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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guntur Llaripukinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Haitian National Anthem. Llaripukinen has chosen Elvis Presley - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Guntur Llaripukinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duvalier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Guntur Llaripukinen has been cut.
Duvalier moves into range and clinches up with Llaripukinen.
Duvalier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Llaripukinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llaripukinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Llaripukinen thumps Duvalier with a low kick.
Duvalier throws an overhand right that lands on Llaripukinen's shoulder, as Llaripukinen tries to avoid the shot.
Llaripukinen walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duvalier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Llaripukinen throws a jab when Duvalier was well out of range.
Duvalier scores with a nice head shot.
Llaripukinen slips under a jab.
Duvalier catches Llaripukinen with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Llaripukinen forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francois Duvalier!
An out of breath and clearly excited Francois Duvalier thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jinhai Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
35 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pedro Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jinhai Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bueno does no damage.
Bueno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Bueno blocks the low kick.
Bueno throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
A jab from Yoshida misses.
Bueno tries to bum rush Yoshida with a series of wild strikes but Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bueno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pedro Bueno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Bueno.
Bueno works Yoshida's body with a nice hook.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Bueno moved away.
Bueno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bueno manages to avoid it.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Bueno moved away.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueno fails to land with a series of punches.
Bueno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bueno misses.
Bueno takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Bueno slams his shin into Yoshida's torso.
Bueno misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bueno.
Nice shot by Bueno.
Yoshida throws a hook but Bueno avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bueno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Bueno avoids it.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Bueno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshida circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Bueno. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Bueno looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Bueno connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Bueno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bueno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Bueno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yoshida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bueno scrambles back to his feet.
Bueno throws a body shot but no joy.
Bueno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Bueno off balance momentarily.
Yoshida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bueno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yoshida counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks Bueno with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Bueno just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bueno moves away.
Bueno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bueno throws a nice looking combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yoshida misses with a jab to the body
and Bueno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bueno throws a shot to the body.
Bueno slips a jab from Yoshida.
The fighters circling - Bueno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bueno.
Bueno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bueno.
An inside leg kick lands from Bueno.
Yoshida swings for the body but Bueno moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bueno checks it well.
A slow jab from Bueno misses its intended target.
Bueno is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshida tries to clinch up but Bueno circles away and keeps his distance.
Bueno checks a leg kick.
Yoshida thuds his shin into the meat of Bueno's side.
Yoshida clobbers Bueno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bueno connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
Bueno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
Yoshida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jinhai Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshida is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bueno.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Pedro Bueno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bueno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bueno thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bueno's sensitive parts.
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Bueno keeps it at a distance.
Bueno loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida tests Bueno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bueno throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Bueno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida connects with a solid leg kick.
Bueno scores with a hook.
Yoshida takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Bueno throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bueno.
Bueno throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Bueno off balance momentarily.
Bueno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bueno is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Bueno moved out of range.
Bueno misses with a low kick.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bueno.
A clash of legs there as Bueno blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Yoshida.
Bueno looks to land a combination. Yoshida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bueno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshida's head backwards.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Bueno moved out of range.
Yoshida throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Bueno both land. Nice combination.
Bueno throws out a leg kick but Yoshida moves out of range and Bueno only half commits.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Bueno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
Bueno lands a lovely overhand right.
Bueno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bueno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yoshida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bueno - the referee stops the clock and Yoshida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bueno. Yoshida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Bueno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Bueno throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bueno throws a combination that misses
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Bueno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bueno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bueno throws a right hand that Yoshida ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshida also avoids with ease.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bueno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yoshida misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bueno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Yoshida.
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!
Yoshida 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Bueno moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Bueno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bueno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Bueno.
Bueno throws a nice looking combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bueno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Bueno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bueno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bueno misses with a hook
and Yoshida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yoshida lands a jab to Bueno's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jinhai Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bueno swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshida.
Yoshida looks for the body kick but Bueno saw that one coming.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bueno is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Bueno misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bueno manages to avoid it.
Yoshida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bueno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida slips a jab from Bueno.
Bueno scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Bueno.
Bueno misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida counters with an outside leg kick.
Bueno lands a leg kick that knocks Yoshida off balance momentarily.
Yoshida delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Bueno.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Bueno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bueno moves away.
Bueno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bueno checks a leg kick.
Bueno throws a nice looking combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bueno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Bueno misses with the combination.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Bueno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoshida counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bueno misses with a wild combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yoshida. Bueno shrugs it off though.
Pedro Bueno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Bueno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bueno was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Bueno down.
Nice shot lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bueno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Bueno misses with a body shot.
Bueno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida lands a jab to the nose.
Bueno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoshida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida lands a big head kick that sends Bueno tumbling to the mat! Yoshida takes a step backwards and waves Bueno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bueno is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Bueno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bueno's sensitive parts.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bueno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yoshida works Bueno's body with a nice hook.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yoshida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bueno if he has to take too many more of those.
Bueno seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
Crunch! Yoshida slams his shin into Bueno's torso.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bueno's sensitive parts.
Bueno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Bueno didn't see that one coming.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoshida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bueno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida lands a front kick.
Yoshida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida throws a good cross that connects.
Bueno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yoshida. That one must have hurt.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Bueno's front leg but catches the back leg as Bueno tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bueno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Yoshida.
Bueno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jinhai Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jinhai Yoshida!
A relieved looking Jinhai Yoshida 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett lands with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt moves out of range as Beckett strikes.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckett moves away.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Beckett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beckett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckett manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt 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.
Hunt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but Beckett is working from the bottom.
Beckett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Silik Hunt.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
Beckett works the jab nicely.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beckett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett misses with a kick to the body.
Beckett scores with a leg kick.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Beckett off balance momentarily.
Silik Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckett connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt misses with a hook. Beckett ducked under it nicely.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Beckett avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beckett.
Beckett misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckett throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt with a jab.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beckett is able to avoid easily.
Beckett checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckett tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Beckett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Beckett ducks down to avoid it.
Beckett throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beckett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Beckett saw that one coming.
Beckett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunt to the ground. Beckett is now in Hunt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt looking to control.
Beckett looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt wants to stand but Beckett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckett is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt trying to control but Beckett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Beckett.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckett manages to avoid it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Beckett moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beckett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beckett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beckett tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Beckett lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt feints and then cracks Beckett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beckett down.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckett is just out of range.
Beckett fails with a takedown attempt.
Beckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beckett throws a leg kick
and Hunt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beckett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Beckett.
Beckett throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Beckett misses with a looping left.
Beckett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beckett doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Beckett.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Beckett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beckett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beckett.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Beckett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beckett lands an overhand right.
Beckett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Beckett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Beckett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beckett can pounce on him.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beckett.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckett throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Beckett.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beckett.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Beckett moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckett throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Beckett moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beckett walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Beckett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a hook but Beckett avoids it easily.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Beckett shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt leaves Beckett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beckett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckett.
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.
Beckett misses with a head kick.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beckett's calf.
Beckett tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beckett throws a lazy body kick
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett throws a body kick that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Beckett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beckett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Beckett thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Beckett's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Beckett.
Beckett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Beckett misses with the combination.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Beckett wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beckett.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckett shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckett throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Beckett 's knee.
That kick from Beckett tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beckett misses with a head kick.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Beckett's belly button to the back.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beckett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Beckett shakes it off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Beckett 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.
Silik Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beckett scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt wants to slow Beckett down by chopping away at his legs.
Beckett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt throws a combination. Beckett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beckett is rocked!
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Beckett off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silik Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beckett 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beckett!
After winning the bout, Jim Beckett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
182 lbs
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35
195 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manhoef throws a front kick that sends Wilkins stumbling back into the cage.
Manhoef scores with a spinning back kick!
Manhoef takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Wilkins misses its intended target.
Wilkins lands a nice shot that snaps Manhoef's head back.
Wilkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but Wilkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manhoef misses the jab.
Wilkins misses with a straight right.
Donk. Wilkins catches Manhoef right on the button with a cross.
Manhoef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manhoef.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a shot to the body.
Wilkins misses with a wild body shot.
Manhoef displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilkins.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wilkins.
Wilkins gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wilkins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Manhoef is avoiding damage well.
Wilkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins taking a break here but Manhoef is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manhoef controlling the position for now.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkins seems to be working for a kimura but Manhoef defends the submission attempt.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins misses with a head shot. Manhoef uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Manhoef is looking to stand up but Wilkins isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in Laoch Den inform me that Wilkins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wilkins trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
Manhoef has momentary wrist control but Wilkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manhoef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Manhoef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilkins trying to control but Manhoef is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manhoef haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins 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.
Wilkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manhoef - that will leave a mark!
Wilkins avoids a kick to the body.
Manhoef misses with a jab to the body
and Wilkins counters with a shoot takedown. Manhoef fights it but they end up in guard.
Manhoef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkins throws a strike but Manhoef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins looking for a guillotine here but Manhoef defends easily.
Andy Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manhoef tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkins is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looking for subs off his back but Manhoef has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wilkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkins, not yet.
Manhoef has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manhoef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manhoef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manhoef has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Manhoef wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Manhoef from controlling successfully.
Melvin Manhoef has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manhoef throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manhoef moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manhoef's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wilkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilkins throws a shot from downtown. Manhoef moves away and avoids it.
Wilkins blocks the body kick.
Manhoef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Manhoef.
Wilkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manhoef missing with a left hand there. Wilkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhoef lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilkins off the cage and back into range.
Melvin Manhoef is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhoef.
Wilkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manhoef throws an overhand right that lands on Wilkins's shoulder, as Wilkins tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manhoef wants it to stay on the feet.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef misses with a jab to the body
so Wilkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manhoef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilkins is controlling him.
Wilkins is looking to advance position but Manhoef has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wilkins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wilkins wants to control but Manhoef is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melvin Manhoef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Manhoef thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilkins's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhoef stalling.
Wilkins gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilkins dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Manhoef keeps moving.
Wilkins postures up in Manhoef's guard and throws a big left but Manhoef blocks it.
Andy Wilkins 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.
Wilkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manhoef not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Manhoef has wrist control.
Wilkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manhoef fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkins. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Melvin Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Wilkins.
Manhoef throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Wilkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilkins 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Wilkins!
An out of breath Andy Wilkins 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Digital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digital has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Y'all Been Warned as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Digital!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Digital there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colon misses with a shot to the body
and Digital counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Digital trying to control the position from guard on top but Colon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Digital's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Digital trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
Digital controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colon has an active guard here but Digital has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colon wants to control but Digital is keeping busy.
Digital wants to work for an arm triangle but Colon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Colon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Colon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Digital postures up.
Digital distracts Colon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Digital sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colon's guard.
Colon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Digital.
Digital wants to pass the guard but Colon is defending well.
Colon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colon.
Colon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Digital stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digital postures up.
Colon wants to sweep but no luck.
Digital throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Digital accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Digital trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Digital throwing strikes from guard but Colon blocks nicely.
Colon has his hands on Digital's head, controlling the position.
Colon wants to sweep here but Digital controlling him for the moment.
Digital passes Colon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital is trying to control. Colon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Digital throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Digital has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Digital stalling.
Digital throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Digital is thwarting Colon's attempts to control the position.
Digital seems to be working for a kimura but Colon defends the submission attempt.
Colon tries to get to full guard but Digital has control of the leg.
Colon trying to control but Digital postures up.
Digital is trying to work for a kimura but Colon is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digital wants to control but Colon is keeping him busy.
Colon is pressing down on Digital's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Digital trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colon looking to control.
Colon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Digital manages to get himself to full guard.
Colon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Digital lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Colon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Digital dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Colon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Digital throws a wild body kick that Colon sees coming a mile off.
Digital misses with a low kick.
Digital swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colon thuds his right hand into Digital's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colon throws an overhand right that lands on Digital's shoulder, as Digital tries to avoid the shot.
Digital scores with a leg kick.
Colon misses with a series of wild punches.
Colon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Digital there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Digital slips a jab from Colon.
Colon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digital has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Colon.
Digital blocks a low kick nicely.
Colon misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Colon.
Digital drops his hands momentarily and Colon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Colon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colon.
Colon throws a poor cross that misses
and Digital counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colon won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Colon is looking to control Digital's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Colon avoid being mounted?
Digital passes into side control, despite Colon's attempt to control the position.
Colon is looking for a sweep.
Digital trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Digital.
Digital tries to advance to mount but can't.
Colon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Digital wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Digital trying to control the action but Colon is working from the bottom.
Colon is trying to get back to half guard.
Digital wants to control but Colon is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digital is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Colon tries to buck Digital off but Digital is having none of it.
Bobby Digital has got the better of the ground game so far.
Digital postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Colon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Digital's best efforts.
Colon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Digital.
Digital scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Colon is looking for a sweep. Digital is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Digital postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digital with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Digital is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digital controlling from the top position.
Digital avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digital is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Digital trying to control but Colon is working from the bottom.
Digital is looking to advance position but Colon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Digital will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Colon walks into a left hand.
Santiago Colon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colon throws a body punch but Digital moves out of range.
Digital uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colon.
A low kick from Colon misses
and Digital counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Digital.
Digital is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colon prevents Digital from improving position.
Colon is trying to control Digital's posture but Digital avoids it.
Digital throws an elbow but Colon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Colon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Digital's best efforts.
Colon trying to control from the bottom.
Colon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon is trying to control the position but Digital postures up.
Digital wants to pass the guard but Colon is keeping the position.
Colon 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.
Digital trying to control the position from guard on top but Colon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digital slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Digital pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colon is keeping the position for now.
Colon trying to keep a closed guard but Digital is proving a slippery customer.
Colon keeping moving, preventing Digital from controlling successfully.
Bobby Digital is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Digital wasn't active enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Colon.
Colon throws a big shot that misses.
Colon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Digital moves away.
Digital with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colon tries to land a body kick
and Digital counters with a single leg into guard. Colon didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colon looking to control.
Colon working a defensive guard but Digital passes into half guard.
Colon is staying active underneath Digital, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colon is looking for a sweep. Digital is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Digital keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Colon is trying to control but Digital manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colon is working hard here to advance position.
Colon wants to hold on but Digital pushes him away.
Digital wants to control the pace but Colon is squirming around nicely.
Digital tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Digital looking to control but Colon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Digital tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Digital trying to control but Colon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Digital hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Digital takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Colon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Digital lands a nice looking body kick.
Colon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colon throws a head kick that misses.
Colon cracks the inside of Digital's front leg.
Santiago Colon is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Digital.
Colon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colon drops his hands momentarily and Digital takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colon.
Digital lands with a shot to the body.
Colon misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Digital comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Digital 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Digital!
Bobby Digital decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Santiago Colon spoke after the fight, saying 'Ethan beats me down yet again O_O'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajja Khan (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Rajja Khan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Furfur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Furfur fakes the leg kick and cracks Khan in the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Furfur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Furfur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Furfur cracks Khan with a good jab.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furfur.
Furfur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Furfur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Furfur.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Khan.
Furfur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Khan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Furfur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Furfur throws a right hand that misses
and Khan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Furfur 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.
Khan moves nicely into side control.
Khan controls the position.
Khan trying to control the action but Furfur is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to move to mount but Furfur blocks the move with his legs.
Khan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Furfur down.
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!
Furfur is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Khan is trying to ground and pound but Furfur uses the momentary lack of control by Khan to regain half guard.
Furfur tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furfur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Furfur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furfur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furfur keeps working.
Khan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rajja Khan.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Furfur connects with a solid leg kick.
Furfur connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furfur.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Furfur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Furfurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan shoots in and drives through. Furfur sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Furfur moves out of range easily.
Furfur ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
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!
Furfur looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajja Khan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Zophiel Furfur is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Furfur slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furfur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Furfur takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Furfur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Furfur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Furfur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Furfur pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furfur misses with a body punch.
Furfur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Furfur is controlling the position.
Furfur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Furfur blocks an uppercut.
Furfur can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Furfur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Furfur misses with a body punch.
Khan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Furfur is defending well.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Furfur fails to land.
Furfur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Khan.
Furfur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Furfur lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Furfur gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furfur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Furfur swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Furfur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan gets through Furfur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furfur.
Khan blocking some punches.
Furfur pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furfur misses with some punches.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Furfur.
Furfur tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Furfur back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furfur.
Furfur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Furfur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Furfur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furfur.
A short right from Furfur.
Khan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zophiel Furfur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajja Khan.
Furfur misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur blocks an uppercut.
Furfur is working Khan over against the cage.
Zophiel Furfur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Furfur misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furfur.
Furfur throws a head punch that misses.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Furfur swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furfur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khan.
Khan goes for a takedown attempt but Furfur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Furfur takes one on the button.
Furfur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Furfur throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan closes the distance and clinches up with Furfur, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes Furfur against the cage but Furfur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Furfur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furfur has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan wants a takedown.
Furfur prevents a body shot from Khan.
A head punch on the inside from Furfur fails to land.
Furfur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Furfur misses with some punches.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Furfur keeps him there for the moment.
Furfur misses with a punch to the body.
Furfur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan looks to land a right hand but Furfur moved out of range.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Furfur is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Furfur wants to clinch.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Furfur checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zophiel Furfur dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Furfur connects with an inside leg kick.
Furfur closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan wants a takedown but no success here.
Khan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Furfur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Furfur can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan has Furfur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Furfur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zophiel Furfur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rajja Khan.
Furfur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furfur.
A head punch on the inside from Furfur fails to land.
Furfur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan has Furfur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Furfur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Furfur.
Furfur pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furfur misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Furfur.
Furfur lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Furfur fails to land.
Furfur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Furfur lands a body punch.
Furfur scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Furfur misses with a punch on the inside.
Furfur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan lands a right hand.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Furfur blocking some punches.
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Furfur is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Furfur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Furfur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zophiel Furfur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furfur ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Furfur blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Furfur avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Furfur lands a shoulder strike.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Furfur misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Furfur fails to land.
Furfur has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Furfur lands an uppercut.
Khan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Furfur after a bit of a struggle.
Furfur misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Furfur struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Furfur pushes Khan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furfur blocks an uppercut.
Furfur misses with some punches.
Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Furfur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khan blocks a body shot from Furfur.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Furfur scores with a hook to the body.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Furfur can't fight it off and eventually Khan manages to take the fight to the floor. Furfur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Khan trying to control but Furfur is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Furfur has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Zophiel Furfur wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Furfur lands a body shot.
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan checks the leg kick.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Furfur tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Furfur scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Furfur.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt - Furfur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Furfur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zophiel Furfur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Furfur 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zophiel Furfur!
A relieved looking Zophiel Furfur 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pietrzak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Njewel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pietrzak.
Njewel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Njewel.
Pietrzak thumps Njewel with a low kick.
Njewel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Njewel misses with a wild combination.
Pietrzak looks for a takedown but Njewel sprawls well.
Njewel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietrzak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Njewel tries to score with a low kick but Pietrzak moves his leg out of the way.
Njewel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Njewel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pietrzak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njewel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njewel avoids the head kick by Pietrzak.
Njewel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Njewel with a hook.
Pietrzak feints and as Njewel raises his hands in defense, Pietrzak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but Njewel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietrzak tries to free his leg and advance position but Njewel is retaining full guard.
Njewel is pulling down on Pietrzak's head to control his posture.
Njewel keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
Njewel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Njewel working a defensive guard here.
Pietrzak tries to free his leg and advance position but Njewel is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pietrzak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pietrzak.
Njewel scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Njewel moves away and avoids it.
Pietrzak misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Philippe Njewel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Njewel scoring well with a low kick there.
Pietrzak slips a straight right by Njewel.
Njewel throws a leg kick
and Pietrzak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Njewel is controlling Pietrzak's trapped leg to prevent Pietrzak from advancing to side control.
Pietrzak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Njewel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak working the ground and pound effectively.
Njewel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pietrzak scoring with strikes but Njewel is staying in there.
Njewel is rocked!
Pietrzak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Njewel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Njewel covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartek Pietrzak!
A very excited looking Bartek Pietrzak 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spanked on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spanked takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spanked throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Spanked connects with a jab.
Spanked swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop scores with a kick to the body.
Spanked connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spanked throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanked turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spanked tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spanked finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Spanked takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spanked lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Spanked takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Spanked jumps back.
Lucas Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop jabs Spanked to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spanked.
Spanked pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Spanked settles back down.
Spanked throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Spanked uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Spanked uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spanked. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Spanked misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spanked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Spanked off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked throws a front kick that sends Bishop stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Spanked lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Spanked is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bishop throws a chopping leg kick but Spanked manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spanked scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Spanked's ribs.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Spanked connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop works Spanked's body with a nice hook.
Spanked looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spanked throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spanked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanked shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Spanked avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spanked with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanked is just out of range.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spanked has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Spanked throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Spanked sees coming a mile off.
Spanked smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spanked scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Spanked coming out on top.
Spanked rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a body kick that stops Spanked in his tracks momentarily.
Spanked lands a body shot.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Spanked counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spanked with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop pulls Spanked in close to prevent any damage.
Spanked trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Spanked stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanked throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that 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.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Spanked cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Spanked swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Spanked.
Spanked looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bishop!
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop wants to control but Spanked postures up.
Spanked in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
Spanked working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked cracks Bishop with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spanked throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop defending against the ground and pound.
Spanked lands a few punches from side control.
Spanked throws a strike aimed at the side of Bishop's head but Bishop avoids it well.
Spanked postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Spanked scoring with punches from side control.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanked advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is squirming around, avoiding Spanked's attempts to control the action.
Bishop tries to lock up and control but Spanked gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked prevents Bishop from getting the reversal.
Bishop is in a horrible position here. Spanked smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spanked scoring with strikes but Bishop is staying in there.
Spanked raining down shots from the mount!
Bishop tries to reverse the position but Spanked maintains control.
Spanked thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Spanked there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bishop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked landing strikes from the mount and Bishop is in trouble!
Spanked is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bishop can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spanked raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bishop avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spanked.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spanked cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bishop tries to lock up and control but Spanked gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spanked working Bishop over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop working to try and regain half guard.
Spanked has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop regains half guard.
Spanked missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Spanked is trying to control. Bishop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop trying to control from the bottom.
Spanked scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spanked trying to control from Bishop's half guard. Bishop has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bishop is pulling down on Spanked's head. It's preventing any offense from Spanked, at least for the moment.
Bishop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spanked missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spanked turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spanked connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Spanked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spanked lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Spanked counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bishop is looking to control Spanked's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bishop avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Spanked lands with a punch from half guard.
Bishop wants to control but Spanked is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is staying active underneath Spanked, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bishop works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bishop looking to control.
Bishop has control of Spanked's left arm, preventing Spanked from doing any damage.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop controls Spanked momentarily but Spanked frees himself.
Spanked sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spanked with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spanked wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop trying to control the position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spanked lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spanked throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spanked. That did some damage!
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bishop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spanked scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spanked.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spanked checks a leg kick.
Spanked jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Spanked moves away and avoids it.
Spanked throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Spanked shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bishop's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bishop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but Spanked is proving a slippery customer.
Spanked trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spanked postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Spanked from controlling successfully.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked really dominated that 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.
Spanked looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spanked keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Spanked works the jab nicely.
Bishop misses the jab.
Spanked's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Spanked scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Spanked decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bishop's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Spanked throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spanked cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Bishop pulls Spanked in close to his closed guard and prevents Spanked from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spanked missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spanked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spanked's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bishop is trying to control the position but Spanked postures up.
Spanked throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
Spanked keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Spanked is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Spanked throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spanked postures up.
Spanked throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanked trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop has Spanked pulled in close to control his posture.
Spanked loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lucas Bishop just wasn't active enough.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Spanked steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spanked throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gonna Spanked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked lands a slapping body shot.
Spanked throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanked throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spanked, as that shot connected.
Spanked moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Spanked connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Spanked ducks down to avoid it.
Spanked closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Spanked cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Bishop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked is pushing down on Bishop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bishop is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanked has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spanked is trying to control the action in half guard but Bishop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bishop tries to roll over but Spanked keeps him under control.
Bishop is trying to maintain the position but Spanked is very close to passing his half guard.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Spanked sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop trying to control but Spanked postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spanked lands a right hook to the body.
Spanked checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Spanked misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Spanked lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Spanked.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Spanked down.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spanked. That did some damage!
Spanked looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop takes a swing at Spanked's ribcage but misses.
Spanked throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spanked throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spanked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked fails with the takedown.
Spanked throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spanked with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spanked paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Spanked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spanked moves out of range of the strikes.
Spanked buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spanked tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spanked shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spanked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanked controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Spanked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Spanked.
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!
Spanked tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spanked takes a shot to the head.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bishop is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spanked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Spanked blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Spanked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Spanked.
Spanked looking to stall.
Gonna Spanked is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanked's elbow.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Spanked's head.
Spanked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanked has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spanked lands with a left to the head.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Spanked.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
A short right from Spanked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanked controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Spanked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spanked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Spanked taking a breather.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Lucas Bishop.
I think Spanked 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!
Gonna Spanked is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gonna Spanked thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Lucas Bishop had this to say: 'When in doubt turn to the ctd'.
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