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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk Jan Van Gompel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henk Jan Van Gompel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Gompel sprawls well initially but Harris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Van Gompel is working away.
Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Gompel is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Van Gompel trying to control but Harris postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gompel wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gompel tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Harris trying to control the action but Van Gompel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Gompel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Van Gompel with that takedown attempt.
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.
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Gompel sprawls well. Van Gompel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Gompel uses from the top position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Van Gompel from controlling successfully.
Van Gompel throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Gompel on the ground.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Gompel.
Van Gompel slips nicely into half guard.
Van Gompel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Harris defend it? Van Gompel steps over the head and cranks it - Harris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Van Gompel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henk Jan Van Gompel!
A victorious Henk Jan Van Gompel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Garetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garetto has chosen El Garrote as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Dur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Garetto!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garetto clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garetto.
Dur scores a nice knee to the body.
Dur has a couple of punches blocked by Garetto.
Garetto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garetto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garetto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garetto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dur backwards.
Dur misses with a knee to the head.
Dur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garetto breaks the clinch.
Dur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garetto breaks the clinch.
Garetto misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garetto jabs at Dur's body.
Garetto misses with a two punch combination.
Garetto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garetto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dur back to the cage. Garetto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garetto punishes Dur's body with a nice straight punch.
Lenny Garetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garetto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garetto really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garetto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dur.
Lenny Garetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Garetto.
Garetto throws a low kick but Dur moves out of range easily.
Garetto checks a leg kick nicely.
Garetto misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Garetto backs away, Dur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Garetto.
Garetto has closed the distance and engaged Dur in a clinch.
Garetto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garetto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dur has him pressed against the cage.
Dur tries a knee to the head but Garetto blocks it.
Garetto breaks from the clinch.
Garetto moves into the clinch successfully.
Garetto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Garetto scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garetto misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Dur counters with a quick kick to the body but Garetto blocks it.
Garetto feints a jab promting Dur to slip. Garetto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dur is rocked!
Garetto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garetto wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garetto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dur is out of range.
As Garetto tries to get set, Dur tries to push him back and clinch up but Garetto manages to avoid the attempt.
Garetto throws a series of punches but Dur moves out of range.
Dur throws a quick counter head kick but Garetto was just out of range.
Garetto misses with a double jab
and Dur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garetto really felt that one!
Garetto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Dur tenderised Garetto's leg. Garetto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garetto.
Garetto throws a series of punches but Dur avoids them all with ease.
Dur thinks about countering with a head kick.
Garetto gets tackled into the cage by Dur. Dur maintains the clinch.
Dur takes a shot to the head.
Garetto lands a nice uppercut.
Garetto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garetto misses with a few strikes there.
Garetto forces Dur back against the cage and clinches.
Dur looking to throw knees to the head but Garetto is blocking nicely.
Garetto breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garetto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dur rushes Garetto and presses him up against the cage.
Dur is trying to pull guard but Garetto has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Dur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dur lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garetto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garetto throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Dur counters with a quick kick to the body but Garetto blocks it.
Garetto connects with an inside leg kick.
Dur clinches.
Garetto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garetto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garetto lands a leg kick that knocks Dur off balance momentarily.
Garetto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garetto throws a series of punches but Dur avoids them all with ease.
Garetto misses with a double jab.
Dur looks to land a body kick but Garetto moved away.
Garetto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dur fakes the leg kick and cracks Garetto in the body.
Garetto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dur under the eye.
Nice jab there from Garetto.
Nice sprawl there from Garetto as Dur shoots in.
Dur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garetto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dur jumps guard but Garetto stands there with Dur around his waist. Dur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garetto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garetto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garetto misses with a combination
and Dur counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Garetto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garetto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Garetto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garetto stalks Dur and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dur's face. Dur staggers backwards, shaken.
Garetto tries to work over Dur's front leg with a kick but Dur checks it.
Dur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dur takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Dur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garetto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dur counters with a leg kick.
Dur seems to have got his legs back now.
Dur slips a jab and a cross from Garetto.
We've been informed that Garetto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garetto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dur.
Dur throws a wild body kick that Garetto sees coming a mile off.
Garetto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garetto lands a nice shot that snaps Dur's head back.
A jab from Garetto does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garetto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dur drops his hands momentarily and Garetto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garetto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dur clinches up with Garetto and pushes him back against the cage.
Dur pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garetto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garetto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garetto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garetto wants to stand but Dur has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Dur pushes a forearm under Garetto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Garetto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wojtek Dur!
Lenny Garetto spoke after the fight, saying 'Estás muerto.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Koltsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirill Koltsov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anselmo Harris!
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, Kirill Koltsov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltsov stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Koltsov works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris rushes Koltsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koltsov as Harris tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Koltsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Koltsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koltsov as Harris tries to tie him up.
Koltsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Koltsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Koltsov has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Koltsov tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koltsov leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koltsov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Koltsov to work.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koltsov walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harris takes one on the button.
Koltsov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris jumps guard but Koltsov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anselmo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harris gets control of Koltsov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Koltsov wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Koltsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koltsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koltsov prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koltsov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koltsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koltsov wants to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch position.
Harris fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harris backs up against the cage.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koltsov stalls.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koltsov.
A short left from Koltsov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koltsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Koltsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koltsov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harris is trying to keep an underhook but Koltsov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Koltsov in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltsov winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koltsov trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltsov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koltsov trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koltsov prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Koltsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koltsov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Koltsov trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Koltsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koltsov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris trying to control the position.
Koltsov throws a sloppy strike and Harris has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Koltsov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anselmo Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guseppe Carliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guseppe Carliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie McGordon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGordon.
McGordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGordon trying to control the position but instead, Carliano has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGordon into the cage.
McGordon manages to break the clinch.
Carliano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carliano tries a head kick but it misses.
McGordon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Carliano swings for the body but McGordon moves out of range.
No joy there for Carliano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carliano tries to bum rush McGordon with a series of wild strikes but McGordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGordon throws a big counter head kick but Carliano avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carliano.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGordon. Carliano does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGordon moves out of range as Carliano strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Carliano. Those never looked like landing.
McGordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carliano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGordon.
McGordon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGordon is rocked!
McGordon is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Carliano Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! McGordon is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guseppe Carliano!
Guseppe Carliano 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbo Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbo Audi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Audi pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Audi being controlled against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Audi on that attempt.
A head kick from Audi lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Audi scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Audi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Audi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Audi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Audi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Audi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Audi is looking to clinch.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Audi is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Audi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Audi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Audi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Audi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demetrious Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbo Audi.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Audi misses with a knee to the head.
Audi is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Audi gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Audi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson stalks Audi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Audi's face. Audi staggers backwards, shaken.
Audi wants to clinch.
Audi lands with a nice body kick.
Audi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Audi scores with a push kick.
Audi misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Audi back into the cage.
Audi stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Audi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Audi pulls guard effortlessly.
Audi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Audi wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Audi wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robbo Audi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Audi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson leaves Audi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Audi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Audi shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Audi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Audi throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Audi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Audi keeps it at a distance.
Audi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Audi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi closes the distance and clinches.
Audi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Demetrious Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbo Audi.
Audi tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Audi tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Audi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Audi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Audi gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Audi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Audi has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Audi trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Audi into the cage.
Audi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Audi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Audi looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Audi drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Audi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson working a defensive guard but Audi passes into half guard.
Audi prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is staying active underneath Audi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to hold on to Audi's head to control him but Audi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Audi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi passes to full mount!
Robbo Audi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Audi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Audi lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Audi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Audi not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Audi looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Audi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Audi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Audi scores with strikes from the back.
Audi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
Audi trying to control momentarily.
Audi controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbo Audi 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!
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demetrious Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Audi scores with a nice body kick.
Audi moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Demetrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Audi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Audi is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Audi circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Audi looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robbo Audi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Audi tries to clinch up.
Audi takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Audi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Audi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Audi tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Audi looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Audi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Audi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Audi is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Audi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Audi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Audi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Audi breaks away and moves out of range.
Audi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Audi darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Audi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Audi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Audi moves into the clinch.
Johnson stalls.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Audi stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Audi lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Audi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Audi wants to clinch.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Audi doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Audi pinned against the cage. Audi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Audi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Audi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Audi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Audi moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Audi clinches up against the cage.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Audi looking for a takedown.
Johnson is trying to drag Audi to the mat but Audi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Audi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Robbo Audi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Audi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbo Audi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Audi 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbo Audi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Kielek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawel Kielek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elvis Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pawel Kielek!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kielek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Kielek counters with a nice uppercut.
Kielek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kielek lands a jab.
Cage is rocked!
Cage walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kielek swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pawel Kielek!
Pawel Kielek tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Crystavox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Klaczek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Krzysztof Klaczek enters the cage!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Crystavox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Klaczek!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klaczek digs a good body shot into Crystavox's ribs.
Crystavox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klaczek.
Crystavox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klaczek lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Klaczek.
Klaczek tries to close the distance and clinch but Crystavox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Klaczek.
Klaczek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crystavox throws a head kick that half lands.
Crystavox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klaczek.
Crystavox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klaczek.
Crystavox drops his hands momentarily and Klaczek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klaczek tries to clinch but Crystavox is having none of it.
Crystavox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Crystavox finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crystavox lands with a nice body kick.
Crystavox tries to land a front kick but Klaczek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klaczek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaczek cracks a nice hook into Crystavox's ribs.
Klaczek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crystavox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crystavox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klaczek.
Crystavox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klaczek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crystavox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klaczek counters with a left and a right that stings Crystavox.
Crystavox shoots in for a takedown but Klaczek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crystavox thows a body kick. Klaczek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krzysztof Klaczek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klaczek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krzysztof Klaczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klaczek lands a jab to the nose.
Klaczek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crystavox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klaczek manages to circle out of the way.
Klaczek misses with a two punch combination.
As Klaczek tries to get set, Crystavox tries to push him back and clinch up but Klaczek manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Klaczek. That snapped Crystavox's head back.
Crystavox is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaczek connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Crystavox out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Klaczek!
Krzysztof Klaczek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chris Crystavox was interviewed post fight and said 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS!
http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Hallmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budi Veikko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Budi Veikko was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Hallmann!
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, Budi Veikko!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallmann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veikko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Veikko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hallmann defending well though.
Veikko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veikko lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Veikko seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veikko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hallmann's head.
Veikko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hallmann is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veikko trying to control the action but Hallmann is working from the bottom.
Veikko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veikko goes for a double leg but Hallmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hallmann continues to drive forward.
Hallmann lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hallmann as Veikko shoots in.
Piotr Hallmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Veikko should have avoided that one.
Veikko shoots in looking for a takedown but Hallmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veikko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Piotr Hallmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Budi Veikko.
Veikko goes for a double leg but Hallmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hallmann continues to drive forward.
Veikko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hallmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Veikko tries to score a body lock takedown but Hallmann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veikko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallmann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hallmann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hallmann stalling in the clinch but Veikko improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallmann lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallmann lands with a light punch inside.
Veikko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veikko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veikko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hallmann lands a left hand.
Hallmann lands a right hand.
Hallmann tries to stall but Veikko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Veikko can't get the takedown.
Hallmann lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallmann.
Veikko wants to take the fight to the mat but Hallmann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Veikko looking for a takedown.
Veikko looks winded!
Veikko takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veikko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hallmann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hallmann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hallmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallmann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Veikko wants to take the fight to the mat but Hallmann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hallmann is looking to control Veikko's arms but Veikko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hallmann has his back to the cage.
Hallmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veikko backwards.
Hallmann lands an uppercut.
Veikko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hallmann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hallmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallmann throws out a powerful jab.
Hallmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Veikko should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veikko ducks right into an uppercut from Hallmann.
Nice cross by Hallmann.
Hallmann scores with a jab. Veikko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veikko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hallmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallmann dips to his left and cracks Veikko with an uppercut!
Hallmann scores with a punch to the head.
Veikko is rocked!
Hallmann drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Veikko right on the button. Veikko goes down! Hallmann follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hallmann gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Hallmann!
Piotr Hallmann really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Mayor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Mayor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayor scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayor throws out a powerful jab.
Mayor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Mayor's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayor wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Mayor seems content to control.
Mayor is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Mayor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayor.
Gracie is pressing down on Mayor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at We Are Legion inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mayor wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two 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.
Mayor wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mayor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayor has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Mayor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayor is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mayor from controlling successfully.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayor is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayor wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie controls Mayor momentarily but Mayor frees himself.
Mayor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control the position.
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.
Mayor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mayor from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayor has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayor cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayor.
Mayor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Mayor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mayor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mayor from controlling successfully.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to keep Mayor in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Mayor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayor works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mayor from controlling successfully.
Mayor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mayor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayor keeps working.
Mayor tries to improve position but can't.
Mayor manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Mayor from improving his position.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayor!
Mayor tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayor gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayor is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie wants to take a breather but Mayor is having none of it.
Gracie prevents Mayor from improving his position.
Mayor is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Mayor wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Mayor moves into full guard.
Mayor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayor wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the 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.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie wants to control but Mayor is keeping him busy.
Mayor being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayor is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Mayor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mayor with a jab.
Mayor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayor misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Mayor and move into the clinch position.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mayor won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Mayor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayor pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie jumps guard but Mayor stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayor presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mayor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayor scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mayor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie controls Mayor momentarily but Mayor frees himself.
Felix Mayor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mayor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayor can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayor looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie prevents Mayor from improving his position.
Mayor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Mayor won't allow it.
Mayor pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Mayor is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayor wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to take his opponent's back but Mayor turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Mayor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayor wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Mayor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayor 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Mayor!
A very excited looking Felix Mayor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Barbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master has chosen DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami as his entrance music. Zach Barbery has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach Barbery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Master!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master tries to bum rush Barbery with a series of wild strikes but Barbery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master takes one to the chin there.
Barbery looks to score with a jab to the body but Master is just out of range.
Master flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbery steps away.
Barbery throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Master waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbery.
Barbery throws a body shot but no joy.
Master takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Master.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master throws a shot from downtown. Barbery moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Barbery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Master takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbery misses the shot to the body.
Barbery seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barbery misses the shot to the body.
Master throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbery's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master misses with a wild combination.
Barbery throws a big counter combination but Master scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master looks to land a left hand but Barbery moved out of range nicely.
Barbery works Master's body with a nice hook.
Master throws a big shot that misses.
Barbery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Master uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbery.
Master looks to land a body kick but Barbery moved away.
Barbery is looking to wear down Master with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Master throws out a loose jab but Barbery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master moves out of range as Barbery strikes.
A lazy left from Master finds it's target.
Barbery scores with a jab.
Barbery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbery lands a jab to the head.
Master throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barbery slips a jab from Master.
Master lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbery takes a step back to recover.
Barbery misses with a double jab.
Barbery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Master throws out the jab.
Master fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbery throws an off balance right hand
and Master counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barbery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbery misses the shot to the body.
Master with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Master thuds his right hand into Barbery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Master tests Barbery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Master throws a sloppy head kick and Barbery moves out of range easily.
Master avoids the body shot from Barbery.
Master was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab from Barbery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbery misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Barbery.
A left lands for Barbery.
Barbery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbery has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Master.
Master lands a leg kick that knocks Barbery off balance momentarily.
Master's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbery under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbery throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Master lands with a slapping head kick.
Master lands with a cross.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbery misses the target.
Master gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Master lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Master fails to land.
Master working aggressively here.
Barbery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbery controls his hands.
Master leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Master dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Master avoids the body shot from Barbery.
Master cracks Barbery with an open hand slap.
Barbery takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
Master wants to clinch.
Master takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Master, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbery.
Master scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Master.
Barbery throwing a counter right hand but Master manages to avoid it.
The Master seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master throws a nice inside leg kick.
Master lands a nice looking body kick.
Master tries to clinch up.
Barbery tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Master misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbery swinging wildly here.
Master avoids the body shot from Barbery.
Master replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbery blocks it well.
Master throws a right hand that Barbery ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbery also avoids with ease.
Barbery throws a right hand that Master ducks under and follows up with a left that Master also avoids with ease.
Master misses with a body kick.
Barbery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Master lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barbery throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Master is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Master on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbery throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Barbery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Master explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Master closes the distance and clinches.
Master'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.
Master lands a left hand.
Barbery is trying to force a seperation but Master has the dominant position.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Master lands a body punch in the clinch.
Master has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Master displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbery up against the cage.
Barbery blocks a body shot from Master.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Master.
Barbery blocks a body shot from Master.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbery uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbery.
Barbery will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Master lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbery backwards.
Barbery takes a shot to the head.
Barbery tries to circle away but Master has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barbery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Master gets a clinch.
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Master.
Master works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Master stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbery blocks a body shot from Master.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master has Barbery pressed against the cage.
The Master seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbery blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Master.
The referee calls for Master to work.
Barbery is trying to force a seperation but Master has the dominant position.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbery controls his hands.
Barbery blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Master has Barbery pressed against the cage, preventing Barbery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barbery tries to circle away but Master has him pinned against the cage.
Barbery being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Master.
A shot to the body from Barbery misses
and Master counters with a big head kick but Barbery shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbery throws a nice looking combination but Master bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Master scores with a nice strike.
Barbery lands a jab to the nose.
Barbery misses the shot to the body.
Master scores with a jab. Barbery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Master has managed to clinch.
Barbery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbery backwards.
Master effectively controlling the action here.
Master lands a nice uppercut.
Barbery is rocked!
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbery controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master just leaning against Barbery, taking a breather.
Barbery wants to get back to striking at distance but Master won't allow it.
Master softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbery's elbow.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Master misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Master really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Master lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbery off the cage and back into range.
Barbery throws a body punch but Master moves out of range.
Master feints a counter leg kick.
Master gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Master looking to slow down the pace here.
Master slowing the pace effectively.
Master throws a head punch that misses.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Master.
Barbery misses with a shot to the body
and Master counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbery's knee momentarily.
Barbery checks the leg kick nicely there.
Master scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbery lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Master.
Barbery throws a lazy right hand but Master sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbery throws a lazy right hand but Master sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbery scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Master lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbery doesn't seem phased though.
Master lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbery's sensitive parts.
Barbery ducks under a wild hook from Master.
Master throws the left hand but Barbery avoids the punch easily.
Master has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Master avoids the body shot from Barbery.
Barbery just misses with a punch to the body.
Master bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master misses with a jab to the body
letting Barbery counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master has taken the fight to the clinch.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Master - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barbery has had enough of the clinch but Master keeps him there for the moment.
Barbery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbery prevents a body shot from Master.
Master can't find room to land a body shot as Barbery controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbery.
Master lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Master softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbery is trying to push Master away but Master has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Master working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Barbery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Master misses with a body punch.
Master misses with some punches.
Barbery seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbery tries to stall but Master uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Master fails to land.
Master digs a right hand into Barbery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbery's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Master dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Master lands a high kick!
Barbery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Master moves away.
Master connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbery scores with a body shot.
Master throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barbery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Master with a nice cross.
Barbery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Master.
Barbery swings for the body but Master moves out of range.
Master throws a sloppy head kick and Barbery moves out of range easily.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbery misses with a shot to the body
and Master counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Master buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbery throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbery moves out of range as Master strikes.
Master keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Master scores with a shot to the body.
Barbery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbery misses with a body shot.
Master is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Master lands a head kick. Barbery smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zach Barbery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbery misses with a hook.
Barbery throws a lazy uppercut
and Master counters with a low kick, right behind Barbery 's knee.
Barbery misses with a hook to the body
and Master counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Master fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbery.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Master throws a body kick that misses.
Barbery is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Master wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Master lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Master cracks the inside of Barbery's front leg.
Barbery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbery.
Barbery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbery misses with a body shot.
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
Barbery misses the body punch
and Master counters with a leg kick.
Master scores with a jab. Barbery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Master waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbery.
Barbery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Master counters with a good low kick that Barbery was not able to check.
Barbery lands a glancing blow to the side of Master's head.
Master lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master with a jab.
Master chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbery misses with a looping right.
Barbery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Master doesn't seem bothered though.
Master ducks under a wild hook from Barbery.
Master throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Master avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Master digs a good hook to Barbery's body.
Barbery misses with a wild body shot.
Master throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Master lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Barbery.
Master scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbery. That did some damage!
Master throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Barbery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Master is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Master takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Master misses with a body kick.
Master lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbery takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barbery thuds his right hand into Master's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Master takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zach Barbery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbery. That did some damage!
Barbery lands a jab to the head.
Barbery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Master comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Master 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Master! The Master retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking The Master made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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