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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toms Gailitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toms Gailitis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
Gailitis moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gailitis stuffs the takedown attempt from Banner. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gailitis lands with a shot to the body.
Gailitis cracks the inside of Banner's front leg.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Lamont Banner has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Gailitis.
Gailitis clinches up with Banner and pushes him back against the cage.
Banner prevents a body shot from Gailitis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner prevents a body shot from Gailitis.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but Gailitis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gailitis scores with a leg kick.
Gailitis clinches up against the cage.
Gailitis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gailitis controlling the action here for a moment.
Gailitis tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
Gailitis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gailitis as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gailitis.
Banner being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gailitis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gailitis effectively controlling the action here.
Banner blocks a body shot from Gailitis.
Gailitis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Banner. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The referee calls for Gailitis to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailitis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Gailitis has Banner pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toms Gailitis.
Gailitis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Gailitis misses.
Banner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gailitis's waist but Gailitis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banner off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gailitis.
Gailitis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gailitis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gailitis lands a big head kick that sends Banner tumbling to the mat! Gailitis takes a step backwards and waves Banner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gailitis lands a big head kick that sends Banner to the canvas! Gailitis follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toms Gailitis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deli Karabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Biamonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Deli Karabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Biamonte!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karabre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biamonte is fending him off so far but Karabre persists. Nope, Biamonte circles away and we're back to standing.
Karabre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biamonte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biamonte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biamonte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biamonte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karabre shoots for a double leg takedown but Biamonte sprawls well. He's pushed Karabre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karabre has Biamonte up against the cage in a clinch.
Biamonte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karabre 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 Deli Karabre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biamonte looking to throw knees to the head but Karabre is blocking nicely.
Biamonte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karabre blocks it with crossed arms.
Biamonte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karabre gets control of Biamonte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karabre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Biamonte trying to control the position from guard on top but Karabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karabre wants to sweep here but Biamonte controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biamonte wants to stand and escape but instead Karabre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Karabre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karabre wants to pass the guard but Biamonte is keeping the position.
Karabre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karabre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karabre is pushing down on Biamonte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biamonte is fighting to maintain full guard but Karabre has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karabre is nestled in close to Biamonte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karabre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biamonte wants to get back to full guard but Karabre has passed into side control.
Karabre controls the position.
Karabre stands up and beckons Biamonte to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karabre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biamonte avoids it really well and circles away.
Karabre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biamonte, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biamonte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karabre avoids it.
Karabre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karabre is looking for a takedown.
Karabre is looking for a takedown.
Karabre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Biamonte.
It looks like Deli Karabre has been cut.
Karabre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biamonte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Biamonte.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Karabre shrugs off.
Karabre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biamonte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karabre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biamonte after a bit of a struggle.
Biamonte lands an elbow just above Karabre 's eye.
Karabre dodges an elbow strike from Biamonte.
Karabre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karabre is looking for a takedown.
Karabre is breathing heavily.
Karabre is trying to pull guard but Biamonte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biamonte.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Karabre shrugs off.
Deli Karabre's cut is getting worse.
Karabre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biamonte walks away with a smile on his face. Karabre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biamonte pushes Karabre up against the cage in a clinch.
Biamonte lands an elbow just above Karabre 's eye.
Biamonte lands a nice elbow.
Biamonte lands a damaging elbow.
Biamonte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karabre avoids it.
Biamonte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biamonte lands an elbow that stopped Karabre in his tracks for a moment.
Deli Karabre's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karabre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Biamonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karabre's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Karabre.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biamonte.
Jeez, Deli Karabre's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Biamonte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Karabre shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Biamonte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deli Karabre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karabre misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Biamonte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karabre's corner calls for a 1-2. Karabre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biamonte wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biamonte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deli Karabre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karabre shoots in for a double leg but Biamonte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deli Karabre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biamonte leaves Karabre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karabre clinches up against the cage.
Biamonte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karabre avoids it.
Karabre blocks an elbow strike from Biamonte.
Nice elbow from Biamonte.
Karabre wants to take the fight to the mat but Biamonte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deli Karabre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karabre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karabre avoids a wild elbow strike from Biamonte.
Karabre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biamonte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karabre is defending well for now.
Biamonte tries to land knees in the clinch but Karabre avoids the damage to the body.
Biamonte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karabre avoids it.
Karabre tries to score a body lock takedown but Biamonte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biamonte throws an elbow but misses.
Biamonte trying to land knees to the body.
Biamonte lands a nice elbow.
Karabre takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deli Karabre's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Biamonte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lick Myballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellic McCrae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myballs comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera-Walk. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lick Myballs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellic McCrae!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myballs feints and as McCrae raises his hands in defense, Myballs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myballs wants to pass the guard but McCrae is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrae trying to keep a closed guard but Myballs is proving a slippery customer.
Myballs is sitting in close to McCrae's body. McCrae has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Myballs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Myballs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McCrae.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ellic McCrae!
A very excited looking Ellic McCrae made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Rahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas Rahn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreas Rahn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rahn but Rahn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Webster moves into the clinch successfully.
Webster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Webster.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Rahn shows good takedown defense.
Webster throws a right hand that Rahn ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahn also avoids with ease.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rahn duly obliges.
Ben Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Webster throws a combination that misses
and Rahn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahn swivels and escapes.
Webster is breathing heavily.
Rahn lands a nice hook to Webster's body. Webster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahn drops Webster with a beautiful combination! Webster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rahn is looking for the KO!
Webster is rocked!
It looks like Ben Webster has been cut.
Rahn sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Webster's defenses. It connects perfectly with Webster's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andreas Rahn!
Andreas Rahn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barristan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gurit Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barristan Selmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurit Singh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selmy moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Selmy's shoulder, as Selmy tries to avoid the shot.
Selmy misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Selmy as he checks the leg kick.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selmy.
Barristan Selmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Selmy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Selmy thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Selmy trying to mount his opponent but Singh defends it.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Selmy.
Selmy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Selmy moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh holding on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Selmy.
Singh gets back to half guard.
Selmy prevents Singh from improving his position.
Singh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Selmy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Selmy is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Selmy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Selmy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Selmy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Selmy is trying to work for a kimura but Singh is defending well.
Singh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Selmy.
Selmy is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to get to full guard but Selmy has control of the leg.
Singh wants to control but Selmy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Selmy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Singh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Selmy working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Gurit Singh has been cut.
Selmy thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Selmy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Singh is looking to control Selmy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Selmy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Singh is squirming around, avoiding Selmy's attempts to control the action.
Selmy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh tries to reverse the position but Selmy maintains control.
Selmy landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Gurit Singh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gurit Singh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barristan Selmy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor McManus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McManus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kennedy.
McManus looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
McManus dives in and grabs Kennedy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on McManus's head and hops out.
McManus shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but McManus shows good takedown defense.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kennedy counters with a nice double leg into side control. McManus won't be happy with that.
Dan Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McManus.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McManus is trying to improve his position.
Kennedy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy stands up.
McManus is looking to clinch.
McManus stuffs the takedown.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McManus blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
McManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body kick from McManus.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McManus pushes Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McManus tries to pull guard but Kennedy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kennedy pulls guard.
McManus trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
McManus stands and steps away. Kennedy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McManus misses with a takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown. McManus fights it but they end up in guard.
McManus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kennedy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus stops Kennedy from standing up.
Kennedy 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.
McManus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McManus wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
McManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
McManus wants to stand and escape but instead Kennedy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McManus on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is stalling in the full guard.
McManus keeping full guard, as Kennedy tries to pass.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McManus regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Kennedy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kennedy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but McManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McManus is looking to improve his position.
McManus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennedy is working away from the top position though.
McManus regains full guard. Nicely done.
McManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but McManus shows good takedown defense.
McManus slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McManus fails with a takedown attempt.
McManus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McManus off to one side.
McManus shoots in but no luck this time.
Dan Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McManus.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kennedy.
McManus tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Dan Kennedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from McManus. McManus gets slowly back to his feet.
Kennedy dives in and grabs McManus's left leg, looking for a takedown. McManus pushes down on Kennedy's head and hops out.
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Kennedy. Kennedy maintains the clinch.
Kennedy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McManus is trying to keep an underhook but Kennedy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kennedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy wants to pass to mount but McManus is defending the position.
McManus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus connecting with a few gentle strikes.
McManus keeping control of the position.
Kennedy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kennedy tries to control but McManus wriggling away.
Kennedy won't let McManus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns McManus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus working to try and regain half guard.
Dan Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennedy wants to control the pace but McManus is squirming around nicely.
Kennedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McManus is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Kennedy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
McManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McManus walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McManus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kennedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kennedy manages to get back to half guard.
Kennedy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McManus manages to move to mount!
Kennedy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kennedy tries to get out of the position.
Kennedy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position but McManus isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus trying to control but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy is working to get back to half guard.
McManus is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McManus gets tackled into the cage by Kennedy. Kennedy maintains the clinch.
McManus tries to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Kennedy has picked McManus up - he's going for a ride! Kennedy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McManus is controlling Kennedy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kennedy trying to control the action but McManus is working from the bottom.
Kennedy wants to advance to full mount but McManus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McManus is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kennedy has passed into half guard!
McManus trying to hold on to Kennedy's head to control him but Kennedy postures up.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but McManus is defending well.
McManus pushes Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
Connor McManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McManus quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throwing shots but McManus is blocking nicely.
Kennedy wants to control but McManus is keeping him busy.
Kennedy prevents McManus from standing back up.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but McManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McManus wants to get back to his feet.
McManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kennedy stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a head kick but McManus moves out of range.
Connor McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dan Kennedy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Kennedy!
A relieved looking Dan Kennedy 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross has chosen The American Dream Song as his entrance music. David Cross will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cross.
Cross throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Cross.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Cross stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arn Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross scores with a jab.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Cross throws a front kick that sends Anderson stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Cross coming out on top.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cross connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cross is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Cross scores with a push kick.
Cross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cross lands a high kick to the side of Anderson's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Cross dives into guard, looking to finish.
Anderson is rocked!
Cross postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross loads up on a big left hand. Anderson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cross looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Anderson can't hide his disappointment, as Cross celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Cross!
David Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staton comes to the cage accompanied by Puff, The Magic Dragon. Simon Mann has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Mann!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staton rushes Mann and presses him up against the cage.
Mann pushes off an throws an elbow but Staton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mann misses with a knee to the head.
Staton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Staton.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
Mann stalling.
Mann lands a nice elbow.
Mann trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Staton.
Staton misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Staton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mann looking to throw knees to the head but Staton is blocking nicely.
Staton is trying to trip Mann. He has hold of a leg but Mann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Staton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Staton trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Staton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton throwing strikes but missing.
Mann is controlling Staton's posture.
Staton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mann 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.
Staton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Staton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staton.
Staton postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Staton looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Staton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Staton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Staton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann checks a leg kick.
Staton misses with a low kick.
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Staton digs a good hook to Mann's body.
Simon Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann avoids the body shot from Staton.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Staton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staton has closed the distance and engaged Mann in a clinch.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mann looking to slow down the pace here.
Staton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Staton misses with a punch to the body.
Staton tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Staton back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staton avoiding damage as Mann throws knees to the body.
Staton lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mann lands a nice elbow.
Staton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Staton.
A head kick misses from Mann.
A thudding body kick lands there by Staton!
Staton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mann to the ground. Staton is now in Mann's guard.
Mann looking to control.
Staton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staton throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staton.
Staton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Staton trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staton is really struggling to control Mann but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mann is looking to sweep but instead, Staton has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to maintain the position but Staton is very close to passing his half guard.
Staton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mann's head.
Mann has his hands clasped together around Staton's back. He's all about the action.
Mann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Staton.
Staton is fighting to break Mann's control of his arms but Mann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton throws a big elbow that misses.
Staton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Staton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Staton wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staton is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
Staton wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staton trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Staton wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Staton postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Staton wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Jeremy Staton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Staton avoids a kick to the body.
Staton thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Staton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Staton.
Mann connects with a leg kick. Staton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Staton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staton punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
Mann throws a series of punches but Staton avoids them all with ease.
Mann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mann throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Staton counters with a low kick, right behind Mann 's knee.
Staton throws a low kick, looking for Mann's leg but Mann calmly moves out of range.
Staton throws a looping overhand right but Mann ducks down to avoid it.
Staton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staton moves out of range of the body kick from Mann.
Mann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Staton on that attempt.
Staton moves into the clinch.
Staton looking to slow down the pace here.
Mann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mann blocks a body shot from Staton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Staton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Staton lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Mann.
Mann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Staton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Staton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Jeremy Staton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Staton is working for takedown but Mann is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Staton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Staton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Staton stalls.
Mann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Staton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann crunches a lovely knee into Staton's ribcage.
Staton slowing the pace effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staton.
Mann wants to stall.
Staton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Staton.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Staton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Staton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mann takes a swing at Staton's ribcage but misses.
Staton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mann wants to clinch.
Staton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mann as he jumps to the side.
Simon Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Staton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves out of range of the leg kick from Staton.
Staton tries to clinch there but Mann circles away.
A good leg kick by Mann.
Staton takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Staton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Staton saw that one coming.
Jeremy Staton is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann misses with a low kick as Staton jumps back.
Staton misses with a jab to the body
and Mann counters with a right hand to the body.
Staton throws a one two combo.
A combination from Staton does no damage.
Mann thows a body kick. Staton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Staton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Staton misses its intended target.
Staton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann lands a lovely overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Staton checks a leg kick.
Mann misses with a body kick.
Staton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Staton wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Staton misses with a takedown attempt - Mann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mann.
Staton is looking to wear down Mann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Staton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Staton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Staton's calf.
Staton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mann. That one must have hurt.
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mann lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Staton!
Jeremy Staton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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