredd's back but he can't do it this time.
Dredd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dobbie fails to advance to Dredd's back.
Dobbie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dobbie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd regains half guard.
Dobbie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobbie tries to pass to full mount but Dredd defends it.
Dobbie trying to control the pace. #T13##SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dobbie pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie controlling the action here.
Dobbie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (25) vs (0) Dredd#SUB#
Dobbie tries for a kimura but Dredd is defending well.
Dredd regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Dobbie slows the pace down in half guard.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
Dobbie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (28) vs (0) Dredd#SUB#
Dobbie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dobbie controlling from mount.
Dobbie takes Dredd's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (31) vs (0) Dredd
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dredd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dredd for a finish.
Dredd is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dobbie takes the fight on points by 31 to 0.
Danger Dobbie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jack Dredd stepped up to the mic, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dredd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dredd.
Dredd prevents Mann from improving his position.#SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura here.
Mann is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dredd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.
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Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #T2#
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dredd won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann pulls Dredd in to control the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (2) vs (4) Mann
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle here but Mann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (7) Mann
Mann happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mann stalls from top position.
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Mann is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dredd with the active half guard here but Mann passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (10) Mann#T6#
Dredd seems a little lost for a moment, as Mann dominates the positioning.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (10) Mann
Mann wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
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Dredd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mann has control of Dredd's left arm, preventing Dredd from doing any damage. #T7##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (4) vs (14) Mann
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Dredd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Mann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Mann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dredd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB#
Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mann escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (17) Mann
Mann controls the position.
Dredd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (4) vs (19) Mann
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd gets full guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dredd is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB#
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mann stacks Dredd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (22) Mann
Mann controlling from side mount.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Mann takes a little break here. Dredd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd is letting Mann control him for a moment.
Dredd manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Mann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dredd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (25) Mann#T13#
Mann controls the position.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (25) Mann#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dredd is working for a submission of some sort.
Mann is controlling Dredd's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd seems to be looking for submissions.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
Mann has his hands on Dredd's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (6) vs (29) Mann
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 29 to 6.
The defeated Jack Dredd had this to say: 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dredd defends it nicely.#TD#
Dredd looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Twist
Twist managing to control the position.
Dredd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twist swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Twist is trying to keep Dredd in close.
Twist is trying to hold Dredd in close to prevent damage but Dredd has managed to pass into half guard.
Dredd is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dredd prevents Twist from improving his position.#T2#
Twist has a hand on Dredd's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dredd takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (5) vs (0) Twist
Twist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Twist wants to control but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd controlling from mount.
Dredd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dredd is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Twist is looking to get to half guard.
Twist keeps trying to improve his position.
Twist is still trying to improve position.
Twist regains half guard.
Twist won't allow Dredd to pass to mount. #T5#
Dredd slows the pace down in half guard.
Twist tries to get to full guard but Dredd has control of the leg.
Twist wants to control but Dredd passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (8) vs (0) Twist
Twist is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Dredd working away.
Dredd is staying tight to Twist's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Dredd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Twist wants to control but Dredd postures up.
Dredd in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twist is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Dredd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Dredd moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Dredd working away.
Twist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dredd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dredd slows the pace down. #T10#
Twist is trying to improve his position.
Twist trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Twist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Twist trying to remain calm as Dredd controls from the top position.
Twist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Twist being controlled for a moment. #T11#
Twist tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Dredd takes a little break here. Twist wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Twist sneaks back into half guard.
Twist controlling the position for now.
Dredd prevents Twist from improving his position.#T13#
Dredd wants to pass to mount but Twist is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Twist is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Twist tries to roll over but Dredd keeps him under control.
Dredd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Twist wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twist wants to control the action here but instead Dredd manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (11) vs (0) Twist
And that's the end of the fight!
Dredd takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Smalliver Twist spoke after the fight, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dredd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Macallan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macallan. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (0) vs (2) Macallan
Dredd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dredd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Macallan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (5) Macallan
Dredd is trying to get back to half guard.
Dredd regains half guard.
Macallan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Dredd gets full guard.
Macallan postures up.
Macallan controlling from the top position.
Dredd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Dredd being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Macallan 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.#T4#
Dredd trying to control the position.
#T5#
Macallan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dredd trying to keep a closed guard but Macallan is proving a slippery customer.
Dredd 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.#T6#
Dredd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macallan controls the pace.
Dredd working a defensive guard here.
Macallan stopping the sweep attempt from Dredd.
Macallan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macallan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##SUB#
Dredd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macallan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dredd. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (8) Macallan
Dredd tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (0) vs (10) Macallan
Macallan controlling his opponent.
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Macallan isn't that keen on the idea.
Macallan controlling his opponent. #T8#
Dredd wants to control but Macallan is having none of it.
Dredd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dredd tries to hold on but Macallan pushes him away. #T9#
Macallan controlling the position easily from mount.
Dredd tries to reverse the position but Macallan maintains control.
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.#T10#
Macallan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macallan controlling his opponent. #T11#
Macallan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macallan prevents Dredd from getting the reversal.
Macallan controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Macallan moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dredd (0) vs (13) Macallan
Dredd trying to control the hands but Macallan breaks the grip.
Macallan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Dredd tries to roll but Macallan sticks to his back.
Macallan not allowing Dredd to control his hands.
Macallan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Macallan not allowing Dredd to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macallan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macallan wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Dram Macallan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dredd has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Jackson has Dredd up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Dredd.
Dredd wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson is trying to trip Dredd. He has hold of a leg but Dredd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (0) vs (2) Jackson
Dredd keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd seems keen to control Jackson's posture.#T1#
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dredd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Dredd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (4) vs (2) Jackson
Dredd prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Dredd controlling his opponent.
Dredd wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Dredd maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dredd from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dredd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (7) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson tries to bench press Dredd off him but Dredd keeps the position. #T3#
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dredd wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Dredd controlling from side mount.
Jackson regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Dredd is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dredd pulls his head out easily.
Dredd trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dredd has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (10) vs (2) Jackson#T5#
Dredd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Dredd maintains control.
Dredd controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Jackson stops Dredd from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dredd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs from the bottom but Dredd mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (13) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Dredd has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dredd (16) vs (2) Jackson
Will Dredd go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dredd is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dredd is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Jackson prevents Dredd from getting a body triangle.#T10#
Dredd controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dredd controlling the positon.
Dredd has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Dredd controlling from the back.
Dredd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Good control from Dredd.
Jackson turns into Dredd and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (16) vs (4) Jackson
Dredd is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13##SUB#
Jackson looking to improve position, pressing down on Dredd's thigh with his hand. Dredd seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jackson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jackson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dredd picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Dredd! |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grippy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dredd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Dredd
Grippy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dredd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grippy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Grippy controlling from the top position. #T1#
Grippy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dredd for as long as he can get away with.
Grippy continues to stall.
Dredd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grippy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (2) Dredd
Grippy pulls Dredd in close to his closed guard and prevents Dredd from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Grippy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dredd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grippy pulls Dredd in close to his closed guard and prevents Dredd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grippy'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.
Dredd passes into half guard. #T3#
Grippy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dredd is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it. #SUB#
Grippy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dredd pulls his head out easily.
Grippy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
More hug and hope from Grippy.
Grippy is looking to get back to full guard here but Dredd has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (5) Dredd#T4#
Grippy tries to buck Dredd off but Dredd is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grippy tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy is trying to improve his position.
Grippy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dredd's best efforts.#T5#
Grippy wants to improve his position but Dredd is controlling well.
Dredd controlling the pace.
It looks like Dredd 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.
Dredd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grippy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grippy is staying active underneath Dredd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Grippy wants to control but Dredd is keeping busy.
Grippy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grippy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dredd is working away from the top position though.
Dredd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Grippy wants to sweep but Dredd has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (8) Dredd
Dredd working away.
Grippy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dredd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grippy tries to improve position but can't.
Dredd trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T8#
Dredd controlling the position.
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Dredd wants to control but Grippy is keeping him busy.
Grippy manages to get back to half guard.
Dredd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (11) Dredd
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Grippy is trying to improve his position.
Dredd working away.
Grippy is not content to let Dredd control the position.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Grippy has one of Dredd's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Grippy is trying to control Dredd's posture but Dredd avoids it.
Grippy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grippy tries to get out of the position.
Grippy is trying to improve his position.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grippy is not content to let Dredd control the position.
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Grippy tries to buck Dredd off but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here.
Grippy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T13#
Grippy is looking for a sweep.
Grippy wants to control but Dredd postures up.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grippy keeps working.
Grippy is looking to regain half guard here but Dredd keeps moving and retains side control.
Grippy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Grippy is right now.
Grippy tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Dredd trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dredd wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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