P2.0^14: Brutality 101 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tooz Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Santana
vs
Lil I

168 cm
25
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tooz Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ba Lil I!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil I misses with a head kick.
Santana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lil I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santana throws out the jab.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Lil I.
Lil I tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Santana misses.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Lil I moves away and avoids it.
Santana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Lil I closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lil I tries to score with some ground and pound. Santana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Santana pushes Lil I away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lil I gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Lil I is working to tighten is grip on Santana's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Santana has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lil I is really squeezing tight and eventually Santana passes out! Lil I breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ba Lil I!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filip Olic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filip Olic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Olic
vs
Bravo

164 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Olic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo moves out of range as Olic throws a body kick.
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bravo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bravo tries to bum rush Olic with a series of wild strikes but Olic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Olic.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravo as he jumps to the side.
Olic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olic somewhat.
Bravo throws a head kick but Olic moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olic moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Bravo scores with a head kick.
Bravo lands a head kick!

Olic moves into the clinch successfully.
Olic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bravo looking to slow down the pace here.
Olic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Bravo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bravo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olic's brow.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olic smiles and moves away.
Bravo leaves Olic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Olic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo shoots for a takedown but Olic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Olic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olic pinned against the ropes. Olic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olic forces Bravo back against the ropes and clinches.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Olic holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bravo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bravo landing knees to the head.
Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olic walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olic ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.

Olic rushes Bravo and presses him up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bravo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olic's brow.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Olic manages to get underhooks.
Come on Bravo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olic is working for takedown but Bravo is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Olic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Olic drives through and clinches with Bravo against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bravo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Olic clinches.
Bravo slowing the pace effectively.
Olic wants a takedown but no success here.
Bravo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Olic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Bravo successfully pulls guard.

Olic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bravo wants to hit a switch here but Olic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bravo there!
Olic working Bravo over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bravo can do anything to dispel that myth.
BOOM! Olic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Olic controlling the pace for now.
Olic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bravo tries to reverse the position but Olic maintains control.
Olic working Bravo over with strikes here.
Bravo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Olic with shots to the head and body - Bravo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Olic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olic dominating with strikes here.
Olic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bravo?
Bravo is looking to improve his position but Olic isn't that keen on the idea.
Olic lands with some strikes.
Olic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Olic lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olic landing strikes from the mount.
Olic 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.
Olic wants to control the pace but Bravo is squirming around nicely.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo taking shots to the head.
Olic lands with some strikes.
Olic raining down hammerfists from mount.

Bravo is rocked!
Bravo is desperately trying to improve his position but Olic has a good base and remains in mount.
Olic looking to control but Bravo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Olic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Olic raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olic controlling the position easily from mount.
Olic landing punches.
Olic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olic with a couple of short strikes.
Bravo is still in real trouble! Can Olic finish him?
Olic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravo working to try and regain half guard.
Bravo tries to hold on but Olic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Olic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bravo tries to keep at a distance but Olic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bravo throws a punch but it's blocked by Olic.
Bravo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olic can't break the clinch.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Olic blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bravo stalling in the clinch but Olic improves position.
Olic letting Bravo take a breather here.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Olic holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bravo is keeping busy.
Bravo trying to control the position but instead, Olic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bravo into the ropes.
Bravo looking for a takedown.
Filip Olic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Bravo.
Bravo jumps guard but Olic stands there with Bravo around his waist. Bravo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bravo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bravo slowing the pace effectively.
Bravo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bravo goes for a takedown attempt but Olic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Olic slips under a jab.
Olic misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Olic avoids them all with ease.

Olic has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
Bravo taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo stalling in the clinch.
Bravo taking a breather.
Bravo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bravo throws an elbow but misses.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Olic won't allow it.
Olic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olic looking to slow down the pace here.
Olic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bravo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bravo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olic wants to stall.
Bravo wants a takedown.
Bravo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.
Olic is trying to stall.
Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olic's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo tries to stall but Olic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bravo.
Olic trying to stall but Bravo improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Bravo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashmallim Zadkiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadkiel has chosen Morbid Angel - God of emptiness as his entrance music. Hashmallim Zadkiel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Austin Johnson's chin.

Johnson
vs
Zadkiel

186 cm
26
202 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

183 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashmallim Zadkiel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Zadkiel backpedaling.

It looks like Hashmallim Zadkiel has been cut.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zadkiel moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Zadkiel moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zadkiel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zadkiel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zadkiel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Zadkiel back into the ropes.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Zadkiel avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Zadkiel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadkiel with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zadkiel landing knees to the head.

It looks like Austin Johnson has been cut.
Zadkiel effectively controlling the action here.

Zadkiel pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson pushing down on Zadkiel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zadkiel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Zadkiel looking for submissions off his back.
Zadkiel regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel pulls Johnson in to control the position.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to stand but Zadkiel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Zadkiel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zadkiel 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hashmallim Zadkiel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zadkiel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zadkiel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zadkiel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hashmallim Zadkiel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zadkiel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson tries to bum rush Zadkiel with a series of wild strikes but Zadkiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Zadkiel clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Zadkiel lands a knee to the head.

Zadkiel is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Zadkiel manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zadkiel sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hashmallim Zadkiel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Zadkiel moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Zadkiel instigates a clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Zadkiel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Zadkiel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hashmallim Zadkiel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a right hand that Zadkiel ducks under and follows up with a left that Zadkiel also avoids with ease.
Austin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Zadkiel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Zadkiel moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zadkiel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zadkiel trying to control the pace.
Zadkiel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hashmallim Zadkiel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zadkiel moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zadkiel circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hashmallim Zadkiel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zadkiel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zadkiel wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Austin Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Zadkiel moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.

Zadkiel has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Zadkiel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zadkiel stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hashmallim Zadkiel.
Johnson throws a right hand that Zadkiel ducks under and follows up with a left that Zadkiel also avoids with ease.
Zadkiel tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Zadkiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zadkiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zadkiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zadkiel throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson works over Zadkiel's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Zadkiel avoids nicely.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zadkiel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zadkiel tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zadkiel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zadkiel backwards.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Zadkiel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but Zadkiel manages to pass to mount!
Zadkiel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zadkiel content just to control the position here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hashmallim Zadkiel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zadkiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Zadkiel avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Zadkiel.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Zadkiel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with the combination.

Zadkiel has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Hashmallim Zadkiel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zadkiel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Zadkiel won't allow it.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Zadkiel.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Zadkiel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Austin Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zadkiel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hashmallim Zadkiel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zadkiel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hashmallim Zadkiel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Umbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Umbach is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Falco
vs
Umbach

196 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Umbach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Falco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Umbach!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Umbach wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Falco.
Umbach's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Falco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

It looks like Roman Umbach has been cut.
Falco lands a nice shot to the head.
Falco 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falco unloading with bombs!

The cut above Roman Umbach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Umbach's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Falco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Mant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Mant is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mann
vs
Mant

170 cm
20
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
26
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Mant!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Mant pushes him off.
Mant misses with a hook.
Mant catches Mann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mann tries to clinch there but Mant circles away.
Mant throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Mant.
Mann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Mann has managed to clinch.

Mann drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Mant has an Americana. Mann didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mant is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mant hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rock Mant!

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hype
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pop
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RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso comes into the arena with Samba de Janeiro blaring out of the sound system. Idea is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boss of All Bosses . Renato Cardoso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bad Idea's chin.

Cardoso
vs
Idea

170 cm
20
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

M/S Paint Fightwear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea misses with a body shot.
Cardoso doesn't manage to clinch there - Idea circles away.
A shot to the liver by Cardoso. Beautiful body shot.

Idea moves into range and clinches up with Cardoso.
Idea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idea effectively controlling the action here.

Cardoso lands a takedown into guard.
Cardoso passes Idea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idea trying to control here.
Idea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardoso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardoso uses his free foot to push down on Idea's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idea.
Idea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardoso not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea wants to control but Cardoso is keeping busy.
Cardoso 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.
Idea tries to get to full guard but Cardoso has control of the leg.
Cardoso trying to pass the guard but Idea defending well.
Idea is staying active underneath Cardoso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Idea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Idea tries to roll over but Cardoso keeps him under control.
Cardoso passes the guard and advances to mount!
Idea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea blocking the ground and pound.
Cardoso tries to control but Idea wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardoso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cardoso is working hard here to advance position.

Cardoso is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Idea is surviving well by controlling Cardoso's body position as best he can.
Cardoso unloads with some shots from mount but Idea bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries to hold on but Cardoso pushes him away.

Idea defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cardoso.
Cardoso is stalling here but it's allowed Idea to get half guard.
Idea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardoso is working away from the top position though.
Idea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cardoso.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardoso throwing shots but Idea is blocking nicely.
Idea trying to hold on to Cardoso's head to control him but Cardoso postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bad Idea wasn't active enough on the ground.
Idea circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea wants to slow Cardoso down by chopping away at his legs.
Cardoso looks for the body kick but Idea saw that one coming.
Cardoso takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Cardoso throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cardoso fails to land with a series of punches.
Idea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardoso.
Idea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Cardoso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cardoso blocks a low kick nicely.
Idea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Idea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Idea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cardoso is not content to let Idea control the position.
Idea trying to pass the guard but Cardoso defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cardoso manages to get to full guard.
Cardoso wants to sweep here but Idea controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea landing some decent shots from guard.

Cardoso looking for a guillotine here but Idea defends easily.
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Cardoso looking for a guillotine here but Idea defends easily.
Idea wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
Cardoso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Idea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardoso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Idea has managed to get both his arms back between Cardoso's legs - danger averted.
Cardoso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardoso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Idea's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea connects with a couple of short punches.
Idea is looking to work some ground and pound but Cardoso has wrist control.
Idea postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Idea distracts Cardoso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Idea connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea thows a big elbow that misses.
Idea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardoso wants to control but Idea passes easily into half guard.
Idea is keen to just control but Cardoso is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Idea lands a nice short elbow.
Idea is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Idea lands a nice short elbow.
Idea is thwarting Cardoso's attempts to control the position.
Idea seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Idea working over Cardoso with some ground and pound. Cardoso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Idea trying to control from half guard but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Idea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idea scoring with some ground and pound.
Cardoso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Cardoso's brow.
Cardoso looking to control.
Cardoso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idea's guard.
Cardoso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idea is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea controlling the position.
Idea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Idea has his hands on Cardoso's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea 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!

Idea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cardoso trying to control from the bottom.
Cardoso is trying to get back to full guard.
Idea is pressing down on Cardoso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardoso is holding on for now.
Cardoso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Idea connects with a couple of short punches.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardoso swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Bad Idea has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Idea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Cardoso's brow.
Idea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Idea looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cardoso gets full guard.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Idea tries to pass.
Idea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Idea tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Idea sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Cardoso doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Idea paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Cardoso - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renato Cardoso!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Wood
vs
Gracie

178 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.

Wood moves into the clinch.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Wood holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Nathan Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Wood tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie has Wood pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wood landing knees to the head.
Wood pushes Gracie back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Wood.
Wood works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Wood is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a body punch.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Wood.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Wood.

Wood moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wood lands a body punch.
Gracie tries to circle away but Wood has him pinned against the ropes.
Wood lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wood.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wood fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wood lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Wood takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Gracie is rocked!
Wood wants to clinch.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Wood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Wood scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Wood which made him look bad.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Wood.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wood tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wood moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Wood presses Gracie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by Wood.
Wood stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.

Wood closes the distance and clinches.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nathan Wood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Wood works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Wood lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Wood.
Wood pushes Gracie back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood lands with a short shot to the head.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie is trying to push Wood away but Wood has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Wood on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Wood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
Wood'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.
Wood digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Wood lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Wood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Wood gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Wood back against the ropes.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood is stalling here.
Wood lands an uppercut.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
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!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
Nathan Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Wood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Wood is trying to stall.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Wood - that landed with a thud.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Wood manages to get underhooks.
Wood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Wood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Wood.
Wood connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Wood drives through and clinches with Gracie against the ropes.
Wood scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
Wood lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood stalls.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Wood.
Wood is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Wood.
A knee to the head by Wood.
Wood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Wood has Gracie pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Wood.
A right handed body shot lands from Wood.
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wood throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Nathan Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wood - that will leave a mark!
Wood tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Wood circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Gracie drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wood follows Gracie to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Wood!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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