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HFC 131 Get Nice! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franky Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Saltzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Franky Fish has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franky Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saltzman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saltzman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fish is staying active underneath Saltzman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saltzman is working away from the top position though.
Saltzman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saltzman is looking to stall here but Fish recovers full guard.
Saltzman trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Saltzman throws a big right hand that misses.
Saltzman scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saltzman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saltzman working some strikes from top position.
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saltzman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fish has his feet on Saltzman's thighs here. He's pushed Saltzman 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! Saltzman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franky Fish!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Croak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Be my light. Riku Noitalahti has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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240 lbs
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269 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Croak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riku Noitalahti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Croak clinches up with Noitalahti and pushes him back against the cage.
Croak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Croak tries to clinch up but Noitalahti circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Croak's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Croak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noitalahti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Croak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noitalahti manages to avoid it.
Croak has Noitalahti up against the cage in a clinch.
Croak is trying to break free.
Croak breaks the clinch.
Croak looks to clinch
and Noitalahti counters with a head kick.
Croak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noitalahti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noitalahti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like John Croak has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Croak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noitalahti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Croak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Croak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noitalahti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noitalahti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noitalahti throws a shot from downtown. Croak moves away and avoids it.
Croak wants to clinch.
Noitalahti keeps the fight on the outside.
Croak swings for the body but Noitalahti moves out of range.
Noitalahti throws a body kick that misses.
Croak blocks a head kick by Noitalahti.
A jab from Croak does it's job there.
Croak tries to clinch up but Noitalahti circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croak slips under a jab from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Croak forces Noitalahti back against the cage and clinches.
Noitalahti wants to break free but Croak has control.
Croak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Croak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noitalahti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Croak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Croak throws a combination that misses
and Noitalahti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Croak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Croak has managed to clinch.
Croak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noitalahti throws a hook to the side of Croak's head but Croak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Croak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noitalahti eats them both and turns towards Croak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti keeps the fight on the outside.
Noitalahti throws a series of punches but Croak avoids them all with ease.
Croak doesn't manage to clinch there - Noitalahti circles away.
Noitalahti throws a jab when Croak was well out of range.
Croak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Croak throws a combination that misses
and Noitalahti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Croak really felt that one!
Noitalahti looks to land a left hand but Croak moved out of range nicely.
Noitalahti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Croak tries to clinch but Noitalahti moves out of range.
Noitalahti throws a jab but it's blocked by Croak.
Noitalahti misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Croak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti tries to bum rush Croak with a series of wild strikes but Croak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noitalahti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noitalahti lands with a cross.
Croak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noitalahti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Croak closes the distance and pushes Noitalahti back into the cage.
Noitalahti breaks from the clinch.
Noitalahti lands a jab to Croak's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Croak is looking to clinch but Noitalahti is avoiding it.
Noitalahti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Noitalahti scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riku Noitalahti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Croak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti throws a right and a left that Croak avoids nicely.
Croak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Croak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noitalahti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Croak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Croak thows a body shot but no joy.
Croak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Croak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noitalahti. Croak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Croak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Croak avoids a kick to the body.
Noitalahti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Croak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croak moves into the clinch.
Croak wants to break free but Noitalahti has control.
Noitalahti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noitalahti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noitalahti tests Croak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noitalahti connects with a nice looking jab.
Noitalahti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noitalahti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Croak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Croak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noitalahti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noitalahti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croak doesn't manage to clinch there - Noitalahti circles away.
Croak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Noitalahti drops Croak with a beautiful combination! Croak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Noitalahti is looking for the KO!
Croak avoids the head kick by Noitalahti.
Croak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Croak tries to clinch up but Noitalahti circles away and keeps his distance.
Noitalahti keeps the fight on the outside.
Croak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Croak slips under a jab.
Croak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Croak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noitalahti throws out the jab.
Croak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noitalahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croak moves in looking to clinch but Noitalahti pushes him off.
Croak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noitalahti counters with a stiff right hand.
Croak moves out of range as Noitalahti throws a body kick.
Noitalahti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Croak misses with a hook. Noitalahti ducked under it nicely.
Noitalahti works over Croak's head and body with a nice combination.
John Croak's cut is getting worse.
Noitalahti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Croak.
Croak throws a hook but Noitalahti avoids it easily.
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!
Noitalahti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noitalahti throws a looping overhand right but Croak ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Noitalahti misses.
A head kick misses from Noitalahti.
Croak wants to slow Noitalahti down by chopping away at his legs.
Noitalahti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Croak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Croak lands a glancing blow to the side of Noitalahti's head.
Croak lands a jab to the head.
Noitalahti misses with an uppercut
and Croak counters with a straight right hand.
Noitalahti lunges at Croak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Croak's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Croak has closed the distance and engaged Noitalahti in a clinch.
Noitalahti manages to break the clinch.
Croak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noitalahti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Noitalahti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Croak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Croak misses with a hook. Noitalahti ducked under it nicely.
Croak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noitalahti.
Croak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Croak moves to clinch but Noitalahti breaks away
and Noitalahti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noitalahti, right into the meat.
Croak wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Noitalahti both land. Nice combination.
Croak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Croak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noitalahti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Croak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noitalahti doesn't seem phased though.
Croak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noitalahti.
Noitalahti misses with a kick to the body.
Noitalahti throws a hook but Croak avoids it easily.
Noitalahti drops Croak with a beautiful combination! Croak stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Noitalahti is looking for the KO!
Croak is rocked!
John Croak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Noitalahti. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Croak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Croak doesn't manage to clinch there - Noitalahti circles away.
Noitalahti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Croak seems to have got his legs back now.
Croak moves in looking to clinch but Noitalahti pushes him off.
Croak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Croak throws a good cross that connects.
Croak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noitalahti throws a combination. Croak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
John Croak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Noitalahti throws a body kick that misses.
Noitalahti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noitalahti throws a hook but Croak blocks it.
Noitalahti connects with a jab.
Noitalahti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croak was well out of range. Poor timing from Noitalahti.
Croak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noitalahti, pushing him back against the cage.
Croak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Croak wants to clinch
and Noitalahti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Croak really felt that one!
Croak walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croak wants to clinch.
Noitalahti throws a head kick but Croak moves out of range.
Riku Noitalahti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noitalahti throws a head kick but Croak moves out of range.
Croak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Croak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noitalahti cracks Croak with an open hand slap.
Croak tries to clinch but Noitalahti moves out of range.
Croak looks to throw the jab but Noitalahti is out of range.
A jab from Noitalahti finds it's way through Croak's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Croak wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Noitalahti.
Croak has Noitalahti up against the cage in a clinch.
Croak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Croak looks to clinch
and Noitalahti counters with a head kick that drops Croak to the mat! Croak scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Croak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Noitalahti scores with a counter punch that sends Croak to the canvas! Noitalahti smells blood - he's punishing Croak with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Croak has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Noitalahti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messinger has chosen Huckleberry by Ichabod as his entrance music. Eskobar Andersson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Messinger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Andersson throws a lazy head kick
and Messinger counters with an inside leg kick.
Messinger blocks a head kick by Andersson.
Andersson looks to clinch
and Messinger counters with a thumping low kick.
Andersson darts in trying to clinch
and Messinger counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Messinger defends it nicely.
Messinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Messinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Andersson after a bit of a struggle.
Messinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andersson avoiding damage as Messinger throws knees to the body.
Andersson scores with a knee to the head.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Messinger is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Andersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Messinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Messinger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Messinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messinger throwing strikes but missing.
Messinger wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Messinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Messinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Messinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Messinger throws a big elbow that misses.
Messinger stands up and waves to Andersson to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Messinger as Andersson shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Messinger is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Messinger 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.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Messinger is avoiding it.
Messinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson dives in and grabs Messinger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Messinger pushes down on Andersson's head and hops out.
Messinger avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Eskobar Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Messinger sees it coming and defends easily.
Messinger pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Messinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andersson pulls his head out easily.
Andersson seems to be working for a kimura but Messinger defends the submission attempt.
Messinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messinger is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
Andersson is working for a kimura but Messinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
Messinger wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Messinger is having none of it.
Andersson is working for a kimura but Messinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Messinger defending well though.
Messinger tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Andersson is pressing down on Messinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Messinger is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson decides to stand up.
Nice takedown defense from Messinger. No joy for Andersson on that attempt.
Andersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Messinger eats them both and turns towards Andersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andersson clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but Messinger blocks it.
Andersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eskobar Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson has Messinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Messinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andersson can't get the takedown.
Messinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andersson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Messinger's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskobar Andersson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messinger blocks a head kick by Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messinger tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andersson obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Messinger.
Messinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andersson.
Andersson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Messinger to the mat! Messinger manages to get full guard.
Messinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Messinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andersson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Messinger, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Messinger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Messinger.
Andersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson clinches.
Messinger throws a head punch that misses.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Messinger manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eskobar Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messinger trying to land knees to the body.
Messinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Messinger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Messinger stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Messinger managing to block the knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messinger.
Messinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Messinger has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position.
Andersson is trying to drag Messinger to the mat but Messinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andersson fails to pull guard.
Andersson pulls guard effortlessly.
Messinger looking to pass the guard.
Messinger is looking to advance position but Andersson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Andersson tries to control but Messinger wriggling away.
Andersson misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eskobar Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eskobar Andersson!
After winning the bout, Eskobar Andersson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Will Messinger had this to say: 'I'm disappointed I could finish this fight and bring home a win for me, my family, and my trainers. Thanks to all the fans, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog comes to the cage accompanied by British Bulldog. LaRusso has chosen You're The Best! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog throws a series of punches but LaRusso avoids them all with ease.
Bulldog misses with a takedown attempt - LaRusso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body punch from Bulldog.
LaRusso lands with a nice body punch.
Bulldog shoots in but no luck this time.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the body.
Bulldog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bulldog shoots for a takedown but LaRusso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burbank Bulldog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by LaRusso as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulldog tries to close the distance and clinch but LaRusso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bulldog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bulldog shoots in for a double leg but LaRusso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bulldog has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaRusso sprawls well. LaRusso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulldog gets slowly back to his feet.
LaRusso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
LaRusso swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulldog.
LaRusso lands a head kick. Bulldog smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bulldog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaRusso swivels and escapes.
Bulldog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LaRusso. LaRusso obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRusso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaRusso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaRusso lands a big head kick that sends Bulldog tumbling to the mat! LaRusso takes a step backwards and waves Bulldog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bulldog is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog drops his hands momentarily and LaRusso needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Bulldog just on the top of the head. Bulldog drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Bulldog - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny LaRusso!
An out of breath Johnny LaRusso 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maricue Russel (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maricue Russel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rave takes the fight into the clinch.
Rave stops a takedown attempt from Russel.
Rave lands a left hand.
Russel avoiding damage as Rave throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rave - that landed with a thud.
Russel prevents a body shot from Rave.
Rave cracks Russel with a nice body shot.
Rave gets underhooks to prevent Russel's takedown attempt.
Rave lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rave misses with a knee to the head.
Russel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rave uses from the top position.
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.
Russel has a closed guard, preventing Rave from standing up.
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!
Rave controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Russel is proving hard to escape from.
Rave is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Craig Rave wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rave scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick from Rave lands but Russel takes it in his stride.
Rave tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russel counters with a series of strikes. Rave will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rave clinches up against the cage.
Russel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rave is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Craig Rave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maricue Russel.
Rave struggles to land a body shot inside as Russel controls his hands.
Russel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raves head.
Rave creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Russel's defenses.
Rave gets underhooks to prevent Russel's takedown attempt.
Rave landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rave.
Rave putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Russel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rave lands an elbow that stopped Russel in his tracks for a moment.
Russel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rave gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russel.
Rave lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Russel manages to end up in side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rave is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rave wants to get back to his feet but Russel drags him back down.
Russel is looking to take a break and control but Rave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rave wants to get back to his feet but Russel drags him back down.
Russel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rave knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rave tries to escape but Russel is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel is trying to get an arm triangle but Rave is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rave is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Russel scores with punches from side control.
Russel working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel trying to control the position but Rave is working away.
Russel lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rave gets back to half guard.
Rave is trying to stand.
Rave moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Rave dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Russel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rave.
Rave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rave is looking to clinch but Russel is avoiding it.
Russel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Rave's head coaches at Steel Penn Icon Training Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Craig Rave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rave throws a head kick that misses.
Rave fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russel sprawls well initially but Rave persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rave prevents Russel from improving his position.
Rave is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russel is just riding it out for now. Rave eventually gives up the hold.
Russel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave tries to stand and escape but Russel is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russel.
Rave would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rave slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rave has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Russel is proving hard to escape from.
Russel wants to sweep here but Rave controlling him for the moment.
Rave wants to stand but Russel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Russel is controlling Rave's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Craig Rave just wasn't active enough.
Rave forces Russel back against the cage and clinches.
Rave misses with an elbow over the top.
Rave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russel avoids it.
Russel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rave prevents it.
Russel is trying to force a seperation but Rave has the dominant position.
Russel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Russel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rave has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Russel has managed to get both his arms back between Rave's legs - danger averted.
Rave has a closed guard, preventing Russel from standing up.
Rave wants to get back to his feet but Russel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel wants to control from the top but Rave keeps moving.
Russel throws a strike but Rave rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rave would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rave wants to stand and escape but instead Russel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russel postures up.
Russel scoring with some ground and pound.
Russel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Rave dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Russel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Russel counters with a shoot takedown. Rave fights it but they end up in guard.
Rave trying to keep a closed guard but Russel is proving a slippery customer.
Rave is looking to stand up but Russel isn't so interested in that idea.
Russel stands up over Rave, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Russel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maricue Russel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rave can't do much from the bottom here.
Rave is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Russel off and has taken his back!
Rave controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Rave biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Rave go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rave just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Craig Rave just wasn't active enough.
Rave doesn't manage to clinch there - Russel circles away.
Rave tries to clinch but Russel moves out of range.
Russel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rave manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rave wants to stand up but Russel is controlling him.
Maricue Russel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rave wants to sweep but no luck.
Russel throws an elbow that misses. Rave uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russel's guard. Nice move by Rave!
Rave has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Russel is proving hard to escape from.
Rave wants to pass the guard but Russel is keeping the position.
Russel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rave is one step ahead there.
Russel looking for a guillotine here but Rave defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rave is looking to stand up but Russel won't let him.
Craig Rave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maricue Russel.
I think Rave 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Rave!
A victorious Craig Rave thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat has chosen Street Dreams - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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322 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, O Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bova.
Sagat throws a sloppy head kick and Bova moves out of range easily.
Sagat clinches.
Sagat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bova is trying to break free.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat prevents the takedown attempt.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Bova avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Bova avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Bova blocks with his arms.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bova blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bova blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Bova blocks it.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Bova blocks with his arms.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bova is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bova avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Bova is blocking nicely.
Sagat looks winded!
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Bova is blocking nicely.
Bova is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bova avoids the elbow strike from Sagat, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sagat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bova avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Bova blocks with his arms.
Bova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat tries to stall but Bova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bova gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bova prevents Sagat from standing back up.
Bova working Sagat over with strikes.
Bova seems to be looking for submissions.
Sagat wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova passes to side control.
Bova misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sagat wants to get back to his feet.
Bova has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
O Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bova.
Bova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sagat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sagat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bova is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sagat stuffs the takedown.
Sagat has Bova up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bova cracks Sagat with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Bova blocks it.
Bova can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bova avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova can't find room to land a body shot as Sagat controls the action.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Bova blocks it.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Sagat dominated that round.
That's time! Bova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sagat avoids the body shot from Bova.
Bova moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
Sagat stuffs the takedown.
O Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Bova shoots for a double leg takedown but Sagat sprawls well. He's pushed Bova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sagat lands a high kick!
It looks like Anthony Bova has been cut.
Sagat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Bova blocks it.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Bova blocks with his arms.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bova has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat prevents Bova from breaking the clinch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Bova breaks from the clinch.
Bova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sagat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat thows a body kick. Bova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bova throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagat.
Bova scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sagat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sagat finds it's way round the side to connect with Bova's head.
Bova misses with a double jab.
Bova throws a push kick but Sagat slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Sagat.
Sagat throws a body kick that misses.
Sagat wants to clinch but Bova slips to the side
and Bova counters with a left and a right that stings Sagat.
Bova tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sagat counters with an outside leg kick.
Anthony Bova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat wants to clinch up but Bova keeps it at a distance.
Sagat throws a wild body kick that Bova sees coming a mile off.
Bova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sagat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bova swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagat.
Bova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bova fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sagat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagat tries to keep at a distance but Bova has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova wants a takedown.
Bova tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Bova blocks it.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bova wants a takedown.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Bova blocks with his arms.
Sagat is struggling to control the position.
Bova is looking to control Sagat's arms but Sagat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bova has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bova's face.
Sagat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bova's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bova in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Sagat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sagat connects with a high kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sagat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sagat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Bova blocks it.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sagat.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Bova blocks with his arms.
Bova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bova is trying to break free.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat lands a big knee to the head and Bova goes down! Sagat is looking to finish!
Bova is rocked!
Sagat tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Oh Bova is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bova struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sagat moves into the clinch successfully.
Bova seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat lands an elbow just above Bova 's eye.
Bova wants a takedown but no success here.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bova gets control of Sagat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bova will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sagat is looking to stand up but Bova won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat wants to stand and escape but instead Bova has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sagat wants to stand but Bova is controlling the position.
Bova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagat keeping full guard, as Bova tries to pass.
Sagat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bova stops Sagat from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sagat keeping full guard, as Bova tries to pass.
Bova trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sagat keeping moving, preventing Bova from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Bova just wasn't active enough.
Sagat misses with a head kick.
Bova circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Sagat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat clinches up against the cage.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Bova blocks it.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Bova is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Bova avoids a wild elbow strike from Sagat.
O Sagat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony Bova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
O Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sagat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... O Sagat!
O Sagat opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. call to prayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Peter Parts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Brown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parts!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Parts misses.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Parts.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parts counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Parts's head back.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Parts moves out of range.
Parts is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown misses with a combination
letting Parts counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parts slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Parts drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Parts is looking for the KO!
Brown is rocked!
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parts counters with a right hand from hell and Brown is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Parts! Peter Parts retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Peter Parts misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Van damm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van damm has chosen Life Goes On as his entrance music. Jimmy Bjj could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tong Van damm's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Bjj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tong Van damm!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van damm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bjj sprawls well. Bjj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van damm gets slowly back to his feet.
Van damm punishes Bjj's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van damm manages to avoid it.
Van damm stuffs the takedown.
Van damm wants to clinch.
Van damm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bjj pulls Van damm in close to his closed guard and prevents Van damm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van damm wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van damm is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjj has wrist control.
Van damm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bjj wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjj pulls Van damm in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van damm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van damm.
Van damm wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bjj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van damm.
Good exchange - Van damm coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van damm is defended easily by Bjj.
Van damm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjj.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van damm lands in his opponent's guard.
Van damm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjj is trying to control the position but Van damm postures up.
Van damm trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
Van damm looking to sit in guard and control but Bjj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bjj looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjj's guard.
Van damm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bjj is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van damm is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van damm won't allow Bjj to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Van damm dominated that round.
That's time! Bjj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bjj takes a swing at Van damm's ribcage but misses.
Bjj works the jab nicely.
Bjj throws a jab but it's blocked by Van damm.
Bjj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van damm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bjj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van damm counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jimmy Bjj has been cut.
Van damm tries to clinch up.
Van damm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bjj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van damm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjj missing with a left hand there. Van damm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bjj throws a jab when Van damm was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm slips a jab from Bjj.
Van damm cracks Bjj with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bjj misses with an uppercut. Van damm saw that one coming.
Van damm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van damm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van damm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bjj misses with a right hand
and Van damm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjj throws a right hand that misses
and Van damm counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Bjj fails to land.
Van damm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van damm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bjj up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bjj.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van damm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van damm taking a breather.
Bjj tries to break the clinch but Van damm is controlling the position.
Bjj trying to control the position but instead, Van damm has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bjj into the cage.
Bjj being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm scores a nice knee to the body.
Bjj can't break the clinch.
Van damm keeps control of Bjj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van damm lands a shoulder strike.
Bjj is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Bjj.
Van damm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van damm is stalling here.
Bjj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van damm's elbow.
Van damm lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Bjj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm blocks a body shot from Bjj.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van damm is pushing Bjj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bjj tries to stall but Van damm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van damm prevents a body shot from Bjj.
Van damm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van damm lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjj loads up on a big right hand but Van damm slips the punch.
Bjj throws a body punch but Van damm moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj throws a series of punches but Van damm moves out of range.
Bjj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Bjj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Bjj's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bjj looks to land a left hand but Van damm moved out of range nicely.
Bjj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van damm fakes the leg kick and cracks Bjj in the body.
Van damm shoots for a takedown but Bjj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bjj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van damm moves into the clinch.
Van damm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van damm circles away.
Van damm avoids the body shot from Bjj.
Bjj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van damm counters with a straight right hand.
Van damm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van damm lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tong Van damm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjj gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bjj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van damm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bjj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van damm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van damm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van damm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two 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!
Van damm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjj keeps working.
Bjj regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bjj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van damm is aware though and is defending well.
Van damm controlling from the top position.
Bjj can't keep his opponent in guard - Van damm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van damm trying to pass the guard but Bjj defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van damm is trying to control. Bjj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van damm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bjj haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tong Van damm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van damm moves into the clinch.
Bjj struggles to land a body shot inside as Van damm controls his hands.
Van damm lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Van damm.
Bjj wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van damm has picked Bjj up - he's going for a ride! Van damm dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Van damm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bjj is just riding it out for now. Van damm eventually gives up the hold.
Bjj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van damm is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Van damm really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Bjj's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van damm ducks under a wild hook from Bjj.
Bjj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Van damm to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjj with a nice cross.
Bjj moves into the clinch.
Van damm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bjj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bjj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van damm can't find room to land a body shot as Bjj controls the action.
Bjj looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bjj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van damm's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm missing with knees to the body.
Bjj wants a takedown but no success here.
Bjj lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjj tries to work over Van damm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bjj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjj works on Van damm's body with a couple of short punches.
Van damm turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bjj is trying to control Van damm's posture but Van damm avoids it.
Van damm trying to control the action but Bjj is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is trying to improve his position.
Van damm scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bjj to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van damm trying to control the position but Bjj is working away.
Van damm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bjj has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is trying to control Van damm's posture but Van damm avoids it.
Van damm postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bjj stops Van damm from passing to mount.
Van damm is looking to take a break and control but Bjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van damm working away.
Bjj defending against the ground and pound.
Bjj is trying to get back to half guard.
Van damm in side control, throwing shots but Bjj defends.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van damm working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tong Van damm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Bjj's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Van damm throws out a loose jab but Bjj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimmy Bjj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjj throws the left hand but Van damm avoids the punch easily.
Bjj is looking to clinch but Van damm is avoiding it.
Van damm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van damm.
Van damm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjj throws out the jab.
Van damm gets the takedown into side control.
Tong Van damm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van damm working the strikes but Bjj uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Van damm with the ground and pound but Bjj uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van damm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bjj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bjj has his hands on Van damm's head, controlling the position.
Van damm content to stall in guard here.
Van damm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bjj tries to clinch but Van damm is having none of it.
Jab from Van damm.
Bjj looks to score with a jab to the body but Van damm is just out of range.
Bjj misses with a looping left.
Van damm throws a head kick but Bjj moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj clobbers Van damm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van damm dives in for a single leg takedown but Bjj sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van damm is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bjj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van damm counters with a nice uppercut.
Van damm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjj scores with a body shot.
Van damm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bjj throws an off balance right hand
and Van damm counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tong Van damm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjj throws a right hand that misses
and Van damm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bjj throws a lazy uppercut
and Van damm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van damm scoring well with a low kick there.
Van damm is looking to clinch but Bjj is avoiding it.
Bjj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van damm counters with a good low kick that Bjj was not able to check.
Bjj swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van damm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bjj!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj is looking to regain half guard here but Van damm keeps moving and retains side control.
Van damm slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Van damm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van damm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tong Van damm! Tong Van damm retains his middleweight title!
Tong Van damm 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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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
86% |
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