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Event:
SAFO 62 Marston v Frost
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stone connects with a nice looking jab.
Iva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Iva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Iva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iva's guard.
Stone is working Iva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Iva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stone escapes and throws Iva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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!
Iva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Iva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iva is looking for a sweep.
Stone wants to control but Iva is keeping him busy.
Stone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stone scoring with punches and elbows.
Iva is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Iva is rocked!#SUB2#
Stone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Iva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Stone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Iva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Stone lets go of the hold and Iva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone 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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Event:
SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kingsmill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iva to the mat! Iva manages to get full guard.
Iva keeping moving, preventing Kingsmill from controlling successfully.
Iva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingsmill's guard. #REVR#
Kingsmill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingsmill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingsmill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingsmill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iva throws a strike but Kingsmill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kingsmill wants to sweep here but Iva controlling him for the moment.
Kingsmill wants to get back to his feet but Iva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iva chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kingsmill is trying to control the position but Iva postures up.
Iva passes Kingsmill's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Iva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kingsmill trying to hold on to Iva's head to control him but Iva postures up.
Kingsmill tries to roll over but Iva keeps him under control.
Iva passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Iva has isolated one of Kingsmill's arms. Kingsmill looking to fight him off but Iva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sal Iva!
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Event:
SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Iva tries for a takedown but Cru circles away easily
and Cru counters with a nice leg kick.
Cru connects with an inside leg kick.
Cru lands a right hook to the body.
Cru lands with an overhand left.
Iva throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Cru counters with a nice right hand that sends Iva toppling to the canvas! Iva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cru finish him?!#ROC#
Iva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iva tries to clinch but Cru moves away
and Cru rattles Iva with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Iva tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cru dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Iva stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Che Von Cru!
Che Von Cru spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Gruber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gruber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Gruber lands.
Gruber looks to land a combination but Iva avoids it well.
Gruber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iva shoots in but Gruber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gruber throws a low kick, looking for Iva's leg but Iva calmly moves out of range.
Iva tries to score with a low kick but Gruber moves his leg out of the way.
Gruber is looking for the big counter here.
Good shot there by Gruber.
Gruber misses with a two punch combination.
Gruber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iva shoots for a takedown but Gruber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gruber.
Gruber is looking to slow Iva down with leg kicks.
Gruber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gruber stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Iva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Gruber.
Iva tried to score with a low kick but Gruber checks it.
Gruber connects with the punch.
Gruber lands a right hook to the body.
Gruber keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Gruber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gruber lands a head shot.
Iva fails with a takedown attempt.
Gruber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Gruber.
Gruber connects with a body shot.
Iva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Iva is rocked!
Gruber catches Iva with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Iva forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Gruber!
Post fight, Hans Gruber took to the microphone: 'I've just begun fucking people up'.
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Event:
SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Iva blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Iva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pandu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pandu is pressed up against the cage. Iva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pandu down to the mat. Pandu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Iva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iva forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Iva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pandu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pandu is in trouble now - Iva has advanced to mount!
Iva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Pandu prevents Iva from taking his back.
Pandu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pandu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Iva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pandu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pandu!
Iva trying to control the position here.
Iva 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.
Pandu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iva on the ground.#T2#
Iva has control of Pandu's left arm, preventing Pandu from doing any damage.
Iva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Iva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pandu is aware though and is defending well.
Iva controlling Pandu's posture. #SUB2#
Iva working for a triangle but Pandu defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iva keeping moving, preventing Pandu from controlling successfully. #T3#
Iva is pulling down on Pandu's head. It's preventing any offense from Pandu, at least for the moment.
Iva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More stalling from Iva.
Iva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Iva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandu trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Iva misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pandu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
Iva blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Pandu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Iva closes the distance and pushes Pandu back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iva.
Iva tries for a takedown but Pandu manages to get underhooks.
Pandu is trying to push Iva away but Iva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pandu is trying to stall.
Iva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Pandu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Iva pulls Pandu into guard.
Pandu wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving. #T1#
Iva controlling Pandu's posture. #SUB2#
Iva has his foot on Pandu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pandu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Iva working for a triangle but Pandu defends it easily.
Pandu wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving. #T2#
Iva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iva cracks Pandu with a solid left hand.
Iva stays in close to Pandu's body and controls the position. #T3#
Pandu keeping full guard, as Iva tries to pass.
Iva controlling from the top position.
Iva stops Pandu from standing up.
Iva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Iva 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Iva gets a clinch.
Pandu is trying to break the clinch but Iva has him pressed against the cage.
Pandu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iva has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pandu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Iva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pandu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Iva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Iva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Iva tries to score with a low kick but Pandu moves his leg out of the way.
Iva ducks right into an uppercut from Pandu.
Sal Iva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Iva gets tackled into the cage by Pandu. Pandu maintains the clinch.
Iva has Pandu pressed against the cage, preventing Pandu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Iva prevents Pandu from breaking the clinch.
Pandu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pandu is trying to force a seperation but Iva has the dominant position.
Pandu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Iva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pandu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sal Iva has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Pandu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Iva tightening his grip on Pandu, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Iva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Iva looking to break Pandu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pandu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Iva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Iva has the hooks in. Pandu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Iva tightening his grip on Pandu, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Pandu is trying to defend against the choke here but Iva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Iva Tightens the hold and Pandu taps out furiously! Iva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sal Iva!
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Event:
SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Viitta darts in and clinches Iva up against the cage.
Viitta gets through Iva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivas head.
Viitta tries a body shot but Iva blocks it.
Viitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viitta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Viitta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Iva's head.
Iva tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Iva back against the cage.
Viitta gets underhooks to prevent Iva's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Viitta.
Iva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viitta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heikki Viitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Iva.
Viitta lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Viitta.
Viitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta lands a left hand.
#T1#
Viitta lands a body shot.
Iva goes for a takedown attempt but Viitta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iva looks winded!#CL#
Viitta has Iva up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Viitta.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Viitta.
Viitta lands an uppercut.
Viitta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viitta lands a shot to the body.
Viitta digs a right hand underneath Iva's ribcage. Iva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iva takes a shot to the head.
Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivas head.
Viitta lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Iva is rocked!
Viitta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Viitta.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike.
Iva is still on wobbly legs! Can Viitta finish him?
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Iva's head.
Viitta presses Iva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viitta creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Iva's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Iva drops to his knees and Viitta pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heikki Viitta!
Our winner, Heikki Viitta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
S.A.F.O BMF #2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Didzinieks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Didzinieks showed some decent athleticism there.
Didzinieks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Didzinieks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iva on the ground.
Iva is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva gets back to full guard.
Didzinieks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Iva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Didzinieks postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Iva working for submissions but it's allowed Didzinieks to get to half guard.
Iva is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva controlling the position for now.
Iva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Iva looking for subs off his back but Didzinieks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Iva controlling the position well. #T2#
Iva is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Didzinieks advances position into side control!
Didzinieks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iva prevents Didzinieks from improving position. #T3#
Iva is looking to regain half guard here but Didzinieks keeps moving and retains side control.
Didzinieks looks up at the clock and then as Iva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Didzinieks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Iva is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didzinieks working away.
Iva tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Didzinieks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Didzinieks looking to control but instead Iva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Iva wants to control but Didzinieks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Didzinieks prevents Iva from improving his position.
Iva wants to control but Didzinieks is keeping busy.
Iva gets back to full guard.
Didzinieks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks is fighting to break Iva's control of his arms but Iva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Iva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dikanais Didzinieks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Didzinieks throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Didzinieks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Didzinieks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Didzinieks's back!
Iva keeps control of the position as Didzinieks tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Didzinieks avoids the strikes from Iva. #SUB2#
Didzinieks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Iva gets his way!
#SUB2#
Iva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Didzinieks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Didzinieks is trying to break free.
#T1##SUB2#
Didzinieks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Iva working for a choke but Didzinieks is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Iva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Didzinieks is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sal Iva!
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Event:
S.A.F.O FIGHT #1
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Iva gets tackled into the cage by Pouta. Pouta maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Pouta breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Pouta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iva!
Pouta wants to stand but Iva has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Iva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iva regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iva tries to roll over but Pouta keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Iva trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Iva keeping hold of Pouta's head, controlling as best he can.
Iva taking some punishment here, with Pouta in his half guard.
Well, if Pouta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Iva is trying to maintain the position but Pouta is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Iva looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pouta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iva gets full guard.#SUB#
Iva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pouta is aware though and is defending well.
Pouta being controlled here momentarily.
Pouta wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving.
Iva wants to sweep here but Pouta controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Pouta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Iva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouta is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pouta wants to stand but Iva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Iva moves into range and clinches up with Pouta.
Pouta throws a punch but it's blocked by Iva.
Iva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pouta pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick misses from Pouta.
Pouta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Iva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Iva is trying to get an arm triangle but Pouta is defending well.
Pouta has one of Iva's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Iva moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouta is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Iva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pouta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Iva takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Iva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pouta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Iva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iva pulls Pouta in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Iva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Iva has an active guard here but Pouta has managed to pass into half guard.
Iva gets full guard.
Pouta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouta is one step ahead there.
Pouta postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Iva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pouta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iva parries the strikes from Pouta easily there. Pouta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Iva to escape.
Iva sneaks back into half guard.
Pekka Pouta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iva is looking to improve his position.
Pouta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Iva tries to roll over but Pouta keeps him under control.
Iva gets back to full guard.
Iva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouta is one step ahead there.
Pouta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iva is trying to control the position but Pouta postures up.
Pouta postures up and lands a big shot to Iva's brow.
Pouta trying to control but Iva is working from the bottom.
Pouta lands a couple of digs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Iva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pouta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pouta keeping moving, preventing Iva from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iva tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouta is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pouta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pouta looks to land a left hand but Iva moved out of range nicely.
Iva throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Pouta darts in and clinches Iva up against the cage.
Iva tries for a takedown but Pouta manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pouta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iva throws a head punch that misses.
Pouta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Iva lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouta is retaining full guard.
Pouta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pouta is looking for a triangle but Iva pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Pouta keeping full guard, as Iva tries to pass.
Pouta working a defensive guard here.
Pouta keeping full guard, as Iva tries to pass.
Pouta 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.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Pouta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iva trying to control the position but Pouta is working away. #SUB#
Iva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pouta, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Iva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iva trying to control the action but Pouta is working from the bottom. #T3#
Iva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pouta wants to control but Iva postures up.
Iva trying to control the position but Pouta is working away. #SUB#
Iva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iva advances to full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pouta is looking to escape. #SUB#
Iva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Iva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouta working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Iva throws a right hand that Pouta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pouta also avoids with ease.
Pekka Pouta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pouta moves into the clinch successfully.
Iva tries to score a body lock takedown but Pouta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Pouta jumps guard.
Pouta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Iva won't allow Pouta to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva is pushing down on Pouta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pouta is fighting to maintain full guard but Iva has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Iva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Iva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pouta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iva.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Iva wants to free his trapped foot but Pouta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iva is trying to control. Pouta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pouta is positioning himself well to prevent Iva advancing to mount.
Iva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Iva trying to control from half guard but Pouta is working away.
Pouta is looking to control Iva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pouta avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Iva wants to work for an arm triangle but Pouta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pouta is defending against the submission attempts here by Iva.
Pouta is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Pouta pushes Iva off looking to stand but Iva dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pouta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Iva shoots in and gets a takedown into Pouta's guard.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Iva passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pouta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Pouta trying to control from the bottom.
Iva is looking to advance position but Pouta won't allow it.
Iva works his way into side control. #SUB#
Iva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pouta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Iva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pouta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva had his way with Pekka Pouta in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Pouta shoots in and bounces Iva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iva trying to strike off his back.
Pouta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouta trying to control but Iva is working from the bottom.
Iva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Pouta tries to stand but Iva is controlling from the bottom.
Pouta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB#
Pouta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pouta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Iva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouta defends it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pouta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Iva tries to keep at a distance but Pouta has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Pouta breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Iva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pouta circles away.#TD#
Iva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pouta is not content to let Iva control the position.
Pouta is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pouta keeps working.
Pouta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouta.#T4#
Iva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iva trying to control but Pouta is working from the bottom.
Iva stopping the sweep attempt from Pouta.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iva throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pouta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pouta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pouta!
Pekka Pouta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Johns drops his hands momentarily and Iva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iva misses with a hook.
Johns blocks a leg kick.
Iva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Iva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Iva tries for a kimura but Johns is defending well.
Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iva on the ground.
Johns is not content to let Iva control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is trying to control Iva's posture but Iva avoids it. #T1#
Iva is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johns is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iva tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johns is not content to let Iva control the position.
Johns can't do much from the bottom here.
Johns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Iva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Iva trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Iva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Iva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johns's legs. #T3#
Johns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iva wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns wants to control but Iva postures up.
Johns tries to bench press Iva off him but Iva keeps the position.
Iva wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Iva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Iva wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Iva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johns, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Johns tries to bench press Iva off him but Iva keeps the position.
Iva wants to take a breather but Johns manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Iva.
Johns wants to sweep here but Iva controlling him for the moment.
Iva trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Johns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Iva misses with a jab to the body
and Johns counters with a series of strikes. Iva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iva is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.
Iva misses with a right hand
and Johns counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Iva moves into the clinch.
Johns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns has had enough of the clinch but Iva keeps him there for the moment.
Johns is trying to break the clinch but Iva has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Johns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Iva is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Iva. #TD2#
Iva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Johns pushes Iva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice cross by Iva.
Johns misses with a looping right.
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!
Iva checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Iva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johns manages to avoid it.
Johns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Iva lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Iva drives through with a takedown into Johns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Iva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Iva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Iva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Iva swings around for an armbar but Johns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Iva's guard.#T3#
Johns won't allow Iva to sweep him here.
Sal Iva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johns lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Iva working for a triangle but Johns defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iva's guard.
Johns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Iva pushing down on Johns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johns is holding on to half guard well.
Iva trying to control from half guard but Johns is working away.
Iva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johns won't allow Iva to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sal Iva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Iva blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Iva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johns's guard.
Iva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johns is keeping the position for now.
Iva trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johns controls Iva momentarily but Iva frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns wants to sweep here but Iva controlling him for the moment.
Iva passes Johns's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Iva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iva tries to pass to full mount but Johns defends it.
Johns trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Iva is working for a submission of some sort.
Johns won't allow Iva to pass to mount.
Iva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johns controlling the position for now.
Johns tries to kick Iva off but Iva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Iva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johns is trying to defend but Iva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iva in particular looking to stall.
Iva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Iva is looking to stall here but Johns recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Iva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johns's guard. #REVB#
Johns 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.
Iva looking to pass the guard.
Iva slips nicely into half guard.
Johns is trying to stand up here but Iva is controlling him well. #T4#
Iva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Iva wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.
Iva trying to control from half guard but Johns is working away.
Johns is looking for a sweep. Iva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iva wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.
Tyson Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sal Iva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iva is keen to just control but Johns is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Iva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Iva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Iva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Iva sneaks back into half guard.
Iva is concentrating on defense, preventing Walker from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iva wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Iva keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Walker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Iva pulls Walker in to control the position.
Iva is continuing to stall.
Walker tries to stand but Iva is controlling from the bottom.
Iva has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Iva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Iva is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Iva trying to control the pace.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Walker trying to hold on to Iva's head to control him but Iva postures up.
Iva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Iva moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Walker manages to pull guard.
Iva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Iva 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.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iva on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Palmer Walker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Iva punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Iva just misses with a punch to the body.
Iva throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Walker takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Walker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Iva tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
Walker in the domination position with Iva hanging on.
Iva is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it. #T1#
Iva holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Iva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Iva is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Iva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Iva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iva.
Iva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Iva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from Iva.
Iva is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Iva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Iva performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Palmer Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Walker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palmer Walker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Iva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walker is trying to defend but Iva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Iva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Iva is taking a breather. Walker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva passes to full mount!
Iva controlling from mount. #T1#
Iva fails to advance to Walker's back.
Iva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iva moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Iva is persistently looking for the submission but Walker is defending it well.
Iva controls the position.#T2##SUB2#
Iva is working for a rear naked choke. Walker is not defending it well and Iva has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Walker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Walker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sal Iva!
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