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CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crixus Gladiator (ranked 3992 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Android Nineteen (ranked 147 p4p, 132 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crixus Gladiator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Nineteen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nineteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nineteen has his takedown stuffed
and Gladiator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gladiator fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Nineteen square on the jaw! Damn, Nineteen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crixus Gladiator!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Barnes (ranked 3797 p4p, 2553 weight class) and Big Fist (ranked 391 p4p, 273 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Fist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fist's guard.
Fist scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes slips under a jab from Fist.
Barnes forces Fist back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Barnes tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Fist misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
 It looks like Drew Barnes has been cut.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fist's head.
Fist gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fist is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fist tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Fist looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fist wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fist is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fist avoid being mounted?
Barnes winds up and cracks Fist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Fist recovers full guard.
Fist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up over Fist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Fist's head off the mat! Fist is out! He's out! Barnes jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drew Barnes!
Drew Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Grande (ranked 23994 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Junichi Sasai (ranked 711 p4p, 214 weight class). Sasai has chosen I Love Trash as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junichi Sasai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai connects with a single shot there.
Grande fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sasai misses with a straight right.
Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grande takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grande drives through and clinches with Sasai against the cage.
Sasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grande misses with a knee strike.
Sasai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sasai leaning against his opponent.
Grande is looking to control Sasai's arms but Sasai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grande has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Sasai blocking some punches.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sasai breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai stuns Grande with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grande slips a straight right by Sasai.
An attempted straight right counter from Grande misses the target.
A left lands for Sasai.
Sasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Grande is just out of range.
Grande went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Junichi Sasai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande throwing a counter right hand but Sasai manages to avoid it.
Grande shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sasai as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasai throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Grande goes for a double leg but Sasai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sasai continues to drive forward.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sasai blocks it with crossed arms.
Sasai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sasai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grande drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sasai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sasai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sasai!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Sasai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sasai wants to stand but Grande is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sasai passes into half guard.
Sasai seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sasai postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grande to stand up.
That's four 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.
Grande darts in looking for a takedown but Sasai gets double underhooks and turns Grande into the cage.
Sasai blocks a body shot from Grande.
Sasai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sasai.
Sasai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grande missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grande missing with knees to the body.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Sasai.
Grande misses with a knee to the head.
Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grande fails with the takedown
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grande shoots in looking for a takedown. Sasai tries to sprawl out of it but Grande keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sasai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grande shoots in for a double leg but Sasai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grande.
Grande throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasai's waist but Sasai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grande off to one side.
Sasai cracks Grande with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sasai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grande to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Sasai counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Grande! He's just covering up as Sasai starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junichi Sasai!
In his post fight interview, Junichi Sasai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Havar Bjornbak (ranked 1911 p4p, 2688 weight class) and Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 213 p4p, 292 weight class). Bjornbak's entrance music is Danheim - Berserkir. A fine choice. Bjornsson has chosen Ultimate - Denzel Curry as his entrance music. The key to victory for Havar Bjornbak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Havar Bjornbak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjornbak counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornbak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bjornbak scrambles back to his feet.
Bjornsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bjornsson throws a combination that misses
and Bjornbak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjornsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornbak circles away quickly and effectively.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bjornbak to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornbak 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.
Bjornbak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornbak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Bjornbak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornsson.
Nice defenses there by Bjornbak.
Bjornbak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bjornsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornbak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bjornbak misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bjornbak's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornbak has Bjornsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Bjornsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bjornbak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bjornsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bjornbak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjornbak tries to get out of the position.
Bjornsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornbak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bjornbak to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjornbak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bjornbak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the body
letting Bjornbak counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.
Bjornbak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjornsson fails to land the takedown.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
Bjornbak leaves Bjornsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bjornsson connects with the punch.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bjornsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjornbak at a distance.
Bjornbak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Bjornbak is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a thumping low kick.
Bjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havar Bjornbak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjornsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bjornsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Eddie Bjornsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjornbak looks to land a combination. Bjornsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjornbak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bjornsson thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bjornbak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjornsson.
Bjornbak slips a jab from Bjornsson.
Bjornbak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bjornbak throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bjornbak throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bjornsson misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak works Bjornsson's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bjornbak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornbak throwing a counter right hand but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Bjornbak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bjornsson gets the takedown into side control.
Bjornsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornbak regains half guard, as Bjornsson was trying to land strikes.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bjornbak defends it well.
Bjornsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Bjornbak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Bjornsson wants to control but Bjornbak is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornbak is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Bjornbak is blocking nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bjornbak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bjornsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bjornsson prevents Bjornbak from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson misses with a right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a left to the body.
Bjornsson works Bjornbak's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjornbak tries to sprawl but Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bjornbak trying to hold on to Bjornsson's head to control him but Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bjornbak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson throwing shots but Bjornbak is blocking nicely.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Bjornbak avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjornsson is controlling him.
Bjornsson throws an elbow that misses. Bjornbak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bjornsson's guard. Nice move by Bjornbak!
Bjornsson controlling the position.
Bjornbak content to stall in guard here.
Bjornsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Havar Bjornbak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bjornsson gets the takedown into side control.
Bjornbak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornbak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjornsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornbak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornbak is controlling Bjornsson's posture.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornbak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson looking to sit in guard and control but Bjornbak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bjornsson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson working a defensive guard here.
Bjornbak won't allow Bjornsson to get back to his feet.
Bjornbak wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is keeping the position.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornbak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
As Bjornsson tries to get set, Bjornbak tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjornsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Bjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornbak slips under a jab.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Bjornbak's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Bjornbak moves out of range.
Bjornbak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bjornsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjornbak swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Bjornbak.
Bjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornbak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornbak misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havar Bjornbak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Bjornbak blocks it.
Bjornbak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bjornbak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjornsson doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Bjornbak.
Bjornsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bjornsson misses with a hook
and Bjornbak moves into the clinch.
Bjornbak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjornbak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjornbak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornbak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Bjornsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjornbak won't allow it.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornbak lands a shoulder strike.
Bjornsson prevents a body shot from Bjornbak.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Havar Bjornbak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bjornbak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Havar Bjornbak!
Havar Bjornbak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bowen Jr (ranked 3159 p4p, 2005 weight class) and Chris Stevens (ranked 351 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bowen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowen Jr blocks a jab.
Bowen Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
Bowen Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowen Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Stevens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowen Jr misses its target.
Bowen Jr misses with a body shot.
Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Bowen Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowen Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowen Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowen Jr counters with a left to the body.
Bowen Jr lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Stevens misses.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowen Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen Jr moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Bowen Jr is looking to wear down Stevens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowen Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Bowen Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevens lands a jab-cross combination.
Bowen Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Stevens.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowen Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens lands a jab to the head.
 Bowen Jr is rocked!
Chris Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bowen Jr. Bowen Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Bowen Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bowen Jr goes for a double leg but Stevens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevens continues to drive forward.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body. Bowen Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowen Jr moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Bowen Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowen Jr tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowen Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Bowen Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowen Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bowen Jr walks into a left hand.
Stevens lands with a good body shot.
Stevens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bowen Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bowen Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevens.
Bowen Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Bowen Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Bowen Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowen Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowen Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stevens swings for the body but Bowen Jr moves out of range.
Bowen Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bowen Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens cracks Bowen Jr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bowen Jr falls backwards against the cage. Stevens follows up with more strikes that drop Bowen Jr to his knees. Stevens keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bowen Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Stevens!
Chris Stevens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivor Lucero (ranked 1999 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 259 p4p, 252 weight class). Ivor Lucero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Lucero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman dives in and grabs Lucero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucero pushes down on Zimmerman's head and hops out.
Lucero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to avoid it but Lucero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zimmerman to the ground. Zimmerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Lucero circles away easily
and Lucero counters with a takedown into side control.
Lucero trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lucero tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
Lucero wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy.
Lucero 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucero working the ground and pound.
Lucero wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy.
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.
Lucero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucero tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
Lucero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Zimmerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zimmerman defending well though.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucero is trying to work for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Lucero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zimmerman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lucero 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.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucero pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucero trying to mount his opponent but Zimmerman defends it.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucero is looking for a kimura here.
Lucero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
Lucero is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Lucero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucero is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimmerman gets full guard.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Lucero defends it easily.
Lucero distracts Zimmerman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Lucero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lucero sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivor Lucero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Lucero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucero as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zimmerman feints the counter takedown.
Lucero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zimmerman.
Lucero changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucero's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Lucero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Zimmerman wants to free his trapped foot but Lucero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucero is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Lucero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Lucero tries to get to full guard but Zimmerman has control of the leg.
Ivor Lucero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Lucero gets full guard.
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lucero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lucero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lucero!
Lucero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimmerman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimmerman can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucero trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman has momentary wrist control but Lucero slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Lucero pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucero pushes down on Zimmerman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moritz Zimmerman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lucero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lucero has a takedown stuffed.
Lucero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero trying to control the position but Zimmerman is working away.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lucero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zimmerman won't allow Lucero to pass to mount.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is in trouble now - Lucero has advanced to mount!
Lucero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lucero is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zimmerman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zimmerman can't escape the position.
Zimmerman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucero working Zimmerman over with strikes here.
Lucero landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucero working for a submission but Zimmerman is keeping him at bay.
Zimmerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lucero looking to control but Zimmerman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucero looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Lucero is nestled in close to Zimmerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zimmerman taking some punishment here, with Lucero in his half guard.
Lucero is nestled in close to Zimmerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucero seems to be working for a kimura but Zimmerman defends the submission attempt.
Lucero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zimmerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lucero scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucero distracts Zimmerman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lucero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucero advances to half guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lucero content to control rather than advance.
Zimmerman works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Lucero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lucero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Lucero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 1540 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Darwin Zambrano (ranked 195 p4p, 254 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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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darwin Zambrano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Zambrano.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrano.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares lands a head kick. Zambrano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Zambrano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zambrano looks OK. Tavares waves Zambrano back to his feet!
 Zambrano is rocked!
Tavares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
And Zambrano responds with a good body kick, but Tavares manages to step out the way in time.
Zambrano misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zambrano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares digs a good hook to Zambrano's body.
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Zambrano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zambrano looks OK. Tavares waves Zambrano back to his feet!
Zambrano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano seems to have recovered his senses.
Zambrano digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Zambrano avoids nicely.
Tavares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tavares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zambrano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavares is able to avoid easily.
Tavares throws a big counter combination but Zambrano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tavares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrano lands a body shot.
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares wants to stall.
Zambrano jumps guard and drags Tavares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Tavares preventing the sweep.
Tavares looking to pass the guard.
Zambrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tavares's guard.
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zambrano.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Zambrano tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zambrano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
Manny Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrano takes the fight into the clinch.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Zambrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrano fails to pull guard.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrano.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Darwin Zambrano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zambrano tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares lands with a light punch inside.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands with a left to the head.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darwin Zambrano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zambrano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrano tries to pull guard but Tavares holds him up against the cage and eventually Zambrano drops back down to his feet.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrano.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Zambrano takes a shot to the head.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano jumps guard.
Tavares pushing down on Zambrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zambrano is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zambrano keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares trying to control the pace.
Tavares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zambrano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zambrano is controlling an arm, preventing Tavares from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Tavares pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares controlling the pace for now.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Tavares pushes him away.
Zambrano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tavares prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Tavares trying to mount his opponent but Zambrano defends it.
Tavares stalling.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zambrano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Zambrano looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Zambrano throws a right and a left that Tavares avoids nicely.
Zambrano dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares rushes Zambrano and presses him up against the cage.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Zambrano is trying to drag Tavares to the mat but Tavares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrano presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands a right hand.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Tavares pushes Zambrano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Zambrano avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
Zambrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tavares to keep the fight standing.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares blocking some punches.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano lands with a short shot to the head.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano jumps guard but Tavares stands there with Zambrano around his waist. Zambrano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrano breaks the clinch.
Zambrano walks into a straight right hand from Tavares.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares scores with a jab.
Zambrano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zambrano counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zambrano moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darwin Zambrano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Harrison (ranked 1629 p4p, 1152 weight class) and Liam Ghambe (ranked 70 p4p, 47 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Ghambe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison throws a body punch but Ghambe moves out of range.
Ghambe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Ghambe with a hook.
Liam Ghambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ghambe looking to stall.
Ghambe working aggressively here.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison lands with a light punch inside.
Ghambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Ghambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Ghambe is pushing Harrison up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Ghambe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ghambe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ghambe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Ghambe blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Harrison.
Harrison misses with some punches.
Ghambe tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghambe misses with some punches.
Harrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghambe controls his hands.
Harrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrison cracks Ghambe with a nice body shot.
Ghambe misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghambe is keeping busy.
Ghambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
Harrison tries to work over Ghambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison is working Ghambe over against the cage.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghambe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrison lands an uppercut.
Ghambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ghambe as Harrison tries to tie him up.
Harrison has Ghambe pressed against the cage, preventing Ghambe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Harrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harrison lands a shoulder strike.
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrison can't find room to land a body shot as Ghambe controls the action.
Harrison is working Ghambe over against the cage.
Ghambe looks winded!
Harrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Liam Ghambe has been cut.
A short uppercut from Harrison.
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Harrison misses with some punches.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
Harrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Harrison.
Ghambe can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe blocks a body shot from Harrison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghambe or not.
Harrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Ghambe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghambe misses with an uppercut. Harrison saw that one coming.
Ghambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.
Harrison swinging wildly here.
Ghambe switches off momentarily and Harrison cracks him with a monster right hand! Ghambe topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Harrison dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Harrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Harrison!
Sean Harrison decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 1515 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Mental Warrior (ranked 222 p4p, 155 weight class). Morrison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. Warrior has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mental Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Warrior.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Warrior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Warrior jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warrior scores with a jab to the head.
Warrior misses the jab.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Warrior's head but Warrior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Warrior releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warrior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Warrior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warrior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Warrior.
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morrison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warrior, pushing him back against the cage.
Warrior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warrior under the eye.
Warrior misses with a looping left.
Morrison takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison is working for takedown but Warrior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
Morrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morrison lands strikes from half guard.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Warrior dodges it nicely.
Morrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior has hold of Morrison's hands but Morrison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Warrior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warrior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morrison scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior pushes Morrison off looking to stand but Morrison dives back in and keeps control.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Warrior's temple.
Warrior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warrior with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison throwing shots but Warrior is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warrior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morrison wants to control but Warrior is keeping him busy.
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Morrison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Morrison is nestled in close to Warrior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morrison throwing shots but Warrior is blocking nicely.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison missing with the ground and pound from 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. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Warrior's temple.
Warrior is rocked!
Warrior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Warrior is still in real trouble! Can Morrison finish him?
Warrior has hold of Morrison's hands but Morrison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the 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. Morrison connects with a nice short shot to Warrior's temple.
Morrison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Warrior told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Morrison scores with a big shot! Warrior's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Warrior! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus McCrae (ranked 519 p4p, 877 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 62 p4p, 115 weight class). Obaminator is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Gus McCrae had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator unleashes a big counter combination but McCrae bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Obaminator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obaminator throws a hook to the side of McCrae's head but McCrae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCrae blocks a head kick by Obaminator.
Obaminator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
McCrae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCrae scores with a body shot.
Obaminator cracks McCrae with a good jab.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
McCrae throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a nice body shot.
McCrae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obaminator to score with a decent uppercut.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
McCrae tries to keep at a distance but Obaminator has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Obaminator effectively controlling the action here.
McCrae wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
Obaminator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obaminator breaks the clinch.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses.
McCrae lands a right hook to the body.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy right hand. McCrae should have avoided that one.
Obaminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obaminator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCrae defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae slips under a jab from Obaminator.
McCrae cracks Obaminator with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by McCrae's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Obaminator scores with a jab. McCrae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
Obaminator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrae finds it's way round the side to connect with Obaminator's head.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by McCrae.
McCrae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
Obaminator moves forwards but McCrae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCrae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obaminator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obaminator is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Obaminator sprawling to the canvas! Obaminator rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McCrae finish him?!
Obaminator is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
Obaminator gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McCrae gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Barack Obaminator stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be black'.
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