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Axe of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adilbek Tumenbayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soler comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem of Cuba. Fidel Soler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fidel Soler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adilbek Tumenbayev!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soler is looking to clinch.
Tumenbayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soler throws a hook but Tumenbayev blocks it.
Soler instigates a clinch.
Soler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tumenbayev wants to control from the top but Soler keeps moving.
Tumenbayev wants to stand but Soler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soler has his hands on Tumenbayev's head, controlling the position.
Tumenbayev drops back looking for a leg! Soler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soler manages to kick Tumenbayev off! Tumenbayev jumps back into Soler's guard.
Soler is pulling down on Tumenbayev's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler is looking to stand back up but Tumenbayev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Soler.
Soler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Soler is trying to stand.
Tumenbayev trying to control the action but Soler is working from the bottom.
Soler trying to control here.
Tumenbayev should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Soler tries to roll over but Tumenbayev keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler looking for submissions off his back.
Soler trying to control but Tumenbayev postures up.
Soler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tumenbayev on the ground.
Soler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tumenbayev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soler is trying to stand up here but Tumenbayev is controlling him well.
Soler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tumenbayev is working away from the top position though.
We're going to have a standup here because Fidel Soler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Soler counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Soler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Soler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Soler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tumenbayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tumenbayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soler stalling away here and it's allowed Tumenbayev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Soler won't allow Tumenbayev to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler content to stall in guard here.
Soler throwing strikes but missing.
Soler preventing the sweep.
Soler is stalling in the full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tumenbayev has eaten all the pies!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Soler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Tumenbayev's face as Soler controls the position.
Soler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Soler stands up and beckons Tumenbayev to his feet.
Soler closes the distance and clinches.
Soler jumps guard and drags Tumenbayev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soler is trying to control the position but Tumenbayev postures up.
Tumenbayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Soler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soler is trying to control the action in half guard but Tumenbayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tumenbayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tumenbayev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soler stays in close to Tumenbayev's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tumenbayev is keeping the position for now.
Tumenbayev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soler is controlling him.
Tumenbayev is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler wants to pass the guard but Tumenbayev is keeping the position.
Soler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soler wants to control but Tumenbayev is keeping him busy.
Soler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Soler decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tumenbayev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soler defends it nicely.
Tumenbayev throws a solid leg kick but Soler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tumenbayev.
Soler misses the shot to the body.
Soler misses with a straight right.
Soler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Tumenbayev or perhaps it was just good defense by Soler which made him look bad.
Soler clinches up against the cage.
Soler stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler has hold of one of Tumenbayev's legs. Tumenbayev is fighting the takedown attempt but Soler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tumenbayev keeping moving, preventing Soler from controlling successfully.
Soler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soler tries to free his leg and advance position but Tumenbayev is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Fidel Soler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soler forces Tumenbayev back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tumenbayev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Soler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soler lands with an uppercut that bounces Tumenbayev off the cage and back into rage.
Tumenbayev misses with a head kick.
Soler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumenbayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tumenbayev.
Soler gets a takedown into half guard.
Soler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler blocks the strikes from Tumenbayev.
Tumenbayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tumenbayev trying to control but Soler postures up.
Soler controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fidel Soler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tumenbayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soler darts in and clinches Tumenbayev up against the cage.
Tumenbayev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler pulls guard effortlessly.
Soler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tumenbayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tumenbayev won't allow Soler to sweep him here.
Soler has a closed guard, preventing Tumenbayev from standing up.
Soler is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fidel Soler just wasn't active enough.
Tumenbayev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soler is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tumenbayev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soler wants to free his trapped foot but Tumenbayev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soler content to control rather than advance.
Soler wants to free his trapped foot but Tumenbayev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler stalling.
Tumenbayev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tumenbayev is not content to let Soler control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Soler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soler 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Soler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayashi Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ba Lil II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ayashi Kazama!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kazama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lil II.
Kazama misses with a two punch combination.
Lil II connects with a jab.
Lil II loads up on a big right hand but Kazama slips the punch.
Kazama scores with a shot to the body.
Kazama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazama motions for Lil II to come forward. Kazama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil II shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kazama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lil II postures up.
Kazama being controlled here, momentarily.
Lil II trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ba Lil II wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama moves away from the strike by Lil II.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayashi Kazama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lil II misses with the combination.
Lil II scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazama in his tracks.
Kazama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kazama misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama throws a right hand that Lil II ducks under and follows up with a left that Lil II also avoids with ease.
Lil II swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lil II fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazama, pushing him back against the cage.
Lil II stalling the fight.
Kazama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kazama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil II controlling from the top position.
Kazama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil II pushes down on Kazama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kazama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lil II's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lil II's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil II tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kazama throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil II manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lil II keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lil II wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
Lil II gets back to full guard.
Kazama with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lil II holds on and takes a little breather.
Lil II isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kazama stacks Lil II 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 Kazama!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lil II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lil II manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kazama's best efforts.
Lil II gets full guard.
Kazama postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazama thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil II escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lil II not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil II dominated that round.
That's time! Lil II's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lil II moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lil II.
Lil II escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ba Lil II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Lil II misses its intended target.
Lil II looks to throw the jab but Kazama is out of range.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lil II pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick
and Lil II counters with a shoot takedown. Kazama fights it but they end up in guard.
Kazama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lil II throws a strike but Kazama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lil II is pulling down on Kazama's head to control his posture.
Kazama postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II pulls Kazama in close to his closed guard and prevents Kazama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kazama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lil II working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazama.
Lil II is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ba Lil II wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lil II shoots in and bounces Kazama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lil II slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil II wants to pass the guard but Kazama is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lil II's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Lil II from controlling successfully.
Lil II postures up in Kazama's guard and throws a big left but Kazama blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lil II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lil II controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lil II shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lil II was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lil II prevents Kazama from getting the reversal.
Kazama wants to hold on but Lil II pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Lil II there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lil II misses with a head shot.
Lil II controlling his opponent.
Kazama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lil II.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kazama wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lil II.
Lil II looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil II dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazama misses with a two punch combination.
Ayashi Kazama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazama motions for Lil II to come forward. Kazama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil II missing with a left hand there. Kazama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lil II gets the takedown into side control.
Kazama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lil II sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazama defending well though.
Lil II seems to be looking for submissions.
Lil II is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kazama wants to improve his position but Lil II is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lil II.
Lil II is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lil II thows a huge punch but Kazama dodges it nicely.
Lil II is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil II missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lil II is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lil II seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kazama tries to get to full guard but Lil II has control of the leg.
Lil II not doing much here.
Kazama is trying to maintain the position but Lil II is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil II thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kazama's head.
Lil II is thwarting Kazama's attempts to control the position.
Lil II winds up and cracks Kazama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kazama trying to hold on to Lil II's head to control him but Lil II postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lil II trying to control the action but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Kazama tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil II content to control rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazama throws a right hand that misses
and Lil II counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kazama's guard now.
Lil II trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Lil II controlling from the top position.
Ba Lil II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lil II wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lil II not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ayashi Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ba Lil II wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kazama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kazama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ba Lil II showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lil II, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil II!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tragon Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tabera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux's entrance music is Countdown to Extinction. A fine choice. Tabera has chosen Sad but True as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tragon Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Tabera!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux tries to clinch but Tabera moves out of range.
Tabera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dux tries to bench press Tabera off him but Tabera keeps the position.
Tabera tries for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Tabera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tabera on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dux, who protects the arm well.
Tabera has hold of Dux's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dux tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tabera cranks the arm and Dux screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dux, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Tabera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Lidell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidell throws a series of punches but Shimazu avoids them all with ease.
Lidell looks to land a combination but Shimazu avoids it well.
Shimazu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lidell closes the distance and pushes Shimazu back into the cage.
Shimazu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lidell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lidell is trying to break the clinch but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage.
Shimazu wants a takedown.
Shimazu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lidell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chuck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shimazu.
Shimazu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lidell prevents it.
Lidell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shimazu.
Shimazu wants a takedown but no success here.
Lidell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimazu tries to clinch there but Lidell circles away.
Shimazu looks for a takedown but Lidell sprawls well.
Lidell tries to bum rush Shimazu with a series of wild strikes but Shimazu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shimazu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shimazu wants to control from the top but Lidell keeps moving.
Shimazu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimazu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shimazu throwing strikes but missing.
Shimazu drops back looking for a leg! Lidell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lidell manages to kick Shimazu off! Shimazu jumps back into Lidell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidell keeping moving, preventing Shimazu from controlling successfully.
Shimazu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shimazu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shimazu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shimazu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lidell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shimazu on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu stands and throws Lidell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Shimazu.
Shimazu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lidell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shimazu tries for a kimura but Lidell is defending well.
Shimazu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lidell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu is looking to take a break and control but Lidell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shimazu taking a breather here.
Shimazu tries for a kimura but Lidell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shimazu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lidell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shimazu.
Lidell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lidell wants it to stay on the feet.
Lidell misses with a double jab.
Lidell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chuck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shimazu.
Shimazu wants to clinch.
Lidell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shimazu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lidell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shimazu dives in and grabs Lidell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lidell pushes down on Shimazu's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shimazu.
Shimazu shoots in and drives through. Lidell sprawls well.
Lidell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shimazu, pushing him back against the cage.
Lidell is trying to break the clinch but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage.
Lidell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimazu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lidell defends it nicely.
Lidell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shimazu moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidell.
Lidell wants to break free but Shimazu has control.
Lidell is trying to break the clinch but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage.
Lidell breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lidell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chuck Lidell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lidell clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Lidell.
Shimazu breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimazu has a takedown stuffed.
Lidell misses with a series of wild punches.
Lidell scores with a decent looking hook.
Lidell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lidell wants it to stay on the feet.
Chuck Lidell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lidell lands a nice looking body shot.
Shimazu is breathing heavily.
Lidell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lidell keeps the fight on the outside.
Lidell moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lidell.
Shimazu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lidell walks away with a smile on his face. Shimazu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Lidell misses.
Shimazu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lidell pinned against the cage. Lidell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lidell moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimazu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lidell rushes Shimazu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shimazu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lidell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lidell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimazu prevents Lidell from breaking the clinch.
Lidell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lidell throws a combination that misses
and Shimazu counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lidell has closed the distance and engaged Shimazu in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Lidell.
Lidell is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lidell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shimazu tries to clinch but Lidell is having none of it.
Lidell throws a series of punches but Shimazu moves out of range.
Shimazu shoots in but Lidell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch lands to the side of Shimazu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lidell throws a combination that misses
and Shimazu counters with a good low kick that Lidell was not able to check.
Shimazu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lidell sprawls well. Lidell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimazu gets slowly back to his feet.
Lidell misses with a double jab.
Lidell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu shoots in for a takedown but Lidell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shimazu.
Nice sprawl there from Lidell as Shimazu shoots in.
Shimazu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimazu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lidell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lidell moves into range and clinches up with Shimazu.
Lidell gets underhooks to prevent Shimazu's takedown attempt.
Lidell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shimazu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lidell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lidell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Lidell.
Lidell lands a body shot.
Lidell works on Shimazu's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Lidell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lidell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidell drives through and clinches with Shimazu against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lidell is trying to break free.
Lidell gets underhooks to prevent Shimazu's takedown attempt.
Shimazu wants a takedown.
Lidell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lidell has closed the distance and engaged Shimazu in a clinch.
Lidell wants to break free but Shimazu has control.
Shimazu prevents Lidell from breaking the clinch.
Lidell tries to break free but Shimazu pushes him back against the cage.
Lidell tries to break free but Shimazu pushes him back against the cage.
Lidell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimazu dives in and grabs Lidell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lidell pushes down on Shimazu's head and hops out.
Lidell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shimazu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidell swings for the body but Shimazu moves out of range.
A combination from Lidell does no damage.
Lidell looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimazu is just out of range.
No luck for Shimazu with that takedown attempt.
Shimazu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lidell.
Shimazu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lidell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shimazu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lidell defends it nicely.
Lidell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Shimazu with that takedown attempt.
Lidell misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Lidell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lidell throws a right hand that Shimazu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shimazu also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Lidell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lidell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Lidell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Rogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexsander Gavrilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Rogen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Rogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexsander Gavrilov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavrilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gavrilov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogen's guard.
Rogen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gavrilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rogen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gavrilov thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogen is on top in guard.
Rogen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gavrilov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogen wants to control from the top but Gavrilov keeps moving.
Gavrilov is looking to stand up but Rogen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavrilov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavrilov is trying to keep Rogen in close.
Rogen passes Gavrilov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gavrilov manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavrilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gavrilov, not yet.
Rogen lands a couple of elbows.
Gavrilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogen.
Rogen wants to control from the top but Gavrilov keeps moving.
Rogen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogen throws a big right hand that misses.
Gavrilov wants to get back to his feet but Rogen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gavrilov looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavrilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gavrilov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gavrilov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gavrilov!
Rogen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rogen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogen gets back to half guard.
Gavrilov misses with a head shot. Rogen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gavrilov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavrilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seth Rogen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gavrilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gavrilov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogen keeps working.
Rogen tries to bench press Gavrilov off him but Gavrilov keeps the position.
Rogen is trying to control Gavrilov's posture but Gavrilov avoids it.
Gavrilov working the ground and pound.
Gavrilov trying to control the position but Rogen is working away.
Gavrilov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogen swinging wildly here.
Rogen lands a jab.
Gavrilov has Rogen up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavrilov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rogen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavrilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavrilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogen.
Rogen chips away with some ground and pound.
Gavrilov has Rogen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavrilov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gavrilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogen is one step ahead there.
Gavrilov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gavrilov keeping full guard, as Rogen tries to pass.
Rogen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gavrilov looking to control.
Gavrilov has an active guard here but Rogen has managed to pass into half guard.
Alexsander Gavrilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gavrilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rogen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gavrilov is just riding it out for now. Rogen eventually gives up the hold.
Gavrilov is not content to let Rogen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexsander Gavrilov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rogen digs a good body shot into Gavrilov's ribs.
Seth Rogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavrilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gavrilov takes the fight into the clinch.
Gavrilov jumps into guard, dragging Rogen to the mat.
Gavrilov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gavrilov keeping full guard, as Rogen tries to pass.
Rogen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogen preventing the sweep.
Rogen wants to control from the top but Gavrilov keeps moving.
Gavrilov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rogen uses it to pass to side control.
Gavrilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gavrilov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rogen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gavrilov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rogen lets go of the hold and Gavrilov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seth Rogen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirby Jay Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aikanaro Mitsurugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Navarro comes to the cage accompanied by Knock you OUT. Aikanaro Mitsurugi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirby Jay Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aikanaro Mitsurugi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsurugi is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Mitsurugi swinging wildly here.
Mitsurugi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Mitsurugi. No joy for Navarro on that attempt.
Navarro is looking to clinch.
Mitsurugi tries to clinch up.
Mitsurugi avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Mitsurugi throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mitsurugi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitsurugi's waist but Mitsurugi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Navarro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Jay Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Navarro.
No joy there for Mitsurugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro wants to clinch but Mitsurugi slips to the side
and Mitsurugi counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitsurugi stops a takedown attempt from Navarro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitsurugi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Navarro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitsurugi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitsurugi throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Mitsurugi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitsurugi rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
Mitsurugi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitsurugi swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Navarro.
Navarro shoots in but no luck this time.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
Navarro tries to clinch up but Mitsurugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitsurugi throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
Mitsurugi throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aikanaro Mitsurugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitsurugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitsurugi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Navarro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitsurugi swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Mitsurugi as Navarro shoots in.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitsurugi as he avoids it easily.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Mitsurugi circles away.
Mitsurugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitsurugi as he avoids it easily.
Mitsurugi stalks Navarro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Navarro's face. Navarro staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kirby Jay Navarro has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Mitsurugi. No joy for Navarro on that attempt.
Mitsurugi has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Navarro looking for a takedown.
Mitsurugi breaks from the clinch.
Aikanaro Mitsurugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Mitsurugi scores with a four punch combination!
Mitsurugi throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Mitsurugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitsurugi throws a nice looking combination but Navarro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Navarro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitsurugi blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Mitsurugi throws a right and a left that Navarro avoids nicely.
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Mitsurugi is avoiding it.
No joy there for Mitsurugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
Mitsurugi stuffs the takedown.
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Mitsurugi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mitsurugi is pressed up against the cage. Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitsurugi down to the mat. Mitsurugi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Mitsurugi finds it's way through Navarro's defenses.
Mitsurugi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aikanaro Mitsurugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirby Jay Navarro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mitsurugi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Navarro dives in and grabs Mitsurugi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitsurugi pushes down on Navarro's head and hops out.
Mitsurugi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Navarro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitsurugi wants to get back to his feet but Navarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitsurugi is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Navarro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitsurugi wants to get back to his feet but Navarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Navarro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Navarro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Navarro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro won't allow Mitsurugi to get back to his feet.
Navarro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mitsurugi wants to stand up but Navarro is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Navarro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mitsurugi pushes Navarro off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitsurugi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Mitsurugi blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Mitsurugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitsurugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitsurugi but Mitsurugi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Mitsurugi misses.
Navarro shoots in and drives through. Mitsurugi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Jay Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitsurugi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi leaves Navarro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitsurugi throws a one two combo.
That kick from Mitsurugi tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Navarro tries to clinch but Mitsurugi moves out of range.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but Mitsurugi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitsurugi looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Mitsurugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirby Jay Navarro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro tries for a takedown but Mitsurugi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Navarro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mitsurugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Navarro circles away quickly and effectively.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitsurugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitsurugi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mitsurugi duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mitsurugi is out of range.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitsurugi but Mitsurugi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitsurugi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitsurugi is pushing Navarro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mitsurugi working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitsurugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitsurugi swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro tries to clinch up but Mitsurugi circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aikanaro Mitsurugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kirby Jay Navarro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Navarro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Navarro looking to score a takedown here. Mitsurugi is defending well but Navarro drives through and ends up in Mitsurugi's guard.
Navarro passes Mitsurugi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitsurugi tries to kick Navarro off but Navarro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitsurugi defends it well.
Navarro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mitsurugi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Navarro.
Navarro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsurugi kicks Navarro off and gets back to his feet.
Mitsurugi is looking to clinch.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but Mitsurugi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitsurugi misses with the combination.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitsurugi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mitsurugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirby Jay Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitsurugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Navarro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitsurugi counters with a left and a right that stings Navarro.
Donk. Mitsurugi catches Navarro right on the button with a cross.
Mitsurugi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mitsurugi duly obliges.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitsurugi breaks from the clinch.
Navarro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi swats away the attempt to clinch by Navarro.
Mitsurugi avoids the head kick by Navarro.
Mitsurugi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Sloppy strikes from Mitsurugi. Those never looked like landing.
Navarro shoots in but Mitsurugi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitsurugi misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro tries to clinch but Mitsurugi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Navarro.
Mitsurugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Navarro circles away quickly and effectively.
Navarro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitsurugi is fending him off so far but Navarro persists. Nope, Mitsurugi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitsurugi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro tries to clinch up.
Aikanaro Mitsurugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitsurugi misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro shoots in and drives through. Mitsurugi sprawls well.
Kirby Jay Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro tries to move into range but Mitsurugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aikanaro Mitsurugi.
I've got Mitsurugi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aikanaro Mitsurugi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bennett's choice of entrance music: Iron Maiden - Prowler' 88. Fritz Bennett told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fritz Bennett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a takedown
and Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bennett!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown thowing shots but they're missing.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Fritz Bennett has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That has opened up Fritz Bennett's cut even more.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Bennett wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bennett taking shots to the head.
The cut above Fritz Bennett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown blocks Bennett's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Fritz Bennett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fritz Bennett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Burt Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schalk Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West - Stronger. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Schalk Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Santiago!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger gets a takedown into half guard.
Santiago trying to control but Burger postures up.
Burger trying to control the pace.
Burger is just content to waste time from the top position. Santiago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burger trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Burger is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago 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.
Schalk Burger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burger wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.
Burger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santiago sprawls well initially but Burger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burger controlling the action here.
Burger is thwarting Santiago's attempts to control the position.
Burger trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to improve his position but Burger is controlling well.
Santiago is not content to let Burger control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Schalk Burger just wasn't active enough.
Burger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense.
Burger moves into the clinch.
Burger lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burger is controlling the pace.
Santiago is trying to control but can't.
Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santiago controlling the position for now.
Burger wants to stand up but Santiago has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Santiago manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Burger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Burger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Schalk Burger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santiago with a poor takedown
enabling Burger to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burger was well out of range. Poor timing from Santiago.
Burger throws a series of punches but Santiago moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schalk Burger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Santiago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burger leaning against his opponent.
Burger pulls guard effortlessly.
Santiago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Santiago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving.
Burger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard.
Santiago controlling Burger's posture.
Burger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago has his hands on Burger's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burger wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burger avoids the body shot from Santiago.
Schalk Burger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Burger misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santiago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burger is one step ahead there.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Santiago is trying to keep Burger in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago looking for a sweep. Not yet Santiago, not yet.
Burger postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santiago misses with a body shot.
Burger moves into the clinch.
Burger jumps guard.
Santiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger looking for a sweep. Not yet Burger, not yet.
Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago forces his way into half guard.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Burger is defending well.
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Burger defends the submission attempt.
Burger is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burger is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Santiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burger breaks the clinch.
Burger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger has managed to clinch.
Burger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schalk Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger tries to clinch there but Santiago circles away.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burger but Burger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schalk Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Santiago.
Burger checks a low kick from Santiago.
Santiago tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily
and Burger moves into the clinch.
Burger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Santiago regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burger wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Burger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burger wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Schalk Burger.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Burger.
Burger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santiago tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago manages to get back to half guard.
Schalk Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santiago desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Santiago's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burger trying to control from half guard but Santiago is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burger is thwarting Santiago's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schalk Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schalk Burger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graciano Pizzaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahman Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Graciano Pizzaman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rahman Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a one two! Pizzaman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Graciano Pizzaman has been cut.
Jones misses with a combination
and Pizzaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pizzaman circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pizzaman moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizzaman is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Pizzaman working hard to break the clinch.
Jones gets through Pizzaman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones cracks Pizzaman with a nice body shot.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Pizzaman being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Jones.
Pizzaman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pizzaman is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Jones's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A short left from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pizzaman up against the cage.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Pizzaman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones taking a breather.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pizzaman backwards.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones pushes Pizzaman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pizzamans head.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones is working Pizzaman over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones slows down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahman Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graciano Pizzaman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones cracks Pizzaman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pizzaman to stand back up!
Pizzaman is rocked!
Pizzaman tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Pizzaman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones digs a right hand into Pizzaman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pizzaman's gas tank.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pizzaman seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones pushes Pizzaman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones pushes Pizzaman against the cage. Jones is working some dirty boxing. Jones pushes off with a quick right hook! Pizzaman goes down! Pizzaman tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jones moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahman Jones!
Rahman Jones is the new super heavyweight champion!
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G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
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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