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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haffaz Aladeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harrison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ocean Colour Scene - Hundred Mile High City. 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Haffaz Aladeen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aladeen misses with a straight left.
Aladeen misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Harrison coming out on top.
Harrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Aladeen off the cage and back into range.
Aladeen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrison.
Harrison defending well as Aladeen loads up on a big left hand.
Harrison thumps Aladeen with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Aladeen blocks the low kick.
Aladeen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Aladeen.
Harrison misses the shot to the body.
Aladeen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrison blocks a jab.
Aladeen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladeen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harrison throws an off balance right hand
and Aladeen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aladeen throws out the jab.
Aladeen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aladeen moves out of range of the leg kick from Harrison.
Harrison misses with a hook. Aladeen ducked under it nicely.
Harrison misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladeen throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily.
Harrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aladeen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison lands a nice looking body kick.
Aladeen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrison.
Harrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aladeen to score with a decent uppercut.
Aladeen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrison missing with a left hand there. Aladeen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison drops his hands momentarily and Aladeen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aladeen counters with a left right combination that sends Harrison crashing to the mat - Aladeen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Harrison out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haffaz Aladeen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoe comes to the cage accompanied by Ivanhoe theme. Ulriksen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Threw It On The Ground. 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Hoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoe looks to land a left hand but Ulriksen moved out of range nicely.
Ulriksen with the counter takedown but Hoe avoids it easily.
A big right from Hoe misses.
Hoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ulriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoe.
Ulriksen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoe throws a good cross that connects.
Ulriksen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoe is not content to let Ulriksen control the position.
Hoe dodges the ground and pound from Ulriksen.
Hoe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ulriksen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ulriksen working away.
Ulriksen is looking to take a break and control but Hoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoe is looking to reverse the position.
Ulriksen landing strikes.
Hoe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoe gets full guard.
Hoe wants to sweep here but Ulriksen controlling him for the moment.
Ulriksen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoe keeping moving, preventing Ulriksen from controlling successfully.
Hoe trying to control the position.
Ulriksen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ulriksen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoe has wrist control.
Hoe pulls Ulriksen in close to his closed guard and prevents Ulriksen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ulriksen closes the distance and clinches up with Hoe, looking for a takedown. Ulriksen pushes Hoe against the cage but Hoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoe leaves Ulriksen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoe throws a shot from downtown. Ulriksen moves away and avoids it.
Ulriksen looks for a takedown but Hoe sprawls well.
Ivan Hoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ulriksen.
Hoe lands a leg kick that knocks Ulriksen off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoe.
Ulriksen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ulriksen's guard.
Ulriksen keeping full guard, as Hoe tries to pass.
Ulriksen is trying to keep Hoe in close.
Ulriksen keeping full guard, as Hoe tries to pass.
Hoe postures up in Ulriksen's guard and throws a big left but Ulriksen blocks it.
Ulriksen trying to control the position here.
Hoe working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoe with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ulriksen holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoe forces his way into half guard.
Ulriksen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ulriksen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoe with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen is pulling down on Hoe's head to control his posture.
Ulriksen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Hoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ulriksen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoe.
Ulriksen tries for a takedown but Hoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victor Ulriksen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hoe misses.
Hoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ulriksen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ulriksen thumps Hoe with a low kick.
Ulriksen ducks under a wild hook from Hoe.
Hoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ulriksen's sensitive parts.
Ulriksen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ulriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ulriksen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoe instigates a clinch.
Hoe can't find room to land a body shot as Ulriksen controls the action.
Hoe takes a shot to the head.
Hoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ulriksen.
Ivan Hoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ulriksen.
Ulriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulriksen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ulriksen wants the takedown. Hoe is fighting it off but Ulriksen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoe's guard against the cage.
Hoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ulriksen forces his way into half guard.
Hoe wants to improve his position but Ulriksen is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen wants to take a breather but Hoe is having none of it.
Hoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ulriksen is working away from the top position though.
Victor Ulriksen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoe tries to roll over but Ulriksen keeps him under control.
Hoe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at German Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ulriksen is thwarting Hoe's attempts to control the position.
Hoe is looking for a sweep. Ulriksen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ulriksen lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulriksen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoe wants to control but Ulriksen is keeping busy.
Ulriksen working Hoe over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen is trying to control. Hoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hoe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ulriksen can do to turn this around?
Ulriksen wants to control but Hoe is keeping him busy.
Hoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Ulriksen from advancing to side control.
Hoe is looking for a sweep. Ulriksen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoe is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoe wants to land a leg kick but Ulriksen is out of range.
Ulriksen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ulriksen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ulriksen fails with the takedown.
Hoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoe is trying to defend but Ulriksen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoe is controlling Ulriksen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ulriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoe throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Hoe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ulriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ulriksen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ulriksen lands in his opponent's guard.
Ulriksen looking to pass the guard.
Ulriksen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen cracks Hoe with a solid left hand.
Ulriksen cracks Hoe with a solid left hand.
Hoe 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.
Ulriksen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoe pulls Ulriksen in close to prevent any damage.
Ulriksen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ulriksen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoe's head.
Hoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ulriksen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ulriksen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoe has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoe trying to control the position.
Ulriksen landing with the ground and pound.
Hoe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ulriksen has passed into side control.
Hoe stops Ulriksen from passing to mount.
Hoe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ulriksen.
Hoe tries to bench press Ulriksen off him but Ulriksen keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen cracks Hoe with a big elbow.
Ulriksen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ulriksen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoe is looking to regain half guard here but Ulriksen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ulriksen controlling the position.
Ulriksen is chipping away with strikes.
Hoe is looking for a sweep.
Hoe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoe wants to control but Ulriksen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulriksen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulriksen's back!
Will Hoe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hoe struggling to land strikes to the head as Ulriksen covers up.
Victor Ulriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulriksen trying to control the position but Hoe manages to sink in the hooks.
Hoe misses with an elbow to the head.
Hoe controls the action.
Ivan Hoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoe working for the choke.
Hoe throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Ulriksen.
I think Hoe 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Hoe!
Post fight, Ivan Hoe took to the microphone: 'This is what Hoes do, finish the guys.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kristian Saatanainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saatanainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians). Antti Kristian Saatanainen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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251 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saatanainen digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Saatanainen.
Dos Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saatanainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Saatanainen catches Dos Santos right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Saatanainen misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
As Saatanainen backs off Dos Santos throws a huge counter combo but Saatanainen manages to avoid it all.
Dos Santos closes the distance and pushes Saatanainen back into the cage.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saatanainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Saatanainen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dos Santos wants to stall.
Saatanainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Saatanainen is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Saatanainen is controlling him.
Dos Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saatanainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saatanainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos pushes Saatanainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Saatanainen.
Saatanainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saatanainen scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Saatanainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saatanainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saatanainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saatanainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saatanainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saatanainen misses with a wild body shot.
Saatanainen shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
Saatanainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos works Saatanainen's body with a nice hook.
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saatanainen misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saatanainen tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Saatanainen clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Dos Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saatanainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saatanainen digs a right hand into Dos Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Santos's gas tank.
Dos Santos is trying to force a seperation but Saatanainen has the dominant position.
Saatanainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
That has opened up Cain Dos Santos's cut even more.
A frustrated look appears on Dos Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Saatanainen won't allow it.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Saatanainen.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saatanainen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Saatanainen fails to land.
Saatanainen working aggressively here.
Saatanainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Saatanainen is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saatanainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dos Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen lands a nice uppercut.
Saatanainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saatanainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saatanainen.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Saatanainen moves out of range.
Saatanainen misses with a looping left.
Saatanainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Dos Santos pushes Saatanainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Saatanainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Saatanainen on the inside.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saatanainen bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Dos Santos! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saatanainen slips nicely into half guard.
Saatanainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Saatanainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Saatanainen prevents Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Saatanainen looking to pass the guard.
Saatanainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saatanainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saatanainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Saatanainen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dos Santos catches Saatanainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saatanainen punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Saatanainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Saatanainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saatanainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Dos Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dos Santos darts in and clinches Saatanainen up against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saatanainen has him pressed against the cage.
Antti Kristian Saatanainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saatanainen working aggressively here.
Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saatanainen instigates a clinch.
Saatanainen lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saatanainen prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Saatanainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saatanainen misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Saatanainen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saatanainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos clinches with his opponent.
Saatanainen pulls guard successfully.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saatanainen's guard.
Saatanainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Saatanainen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saatanainen stops Dos Santos from standing up.
Saatanainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saatanainen dives into side control.
Dos Santos pushes Saatanainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saatanainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saatanainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Dos Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Saatanainen working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Saatanainen tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
The strikes coming from Saatanainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saatanainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saatanainen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saatanainen is working hard here to advance position.
Saatanainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos tries to escape but Saatanainen is in control.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saatanainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cain Dos Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cain Dos Santos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
After the big win, Antti Kristian Saatanainen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Valhalla Fight Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezra Ray has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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181 lbs
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32
172 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Bashor!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bashor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
Ray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Bashor.
Ray looks to land a combination but Bashor avoids it well.
Bashor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bashor being controlled here momentarily.
Ray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ray pulls Bashor in close to prevent any damage.
Ray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bashor manages to get himself to full guard.
Bashor is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ray rolls with it to try and escape but Bashor cranks on the arm and Ray is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Bashor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
16 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcilazo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frazier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcilazo scrambles back to his feet.
Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frazier throws a combination that misses
and Garcilazo counters with a body kick that stops Frazier in his tracks momentarily.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Garcilazo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Garcilazo's head coaches at Warrior Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Frazier coming out on top.
Frazier lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcilazo off the cage and back into range.
Frazier with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Garcilazo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcilazo.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcilazo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Garcilazo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frazier jabs Garcilazo right on the nose. Garcilazo blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcilazo misses with the combination.
Garcilazo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcilazo misses with a double jab.
Frazier 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.
Joe Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcilazo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Garcilazo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcilazo is looking for a counter combo.
Garcilazo tries to clinch up but Frazier circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frazier misses with a wild combination.
Frazier connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Garcilazo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcilazo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcilazo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frazier finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcilazo's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Frazier lands.
A jab from Frazier misses.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcilazo momentarily.
Frazier throws an off balance right hand
and Garcilazo counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Frazier!
Frazier is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcilazo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Frazier quite badly. Frazier pulls Garcilazo in close trying to recover. Garcilazo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Frazier on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Frazier doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Garcilazo!
Marty Garcilazo 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Engineer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Urhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
270 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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259 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polish Engineer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Veli Urhola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urhola connects with a high kick.
Urhola misses with a right hand
and Engineer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Engineer throws a series of strikes that have Urhola backpedaling.
It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.
Urhola misses with a head kick.
Engineer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Urhola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Engineer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urhola is still trying to improve position.
Engineer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urhola keeps working.
Urhola struggling a bit here.
Urhola tries to bench press Engineer off him but Engineer keeps the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Urhola has escaped the position, nice work there.
Engineer tries to advance to mount but Urhola denies him.
Urhola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Engineer's best efforts.
Engineer controlling the action here.
Urhola trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urhola forces Engineer back against the cage and clinches.
Urhola looking for a takedown.
Urhola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Urhola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engineer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urhola to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola lands an elbow that stopped Engineer in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Polish Engineer has been cut.
Urhola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Engineer prevents a body shot from Urhola.
Urhola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Engineer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Engineer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Engineer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Engineer clinches.
Engineer misses with a body punch.
Urhola misses with some punches.
Urhola is trying to trip Engineer. He has hold of a leg but Engineer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Urhola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Engineer trying to control the position.
Urhola tries to free his leg and advance position but Engineer is retaining full guard.
Urhola trying to control but Engineer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urhola looking to sit in guard and control but Engineer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Urhola working for a triangle but Engineer defends it easily.
Engineer postures up.
Engineer won't allow Urhola to get back to his feet.
Engineer preventing the sweep.
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 Polish Engineer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Engineer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engineer feinted with a counter takedown.
Urhola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urhola loads up on a big right hand but Engineer slips the punch.
Urhola dips to his left and cracks Engineer with an uppercut!
Urhola is looking to clinch but Engineer is avoiding it.
Urhola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Engineer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Engineer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engineer throws a big counter combination but Urhola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Urhola misses with a looping left.
Engineer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urhola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Engineer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urhola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Engineer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Urhola trying to get back to full guard but Engineer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Urhola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer trying to control but Urhola is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Engineer.
Engineer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Urhola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Urhola 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engineer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Urhola has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Engineer tries to stand and escape but Urhola is controlling the position.
Urhola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Urhola.
Urhola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Urhola looking to control.
Urhola being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engineer is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Urhola keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urhola is looking to clinch.
Urhola throws a leg kick
and Engineer counters with a crisp one two that drops Urhola! Engineer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Urhola to his feet! Urhola is in big trouble!
That has opened up Veli Urhola's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urhola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Engineer.
Urhola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Engineer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urhola moves into range and clinches up with Engineer.
Engineer is trying to pull guard but Urhola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Urhola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urhola looking to throw knees to the head but Engineer is blocking nicely.
Engineer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Urhola has a couple of punches blocked by Engineer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urhola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Engineer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Engineer gets underhooks to prevent Urhola's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Urhola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Engineer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urhola tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Engineer is in Urhola's guard.
Urhola is controlling Engineer's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urhola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Engineer wants to control from the top but Urhola keeps moving.
Urhola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urhola working a defensive guard here.
Urhola is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Engineer dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engineer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Urhola can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Urhola is looking to regain half guard here but Engineer keeps moving and retains side control.
Polish Engineer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Engineer works to advance to full mount. Urhola defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Engineer raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urhola 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.
Engineer stalling.
Engineer throwing shots but Urhola is blocking nicely.
Urhola tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Engineer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Engineer tries to control but Urhola wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Engineer.
The cut above Veli Urhola's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Engineer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Veli Urhola's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Veli Urhola's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Polish Engineer!
During a confident post fight interview, Polish Engineer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanders's choice of entrance music: I Have a Dream. This should be fireworks!
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31
238 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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25
250 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rod Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Marsh.
Sanders is looking to land body kicks.
Marsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsh moves out of range as Sanders throws a body kick.
Sanders scores with a nice head shot.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Marsh circles away.
Marsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanders's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Sanders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanders.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders clobbers Marsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Marsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanders 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.
Sanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders connects with a looping right hand.
Sanders scores with a nice body kick.
Marsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanders moves out of range of the body kick from Marsh.
Marsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanders misses with a looping left.
Sanders loads up on a big right hand but Marsh slips the punch.
Sanders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsh has time to react.
A jab from Marsh finds it's way through Sanders's defenses.
It looks like Rod Sanders has been cut.
Sanders manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marsh on his heels. He'll look to pass Marsh's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders stands and throws Marsh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marsh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sanders trying to control the position but Marsh is working away.
Marsh is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanders working the head and body with strikes.
Sanders misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Marsh can't do much from the bottom here.
Marsh is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh prevents Sanders from improving position.
Marsh taking a bit of punishment here - Sanders scoring with strikes.
Marsh tries to buck Sanders off but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders working the ground and pound.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Sanders drags him back down.
Marsh is looking to reverse the position.
Sanders creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marsh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sanders has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sanders tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marsh's legs.
Sanders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marsh is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanders connects with a decent elbow.
Sanders has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marsh!
Marsh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanders looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanders jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marsh is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marsh and Sanders has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanders misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Sanders's cut.
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.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Marsh misses with a body shot.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Marsh avoids it with no problem.
Marsh throws a low kick, looking for Sanders's leg but Sanders calmly moves out of range.
Marsh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders throws a push kick but Marsh slaps the foot to one side.
Marsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marsh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanders avoids the head kick by Marsh.
Marsh throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanders finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Marsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Rod Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marsh quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
Sanders looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanders is working away from the top position though.
Sanders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marsh is refusing to be controlled, as Sanders sits in half guard.
Marsh pushes Sanders off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looking to score a takedown here. Marsh is defending well but Sanders drives through and ends up in Marsh's guard.
Marsh pushes Sanders off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marsh as he avoids it easily.
Marsh wants to clinch.
Sanders misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Marsh misses its target.
Sanders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanders advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh tries to lock up and control but Sanders gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanders wants to control the pace but Marsh is squirming around nicely.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanders scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marsh?
Marsh tries to hold on but Sanders postures up.
Sanders raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanders wants to take Marsh's back but he can't do it this time.
Sanders unloading with bombs!
Marsh regains half guard.
Marsh is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marsh avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to kick Sanders off but Sanders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanders connects with a nice short shot to Marsh's temple.
Marsh won't allow Sanders to pass to mount.
Sanders lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanders has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Marsh defend it? Sanders steps over the head and cranks it - Marsh is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rod Sanders!
Rod Sanders managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, V-Mask Clothing (10%), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini comes to the cage accompanied by Raffaella Carra - Rumore. Crowe has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Harlan Crowe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe misses with a hook.
Marcolini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Marcolini moves out of range easily.
Crowe clinches up against the cage.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marcolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crowe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcolini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowe avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Marcolini.
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crowe avoids it.
Crowe managing to block the knees to the body from Marcolini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe manages to pull guard.
Crowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcolini's guard.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe passes Marcolini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marcolini is pressing down on Crowe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marcolini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcolini is retaining full guard.
Crowe with a nice head shot there.
Crowe stands and throws Marcolini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marcolini stops Crowe from passing to mount.
Crowe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini is looking for a sweep.
Crowe working the head with strikes.
Crowe trying to control the position but Marcolini is working away.
Crowe is trying to get an arm triangle but Marcolini is defending well.
Crowe landing a few strikes.
Marcolini is looking to reverse the position.
Crowe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crowe lands an elbow.
Crowe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Marcolini bucks up and tries to throw Crowe off but instead Crowe has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcolini is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crowe gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Marcolini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marcolini breaks Crowe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Marcolini landing with the ground and pound.
Marcolini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcolini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marcolini stopping the sweep attempt from Crowe.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcolini.
Marcolini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Marcolini from controlling successfully.
Crowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marcolini's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini controls Crowe momentarily but Crowe frees himself.
Crowe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marcolini's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crowe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marcolini?
Crowe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marcolini looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcolini is desperately trying to improve his position but Crowe has a good base and remains in mount.
Crowe scoring with strikes but Marcolini is staying in there.
Crowe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crowe postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Marcolini out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Crowe goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harlan Crowe!
Harlan Crowe very nearly forgot to thank V-Mask Clothing (10%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoned comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre - The Watcher. Elwood has chosen Ice Cube - Why We Thugs as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Elwood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoned scores with a leg kick.
Stoned keeps the fight on the outside.
Elwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoned counters with a stiff right hand.
Elwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoned throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoned takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoned. Elwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoned has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stoned's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elwood under the eye.
Stoned throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoned looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elwood is fending him off so far but Stoned persists. Nope, Elwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Elwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoned takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Stoned misses.
Elwood lands a jab to Stoned's midsection.
Elwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoned was well out of range. Poor timing from Elwood.
Stoned scores with a jab.
A combination from Elwood does no damage.
Elwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoned.
Nice cross by Stoned.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned connects with the punch.
Stoned finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoned shoots in and drives through. Elwood sprawls well.
Stoned dodges the punch combination from Elwood.
It looked like Stoned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoned swings for the body but Elwood moves out of range.
Elwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Elwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Oliver Stoned has been cut.
Stoned walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jake Elwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoned misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Elwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elwood loads up on a big right hand but Stoned slips the punch.
It looked like Stoned was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Elwood.
Elwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoned, pushing him back against the cage.
Stoned blocking some punches.
Elwood digs a right hand underneath Stoned's ribcage. Stoned let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stoned has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Elwood after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Stoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elwood has a couple of punches blocked by Stoned.
A short left from Elwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoned tries to work over Elwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoned wants a takedown.
Stoned has a couple of punches blocked by Elwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoned stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elwood.
Stoned swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoned takes a swing at Elwood's ribcage but misses.
Elwood scores with a nice strike.
Elwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elwood wants to clinch up but Stoned keeps it at a distance.
Elwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoned throws a chopping leg kick but Elwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elwood! But no joy.
Stoned throws a good cross that connects.
Jake Elwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elwood scores with a kick to the body.
Elwood closes the distance and pushes Stoned back into the cage.
Elwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoned backwards.
Elwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elwood prevents a body shot from Stoned.
Elwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoned backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Elwood.
Elwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elwood blocks an uppercut.
Stoned tries a body shot but Elwood blocks it.
Elwood lands a right hand.
Stoned working hard to break the clinch.
Stoned struggles to land a body shot inside as Elwood controls his hands.
Elwood keeps control of Stoned as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elwood scores with a shot to the side of Stoned's head.
Elwood blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elwood misses with some punches.
Elwood manages to break the clinch.
Stoned avoids the body shot from Elwood.
Stoned feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Elwood - just one landing.
Stoned misses the shot to the body.
Elwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoned cracks Elwood with an open hand slap.
Elwood misses with a hook. Stoned ducked under it nicely.
Elwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Elwood checks a leg kick.
Elwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoned.
Elwood rushes Stoned and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoned is trying to pull guard but Elwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elwood lands a left hand.
Elwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoned.
A short left from Elwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Elwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
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.
Stoned misses with an uppercut.
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Elwood throws a head kick but Stoned moves out of range.
Elwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoned pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elwood has Stoned up against the cage in a clinch.
Elwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Elwood.
Elwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoned is looking to counter punch.
Elwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elwood throws a head kick that misses.
Stoned drops down looking for a counter takedown but Elwood sprawls and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elwood.
Stoned misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elwood.
Stoned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elwood.
Elwood gets caught flat footed, as Stoned shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned won't allow Elwood to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoned trying to control but Elwood is working from the bottom.
Stoned stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elwood keeping moving, preventing Stoned from controlling successfully.
Elwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elwood lands a jab.
Stoned throws a hook but Elwood blocks it.
Elwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoned wants to slow Elwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Elwood avoids the body shot from Stoned.
Stoned shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Elwood's guard.
Elwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoned missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoned postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stoned throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stoned wants to control from the top but Elwood keeps moving.
Elwood wants to stand and escape but Stoned is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elwood wants to get back to his feet but Stoned is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoned stands and throws Elwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Elwood wants to control but Stoned postures up.
Stoned is trying to get an arm triangle but Elwood is defending well.
Elwood is looking for a sweep.
Elwood keeping his opponent close.
Stoned is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elwood is trying to buck Stoned off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stoned tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Elwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elwood throws a series of punches but Stoned moves out of range.
Stoned throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoned staying out of range there.
Stoned looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Oliver Stoned will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Elwood looks to land a left hand but Stoned moved out of range nicely.
Elwood misses with a head kick.
Stoned is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoned lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elwood misses with a low kick.
Stoned tries to counter with a takedown but Elwood is quick to defend against it.
Elwood catches Stoned with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stoned looks for the body kick but Elwood saw that one coming.
Elwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Elwood.
Nice cross by Stoned.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoned as he connects with a hook.
Elwood moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoned changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elwood avoids the body shot from Stoned.
Elwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoned, pushing him back against the cage.
Elwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elwood can't find room to land a body shot as Stoned controls the action.
Stoned has Elwood pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stoned pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Elwood tumbling to the mat - Stoned dives into Elwood's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stoned is controlling him.
Elwood wants to sweep but no luck.
Stoned is looking to work some ground and pound but Elwood has wrist control.
Stoned won't allow Elwood to get back to his feet.
Stoned missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoned being controlled here momentarily.
Stoned has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stoned is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elwood misses with a wild combination.
Elwood blocks a jab.
Elwood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stoned tries to land a front kick but Elwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elwood cracks Stoned with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoned ducks under a wild hook from Elwood.
Stoned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Elwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elwood connects with the punch.
Oliver Stoned's cut is getting worse.
Stoned misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Elwood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoned lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elwood at a distance.
Stoned with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoned looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elwood trying to control but Stoned postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned is trying to control the action in half guard but Elwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Elwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Stoned wants to control but Elwood is keeping him busy.
Elwood trying to hold on to Stoned's head to control him but Stoned postures up.
Elwood pushes Stoned off looking to stand but Stoned dives back in and keeps control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoned is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoned throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Elwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoned's sensitive parts.
Stoned throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoned, as that shot connected.
Elwood gets a clinch.
Stoned misses with a punch to the body.
Stoned blocks an uppercut.
Jake Elwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoned tries for a takedown but Elwood manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Stoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elwood dodges the punch combination from Stoned.
Stoned lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elwood misses with a low kick.
Stoned scores with a jab. Elwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oliver Stoned did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stoned takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elwood throws an overhand right that lands on Stoned's shoulder, as Stoned tries to avoid the shot.
Elwood has closed the distance and engaged Stoned in a clinch.
Good body shot from Elwood.
Stoned tries to pull guard but Elwood holds him up against the cage and eventually Stoned drops back down to his feet.
Stoned takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elwood stops a takedown attempt from Stoned.
Stoned throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elwood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elwood.
Stoned throws a punch but it's blocked by Elwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stoned is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elwood to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Stoned. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Elwood tries to clinch there but Stoned circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoned.
Elwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoned backwards.
Stoned's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elwood scores with a shot to the side of Stoned's head.
Elwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elwood gets caught napping as Stoned dives in and scores a takedown. Elwood manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoned being controlled here momentarily.
Elwood wants to stand up but Stoned is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoned trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoned won't allow Elwood to get back to his feet.
Stoned is stalling in the full guard.
Elwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elwood wants to get back to his feet but Stoned is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood tries to clinch up but Stoned circles away and keeps his distance.
Elwood is looking to slow Stoned down with leg kicks.
Stoned keeps the fight on the outside.
Elwood connects with the punch.
Stoned avoids the head kick by Elwood.
Stoned uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elwood.
Stoned tries to move into range but Elwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoned throws a low kick but Elwood avoids it.
Stoned misses with the combination.
Elwood slips a straight right by Stoned.
Stoned scores with a push kick.
Elwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoned tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Elwood is able to avoid easily.
Stoned misses with a body kick.
Elwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoned.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoned takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoned punishes Elwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoned walks into a straight right hand from Elwood.
Stoned is rocked!
Oliver Stoned's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elwood.
Stoned shoots in but Elwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Stoned got wobbled bad by a big combination! Elwood presses forward with punches and knees until Stoned stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Stoned closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Elwood!
Jake Elwood is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jake Elwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milat!
Milat scores with a decent looking hook.
Milat throws a lazy right hand but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milat has managed to clinch.
Milat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but Medeiros blocks with his arms.
Milat lands a hook that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Medeiros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Milat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Milat looking to stall.
Milat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Medeiros tries to pull guard but Milat holds him up against the cage and eventually Medeiros drops back down to his feet.
Medeiros looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Medeiros is trying to pull guard but Milat has him pressed against the cage.
Ivan Milat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Medeiros jumps guard but Milat stands there with Medeiros around his waist. Medeiros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Milat tries to work over Medeiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Medeiros backwards.
Medeiros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Milat to keep the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Milat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Milat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Medeiros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Milat smiles and moves away.
Milat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Milat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Milat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Milat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros slips under a jab from Milat.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Milat avoids it easily.
Milat takes the fight into the clinch.
Medeiros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Milat lands with a short shot to the head.
Medeiros jumps into guard, dragging Milat to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Milat content to stall in guard here.
Medeiros pulls Milat in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat stays in close to Medeiros's body and controls the position.
Milat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Milat throws a leg kick but Medeiros sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Milat.
Milat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Medeiros on the side of the head.
Milat throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Medeiros.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Milat.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat misses with a body shot.
Medeiros avoids a kick to the body.
Milat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medeiros with a jab.
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medeiros is defended easily by Milat.
Milat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Medeiros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Milat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.
Milat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milat throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Medeiros avoids a kick to the body.
Medeiros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milat defends it well.
Milat looks to clinch
and Medeiros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Medeiros is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Milat.
Medeiros tries to move to mount but Milat blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Milat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Medeiros seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Milat!
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Milat to control.
Milat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Medeiros trying to control but Milat is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Milat to control.
Medeiros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Ivan Milat has been cut.
Milat regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros is working for a submission of some sort.
Medeiros tries to pass to full mount but Milat defends it.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milat keeps working.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros prevents Milat from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is stalling here. Milat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Milat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Medeiros regains half guard, as Milat was trying to land strikes.
Medeiros wants to get back to full guard but Milat has passed into side control.
Milat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat wants to control but Medeiros is keeping him busy.
Milat tries to advance position but instead Medeiros slips a leg back in to half guard.
Milat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Milat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Milat is looking to advance position but Medeiros won't allow it.
Milat thows a huge punch but Medeiros dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Medeiros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Milat wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
Medeiros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Milat trying to keep a closed guard but Medeiros is proving a slippery customer.
Medeiros trying to control but Milat is working from the bottom.
Medeiros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Medeiros is pushing down on Milat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Milat is fighting to maintain full guard but Medeiros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Medeiros wants to control but Milat is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros lands strikes from half guard.
Medeiros is thwarting Milat's attempts to control the position.
Milat is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Milat wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros is trying to control. Milat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Milat is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Milat wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
Milat is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Medeiros looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Milat is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivan Milat is winning the standup battle so far.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Milat ducks down to avoid it.
Milat wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Milat misses its intended target.
Milat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Milat wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milat throws a wild body kick that Medeiros sees coming a mile off.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milat connects with a solid leg kick.
Milat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milat's corner calls for a 1-2. Milat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Medeiros checks a low kick from Milat.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medeiros changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Milat lands a head kick. Medeiros smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Milat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Medeiross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milat throws a push kick but Medeiros slaps the foot to one side.
Milat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Milat is trying to maintain the position but Medeiros is very close to passing his half guard.
Medeiros prevents Milat from improving his position.
Milat is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Milat is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jose Medeiros just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Milat.
Milat lands a high kick!
Medeiros takes one to the side of the head.
Milat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Milat throws a push kick but Medeiros slaps the foot to one side.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Milat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Medeiros feints a jab promting Milat to slip. Medeiros then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milat. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros takes a swing at Milat's ribcage but misses.
Milat misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Milat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Medeiros looks for a takedown but Milat sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros moves out of range as Milat strikes.
Medeiros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milat defends it well.
Medeiros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Medeiros staying out of range there.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milat misses with a straight left.
Medeiros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Milat defends it well.
Milat thuds a left hand into Medeiros's body.
Milat closes the distance and pushes Medeiros back into the cage.
Medeiros jumps guard but Milat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Milat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Medeiros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivan Milat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Milat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medeiros jumps guard but Milat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros avoiding damage as Milat throws knees to the body.
Milat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Milat is trying to maintain a safe position but Medeiros gets an underhook and turns Milat into the cage.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Milat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milat.
Medeiros takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Milat.
Milat lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Medeiros blocks an uppercut.
Medeiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ivan Milat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Milat lands a knee to the body.
Milat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Milat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Medeiros pulls guard effortlessly.
Milat looking to sit in guard and control but Medeiros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Medeiros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milat working for a triangle but Medeiros defends it easily.
Milat has his hands on Medeiros's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros passes Milat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Milat actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros passes to full mount!
Milat is trying desperately to improve position.
Medeiros lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat had his way with Jose Medeiros in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
That's time! Milat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Milat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Medeiros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Milat.
Milat throws a looping overhand right but Medeiros ducks down to avoid it.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Milat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Milat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Medeiros blocks the low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medeiros.
Medeiros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Milat back against the cage.
Milat misses with some punches.
Milat taking a breather.
Medeiros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Milat tries to work over Medeiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Medeiros prevents a body shot from Milat.
Medeiros gets control of Milat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Medeiros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Milat controls the pace.
Milat trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Milat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.
Milat is looking to stand up but Medeiros won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Milat sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milat misses with an uppercut.
Milat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws a front kick that sends Medeiros stumbling back into the cage.
Milat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Milat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milat misses with a straight right.
Milat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Medeiros connects with a good right hand that stumbles Milat. Milat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Milat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Medeiros's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Milat - that will leave a mark!
Milat misses with a body kick.
Milat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Medeiros. That did some damage!
Milat tries to clinch but Medeiros is having none of it.
Milat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medeiros.
Milat throws a chopping leg kick but Medeiros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Milat misses with a leg kick
and Medeiros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Medeiros.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Milat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milat wants to sweep here but Medeiros controlling him for the moment.
Medeiros distracts Milat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Medeiros's guard.
Milat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Milat from controlling successfully.
Milat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Milat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Ivan Milat 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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