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WFC 65 - Killer Instinct PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kweli comes into the arena with 2Pac - Hit em up blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Talib Kweli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Guzman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kweli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kweli lands in his opponent's guard.
Guzman wants to stand but Kweli is controlling the position.
Kweli is looking to work some ground and pound but Guzman has wrist control.
Kweli throws a big right hand that misses.
Guzman wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kweli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kweli trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guzman is looking to stand up but Kweli isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kweli wants to pass the guard but Guzman is keeping the position.
Guzman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kweli controlling from the top position.
Kweli trying to control the position from guard on top but Guzman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guzman wants to clinch
and Kweli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guzman won't be happy with that.
Guzman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kweli trying to control the action but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Guzman parries the strikes from Kweli easily there. Kweli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Guzman to escape.
Kweli working away.
A lull in the action here as Kweli stalls from top position.
Kweli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kweli throws an elbow but Guzman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kweli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guzman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kweli but great work by Guzman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kweli is trying to control Guzman's posture but Guzman avoids it.
Kweli is looking for a sweep.
Guzman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kweli to his feet.
Kweli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guzman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kweli.
Guzman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guzman sees it coming and defends easily.
Kweli working over Guzman with some ground and pound. Guzman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kweli wants to take a breather but Guzman is having none of it.
Kweli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Guzman is looking to improve his position.
Kweli prevents Guzman from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kweli shoots in for a double leg but Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guzman moves in looking to clinch but Kweli pushes him off.
Kweli tries for a takedown but Guzman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kweli misses with a straight right.
Kweli avoids the head kick by Guzman.
Guzman wants to clinch.
Kweli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guzman tries to clinch
and Kweli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talib Kweli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guzman tries to clinch up
and Kweli counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guzman's guard now.
Kweli with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kweli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guzman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kweli trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman wants to stand and escape but Kweli is having none of it.
Kweli tries to free his leg and advance position but Guzman is retaining full guard.
Kweli works over Guzman with some ground and pound from guard.
Kweli pushing down on Guzman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guzman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kweli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kweli is looking for a kimura here.
Kweli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kweli is trying to control the action in half guard but Guzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kweli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kweli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guzman defends it well.
Nice strikes from Kweli there.
Guzman tries to roll over but Kweli keeps him under control.
Kweli is trying to control the action in half guard but Guzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guzman is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kweli is looking to take a break and control but Guzman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guzman is in trouble now - Kweli has advanced to mount!
Kweli unloads with some shots from mount but Guzman bucks and avoids them well.
Kweli lands a big shot there that rocks Guzman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kweli is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Guzman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Guzman shrugs it off.
Kweli trying to control but Guzman is having none of it.
Guzman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Guzman lands a jab to Kweli's midsection.
Guzman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guzman tries to clinch but Kweli moves away
and Kweli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guzman won't be happy with that.
Kweli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guzman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kweli's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kweli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kweli wants to control but Guzman is keeping him busy.
Kweli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kweli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guzman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kweli 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman is looking for a sweep. Kweli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kweli tries to pass to full mount but Guzman defends it.
Kweli slows the pace down in half guard.
Kweli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kweli is working for a kimura but Guzman is defending it quite comfortably.
Kweli 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.
Kweli is looking to advance position but Guzman won't allow it.
Guzman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kweli.
Kweli prevents Guzman from improving his position.
Guzman is trying to stand back up but Kweli is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli not doing much here.
Guzman is not content to let Kweli control the position.
Kweli is looking for a kimura but Guzman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kweli to get the leverage.
Guzman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Talib Kweli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kweli not doing much here.
Kweli is keen to just control but Guzman is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kweli tries to pass to full mount but Guzman defends it.
Kweli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guzman defends it well.
Esteban Guzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kweli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Talib Kweli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guzman trying to hold on to Kweli's head to control him but Kweli postures up.
Kweli content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talib Kweli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kweli 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talib Kweli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros comes to the cage accompanied by Love is what i got. Thomas has chosen Muse - Knights of Cydonia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Peter Cabreros could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Thomas's chin.
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Cabreros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabreros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cabreros throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabreros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros stands up from Thomas's guard - Cabreros perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cabreros throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabreros throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabreros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Cabreros misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cabreros won't be happy with that.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cabreros has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cabreros knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cabreros, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Thomas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thomas tries for a kimura but Cabreros is defending well.
Cabreros is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabreros tries to buck Thomas off but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cabreros is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Thomas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cabreros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Cabreros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas working away.
Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabreros is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabreros wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Cabreros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomas off and has taken his back!
Cabreros biding his time, controlling Thomas.
Cabreros trying to control momentarily.
Thomas turns into Cabreros and is now in his guard.
Cabreros looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabreros, not yet.
Thomas distracts Cabreros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cabreros is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cabreros is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thomas, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cabreros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Cabreros is defending well.
Cabreros regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabreros, not yet.
Thomas postures up.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Cabreros.
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas has gone for a leg lock! Cabreros slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabreros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabreros has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Cabreros from controlling successfully.
Cabreros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabreros has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Cabreros stands up from Thomas's guard - Cabreros perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cabreros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas shoots in but Cabreros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabreros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabreros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabreros throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Cabreros throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cabreros's guard.
Thomas passes into half guard.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Cabreros is defending well.
Cabreros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is thwarting Cabreros's attempts to control the position.
Thomas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cabreros's thigh. Cabreros counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabreros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas has gone for a leg lock! Cabreros slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thomas's guard.
Cabreros wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cabreros trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking for a triangle here. Cabreros is fighting it but it looks tight! Thomas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cabreros is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Thomas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forest Beckford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRae has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forest Beckford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve McRae!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Beckford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae moves into the clinch.
McRae wants the takedown. Beckford is fighting it off but McRae persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beckford's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRae trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRae stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Beckford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
Beckford has his takedown stuffed
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckford manages to avoid it.
Beckford pushes McRae up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckford is working for takedown but McRae is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forest Beckford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRae lands with a short shot to the head.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckford's elbow.
Beckford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McRae is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beckford tries to pull guard but McRae won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckford tries for a takedown but McRae manages to get underhooks.
McRae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckford lands a left hand that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae presses Beckford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from McRae.
McRae stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRae.
McRae works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McRae is looking to stand up but Beckford won't let him.
McRae must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McRae got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McRae has managed to get both his arms back between Beckford's legs - danger averted.
McRae content to stall in guard here.
McRae postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae stopping the sweep attempt from Beckford.
McRae is looking to stand up but Beckford won't let him.
Beckford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McRae is looking to stand up but Beckford won't let him.
McRae stands and steps away. Beckford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McRae clinches with his opponent.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beckford fails to pull guard.
McRae missing with knees to the body.
Beckford lands a hook that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
Beckford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRae just stands there and leans against the cage.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McRae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckford goes for a takedown attempt but McRae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
Beckford is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from McRae misses.
Beckford shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McRae looks like he's trying to stand up.
McRae is refusing to be controlled, as Beckford sits in half guard.
McRae pushes Beckford off looking to stand but Beckford dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckford wants to control but McRae is keeping him busy.
McRae wants to stand back up but Beckford manages to pass into side control.
Beckford is looking to take a break and control but McRae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beckford works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McRae tries to escape but Beckford is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRae throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McRae slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McRae dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Beckford misses with a takedown attempt
and McRae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beckford throws an off balance right hand
and McRae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beckford tries for a takedown but McRae circles away easily
and McRae counters with a left and a right that stings Beckford.
McRae darts in and clinches Beckford up against the cage.
McRae prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forest Beckford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRae lands a right hand.
McRae lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from McRae.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beckford is working for takedown but McRae is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from McRae.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
McRae is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McRae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beckford or not.
McRae scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from McRae.
McRae controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beckford drags the fight down to the ground.
McRae would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beckford 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.
Beckford trying to control the position.
McRae tries to free his leg and advance position but Beckford is retaining full guard.
McRae stands up from Beckford's guard - McRae perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beckford with a lazy takedown attempt
and McRae counters with a good, hard body kick but Beckford shrugs it off.
A punch combination from McRae misses.
McRae connects with a solid leg kick.
McRae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beckford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae misses with an attempted mid kick.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
McRae gets a clinch.
McRae content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McRae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McRae lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckford backwards.
McRae prevents a takedown attempt there.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from McRae.
Beckford tries to pull guard but McRae holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckford drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckford tries to pull guard but McRae won't allow it.
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McRae as the two fighters clinch.
Beckford working aggressively here.
McRae gets through Beckford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beckford pulls guard.
Beckford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McRae controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if McRae 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.
McRae tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beckford.
McRae is thwarting Beckford's attempts to control the position.
Beckford is looking to improve his position.
McRae trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beckford is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Steve McRae hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McRae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beckford with a poor takedown
and McRae counters with a nice body shot.
Beckford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McRae counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from McRae.
McRae lands a body shot.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McRae lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for McRae.
McRae works on Beckford's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McRae fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beckford, pushing him back against the cage.
McRae lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beckford drops down looking for an ankle pick but McRae pulls his leg out and moves away.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from McRae.
McRae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McRae is looking to slow Beckford down with leg kicks.
Beckford checks a low kick from McRae.
Beckford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae gets a clinch.
McRae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beckford is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beckford backwards.
Steve McRae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McRae throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae prevents the takedown attempt.
McRae taking a breather.
McRae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beckford.
McRae prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forest Beckford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beckford backwards.
McRae is leaning against Beckford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from McRae on the inside.
Beckford tries to pull guard but McRae holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckford drops back down to his feet.
McRae is working Beckford over against the cage.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McRae pushes Beckford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae scores with a shot to the side of Beckford's head.
Beckford is looking to control McRae's arms but McRae gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beckford has his back to the cage.
McRae cracks Beckford with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McRae.
McRae works on Beckford's body with a couple of short punches.
McRae works on Beckford's body with a couple of short punches.
McRae lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae works on Beckford's body with a couple of short punches.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckford throws a head punch that misses.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beckford backwards.
McRae lands a body shot.
A short right from McRae on the inside.
McRae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beckford.
McRae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McRae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beckford misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from McRae.
Beckford is looking to control McRae's arms but McRae gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beckford has his back to the cage.
McRae looking to throw knees to the head but Beckford is blocking nicely.
McRae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beckford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beckford takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Forest Beckford has been cut.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from McRae.
Beckford managing to block the knees to the body from McRae.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McRae.
McRae prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
McRae lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McRae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beckford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McRae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McRae lands a nice uppercut.
McRae taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from McRae.
Beckford goes for a takedown attempt but McRae pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beckford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Forest Beckford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRae is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beckford rather than just go for the knockout.
Beckford tries for a takedown but McRae circles away easily
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McRae is looking to slow Beckford down with leg kicks.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve McRae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McRae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beckford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McRae pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from McRae.
McRae scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckford drops down looking for an ankle pick but McRae pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
Beckford closes the distance and pushes McRae back into the cage.
Beckford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beckford swings wildly with an uppercut but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beckford is working for takedown but McRae is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beckford jumps guard but McRae stands there with Beckford around his waist. Beckford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from McRae.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beckford misses with some punches.
Beckford tries for a takedown. No joy.
McRae lands a shot to the body.
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!
McRae lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McRae 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McRae!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonard Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan moves away from the strike by Shellac.
Khan's corner calls for a 1-2. Khan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shellac. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shellac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellac misses with a head kick.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan tries a low kick but Shellac avoids it.
Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Shellac manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khan wants to clinch but Shellac slips to the side
and Shellac counters with an outside leg kick.
Shellac gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shellac keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Khan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shellac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanis looking to pass into half guard but Shellac pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shellac is in guard.
Shellac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shellac should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Khan has tightened it up now! Shellac should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonard Khan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal El (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assis Civita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kal El!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Assis Civita!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Civita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Civita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Civita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Civita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
El looks like he's trying to stand up.
Civita is trying to work for a kimura but El is defending well.
Civita working over El with some ground and pound. El looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Civita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El is in trouble now - Civita has advanced to mount!
Civita working for a submission but El is keeping him at bay.
El is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita is working for a guillotine from mount but El frees his head quite easily.
El knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Civita on the ground.
El defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Civita.
El tries to reverse the position but Civita maintains control.
Civita lands a big shot there that rocks El but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Kal El has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Civita.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Civita looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
El tries to hold on but Civita postures up.
Civita is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, El has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Civita won't let El get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Civita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Civita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force El to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so El shrugs it off.
Civita lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
El is rocked!
Kal El's cut is getting worse.
Civita quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Civita but it's paid off an El is forced to tap! Nice work by Civita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Assis Civita!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by Bobcaygeon. Johnny Chase has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase wants to clinch but Gable slips to the side
and Gable counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Chase misses
and Gable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chase tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Chase lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gable doesn't seem phased though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gable - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chase throws a right hand that misses
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gable content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chase has his foot on Gable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gable works his way back into a safe position though.
Chase throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Chase keeping full guard, as Gable tries to pass.
Gable has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chase is looking for a triangle but Gable pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gable postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gable lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chase is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gable is aware though and is defending well.
Gable is in close to Chase's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gable is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gable connects with a couple of short punches.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gable landing with the ground and pound.
Gable trying to control but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gable has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable working the head and body with strikes.
Chase gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable prevents Chase from improving his position.
Gable is nestled in close to Chase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chase taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
Chase trying to control but Gable postures up.
Gable takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gable prevents Chase from improving his position.
Chase taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase trying to hold on to Gable's head to control him but Gable postures up.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gable is trying to control. Chase wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gable works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chase wants to control but Gable is having none of it.
Chase working to try and regain half guard.
Gable is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chase can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gable tries to control but Chase wriggling away.
Chase is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gable looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gable in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chase tries to hold on but Gable postures up.
Chase is trying desperately to improve position.
Gable looking to control but Chase is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gable with a couple of short strikes.
Gable breaks from Chase's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Gable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick by Chase misses
and Gable counters with an outside leg kick.
Gable has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase misses with a double jab
and Gable counters with a good, hard body kick but Chase shrugs it off.
Johnny Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gable scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chase throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gable counters with an outside leg kick.
Chase misses with a kick to the body
and Gable counters with a body kick that stops Chase in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gable lands the left hand.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gable throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chase takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gable lands a leg kick that knocks Chase off balance momentarily.
Gable shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gable was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gable with good strikes from the mount here!
Gable unloading with bombs!
Chase is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable connects with a bit shot that sees Chase covering up! More strikes from Gable and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gable is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Le Petit Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Criss's entrance music is La danse des canards. A fine choice. 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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25
132 lbs
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26
142 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Petit Criss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pep stuns Criss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Criss fails to land the takedown.
Criss tries to clinch up
and Pep counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Criss or perhaps it was just good defense by Pep which made him look bad.
Criss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Criss with a poor takedown
and Pep counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Le Petit Criss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Criss darts in trying to clinch
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pep jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Criss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pep counters with a stiff right hand.
Criss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frankie Pep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pep counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Criss has his takedown stuffed
and Criss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Criss is rocked!
Criss closes the distance but Pep moves to the side
and Pep counters with a straight right hand.
Criss has his takedown stuffed
letting Pep counter with a right hand.
Criss fails with the takedown
letting Pep counter with a right hand.
Pep darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Criss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pep is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Criss like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Criss from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Pep!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenson Rawlins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jenson Rawlins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Rawlins's side.
Rawlins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rawlins throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlins throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Rawlins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawlins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawlins moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Ash Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins misses with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlins.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawlins. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rawlins if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Rawlins's leg. Rawlins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rawlins looks gassed!
Rawlins has his takedown stuffed
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Thomas.
It looks like Jenson Rawlins has been cut.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rawlins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ash Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Rawlins.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rawlins's calf.
Thomas throws a head kick but Rawlins moves out of range.
Rawlins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rawlins's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Rawlins avoids it.
Rawlins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ash Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Rawlins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Rawlins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rawlins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas stuns Rawlins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas lands a jab to Rawlins's midsection.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Rawlins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenson Rawlins's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rawlins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas thumps Rawlins with a low kick.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rawlins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rawlins is breathing heavily.
A big right from Thomas misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rawlins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Ash Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas scores with a push kick.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tests Rawlins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rawlins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rawlins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rawlins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlins manages to avoid it.
Rawlins ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Rawlins moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Rawlins moved away.
Rawlins tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Thomas.
That's four 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.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rawlins momentarily.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rawlins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Rawlins moves away from the strike by Thomas.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Rawlins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawlins trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Rawlins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jenson Rawlins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawlins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas clobbers Rawlins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rawlins looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlins can do to turn this around?
Rawlins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawlins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Rawlins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Rawlins is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas checks a low kick from Rawlins.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Rawlins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas is looking to slow Rawlins down with leg kicks.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Rawlins.
Rawlins tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rawlins fails to land the takedown.
Thomas cracks Rawlins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas lunges at Rawlins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rawlins's hand.
Rawlins misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rawlins counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Rawlins looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rawlins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thomas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rawlins.
Jenson Rawlins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Thomas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lei Wulong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Wulong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridge gets caught flat footed, as Wulong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bridge pulls Wulong in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bridge is on top in guard.
Bridge is in close to Wulong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wulong has his foot on Bridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bridge works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bridge stacks Wulong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bridge!
Check out the look on Bridge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridge is looking to take a break and control but Wulong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bridge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bridge off and has taken his back!
Bridge has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bridge just trying to survive but Wulong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wulong really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bridge.
Bridge breaks Wulong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wulong working for submissions but it's allowed Bridge to get to half guard.
Bridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong trying to control but Bridge postures up.
Wulong wants to get back to full guard.
Wulong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bridge throwing strikes from guard but Wulong blocks nicely.
Bridge wants to control from the top but Wulong keeps moving.
Wulong trying to control the position here.
Bridge stopping the sweep attempt from Wulong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wulong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bridge throwing strikes but missing.
Wulong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bridge defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Wulong has wrist control.
Wulong keeping moving, preventing Bridge from controlling successfully.
Bridge chips away with some ground and pound.
Wulong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridge defends it easily.
Wulong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bridge is aware though and is defending well.
Wulong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridge defends it easily.
Wulong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lei Wulong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bridge looks to throw a body kick
and Wulong counters with a nice leg kick.
Bridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wulong circles away quickly and effectively.
Wulong wants to land a leg kick but Bridge is out of range.
Bridge misses with a lunging right hand
and Wulong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wulong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonny Bridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bridge blocks a head kick by Wulong.
Bridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bridge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wulong will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wulong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wulong connects with an inside leg kick.
Wulong swings widly with a right hand
and Bridge counters with a nice body kick.
Bridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wulong counters with a straight right hand.
Bridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wulong counters with a leg kick.
Wulong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wulong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wulong is breathing heavily.
Wulong throws a sloppy head kick
and Bridge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bridge throws the left hand but Wulong avoids the punch easily.
Bridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wulong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bridge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wulong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bridge connects with a right hand. Wulong shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Bridge.
Jonny Bridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong throws an off balance right hand
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bridge throws a leg kick
and Wulong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wulong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bridge lands a slapping body shot.
Bridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Wulong.
Bridge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wulong counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridge misses with an uppercut
and Wulong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bridge's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wulong checks it well.
Wulong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bridge checks it well.
Bridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridge misses with a right hand
and Wulong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wulong misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Bridge is predictable there
and Wulong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wulong.
Bridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bridge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wulong throws out the jab.
Bridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wulong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bridge throws a combination that misses
and Wulong counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Bridge is predictable there
and Wulong counters with a good low kick that Bridge was not able to check.
That kick from Wulong tenderised Bridge's leg. Bridge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wulong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridge misses with a jab to the body
and Wulong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wulong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bridge throws an off balance right hand
and Wulong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong looks to land a left hand but Bridge moved out of range nicely.
Wulong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bridge's waist but Bridge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wulong off to one side.
Wulong fails with the takedown
and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Wulong.
Sloppy strikes from Bridge. Those never looked like landing.
Bridge swings for the body but Wulong moves out of range.
A jab from Wulong finds it's way through Bridge's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wulong counters with a nice leg kick.
Bridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulong.
Wulong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wulong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bridge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wulong somewhat.
Jonny Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lei Wulong.
Bridge avoids the body shot from Wulong.
A head kick misses from Bridge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bridge.
Bridge throws a combination that misses
and Wulong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bridge thinking.
Wulong tried to score with a low kick but Bridge checks it.
Bridge misses with a wild body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bridge enables Wulong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bridge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wulong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridge keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully.
Bridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wulong on the ground.
Wulong wants to pass the guard but Bridge is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulong wants to control from the top but Bridge keeps moving.
Wulong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bridge has his hands on Wulong's head, controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lei Wulong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A lazy body kick from Bridge
and Wulong counters with a thumping low kick.
Wulong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lei Wulong really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bridge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wulong. Wulong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wulong cracks Bridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wulong misses with a looping left.
Wulong thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Bridge misses
and Wulong counters with a nice leg kick.
Bridge throws a leg kick
and Wulong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wulong throws a lazy uppercut
and Bridge counters with a nice body kick.
Bridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulong thows a leg kick but Bridge checks it
and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Wulong.
Bridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wulong counters with a single leg into guard. Bridge didn't expect that.
Wulong stopping the sweep attempt from Bridge.
Wulong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bridge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bridge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bridge wants to sweep here but Wulong controlling him for the moment.
Wulong throwing strikes from guard but Bridge blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong throws a big right hand that misses.
Bridge keeping moving, preventing Wulong from controlling successfully.
Wulong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bridge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Wulong throwing strikes from guard but Bridge blocks nicely.
Bridge working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong works over Bridge with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridge wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wulong is now in half guard.
Wulong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wulong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bridge wants to get back to full guard.
Bridge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wulong landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridge 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulong lands a couple of elbows.
Bridge has momentary wrist control but Wulong slips an elbow through the middle.
Bridge has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wulong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wulong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wulong.
Bridge thumps Wulong with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridge slips a jab from Wulong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lei Wulong dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wulong misses with a hook
and Bridge counters with a leg kick.
Bridge throws a lazy head kick
and Wulong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wulong fails to land the takedown.
Bridge throws a head kick that misses
and Wulong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wulong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wulong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wulong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bridge throws a leg kick
and Wulong counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge lands with a good body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Wulong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wulong.
Lei Wulong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bridge is looking to sweep but instead, Wulong has passed into half guard.
Wulong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bridge tries to kick Wulong off but Wulong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bridge tries to roll over but Wulong keeps him under control.
Bridge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wulong.
Wulong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bridge!
Wulong working Bridge over with strikes here.
Bridge is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bridge can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jonny Bridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridge is bucking up trying to escape but Wulong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bridge wants to hold on but Wulong pushes him away.
Wulong prevents Bridge from getting the reversal.
Wulong working Bridge over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wulong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bridge is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Bridge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wulong unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bridge wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Wulong celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lei Wulong!
Lei Wulong is the new middleweight champion!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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