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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1# Rozenblad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely. Rozenblad fails with the takedown and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Legs connects with a body shot. Rozenblad shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Rozenblad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imro Rozenblad.#TD2# Rozenblad decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Legs wants to control but Rozenblad is keeping busy.
Rozenblad wants to pass to mount but Legs is defending the position. Rozenblad wants to control but Legs is keeping him busy. Legs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Legs. Rozenblad postures up in Legs's guard and throws a big left but Legs blocks it. Rozenblad preventing the sweep. #SUB# Rozenblad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legs looking for a sweep. Not yet Legs, not yet. #T1# Legs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rozenblad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Rozenblad has a closed guard, preventing Legs from standing up. Rozenblad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rozenblad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legs is one step ahead there. Legs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rozenblad is proving hard to escape from. Legs stopping the sweep attempt from Rozenblad.#SU# Legs gets to his feet. Rozenblad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Rozenblad darts in looking for a takedown but Legs gets double underhooks and turns Rozenblad into the cage. #T2# Rozenblad shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rozenblad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legs swivels and escapes. A counter left hand to the body from Legs misses its target. Rozenblad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legs pinned against the cage. Legs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. It looked like Legs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rozenblad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legs. Rozenblad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Legs digs a good body shot into Rozenblad's ribs. Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rozenblad misses with a takedown attempt - Legs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rozenblad shoots in looking for a takedown. Legs tries to sprawl out of it but Rozenblad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rozenblad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rozenblad has a takedown stuffed.#T3# Rozenblad with a lazy takedown attempt and Legs counters with a nice uppercut. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Legs circles away easily and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rozenblad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Legs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rozenblad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rozenblad somewhat. Rozenblad fails to land the takedown. We've been told by Legs's head coaches at Rollins Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Rozenblad walks into a straight right hand from Legs. Rozenblad with a lazy takedown attempt and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rozenblad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rozenblad looks winded! Legs connects with the punch. Rozenblad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs. Legs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rozenblad's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Legs with a jab. Imro Rozenblad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rozenblad darts in looking for a takedown but Legs gets double underhooks and turns Rozenblad into the cage. #T4# Rozenblad shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Rozenblad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Legs jabs at Rozenblad's body. Legs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rozenblad back to the cage. Legs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rozenblad looks for a takedown but Legs sprawls well.#TD2# Rozenblad looking to score a takedown here. Legs is defending well but Rozenblad drives through and ends up in Legs's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legs is on top in guard.
#REVR# Legs wanted to stand there but Rozenblad had control of the position. We've been informed that Rozenblad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Legs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rozenblad's guard. #SU# Legs decides to stand and escape the position. Rozenblad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legs circles away. Legs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A slow jab from Legs misses its intended target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Legs looks to land a right hand but Rozenblad moved out of range. Rozenblad slips under a jab from Legs. Legs with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rozenblad fails to land the takedown. Rozenblad dives in and grabs Legs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legs pushes down on Rozenblad's head and hops out. Legs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rozenblad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rozenblad closes the distance and clinches up with Legs, looking for a takedown. Rozenblad pushes Legs against the cage but Legs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imro Rozenblad.#TD2# Legs gets caught flat footed, as Rozenblad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Legs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU# Legs decides to stand and escape the position. Nice shot lands for Legs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozenblad defending well as Legs loads up on a big left hand. Legs works Rozenblad's body with a nice hook. Rozenblad shoots in looking for a takedown. Legs tries to sprawl out of it but Rozenblad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A little feinted left hand from Legs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown but Legs shows good takedown defense. Legs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rozenblad can do to turn this around? Legs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rozenblad misses with a takedown attempt and Legs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rozenblad is breathing heavily. Rozenblad fails with a takedown attempt. Legs is looking to counter punch. Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazy Legs is winning the standup battle so far. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Legs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Legs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheers as Legs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rozenblad doesn't seem phased though. Rozenblad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rozenblad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rozenblad moves out of range as Legs strikes. Rozenblad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Legs throws a big shot that misses. Rozenblad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Legs scores with a jab. Rozenblad acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Legs throws a body punch but Rozenblad moves out of range. A combination from Legs does no damage. Rozenblad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legs.#T2# Legs jabs at Rozenblad's body. Rozenblad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Legs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rozenblad shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Legs gets caught napping as Rozenblad dives in and scores a takedown. Legs manages to retain guard. Legs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rozenblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozenblad, not yet. Legs wants to stand but Rozenblad is controlling his posture from full guard. Rozenblad looking to control.
Legs works a leg free and moves into half guard. Legs wants to stand but Rozenblad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Rozenblad is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Legs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rozenblad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Legs wants to stand but Rozenblad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Rozenblad controlling the position for now. Rozenblad is trying to control but can't.
#SU# Legs escapes and gets back to his feet. Legs cracks Rozenblad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rozenblad takes a body punch but keeps moving. Legs throws a series of punches but Rozenblad moves out of range. Legs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Legs tests Rozenblad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rozenblad goes for a double leg but Legs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legs continues to drive forward. A counter left hand to the body from Legs misses its target. Rozenblad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Legs tests Rozenblad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rozenblad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legs is looking to counter punch.#T4# Rozenblad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legs takes a swing at Rozenblad's ribcage but misses. Legs connects with the punch. Rozenblad takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Legs throws a good cross that connects.
Rozenblad fails to land the takedown. Legs works Rozenblad's body with a nice hook. Rozenblad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rozenblad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Legs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rozenblad. As Rozenblad looks to move away, Legs throws a big counter combo but Rozenblad just gets out of the way. Legs misses with a few strikes there.
Legs punishes Rozenblad's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Legs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rozenblad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Legs digs a good hook to Rozenblad's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Legs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rozenblad back to the cage. Legs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rozenblad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legs is fending him off so far but Rozenblad persists. Nope, Legs circles away and we're back to standing. Legs throws a hook to the side of Rozenblad's head but Rozenblad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rozenblad avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rozenblad staying out of range there. Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legs as he avoids it easily. Rozenblad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely. Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imro Rozenblad. Rozenblad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legs throws a shot from downtown. Rozenblad moves away and avoids it. Rozenblad fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Legs with a nice cross. Legs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Rozenblad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Legs throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Legs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozenblad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Rozenblad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Legs misses with an uppercut. Rozenblad has his takedown stuffed and Legs counters with a right hand to the body. Rozenblad fails with a takedown attempt. Rozenblad misses with a takedown letting Legs counter with a right hand. Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legs sprawls well. Legs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozenblad gets slowly back to his feet. Legs connects with a body shot. Legs punishes Rozenblad's body with a nice straight punch. Rozenblad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice shot by Legs.#T2# Legs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Legs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rozenblad. Rozenblad slips a jab from Legs. Rozenblad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Legs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rozenblad.
Rozenblad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rozenblad has his takedown stuffed and Legs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Donk. Legs catches Rozenblad right on the button with a cross. Legs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Legs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legs wants it to stay on the feet. Rozenblad shoots in but no luck this time. Legs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rozenblad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rozenblad fails with the takedown and Rozenblad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Jab by Legs. Legs lands with an uppercut that bounces Rozenblad off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Rozenblad is rocked! Rozenblad shoots in looking for a takedown but Legs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rozenblad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Legs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rozenblad. Rozenblad is still on wobbly legs! Can Legs finish him? Rozenblad closes the distance and clinches up with Legs, looking for a takedown. Rozenblad pushes Legs against the cage but Legs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Legs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Legs tries to bum rush Rozenblad with a series of wild strikes but Rozenblad uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Legs scores with a jab to the jaw. Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Legs but Legs pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rozenblad with a lazy takedown attempt and Legs counters with a straight right hand. Legs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Legs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rozenblad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legs finds it's way round the side to connect with Rozenblad's head. Rozenblad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Legs lands a right hook to the body.
Crazy Legs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Legs throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Rozenblad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Legs sprawls well. Legs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozenblad gets slowly back to his feet. Legs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozenblad. Legs throwing a counter right hand but Rozenblad manages to avoid it. Rozenblad seems to have recovered his senses. A swing and a miss from Legs. Legs's corner calls for a 1-2. Legs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rozenblad doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Legs counter with a right hand. Imro Rozenblad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rozenblad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rozenblad shoots for a takedown but Legs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Legs misses its target. Legs throws a jab when Rozenblad was well out of range. Legs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rozenblad takes one on the button. Rozenblad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rozenblad somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight! Crazy Legs showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs! Crazy Legs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Burns feints and as Stawarski raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Stawarski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Stawarski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Stawarski pushes a forearm under Burns's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Burns is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Stawarski! After winning the bout, Joao Stawarski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Soares! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Green drives through with a takedown into Soares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Soares Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soares is keeping the position for now. Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Soares has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green 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 Soares. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Soares We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green just content to control the position. Soares tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #T1# Green tries to advance to mount but Soares denies him. Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working. Soares tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it. Green advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (7) vs (0) Soares Green controlling the pace for now. Soares is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. Green prevents Soares from getting the reversal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (10) vs (0) Soares You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2# Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soares for as long as he can get away with. I really don't envy Soares right now.
Soares wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free. #SUB# Soares is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Soares manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (10) vs (2) Soares#SUB2# Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Green is adopting a defensive guard. Green keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass. #T3##SUB# Green is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soares rolls with it to try and escape but Green cranks on the arm and Soares is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green! Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Caius Cosades Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Cosades Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Cosades Jr manages to pull guard.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cosades Jr's guard. Soares is stalling here. Cosades Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soares seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades Jr (4) vs (0) Soares Soares is trying to get back to half guard. Cosades Jr working away. Soares tries to bench press Cosades Jr off him but Cosades Jr keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares is still trying to improve position. Soares keeps trying to improve his position.#T1# Soares sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here. Soares manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Soares working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cosades Jr has passed into half guard!
Soares is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Soares looking for subs from the bottom but Cosades Jr mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (7) vs (0) Soares#T2# Cosades Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Soares tries to lock up and control but Cosades Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB# Cosades Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soares manages to avoid the submission attempt. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Cosades Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cosades Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades Jr (9) vs (0) Soares Soares is trying desperately to improve position. Cosades Jr controlling from the full mount. #T3# Soares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades Jr trying to control but Soares is having none of it. Soares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Cosades Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soares has managed to free his arm - good work. Soares trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cosades Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (12) vs (0) Soares#T4# Soares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Soares defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosades Jr. Soares is trying to escape the mount.
#T5# Soares regains half guard.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Soares wants to improve his position but Cosades Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2# Soares with the active half guard here but Cosades Jr passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (15) vs (0) Soares Soares looking for a sweep but Cosades Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades Jr (17) vs (0) Soares#T6# Soares is looking to improve his position but Cosades Jr isn't that keen on the idea. Cosades Jr controlling his opponent. Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Soares is trying to get back to full guard. Cosades Jr trying to mount his opponent but Soares defends it. Soares manages to get to full guard.
#T7# Cosades Jr passes Soares's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Cosades Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Cosades Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades Jr. Soares is looking for a sweep. Cosades Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Soares wants to sweep but Cosades Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (20) vs (0) Soares Soares looks to move to half guard but instead Cosades Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades Jr (22) vs (0) Soares Soares tries to reverse the position but Cosades Jr maintains control.#T8##SUB# Soares tries to improve his position but Cosades Jr has taken his back! Cosades Jr has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Soares tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cosades Jr pushes Soares away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caius Cosades Jr! An out of breath Caius Cosades Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from The Russian Giant. Those never looked like landing. Rozenblad is looking to counter punch.#TD# Rozenblad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are working up against the cage. The Russian Giant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. The Russian Giant is trying to push Rozenblad away but Rozenblad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rozenblad tries to score a body lock takedown but The Russian Giant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# The Russian Giant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Rozenblad scores with a takedown into The Russian Giant's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozenblad with a nice head shot there. The Russian Giant doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rozenblad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Rozenblad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Rozenblad lands a few punches from side control. Rozenblad is working The Russian Giant over with some ground and pound from side control. The Russian Giant throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. The Russian Giant is trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rozenblad working the ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rozenblad working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked! Rozenblad advances nicely into full mount. The Russian Giant is still in real trouble! Can Rozenblad finish him? Rozenblad lands a heavy shot. That's hurt The Russian Giant! Rozenblad sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless The Russian Giant and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! After winning the bout, Imro Rozenblad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 53
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Atchinson rushes Stawarski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stawarski looking for a takedown. Stawarski fails to pull guard.
Atchinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Stawarski tries to pull guard but Atchinson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Stawarski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Atchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atchinson misses with a knee strike.
Stawarski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atchinson is defending well. Atchinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Stawarski has been cut. Stawarski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atchinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Stawarski is breathing heavily. Atchinson taking a breather. Stawarski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atchinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Atchinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atchinson with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Atchinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Stawarski looking for a takedown. Atchinson lands an elbow inside. #T1# Stawarski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atchinson to keep the fight standing. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atchinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Atchinson gets underhooks to prevent Stawarski's takedown attempt.
Atchinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stawarski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atchinson can turn it around. Atchinson lands a knee to the body.
Come on Atchinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atchinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stawarski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Atchinson landing knees to the head.
#KD2# Atchinson drops Stawarski with a big knee straight up the middle! Stawarski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Stawarski is rocked! Atchinson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Stawarski takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Atchinson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Stawarski bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Atchinson! |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Conquer Worlrd shoots in and bounces Soares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (2) vs (0) Soares#SUB2# Soares has his feet on Conquer Worlrd's thighs here. He's pushed Conquer Worlrd off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Conquer Worlrd screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Soares! Rafael Soares thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL# Soares gets tackled into the cage by Bingwen. Bingwen maintains the clinch. #TD# Bingwen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bingwen (4) vs (0) Soares Soares is looking for a sweep. Soares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bingwen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bingwen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Bingwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here. Soares trying to get back to full guard but Bingwen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (7) vs (0) Soares#T1# Soares working to try and regain half guard.
Soares 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# Soares with the active half guard here but Bingwen passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (10) vs (0) Soares Soares tries to improve position but can't. Soares wants to control but Bingwen postures up. Soares tries to improve position but can't. Soares struggling a bit here. Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bingwen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Bingwen working away. Soares is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bingwen gets to mount! Soares was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bingwen (12) vs (0) Soares#SUB# Bingwen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soares manages to avoid the submission attempt. Bingwen just content to control the position. Soares gets back to half guard. Bingwen is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2# Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Soares has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bingwen. Oh but Soares has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bingwen goes limp - he's gone! Soares jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Soares! During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Soares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Balls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB# Ferreira actively working from the bottom here. Balls is trying to control. Ferreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Balls is pressing down on Ferreira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferreira is holding on for now. #SUB# Ferreira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balls pulls his head out easily. Balls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferreira 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.#T1##SUB# Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Balls stalling. #SUB2# Balls is looking for a kimura but Ferreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balls to get the leverage. #SUB# Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ferreira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Ferreira looking for submissions off his back. Balls is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Ferreira has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Balls. Oh but Ferreira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Balls goes limp - he's gone! Ferreira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Ferreira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Mamma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Mamma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Ferreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mamma wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving. #SUB# Mamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Mamma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamma has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted. Ferreira is breathing heavily. Mamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mamma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ferreira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mamma wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Mamma stands and steps away. Ferreira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Mamma slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferreira, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ferreira tries for a takedown but Mamma circles away easily#CL2# and Mamma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1# Ferreira can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Mamma is trying to trip Ferreira. He has hold of a leg but Ferreira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mamma persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Mamma wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving. Mamma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferreira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mamma tries to stand but Ferreira is controlling from the bottom. Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Mamma from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Mamma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mamma trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Ferreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamma defends well. Mamma looking to pass the guard. Mamma keeps trying to improve his position. Mamma wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving. Mamma should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB# Ferreira looking for a triangle here. Mamma is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferreira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mamma is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Ferreira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Ferreira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walsh to the mat! Walsh manages to get full guard. #SUB# Ferreira drops back looking for a leg! Walsh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walsh manages to kick Ferreira off! Ferreira jumps back into Walsh's guard. Walsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Walsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walsh has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted. Walsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferreira's head.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Ferreira has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Walsh working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Ferreira is looking for a triangle but Walsh pushes his legs off easily.
Walsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Walsh lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Walsh slips nicely into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walsh moves nicely into side control. Walsh working the ground and pound. Walsh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ferreira down.
Walsh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1# Ferreira on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Walsh has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ferreira! Whack. That's a big, big shot from Walsh! Ferreira is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh! |
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Event:
DC 48: Knightley vs Mfer
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1# Rozenblad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luu defends well and Rozenblad ends up having to push Luu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rozenblad wants a takedown but no success here.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Imro Rozenblad has been cut. Rozenblad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rozenblad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rozenblad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Luu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Luu with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Rozenblad is breathing heavily. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Luu stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Luu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Luu manages to get underhooks.
#KD2# Luu drops Rozenblad with a big knee straight up the middle! Rozenblad is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked!#CL2# Luu moves into the clinch. Oh Rozenblad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Luu lands a big knee to the head and Rozenblad goes down! Luu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD# Sadrano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sadrano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sadrano (4) vs (0) Soares Soares is looking for a sweep. Soares manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Sadrano is looking for a kimura but Soares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadrano to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Soares looking for subs from the bottom but Sadrano mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (7) vs (0) Soares#SUB# Sadrano working for a submission but Soares is keeping him at bay. Soares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Sadrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.#T1# Sadrano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Soares gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here. Soares is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sadrano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (10) vs (0) Soares Soares tries to hold on but Sadrano postures up.#T2# Soares regains half guard.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here. Sadrano trying to mount his opponent but Soares defends it. Sadrano trying to control the pace. Sadrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Soares is looking for a sweep. Sadrano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Soares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2# Soares has his foot on Sadrano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sadrano works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadrano defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Soares looking for a triangle here. Sadrano is fighting it but it looks tight! Soares pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sadrano is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soares! Our winner, Rafael Soares, 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:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Frederick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soares to the mat! Soares manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Soares Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frederick pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Frederick stalling. #SUB# Frederick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Soares with the active half guard here but Frederick passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Soares Soares is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB# Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Soares wants to control but Frederick postures up. Soares stops Frederick from passing to mount. Frederick works to advance to full mount. Soares defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Soares Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Soares actively working from the bottom here. Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Frederick slows the pace down in half guard. Frederick is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.#T2# Soares is in trouble now - Frederick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (10) vs (0) Soares Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frederick tries to control but Soares wriggling away. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Soares tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control. Soares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Soares keeps trying to improve his position. Soares looks winded!#T3# Frederick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soares to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (13) vs (0) Soares#SUB# Frederick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soares for a finish. Frederick is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB# Frederick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soares defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Soares tries to break free.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Soares rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Soares tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#T4# Soares breaks Frederick's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (13) vs (2) Soares Frederick keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully. Frederick wants to sweep here but Soares controlling him for the moment. Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (15) vs (2) Soares Frederick passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (18) vs (2) Soares Frederick content just to control the position here. #T5# Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Soares is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action. Soares wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (21) vs (2) Soares#SUB# Frederick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Frederick controlling well, preventing Soares from escaping the position.
#SUB# Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frederick is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares is turning into Frederick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frederick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (21) vs (4) Soares Soares wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.#T6# Frederick has control of Soares's left arm, preventing Soares from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (23) vs (4) Soares Frederick slows the pace down in half guard. Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soares for as long as he can get away with. Frederick is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soares reverses the position - he's now on top in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (23) vs (6) Soares#SUB2# Soares drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Soares as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Frederick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Soares! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rafael Soares! A victorious Rafael Soares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 40: April Fools!
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Greydorian tries to close the distance and clinch but Rozenblad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Rozenblad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greydorian sprawls well initially but Rozenblad persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rozenblad winds up and cracks Greydorian with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Greydorian is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greydorian can do anything to dispel that myth. Greydorian is in trouble now - Rozenblad has advanced to mount! Greydorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Rozenblad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Greydorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rozenblad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Greydorian is trying to stand. Rozenblad raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Greydorian is rocked! Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Rozenblad controlling his opponent. Greydorian is trying to stand up. Rozenblad unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Greydorian wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rozenblad celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad! A relieved looking Imro Rozenblad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emerson Stewart! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Stewart Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Stewart trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away. #SUB# Soares actively working from the bottom here. Soares is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Stewart is looking to advance position but Soares won't allow it. #SUB# Soares actively working from the bottom here. Stewart is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stewart is looking to advance position but Soares won't allow it. #SUB2# Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soares is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Soares has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stewart. Oh but Soares has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stewart goes limp - he's gone! Soares jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Soares! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1# Stawarski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stawarski feinted with a counter takedown. Zuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stawarski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Zuki scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuki scores with a kick to the midsection. Zuki scores with a three punch combo!
#T1# Zuki connects with the punch. Zuki cracks Stawarski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Stawarski falls to his knees and Zuki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki ! Jumping up and down and very excited, Oki Zuki waved his t-shirt featuring Champion Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXV
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1# Crazyhorse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamar is looking to counter punch. Crazyhorse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mamar on the side of the head. Mamar moves away from the strike by Crazyhorse. #CL2# Crazyhorse closes the distance and clinches. Crazyhorse trying to stall but Mamar improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mamar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Mamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crazyhorse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamar backwards. Crazyhorse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamar has Crazyhorse pushed against the cage. Mamar blocking some punches.
#T1# Crazyhorse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crazyhorse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crazyhorse. Crazyhorse misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crazyhorse. #BC# Mamar manages to break the clinch.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crazyhorse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mamar counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut. Crazyhorse tries to clinch up but Mamar circles away and keeps his distance. Mamar throwing a counter right hand but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.#CL2# Crazyhorse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Mamar breaks the clinch.
Crazyhorse tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Mamar to counter with a crisp jab. James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Crazyhorse wants to clinch and Mamar counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Crazyhorse out cold! What a finish! Mamar is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Mamar! |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2# Barnes clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Barnes manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Soares wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB# Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB# Soares looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard. Soares is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (5) Barnes We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Soares is looking for a sweep.#T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Soares looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (7) Barnes Soares is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea. Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Barnes takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (0) vs (10) Barnes I really don't envy Soares right now.
Soares is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB2# Soares preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. Soares tries to break free.
#SUB2# Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #T2# Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Soares's body.
Soares rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
Barnes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Barnes controls the action.#SUB2# Barnes looking for the RNC. You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3# Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling from the back. Soares looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4# Soares is really stuck here.
#SUB2# Barnes 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, Soares has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soares is really stuck here.
Barnes controls the action.#SUB2# Barnes tightening his grip on Soares, looking for the choke. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5# Barnes gets his hands free as Soares looks to control. #SUB2# Barnes working for a choke but Soares reverses nicely into Barnes 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (2) vs (10) Barnes Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (2) vs (12) Barnes Barnes stalling. Soares has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (2) vs (15) Barnes Barnes controlling from mount. #T6# Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully. Let's hope that Barnes 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. Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soares is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can. Soares is looking to get to half guard.#T7# Barnes controlling from mount. Soares has given up his back here. Will Barnes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Soares (2) vs (18) Barnes Barnes keeps control of the position as Soares tries to break free.
Barnes is riding his opponent, not letting Soares buck him off. Barnes is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (4) vs (18) Barnes Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (4) vs (20) Barnes Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Soares is breathing heavily. Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8# Barnes pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2# Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Soares defends the submission attempt. Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (23) Barnes Soares is looking for a sweep. Soares is working hard here to advance position. Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9# Soares is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (26) Barnes Soares is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount. Barnes controlling the pace for now. Barnes takes Soares's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Soares is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (4) vs (29) Barnes#T10##SUB2# Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soares for a finish. #SUB2# Soares defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. Soares breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (29) Barnes Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (31) Barnes#SUB# Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11# Barnes wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position. Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (34) Barnes#SUB2# Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes is taking a breather. Soares 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.#T12##SUB# Soares looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Barnes controlling the action here. Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (37) Barnes Barnes takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (6) vs (40) Barnes Barnes is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB2# Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soares just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2# Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. Soares is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes has the hooks in. Soares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Soares is defending it well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14# Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Soares manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (8) vs (40) Barnes Soares wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. Barnes controlling Soares's posture. #SUB# Soares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soares (8) vs (44) Barnes Soares is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soares, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight! Barnes wins on points by 44 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soares's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Harris#SUB# Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (5) Harris Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Soares is trying to get back to half guard. Harris is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Soares tries to get back to half guard but can't. Harris gets to mount! Soares was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (7) Harris Harris looking to control and managing it successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Soares is looking to get to half guard.#T1# Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Soares is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Soares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Soares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily. Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (10) Harris Soares regains half guard. Harris is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Soares looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Harris moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (13) Harris#T2# Soares trying his best to control but Harris has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (15) Harris Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soares is looking to escape. Soares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soares to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soares (0) vs (18) Harris Soares is really stuck here.
#SUB2# Harris has his arm under Soares's chin here. Game over son! Harris squeezes tightly and Soares is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Harris! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 30
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1# Brady fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Brady connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Joao Stawarski has been cut.#KD# Brady lands a big right hand that sends Stawarski crashing to the mat! Brady stays standing though and waves Stawarski back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stawarski drops his hands momentarily. Brady doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Stawarski staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Stawarski doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yung Brady! Yung Brady retains his heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Yung Brady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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