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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between martins brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). martins brian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Silva's chin.



177 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0
200 cm
21
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, martins brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

brian moves into range and clinches up with Silva.

brian pulls guard.
brian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
brian is looking to take Silva's back but instead Silva gets back to half guard. Nice work.
brian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
brian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
brian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to keep brian in close.
Silva keeping moving, preventing brian from controlling successfully.

Silva working for a triangle but brian defends it easily.
Silva controls brian momentarily but brian frees himself.

Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but brian is defending well. Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! brian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Silva!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

 

Undercard bout


 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zatch Grange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orh Urdaalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urdaalen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dope - I'm Back . The key to victory for Zatch Grange has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



188 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
194 cm
20
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening


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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zatch Grange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orh Urdaalen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grange lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grange looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Grange shoots in for a double leg but Urdaalen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zatch Grange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grange throws the kick towards the body but Urdaalen avoids it.

Urdaalen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grange looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Urdaalen controls the position.
Urdaalen prevents Grange from escaping the position.
Urdaalen controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Urdaalen 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urdaalen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grange taking punishment in the form of punches.
Urdaalen controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Urdaalen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Urdaalen working the body and head with strikes.

Urdaalen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Urdaalen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen working the head with strikes.
Urdaalen staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Despite being in the dominant position, Orh Urdaalen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Urdaalen shoots in and bounces Grange off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Urdaalen is pushing down on Grange's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grange is fighting to maintain full guard but Urdaalen has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orh Urdaalen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.



Urdaalen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Urdaalen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Urdaalen moves into full mount! Grange won't be happy about that!
Urdaalen controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Urdaalen 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.
Urdaalen is landing with some decent strikes but Grange is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Zatch Grange has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen landing strikes from the mount.
Urdaalen content just to control the position here.

Urdaalen working for a guillotine from mount but Grange is in no mood to give up.
Urdaalen content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Despite being in the dominant position, Orh Urdaalen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Urdaalen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orh Urdaalen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zatch Grange'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!



Urdaalen scores a takedown into full mount!
Urdaalen controlling the position easily from mount.
Urdaalen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grange looks a forlorn figure.
Urdaalen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Orh Urdaalen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urdaalen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Urdaalen is landing with some decent strikes but Grange is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grange is working to get back to half guard.
Urdaalen controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Urdaalen dominating with strikes here.
Urdaalen controlling the position easily from mount.
Urdaalen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen controlling his opponent.
Urdaalen looking to finish Grange with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grange!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Urdaalen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Zatch Grange's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urdaalen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grange is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Urdaalen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Orh Urdaalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urdaalen controlling the position easily from mount.
Zatch Grange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grange throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orh Urdaalen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urdaalen 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orh Urdaalen!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
36%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Nobody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Robson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.



165 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0
175 cm
20
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined


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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Robson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nobody, pushing him back against the cage.
Robson has Nobody pushed against the cage.
Robson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nobody fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nobody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson stalling.
Nobody trying to control the position but instead, Robson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nobody into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nobody's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nobody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Nobody won't want to take too many of those.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nobody's face.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nobody's defenses.
Nobody has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nobody is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nobody's face.
Robson just leaning against Nobody, taking a breather.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Nobody tries for a takedown but Robson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Nobody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Nobody takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson is stalling here.
Robson working Nobody over with knees to the body.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Nobody takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nobody being controlled against the cage.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nobody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Nobody takes an elbow to the temple.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Nobody's ribcage.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson presses Nobody against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson avoiding damage.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nobody tries to pull guard but Robson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nobody drops back down to his feet.
Robson presses Nobody against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson pushes Nobody back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson stalling against the cage.
Nobody changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Robson closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nobody takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
Nobody takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nobody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nobody has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Nobody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nobody tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Robson.
Nobody tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Nobody's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nobody.
Robson is struggling to control the position.
Nobody drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Nobody being controlled against the cage.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson just leaning against Nobody, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Robson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Robson 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.


Nobody shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nobody misses with a low kick.
Robson scores with a hook.
Nobody fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Robson forces Nobody back against the cage and clinches.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Nobody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nobodys head.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robson'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.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Robson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nobody takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robson avoiding damage.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robson controlling the action here for a moment.
Nobody goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robson prevents it.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nobody in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sam Robson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nobody takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nobody is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Nobody wants to stall.
Nobody takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Nobody jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robson walks away with a smile on his face. Nobody gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Robson clinches with his opponent.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nobody looking to slow down the pace here.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Nobody's ribcage.
Robson working Nobody over with knees to the body.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Nobody blocks it.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nobody takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nobody has Robson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nobody tries to pull guard but Robson won't allow it.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robson lands an elbow just above Nobody 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody tries to pull guard but Robson won't allow it.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robson working Nobody over with knees to the body.
Nobody is trying to force a seperation but Robson has the dominant position.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Nobody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nobody fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Robson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robson.
Nobody is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robson is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Nobody takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Nobody fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson working Nobody over with knees to the body.
Nobody jumps guard but Robson stands there with Nobody around his waist. Nobody gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nobody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nobody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robson with a knee to the head.
Nobody tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nobody fails to pull guard.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Nobody looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nobody is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson motions for Nobody to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Nobody with that takedown attempt.
Robson tries to clinch there but Nobody circles away.

Robson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Robson to work.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson just leaning against Nobody, taking a breather.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nobody lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nobody up against the cage.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Nobody's ribcage.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Robson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robson pushes off an throws an elbow but Nobody leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nobody wants to get back to striking at distance but Robson won't allow it.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Nobody avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Nobody lands a takedown into guard.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nobody.
Robson keeping full guard, as Nobody tries to pass.
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.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nobody trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robson's guard.
Nobody looking to sit in guard and control but Robson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nobody has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Robson has passed into side control.
Sam Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson looks up at the clock and then as Nobody takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nobody is trying to escape the position but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson advances nicely into full mount.
Robson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nobody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson looking to control and managing it successfully.
James Nobody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nobody throwing hammer fists to the chest of Robson. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Robson!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
51%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Puyol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakopa comes to the cage accompanied by Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Puyol has chosen Enter Sandman- Metallica as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kami Iakopa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



185 cm
24
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 1
170 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Puyol!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakopa throws a big shot that misses.
Iakopa looks to land a combination. Puyol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Sergio Puyol has been cut.
Puyol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Iakopa does no damage.
Iakopa fails to land with a series of punches.

Puyol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Puyol prevents Iakopa from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Puyol is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iakopa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puyol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Puyol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Iakopa is not content to let Puyol control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa tries to get to full guard but Puyol has control of the leg.
Puyol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Puyol is trying to work for a kimura but Iakopa is defending well.

Puyol seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Iakopa has recovered full guard.
Puyol throws a strike but Iakopa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Iakopa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Puyol looking for a guillotine here but Iakopa defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Puyol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puyol looks gassed!
Iakopa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Puyol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iakopa trying to control but Puyol is working from the bottom.

Puyol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iakopa defends it easily.
Puyol keeping moving, preventing Iakopa from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iakopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Puyol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Puyol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Puyol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iakopa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iakopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Puyol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puyol 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.
Iakopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Puyol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kami Iakopa just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Puyol dives in and grabs Iakopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iakopa pushes down on Puyol's head and hops out.
Puyol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iakopa as he jumps to the side.
Iakopa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iakopa.
Puyol shoots for a takedown but Iakopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kami Iakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Puyol.

Puyol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puyol prevents Iakopa from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergio Puyol will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergio Puyol's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!



Puyol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iakopa dodges the ground and pound from Puyol.
Puyol trying to control the position but Iakopa is working away.

Puyol tries for a kimura but Iakopa is defending well.
Iakopa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puyol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Puyol swings around for an armbar but Iakopa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Puyol's guard.
Puyol keeping moving, preventing Iakopa from controlling successfully.
Puyol is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puyol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iakopa wants to pass the guard but Puyol is keeping the position.

Puyol is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iakopa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Iakopa wants to control from the top but Puyol keeps moving.
Iakopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iakopa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Puyol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Puyol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Puyol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iakopa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iakopa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iakopa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Iakopa postures up.

Puyol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Puyol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iakopa is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puyol wants to stand but Iakopa is controlling the position.
Iakopa passes into half guard.

Puyol looking for submissions off his back.
Iakopa slows the pace down in half guard.
Puyol is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puyol is looking to improve his position.

Puyol looking for submissions off his back.

Puyol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iakopa pulls his head out easily.
Iakopa is keen to just control but Puyol is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Puyol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Puyol showed some decent athleticism there.
Iakopa is trying to stand back up but Puyol is controlling him
Iakopa is looking for a sweep. Puyol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Puyol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Puyol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Iakopa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puyol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iakopa misses with a few strikes there.
Puyol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iakopa catches Puyol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puyol tries to clinch but Iakopa is having none of it.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.

Puyol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iakopa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puyol stands and throws Iakopa's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Puyol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Puyol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puyol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Puyol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iakopa, who protects the arm well.
Puyol lands a few punches from side control.
Iakopa pushes Puyol away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puyol gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Iakopa tries to bench press Puyol off him but Puyol keeps the position.
Puyol is looking to take a break and control but Iakopa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Puyol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Iakopa, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puyol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Puyol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Puyol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sergio Puyol has got the better of the ground game so far.

Puyol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iakopa has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Iakopa is trying to get back to half guard.
Puyol looks up at the clock and then as Iakopa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Puyol smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sergio Puyol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Puyol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iakopa is letting Puyol control him for a moment.
Puyol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iakopa keeps working.
Iakopa tries to buck Puyol off but Puyol is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Puyol is trying to get an arm triangle but Iakopa is defending well.
Puyol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kami Iakopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iakopa regains half guard.
Puyol slips a nice elbow through Iakopa's hands, connecting with Iakopa's forehead.
Puyol trying to control the pace.

Puyol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Puyol is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Puyol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puyol 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Puyol!
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A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
67%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamas comes to the cage accompanied by Confession. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



195 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0
190 cm
23
201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined


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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Lamas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Long!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamas is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Lamas circles away and we're back to standing.

Lamas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lamas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Long could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lamas has cracked it and Long is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lamas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lorenzo Lamas!
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A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
48%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordechai Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jr comes into the arena with Arnold McCuller...NOWHERE TO RUN. blaring out of the sound system. Mordechai Marx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



193 cm
23
238 lbs
2 - 0 - 0
193 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordechai Marx!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr throws out a loose jab but Marx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marx uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jr.
Marx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jr swings for the body but Marx moves out of range.
Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marx lands with a nice body punch.
Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marx.
A big left from Jr misses.
Marx catches Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Marx sends Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marx is motioning to the referee to let Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Jr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr throws a shot from downtown. Marx moves away and avoids it.
Oh Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr is holding his hands too far apart here. Marx throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jr is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mordechai Marx!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cuba Gooding Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Cack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



180 cm
26
205 lbs
11 - 8 - 0
188 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Cack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cuba Gooding Evans!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cack throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Evans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cack did well to prevent Evans getting side control.
Cack wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Cack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cack is trying to keep Evans in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Cack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.

Cack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cack is breathing heavily.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cack has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans postures up.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Cack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans works over Cack with some ground and pound from guard.
Evans postures up.
Cack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans is in close to Cack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans trying to control but Cack is working from the bottom.
Evans stands up over Cack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Evans lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Cack is keeping the position.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Cack's brow.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cack's head.

Cack working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Cack's brow.
Cack looking to control.
Evans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cack's head.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Cack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cack is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cack avoid being mounted?
Evans lands with a punch from half guard.
Evans winds up and cracks Cack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans working Cack over with strikes.
Evans working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cack is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cuba Gooding Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!



Cack feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Cack changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cack!
Cack tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Evans lands a big shot there that rocks Cack but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Evans avoids the attempt from Cack to control.
Cack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cack's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Cack is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Cack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cack is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cack is trying to escape the mount.
Evans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cack wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
Evans lands a big shot there that rocks Cack but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Evans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cack?
Evans landing punches.
Cack takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Evans breaks from Cack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cack can't escape the position.
Evans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cack is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Cack is working hard here to advance position.
Evans is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Evans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cack tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Cack is bucking up trying to escape but Evans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cuba Gooding Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans landing shots from mount.
Evans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cack wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Cack is looking to improve his position but Evans isn't that keen on the idea.
Cack tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cack is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cack tries to hold on but Evans postures up.
Cack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans working Cack over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Evans.
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
Cack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cack is looking to get to half guard.
Cack taking shots to the head.
Cack tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
Cack taking shots to the head.
Evans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cack wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Cack is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cack is bucking up trying to escape but Evans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cack wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Cack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cuba Gooding Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Evans lands a glancing blow to the side of Cack's head.
Cack with a lazy takedown attempt

and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cack wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Evans.
Evans winds up and cracks Cack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cack taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Evans looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cack has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cack trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans working over Cack with some ground and pound. Cack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans working Cack over with strikes.
Cack is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Cack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cack is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Cack tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Cack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Cuba Gooding Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Cack is retaining full guard.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cack is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Cack's legs - danger averted.
Evans controlling from the top position.

Cack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daniel Cack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Evans 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Cuba Gooding Evans just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cack fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Cack backing up. Cack nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.

Cack gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Cack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cuba Gooding Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cuba Gooding Evans!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Castellaneta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.



180 cm
22
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
179 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank


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WIN Nutritional
WIN Nutritional


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 New York, Apollo Olympus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellaneta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olympus is fending him off so far but Castellaneta persists. Nope, Olympus circles away and we're back to standing.

Olympus moves into the clinch successfully.
Olympus connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Daniel Castellaneta has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Olympus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olympus working Castellaneta over with knees to the body.
Olympus lands a good knee to the midsection. Castellaneta won't want to take too many of those.
Olympus lands a damaging elbow.
Olympus landing knees to the head.
Olympus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castellaneta blocks it with crossed arms.
Olympus lands a knee to the head.
Castellaneta managing to block the knees to the body from Olympus.
Olympus lands an elbow inside.
Olympus landing knees to the body.
Castellaneta blocks an uppercut.
Olympus has a couple of punches blocked by Castellaneta.
Olympus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olympus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castellaneta managing to block the knees to the body from Olympus.
Olympus lands a knee to the head.
Castellaneta takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus scores with a knee to the head.
Olympus lands a nice knee to the body.
Olympus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellaneta backwards.
Olympus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olympus landing knees to the head.
Olympus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olympus is breathing heavily.
Olympus lands a knee to the body.
Olympus scores with a shot to the side of Castellaneta's head.
Olympus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanetas head.
Olympus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olympus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castellaneta is trying to break the clinch but Olympus has him pressed against the cage.
Olympus has Castellaneta pressed against the cage, preventing Castellaneta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olympus landing knees to the body.
Olympus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castellaneta blocks it with crossed arms.
Castellaneta goes for a takedown attempt but Olympus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellaneta has a takedown stuffed.
Apollo Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Castellaneta.
Olympus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellaneta if he has to take too many more of those.

Olympus forces Castellaneta back against the cage and clinches.
Olympus lands a knee to the head.
Olympus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olympus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castellaneta takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus lands a nice knee to the body.
Olympus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olympus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Olympus lands with a left to the head.
Olympus lands a hook that snaps the head of Castellaneta backwards.
Castellaneta takes a shot to the head.
Olympus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellaneta backwards.
Castellaneta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olympus obliges.
Olympus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olympus lands a hook that snaps the head of Castellaneta backwards.
Olympus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olympus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olympus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castellaneta's face.
Castellaneta is trying to break free.
Castellaneta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olympus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olympus with a knee to the head.
Olympus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castellaneta blocking some punches.
Olympus prevents Castellaneta from breaking the clinch.
Olympus lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Olympus.
Olympus with a knee to the head.
Castellaneta goes for a takedown attempt but Olympus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Olympus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellaneta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Olympus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Castellaneta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


An inside leg kick lands from Olympus.
Olympus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellaneta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olympus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castellaneta somewhat.
Olympus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olympus lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellaneta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olympus.
Castellaneta fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus misses with a combination
and Castellaneta counters with a nice uppercut.
Olympus throws a right hand that Castellaneta ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellaneta also avoids with ease.
Olympus lands a head kick!
Castellaneta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castellaneta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castellaneta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olympus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellaneta. That did some damage!
Castellaneta looks for a takedown but Olympus sprawls well.
Apollo Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Castellaneta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus looks to land a combination but Castellaneta avoids it well.
Castellaneta misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Olympus.
Olympus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Olympus or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellaneta which made him look bad.
Olympus wants to clinch up but Castellaneta keeps it at a distance.
Apollo Olympus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellaneta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta misses with the body kick
and Olympus counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollo Olympus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castellaneta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olympus.
Castellaneta keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellaneta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olympus counters with a head kick. That will keep Castellaneta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Olympus lands a body shot.
Olympus misses with a hook.
Castellaneta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olympus counters with a series of strikes. Castellaneta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castellaneta is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta throws a leg kick that is checked

and Olympus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Castellaneta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olympus is one step ahead there.
Olympus wants to stand but Castellaneta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Castellaneta trying to strike off his back.
Castellaneta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Castellaneta won't let Olympus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Castellaneta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Olympus trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Olympus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Castellaneta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Olympus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castellaneta circles away quickly and effectively.
Castellaneta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olympus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellaneta misses with a kick to the body
and Olympus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olympus tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellaneta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olympus doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellaneta circles away.
Castellaneta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olympus but Olympus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellaneta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellaneta misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olympus is looking to clinch but Castellaneta is avoiding it.
Olympus wants to clinch up but Castellaneta keeps it at a distance.
Castellaneta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castellaneta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellaneta throws a looping overhand right but Olympus ducks down to avoid it.
Castellaneta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olympus tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Olympus misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castellaneta is defended easily by Olympus.
Apollo Olympus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Castellaneta.
Castellaneta misses with a looping right.
Olympus's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Olympus duly obliges.

Olympus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castellaneta, pushing him back against the cage.
Olympus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castellaneta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olympus pushes off an throws an elbow but Castellaneta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Olympus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castellaneta backwards.
Olympus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olympus lands a knee to the head.
Olympus misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castellaneta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olympus misses with a knee strike.
Olympus throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellaneta.
Olympus has Castellaneta pressed against the cage, preventing Castellaneta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olympus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olympus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olympus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olympus has Castellaneta pressed against the cage, preventing Castellaneta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olympus looking to throw knees to the head but Castellaneta is blocking nicely.
Apollo Olympus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castellaneta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olympus walks away with a smile on his face. Castellaneta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castellaneta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olympus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellaneta.
No joy there for Castellaneta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castellaneta tries for a takedown but Olympus circles away easily

and Olympus counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castellaneta managing to block the knees to the body from Olympus.
Apollo Olympus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Olympus.
Olympus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castellaneta tries for a takedown but Olympus manages to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castellaneta is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olympus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daniel Castellaneta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Olympus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Olympus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olympus 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Olympus!
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pop
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RATING
37%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gontier comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Break. Brandon Jacobs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.



185 cm
21
270 lbs
8 - 0 - 0
193 cm
21
264 lbs
5 - 6 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined


Control Nutrition


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gontier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gontier!

Jacobs looking to secure an arm triangle but Gontier defends it well.
Gontier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gontier is working hard here to advance position.

Jacobs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gontier manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Gontier is defending well.

Jacobs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gontier, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gontier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jacobs tries for a kimura but Gontier is defending well.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Gontier wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jacobs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gontier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gontier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Gontier is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacobs.

Gontier is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacobs.

Jacobs is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gontier as he works his way to full guard.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gontier manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gontier is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gontier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Gontier tries to pass.

Jacobs has his foot on Gontier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gontier works his way back into a safe position though.

Gontier drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Gontier off! Gontier jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Gontier from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gontier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gontier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacobs somewhat.
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
Gontier tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Gontier.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Adam Gontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jacobs.

Jacobs shoots in and bounces Gontier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gontier is controlling Jacobs's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Gontier has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Gontier stuffs the takedown.
Gontier misses with a head kick.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Brandon Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gontier misses with a head kick.

Gontier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Gontier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobs is just riding it out for now. Gontier eventually gives up the hold.
Gontier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Gontier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Gontier is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs punching from the bottom.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Gontier defends easily.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.

Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gontier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gontier 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.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gontier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gontier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Gontier from controlling successfully.

Gontier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacobs fails with the takedown

and Gontier counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adam Gontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jacobs.

Gontier is trying for a kimura here. Jacobs looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gontier wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Gontier!
Adam Gontier retains his heavyweight title!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
35%

 

 
 
 
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