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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Tomson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomson Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gangsta Bounce. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceasar Tomson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson Jr shoots in for a takedown but Raybould shows good takedown defense.
A head kick by Tomson Jr misses
and Tomson Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raybould digs a good body shot into Tomson Jr's ribs.
Tomson Jr rushes Raybould and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raybould effectively controlling the action here.
Tomson Jr is working for takedown but Raybould is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomson Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould misses with a body punch.
Tomson Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raybould pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Tomson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Raybould.
Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomson Jr backwards.
Raybould tries a body shot but Tomson Jr blocks it.
Raybould lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomson Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomson Jr manages to end up in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tomson Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raybould, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomson Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raybould has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tomson Jr but great work by Raybould.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson Jr tries to buck Raybould off but Raybould is having none of it.
Raybould really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tomson Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomson Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Tomson Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tomson Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Tomson Jr is breathing heavily.
Tomson Jr is being controlled here.
Tomson Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raybould wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tomson Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Raybould has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tomson Jr regains half guard.
Tomson Jr tries to kick Raybould off in order to stand up. Raybould Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Raybould just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tomson Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raybould is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tomson Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Raybould decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tomson Jr to his feet.
Tomson Jr clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tomson Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raybould's brow.
Raybould prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomson Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Raybould lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raybould blocks the elbow strike.
Tomson Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Tomson Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Tomson Jr prevents a body shot from Raybould.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomson Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
A short right from Raybould.
Raybould misses with a body punch.
Raybould is looking to control Tomson Jr's arms but Tomson Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raybould has his back to the cage.
Raybould blocks an elbow strike from Tomson Jr.
Raybould gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tomson Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raybould creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tomson Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Tomson Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Raybould dodges an elbow strike from Tomson Jr.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomson Jr throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raybould scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raybould is pressed up against the cage. Tomson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raybould down to the mat. Raybould avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomson Jr instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raybould is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Raybould leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raybould gets underhooks to prevent Tomson Jr's takedown attempt.
Raybould cracks Tomson Jr with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raybould creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
Tomson Jr prevents a body shot from Raybould.
Raybould misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raybould lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raybould leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Raybould dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tomson Jr moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
Raybould tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomson Jr's elbow.
Raybould lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raybould lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomson Jr backwards.
Raybould taking a breather.
Tomson Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Raybould manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kevin Raybould seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomson Jr wants a takedown.
Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould pushes Tomson Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Raybould - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tomson Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raybould pushes Tomson Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Raybould on the inside.
Raybould wants to stall.
Tomson Jr letting Raybould take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Raybould lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Raybould.
Raybould makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomson Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Raybould drops Tomson Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tomson Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raybould gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Tomson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould leaning against his opponent.
Raybould lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raybould lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raybould avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raybould holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raybould misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raybould lands with a right to the head.
Raybould has Tomson Jr pressed against the cage.
Raybould blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomson Jr backwards.
Raybould lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomson Jr backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raybould.
Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raybould slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Raybould.
Raybould connects with a body shot.
Raybould lands a big uppercut and Tomson Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tomson Jr looks OK. Raybould waves Tomson Jr back to his feet!
Tomson Jr is rocked!
It looks like Ceasar Tomson Jr has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould connects with a leg kick. Tomson Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Tomson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raybould throws a shot to the body.
Raybould dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raybould throws a pinpoint strike between Tomson Jr's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tomson Jr crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Raybould scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould very nearly forgot to thank Sparta Fightware amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eustace Krang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warwick Martigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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26
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eustace Krang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warwick Martigan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martigan cracks Krang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martigan.
Martigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Krang. Those never looked like landing.
Martigan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martigan counters with a stiff right hand.
Eustace Krang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martigan moves into the clinch.
Krang working hard to break the clinch.
Krang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martigan scores with a shoulder strike.
Krang tries to break the clinch but Martigan is controlling the position.
Krang is looking to break free of the clinch but Martigan has double underhooks.
Krang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martigan prevents it.
Martigan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krang up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krang is trying to push Martigan away but Martigan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martigan has him pressed against the cage.
Martigan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krang is trying to break free.
Krang letting Martigan take a breather here.
Krang tries to circle away but Martigan has him pinned against the cage.
Krang working hard to break the clinch.
Martigan breaks the clinch.
Martigan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martigan.
Krang fails to land with a series of punches.
Krang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krang misses with a two punch combination.
Krang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martigan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krang scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martigan jabs at Krang's body.
Krang defending well as Martigan loads up on a big left hand.
Martigan dodges the punch combination from Krang.
Krang throws a right and a left that Martigan avoids nicely.
Krang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krang misses with a wild combination.
Krang misses with a two punch combination.
Martigan rushes Krang and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martigan keeps control of Krang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krang tries to break the clinch but Martigan is controlling the position.
Krang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martigan has him pressed against the cage.
Martigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martigan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martigan lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Martigan misses.
Martigan lands with a nice combination. Krang backs away looking to recover.
Krang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martigan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martigan lands a jab.
Martigan drives through and clinches with Krang against the cage.
Krang is trying to push Martigan away but Martigan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martigan manages to break the clinch.
Martigan lunges at Krang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krang's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krang moves out of range of the leg kick from Martigan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martigan.
Krang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martigan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Krang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martigan scores with a shot to the body.
Krang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martigan with a hook.
Krang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martigan lands a slapping body shot.
Martigan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krang tries to bum rush Martigan with a series of wild strikes but Martigan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Martigan does no damage.
Krang fails to land with a series of punches.
Krang misses with a double jab
and Martigan counters with a right hand to the body.
Krang misses with a double jab
and Martigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martigan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Krang misses with a few strikes there.
Krang misses with a double jab
and Martigan counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martigan scores with a nice right hand.
Martigan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warwick Martigan dominated that round.
That's time! Krang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krang throws a wild hook but Martigan just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Krang gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Martigan raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warwick Martigan!
Warwick Martigan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Sobchak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Bastard's chin.
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515 lbs
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288 lbs
33 - 22 - 0 |
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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
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Sobchak !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard looks to land a combination but Sobchak avoids it well.
No luck for Bastard with that takedown attempt.
Bastard tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bastard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sobchak fakes the leg kick and cracks Bastard in the body.
Bastard looks winded!
Sobchak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobchak thumps Bastard with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobchak .
Sobchak lands with a cross.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sobchak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bastard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sobchak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sobchak throws an elbow that misses. Bastard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobchak 's guard. Nice move by Bastard!
Bastard is looking to advance position but Sobchak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sobchak lands with some strikes.
Bastard can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobchak avoids the attempt from Bastard to control.
Bastard tries to reverse the position but Sobchak maintains control.
Bastard tries to hold on but Sobchak pushes him away.
Bastard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sobchak .
Sobchak with a couple of short strikes.
Sobchak avoids the attempt from Bastard to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sobchak is staying active.
Sobchak misses with some ground and pound and Bastard recovers position to half guard.
Sobchak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Sobchak seems content to control.
Sobchak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobchak lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bastard to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bastard holds on and takes a little breather.
Bastard wants to stand but Sobchak is controlling the position.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sobchak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobchak throws a strike but Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Sobchak 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.
Bastard lands a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bastard.
Sobchak tries to land a front kick but Bastard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobchak misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastard.
Bastard has closed the distance and engaged Sobchak in a clinch.
Sobchak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bastard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bastard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobchak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeff Sobchak is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobchak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak has closed the distance and engaged Bastard in a clinch.
Bastard is trying to break free.
Sobchak misses with a knee strike.
Bastard wants to take the fight to the mat but Sobchak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Sobchak won't allow it.
Sobchak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobchak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastard is defending well for now.
Bastard is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobchak has double underhooks.
Bastard tries to break free but Sobchak pushes him back against the cage.
Bastard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sobchak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeff Sobchak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bastard.
Sobchak tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sobchak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobchak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bastard clinches with his opponent.
Bastard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard has Sobchak up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobchak has him pressed against the cage.
Bastard fails to pull guard.
Sobchak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bastard up against the cage.
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to circle away but Sobchak has him pinned against the cage.
Sobchak misses with some punches.
Sobchak has Bastard pressed against the cage, preventing Bastard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sobchak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bastard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobchak walks into a left hand.
Bastard wants to clinch.
Bastard misses with a head kick.
Bastard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bastard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sobchak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bastard somewhat.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Sobchak 's ribs.
Bastard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sobchak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobchak defends it nicely.
Sobchak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard moves in looking to clinch but Sobchak pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobchak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bastard.
Sobchak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobchak as he avoids it easily.
Bastard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sobchak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobchak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobchak defends it nicely.
Jeff Sobchak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bastard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobchak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak wants to clinch up but Bastard keeps it at a distance.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt - Sobchak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobchak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard tries for a takedown but Sobchak circles away easily
and Sobchak counters by moving into the clinch.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Sobchak has him pressed against the cage.
Sobchak misses with a knee strike.
Bastard is trying to force a seperation but Sobchak has the dominant position.
Bastard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sobchak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bastard misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobchak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bastard working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak looking to slow down the pace here.
Bastard pulls guard effortlessly.
Sobchak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastard controlling the position.
Bastard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sobchak is controlling him.
Bastard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bastard is trying to control. Sobchak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is working for a submission of some sort.
Sobchak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Sobchak is working away.
Bastard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard slows the pace down in half guard.
Bastard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobchak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Sobchak is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bastard!
An out of breath and clearly excited Big Bastard thanked Golden Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham has chosen Jeremy as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Renzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Cunnigham!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from Cunnigham finds it's target.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cunnigham tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cunnigham tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cunnigham tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunnigham is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Cunnigham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cunnigham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Cunnigham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunnigham actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham landing rabbit punches to the side of Gracie's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cunnigham pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Cunnigham works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cunnigham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cunnigham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cunnigham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cunnigham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunnigham pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cunnigham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Cunnigham is controlling well.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunnigham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cunnigham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cunnigham passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Cunnigham keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunnigham drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Cunnigham working Gracie over with strikes.
Cunnigham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cunnigham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cunnigham lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cunnigham scores with a big shot! Gracie's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gracie! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Cunnigham!
An out of breath Jeremy Cunnigham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Everything Zen- Bush blaring out of the sound system. Bors Hill 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitchell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bors Hill!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
Jones throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Hill blocks the low kick.
Hill blocks a head kick by Jones.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill blocks a head kick by Jones.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Hill slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Hill feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Hill lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick from Hill misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hill. That snapped Jones's head back.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill lands a body shot.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Hill.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hill.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Jones misses with a hook
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Hill is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill avoids the head kick by Jones.
Hill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hill lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hill's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Hill scores with a punch to the head.
Hill pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Mitchell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hill scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Hill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones blocks a jab.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bors Hill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones slips a straight right by Hill.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Hill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill slips a jab from Jones.
Hill misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Hill lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a head kick!
Hill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hill showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Hill.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Hill is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bors Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Hill.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Hill connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hill.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Hill thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Hill counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a head kick.
A cross from Hill lands.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to move into range but Hill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
Hill tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Jones lands but Hill takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a high kick!
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bors Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bors Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Hill counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bors Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bors Hill!
Bors Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Predator Theme. Mason Archer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
39 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Archer!
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, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huddlestone.
Archer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
Archer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Huddlestone checks it well.
Archer throws a body kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Huddlestone.
It looks like Mason Archer has been cut.
Huddlestone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Archer swings for the body but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Huddlestone connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huddlestone takes one to the side of the head.
Huddlestone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Archer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Archer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Archer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huddlestone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Huddlestone.
A jab lands there for Archer.
A big right from Huddlestone misses.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone misses with a wild combination.
Archer connects with a solid leg kick.
Huddlestone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Huddlestone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Huddlestone is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huddlestone under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Archer - just one landing.
Huddlestone is rocked!
Huddlestone looks up at the clock. Bad move! Archer lands a right hand from hell, dropping Huddlestone. Archer pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Archer!
Mason Archer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lockyer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lockyer as Sax shoots in.
A lazy left from Lockyer finds it's target.
Lockyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lockyer scores with a punch to the head.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Sax's head but Sax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sax on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lockyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Sax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sax scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sax is defended easily by Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lockyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sax scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Lockyer does no damage.
Sax slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Sax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lockyer.
Sax moves out of range of the strikes.
Sax shoots for a takedown but Lockyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Sax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer lands a body shot.
Sax shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lockyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax is pushing down on Lockyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Sax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sax trying to control from half guard but Lockyer is working away.
Sax seems to be working for a kimura but Lockyer defends the submission attempt.
Lockyer trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockyer is not content to let Sax control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax is working for a kimura but Lockyer is defending it quite comfortably.
Lockyer is looking to control Sax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lockyer avoid being mounted?
Lockyer wants to get back to full guard.
Sax is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lockyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lockyer is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sax misses with a head shot. Lockyer uses the momentum to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sax trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lockyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockyer.
Sax takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darren Lockyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sax gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lockyer lands with a right hand.
Lockyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lockyer tests Sax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lockyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lockyer lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sax looks for a takedown but Lockyer sprawls well.
Amin Sax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sax tries for a takedown but Lockyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer misses with a wild combination.
Sax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Sax 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Lockyer.
Some wild striking there from Lockyer.
Sax takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sax. That's going to slow Lockyer down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Lockyer finds it's target.
Sax shoots in but Lockyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lockyer throws a shot to the body.
Lockyer misses with the combination.
Sax shoots in looking for a takedown. Lockyer tries to sprawl out of it but Sax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lockyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Lockyer blocks the low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lockyer scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand
so Sax counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sax trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Lockyer is trying to control the position but Sax postures up.
Sax trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Sax looking to pass the guard.
Sax drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lockyer dives on top into guard.
Lockyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sax working a defensive guard here.
Sax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lockyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lockyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lockyer trying to control but Sax is working from the bottom.
Lockyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amin Sax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lockyer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lockyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lockyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lockyer forces his way into half guard.
Lockyer thows a huge punch but Sax dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lockyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lockyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lockyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lockyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sax wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
Sax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lockyer keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Amin Sax wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Sax with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lockyer drops Sax with a beautiful combination! Sax stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lockyer is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lockyer's waist but Lockyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sax off to one side.
Sax drops his hands momentarily and Lockyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lockyer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sax sprawling to the canvas! Sax rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lockyer finish him?!
Sax is rocked!
Lockyer fakes the body blow, causing Sax to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sax goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Backyard Fighting for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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23
207 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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25
218 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Ring!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista scoring well with a low kick there.
Ring gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bautista to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bautista sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Bautista from controlling successfully.
Bautista is stalling in the full guard.
Bautista has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidel Bautista has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ring misses with a hook
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
Ring stuns Bautista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bautista misses with a wild body shot.
Bautista fails to land the takedown.
Ring lands a nice looking body shot.
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Ring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bautista looks to score with a jab to the body but Ring is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ring. No joy for Bautista on that attempt.
A jab from Ring does it's job there.
Josh Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ring throws a looping overhand right but Bautista ducks down to avoid it.
Ring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A cross from Bautista lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by Ring.
Bautista misses with a straight left.
Ring digs a good hook to Bautista's body.
Ring takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Ring takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Bautista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ring.
Bautista takes a swing at Ring's ribcage but misses.
Ring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautista scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ring scores with a jab to the body.
Bautista does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista connects with a single shot there.
Bautista thows a body shot but no joy.
Bautista misses with a low kick.
Ring scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bautista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ring.
Ring blocks a jab.
Bautista uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ring.
Ring scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bautista doesn't seem bothered though.
Bautista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ring swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista throws a head kick that misses.
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ring tests Bautista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ring checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ring throws a looping overhand right but Bautista ducks down to avoid it.
Ring misses with an uppercut.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Ring counters with a straight right hand.
Ring scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bautista doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ring avoids the head kick by Bautista.
Ring defending well as Bautista loads up on a big left hand.
Bautista finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Ring misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. Ring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ring takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Ring lands with an overhand left.
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 Fidel Bautista will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ring misses with a straight right.
Bautista misses with a body shot.
Bautista walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ring checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bautista cracks a nice hook into Ring's ribs.
Bautista defending well as Ring loads up on a big left hand.
Bautista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ring.
Bautista throws out a leg kick but Ring moves out of range and Bautista only half commits.
Bautista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ring jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista tries to move into range but Ring moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ring scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bautista doesn't seem bothered though.
Bautista lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Ring misses.
Ring gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bautista stands up over Ring, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bautista throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bautista preventing the sweep.
Ring is trying to keep Bautista in close.
Ring might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bautista haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bautista is fighting to break Ring's control of his arms but Ring is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bautista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josh Ring.
Bautista pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Josh Ring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautista throws a lazy uppercut
and Ring counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bautista takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bautista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ring lands a slapping body shot.
Ring throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
Ring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bautista.
Ring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bautista throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista misses with a looping left.
Ring thows a body shot but no joy.
Ring throws a big shot that misses.
Bautista throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ring throws a series of punches but Bautista avoids them all with ease.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ring throws a nice looking combination but Bautista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bautista just misses with a punch to the body.
Ring defending well as Bautista loads up on a big left hand.
Ring misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bautista counters with a right hand to the body.
Ring scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bautista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ring throws out the jab.
Ring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
Ring swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bautista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ring walks into a straight right hand from Bautista.
It looks like Josh Ring has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bautista scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ring misses with a straight right.
Bautista stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Ring.
Bautista pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bautista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ring avoids the body shot from Bautista.
Ring walks into a straight right hand from Bautista.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bautista ducks right into an uppercut from Ring.
Bautista does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bautista throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ring counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Bautista dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Ring's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bautista connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ring. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ring takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bautista slips a jab and a cross from Ring.
Bautista misses with an uppercut
and Ring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bautista tries to land a leg kick but Ring saw it coming and moves away.
Bautista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
Ring uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ring slips under a jab from Bautista.
Ring moves away from the strike by Bautista.
Ring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bautista manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring scores with the left hand. Bautista knows he should have avoided that one.
Bautista uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ring misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Bautista throws a good cross that connects.
Ring waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bautista.
Ring uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautista.
Ring misses with an uppercut.
Ring checks a low kick from Bautista.
Ring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ring misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bautista lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautista on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ring throws a hook but Bautista avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ring. Those never looked like landing.
Ring walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bautista throws a body punch but Ring moves out of range.
Ring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bautista.
Bautista digs a good body shot into Ring's ribs.
Ring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Ring throws a hook but Bautista blocks it.
Ring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring missing with a left hand there. Bautista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Ring.
Ring misses with a body shot.
Ring fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bautista uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ring.
Ring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ring lands with a straight right. Bautista didn't see that one coming.
Bautista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ring.
Ring avoids the body shot from Bautista.
Donk. Bautista catches Ring right on the button with a cross.
Ring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bautista manages to avoid it.
Bautista changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ring looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ring tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bautista wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Josh Ring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring is trying to escape the position but Bautista is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista trying to control the action but Ring is working from the bottom.
Ring is being controlled here.
Ring wants to control but Bautista postures up.
Bautista lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ring is not content to let Bautista control the position.
Bautista lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Bautista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bautista 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Bautista!
Fidel Bautista seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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