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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Sao misses with a looping right.
Sao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sao throws out the jab.
Sao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Sao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilcox was covering up waiting for the punch and Sao finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Wilcox is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Sao pulls Wilcox into guard.
Sao pulls Wilcox in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilcox from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sao striking off his back but it's not causing Wilcox any problems.
Wilcox trying to control but Sao is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilcox.
Sao working a defensive guard but Wilcox manages to pass into side control anyway.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilcox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sao is not content to let Wilcox control the position.
Sao tries to bench press Wilcox off him but Wilcox keeps the position.
Sao keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Wilcox.
Wilcox landing strikes. #SU#
Wilcox stands up and beckons Sao to his feet.
Sao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Sao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sao leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Sao to work.
Wilcox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sao pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilcox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sao just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sao has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wilcox regains guard immediately.
Sao wants to stand but Wilcox has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Sao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sao looking to sit in guard and control but Wilcox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Golden Child Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Wilcox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilcox has managed to get both his arms back between Sao's legs - danger averted.
Wilcox throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sao working a defensive guard here.
Sao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilcox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sao trying to control the position here.
Wilcox content to stall in guard here.
Sao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilcox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Ezequiel Wilcox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sao misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilcox counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Sao forces Wilcox back against the cage and clinches.
Sao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilcox stops a takedown attempt from Sao.
Wilcox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sao is trying to break free.
Wilcox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sao tries to break the clinch but Wilcox is controlling the position.
Wilcox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sao is keeping busy.
Wilcox keeps control of Sao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sao tries to pull guard but Wilcox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ezequiel Wilcox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sao.
Sao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilcox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sao misses with the head strike.
Wilcox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilcox is trying to pull guard but Sao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilcox avoids it.#T1##BC2#
Sao manages to break the clinch.
Sao moves out of range as Wilcox throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Sao has closed the distance and engaged Wilcox in a clinch.
Sao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sao wants a takedown.
Sao wants to break free but Wilcox has control.
Wilcox can't break the clinch.
Sao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilcox.
Wilcox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sao tries to pull guard but Wilcox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilcox misses with the head strike.
Wilcox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sao tries to break the clinch but Wilcox is controlling the position.
Wilcox stalling against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Sao jumps guard and drags Wilcox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sao trying to control the position.
Wilcox won't allow Sao to get back to his feet.
Wilcox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Sao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sao dives in and scores a takedown into Wilcox's guard.
Sao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilcox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Sao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilcox is aware though and is defending well.
Ezequiel Wilcox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sao wants to sweep here but Wilcox controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sao trying to control the position.
Wilcox 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilcox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilcox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sao throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wilcox postures up and lands a big shot to Sao's brow.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Sao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sao trying to control the position.
Wilcox throws a big right hand that misses.
Sao is trying to keep Wilcox in close.
Sao is looking to stand up but Wilcox isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilcox did well to prevent Sao getting side control.
Wilcox is refusing to be controlled, as Sao sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilcox is just riding it out for now. Sao eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Sao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Wilcox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Sao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Wilcox manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilcox to keep the fight standing.
Wilcox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilcox smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Sao pushes Wilcox up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Wilcox gets control of Sao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilcox will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilcox 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.#T1##SUB2#
Sao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilcox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sao, into his guard. #REVR#
Sao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilcox is looking to work some ground and pound but Sao has wrist control.
Wilcox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilcox scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Wilcox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilcox has managed to get both his arms back between Sao's legs - danger averted.
Wilcox wants to control from the top but Sao keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Wilcox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilcox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilcox cracks Sao with a solid left hand.
Wilcox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilcox postures up and lands a big shot to Sao's brow.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sao trying to keep a closed guard but Wilcox is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Sao wants to stand up but Wilcox is controlling him.
Wilcox postures up and lands a big shot to Sao's brow.
Wilcox throwing strikes from guard but Sao blocks nicely.
Wilcox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Wilcox stands up from Sao's guard - Wilcox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilcox misses with a body kick.
Wilcox misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Sao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sao. #ES#
Wilcox pushes Sao off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Wilcox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilcox is working away from the top position though.
Sao throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilcox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilcox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilcox is thwarting Sao's attempts to control the position.
Wilcox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sao has hold of Wilcox's hands but Wilcox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilcox misses with a head shot. Sao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sao wants to stand and escape but Wilcox is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilcox 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenji Sao!
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Event:
Season 1: Episode 1
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Garrett stuffs the takedown.
Garrett throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sao trying to control but Garrett is working from the bottom.
Sao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Garrett is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sao throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garrett 's body to avoid the submission. Garrett has instead reached around Sao's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garrett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nahshon Garrett !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 623 Round 1
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macdonah is out of range. #TD2#
Sao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sao is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Sao decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macdonah pinned against the cage. Macdonah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Macdonah darts in and clinches Sao up against the cage.#T1#
Macdonah has Sao pushed against the cage.
Macdonah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonah trying to land knees to the body.
Sao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macdonah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Macdonah misses with a knee to the head.
Sao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macdonah pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joey Macdonah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sao.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Macdonah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonah looking to throw knees to the head but Sao is blocking nicely.
Macdonah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sao blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonah with a knee to the head.
Macdonah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sao's face.
#T2#
Sao is trying to pull guard but Macdonah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sao fails to pull guard.
Macdonah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sao's elbow.
Sao avoiding damage as Macdonah throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Sao decides to pull guard.
Sao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Macdonah is looking to stand up but Sao won't let him.
Macdonah wants to stand and escape but instead Sao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Sao trying to control but Macdonah is working from the bottom.
Macdonah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sao has passed into side control.
Sao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Macdonah is looking to regain half guard here but Sao keeps moving and retains side control.
Macdonah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macdonah tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macdonah struggling a bit here.
Macdonah sneaks back into half guard.
Macdonah trying to control here.
Sao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sao is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Sao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Macdonah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sao swinging wildly here.
Sao takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Kenji Sao has been cut.
Sao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macdonah.
Macdonah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macdonah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sao dives in for a single leg takedown but Macdonah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Macdonah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macdonah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macdonah connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Sao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Macdonah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macdonah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joey Macdonah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sao.
Sao fails to pull guard.
Macdonah throws a head punch that misses.
Sao fails to pull guard.
Macdonah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sao avoids it.
Sao tries to pull guard but Macdonah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macdonah tries to throw a body punch but Sao avoids it by throwing Macdonah back against the cage.
Macdonah misses with some punches.
Sao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Macdonah misses with a knee to the head.
Sao looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macdonah.#T2#
Macdonah is stalling here.
Macdonah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sao can do to turn this around?
Macdonah misses with some punches.
Macdonah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Macdonah stalling the fight.
Macdonah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macdonah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sao's efforts to push away.
Sao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Macdonah.
Macdonah stalls.
Macdonah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sao's elbow. #T3#
Sao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Macdonah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sao.
Sao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macdonah avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macdonah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Macdonah leaning against his opponent.
Macdonah misses with a punch on the inside.
Sao tries to pull guard but Macdonah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macdonah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macdonah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Macdonah.
Sao is looking for a takedown.
Macdonah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sao is breathing heavily.
Macdonah misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonah misses with a knee to the head.
Macdonah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macdonah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sao jumps guard but Macdonah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Macdonah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Joey Macdonah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sao wants to get back to striking at distance but Macdonah won't allow it.
Macdonah has Sao pressed against the cage, preventing Sao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macdonah avoids it.
Sao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Macdonah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Sao'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Macdonah doesn't manage to clinch there - Sao circles away.
Macdonah tries to clinch there but Sao circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sao is defended easily by Macdonah.
Macdonah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Macdonah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sao.
Sao misses with a takedown attempt - Macdonah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macdonah tries to clinch but Sao is having none of it. #TD2#
Sao 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.
Macdonah wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Macdonah wants to sweep but no luck.
Macdonah controls Sao momentarily but Sao frees himself.
Macdonah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Macdonah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Macdonah throws a head kick that Sao semi-blocks.
#T2#
Macdonah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macdonah throws a body kick that misses.
Macdonah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sao.
Macdonah connects with a high kick.
Macdonah connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sao or perhaps it was just good defense by Macdonah, which made it look bad.
Macdonah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sao just manages to avoid it.
Joey Macdonah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Sao.
Sao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macdonah tries to avoid it but Sao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macdonah to the ground. Macdonah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macdonah wants to clinch up but Sao keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Macdonah darts in and clinches Sao up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macdonah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Macdonah crunches a lovely knee into Sao's ribcage.
Macdonah cracks Sao with a nice body shot.
Macdonah will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sao up against the cage.
Sao working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Macdonah.
Macdonah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Macdonah taking a breather.
Sao misses with some punches.
#T4#
Macdonah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macdonah prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Macdonah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonah landing knees to the body.
Sao tries for a takedown but Macdonah manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macdonah throws a punch but it's blocked by Sao.
Macdonah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sao avoids it.
Kenji Sao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sao misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Macdonah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macdonah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Joey Macdonah!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Joey Macdonah!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Joey Macdonah!
Joey Macdonah wins by unanimous decision!
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