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VCC 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Marlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Marlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Axel Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Marlow!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marlow's guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlow is retaining full guard.
Marlow wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Marlow is keeping the position.
Marlow is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Marlow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlow is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Marlow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marlow is in guard.
Marlow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlow has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Marlow controlling from the top position.
Marlow throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marlow's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Marlow is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow 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.
Marlow is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Marlow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marlow tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marlow to the ground. Marlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses.
Marlow misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marlow.
Marlow misses with a head kick.
Marlow throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses.
Marlow lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Marlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marlow scores with a head kick.
Marlow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marlow scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Reggie Marlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Marlow sprawls well.
Marlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reggie Marlow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson feints and as Marlow raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson won't allow Marlow to get back to his feet.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlow is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control but Marlow is working from the bottom.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlow uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marlow, pushing him back against the cage.
Marlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marlow is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Marlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marlow is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marlow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Marlow.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Marlow control the position.
Marlow trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Marlow.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marlow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Marlow defends easily.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlow wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marlow defends it nicely.
Marlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marlow tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Marlow tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Marlow breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marlow as he avoids it easily.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marlow circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses.
Marlow clinches.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marlow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marlow tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Marlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marlow controls the pace.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marlow from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson stands and throws Marlow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Marlow is keeping him busy.
Johnson prevents Marlow from escaping the position.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Axel Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlow tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Marlow keeps Johnson under control for a moment.
Marlow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marlow explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Marlow pushes him off.
Marlow replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marlow's waist but Marlow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Marlow leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Marlow.
Reggie Marlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Marlow.
Marlow throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Marlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marlow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Marlow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bertrand Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson shoots and misses
and Russel counters by clinching up.
Patterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Russel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bertrand Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Patterson.
Russel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Russel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Russel.
Russel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson is working for takedown but Russel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russel throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Russel lands a nice looking body shot.
Bertrand Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russel.
Patterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Russel scores with a nice head shot.
Russel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel lands a nice looking body shot.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bertrand Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Russel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russel's waist but Russel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patterson off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Russel. That snapped Patterson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Russel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russel scores with a jab.
Russel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Russel lands a jab to Patterson's midsection.
Patterson shoots for a takedown but Russel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Russel coming out on top.
Russel lands a lovely overhand right.
Russel scores with a jab to the body.
Russel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Russel.
Russel lands a really nice looking cross but Patterson seems unphased.
Russel takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Russel is controlling him.
Russel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patterson wants to take the fight to the mat but Russel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Russel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russel works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Russel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertrand Russel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Russel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Russel.
Russel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Patterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Russel.
Patterson dives in and grabs Russel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russel pushes down on Patterson's head and hops out.
Bertrand Russel is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Russel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russel scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Patterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Russel lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Russel misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Russel cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Russel moves in looking to clinch but Patterson pushes him off.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russel clinches up against the cage.
Russel misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Russel fails to land.
Russel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russel.
Russel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russel lands a lovely overhand right.
Russel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russel lands a nice shot to the body.
Russel punishes Patterson's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Russel backing away here, and Patterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel misses with a jab to the body
and Patterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Russel is looking to wear down Patterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheers as Russel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patterson doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Russel. Beautiful body shot.
Russel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Patterson misses with a hook.
Russel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patterson's head backwards.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Russel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russel closes the distance but Patterson moves to the side
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Russel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russel sizes up Patterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russel at a distance.
Russel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russel wants to clinch up but Patterson keeps it at a distance.
Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertrand Russel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Russel connects with a body shot.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Russel throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Russel tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Russel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Russel works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Russel jabs at Patterson's body.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel jabs at Patterson's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Russel.
Russel closes the distance but Patterson moves to the side
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russel takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Russel digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
Patterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russel scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Patterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Russel tries to clinch but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russel feints a jab promting Patterson to slip. Russel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Patterson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Russel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Russel moved out of range.
Russel lands a body shot.
Russel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russel.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Patterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
Russel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Russel lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Russel - just one landing.
Russel lands a nice shot to the body.
Russel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Russel avoids it with no problem.
Patterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russel's corner calls for a 1-2. Russel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russel lands a jab to the head.
Russel scores with a punch to the head.
Russel lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bertrand Russel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertrand Russel!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balboa digs a right hand into Duffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duffy's gas tank.
Duffy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duffy is defending well for now.
Duffy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duffy looking for a takedown.
Duffy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Balboa is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Balboa.
Duffy working aggressively here.
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.
Balboa gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balboa just leaning against Duffy, taking a breather.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duffy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Duffy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Duffy.
Balboa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duffy 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.
Balboa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balboa pushes Duffy up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balboa wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Duffy tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Duffy scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy scores with a decent looking hook.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa has Duffy up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Duffy trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Duffy moved out of range.
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Duffy in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Balboa.
Duffy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Duffy in a clinch.
Duffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Duffy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balboa doesn't seem phased though.
Duffy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balboa finds it's way round the side to connect with Duffy's head.
It looks like Jimmy Duffy has been cut.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Balboa misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duffy.
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duffy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy walks straight into a right hand from Balboa - that's dropped him! Balboa jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Duffy from any more punishment! Duffy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonso Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alonso Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foreman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
My spies in The Iron Works $500 Elite Coaches inform me that Foreman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foreman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foreman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Foreman stacks Hayes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Foreman!
Foreman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foreman controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman decides to stand back up. Foreman steps back and let's Hayes get back to his feet.
Foreman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Foreman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Foreman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hayes's legs.
Foreman in side control, throwing shots but Hayes defends.
Foreman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Foreman just content to control the position.
Hayes is looking to regain half guard here but Foreman keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes trying to hold on to Foreman's head to control him but Foreman postures up.
Hayes actively working from the bottom here.
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayes actively working from the bottom here.
Hayes actively working from the bottom here.
Foreman wants to pass the guard but Hayes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foreman pulls his head out easily.
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Foreman seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayes with a poor takedown
and Foreman moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foreman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hayes is trying to drag Foreman to the mat but Foreman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foreman has Hayes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Foreman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hayes tumbling to the mat - Foreman dives into Hayes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foreman is posturing up here but Hayes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Foreman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Foreman has to tap! Slick submission there by Hayes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Hayes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rangi Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateo Da Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Vinci has chosen CONQUEST as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rangi Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rangi Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rangi Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateo Da Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vinci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Da Vinci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Da Vinci throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith won't allow Da Vinci to sweep him here.
Da Vinci keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Da Vinci striking from the bottom here.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Da Vinci looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Vinci, not yet.
Da Vinci keeps trying to improve his position.
Da Vinci keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stands up over Da Vinci, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Da Vinci keeps moving.
Da Vinci 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Da Vinci keeps moving.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Da Vinci thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Vinci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Vinci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Vinci is still trying to improve position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Vinci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Vinci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Vinci.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Da Vinci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Vinci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Vinci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Da Vinci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Da Vinci drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Da Vinci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Da Vinci misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Da Vinci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Vinci postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Da Vinci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Vinci is one step ahead there.
Da Vinci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Da Vinci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Da Vinci throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Vinci.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Vinci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Vinci scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Vinci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Da Vinci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Da Vinci fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Da Vinci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Vinci counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Vinci's head backwards.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Vinci circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Da Vinci's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Da Vinci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Vinci is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Da Vinci.
And Da Vinci tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Vinci on the side of the head.
Da Vinci misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rangi Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Da Vinci.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith misses with a combination
and Da Vinci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Vinci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Da Vinci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Vinci throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Vinci's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Da Vinci.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Da Vinci is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vinci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Da Vinci drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith trying to hold on to Da Vinci's head to control him but Da Vinci postures up.
Ground and pound from Da Vinci.
Da Vinci scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Da Vinci in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Vinci working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Da Vinci.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Da Vinci in his half guard.
Da Vinci sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith has hold of Da Vinci's hands but Da Vinci slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Da Vinci thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Da Vinci working Smith over with strikes.
Da Vinci thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Da Vinci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Vinci working Smith over with strikes.
Da Vinci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Vinci throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Da Vinci is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Vinci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Da Vinci working the head and body with strikes.
Da Vinci working Smith over with strikes.
Da Vinci sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Da Vinci not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Da Vinci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Da Vinci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith wants to improve his position but Da Vinci is controlling well.
Da Vinci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Da Vinci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Da Vinci shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Da Vinci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Da Vinci on that attempt.
Da Vinci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rangi Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Da Vinci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
It looks like Mateo Da Vinci has been cut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vinci shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Vinci takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Vinci takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Da Vinci is rocked!
Da Vinci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Da Vinci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a jab when Da Vinci was well out of range.
Da Vinci dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a body punch but Da Vinci moves out of range.
Rangi Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Vinci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith tries to bench press Da Vinci off him but Da Vinci keeps the position.
Da Vinci lands some shots froms side control.
Da Vinci looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Da Vinci smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Da Vinci working the ground and pound from side control.
Da Vinci is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rangi Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci lands a decent elbow from side control.
Da Vinci scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith tries to escape but Da Vinci is in control.
Da Vinci working the head and body with strikes.
Da Vinci is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith is rocked!
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Da Vinci connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Da Vinci! That's hurt Smith! Will he recover? Da Vinci fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Da Vinci!
Mateo Da Vinci really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Rhea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Bite It You Scum by GG ALLIN. On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Hogan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Hogan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Rhea!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hogan.
Hogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhea misses with a double jab
and Hogan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhea's knee momentarily.
Rhea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhea tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan throws a front kick that sends Rhea stumbling back into the cage.
Hogan keeps Rhea at a distance using the push kick.
Rhea looks winded!
Rhea throws a leg kick but Hogan moved away.
Hogan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhea's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Hogan.
Hogan lands a big uppercut and Rhea crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rhea looks OK. Hogan waves Rhea back to his feet!
Rhea is rocked!
It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Rhea throws a leg kick
and Hogan counters with an inside leg kick.
Rhea is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogan finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hogan! Rhea is out on his feet! Hogan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rhea is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rhea is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Hogan!
Joe Hogan retains his welterweight title!
Joe Hogan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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