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UPF 6: Independence Brawl PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jace Malnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Meyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malnon comes to the cage accompanied by Day of the Dead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jace Malnon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Meyn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyn slaps away a takedown attempt from Malnon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meyn wants to counter with a clinch but Malnon pushes him away.
Meyn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Meyn throws a leg kick
and Malnon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malnon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meyn defends it well.
Malnon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Meyn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Malnon has cracked it and Meyn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Malnon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jace Malnon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jace Malnon made sure he mentioned Sportsmanship Ltd., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitch Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Made comes into the arena with AMAZING HORSE blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bitch Made!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vin Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel clinches up with Made and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Made can't fight it off and eventually Diesel manages to take the fight to the floor. Made looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Made wants to sweep but no luck.
Made is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hilo Fight lab that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Diesel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Made's guard.
Diesel has gone for a leg lock! Made slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diesel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Made is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Made really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Made stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Made looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diesel misses with a takedown
and Made counters with a stiff right hand.
Made pushes Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel is looking for a takedown.
Made controlling the action here for a moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diesel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diesel wants a takedown.
Bitch Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Diesel.
Diesel has Made pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Made manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Made is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Made lands a body shot.
Made fails to pull guard.
Made is breathing heavily.
Diesel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Made is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diesel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Made is defending well.
Made lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Made prevents it.
Made has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diesel regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Made throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Made is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Made has managed to sneak the leg through.
Made is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Made is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Made.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Made is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Made prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitch Made dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Made throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Made is in Diesel's guard.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing Made from standing up.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Made trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Made from controlling successfully.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Made controlling him for the moment.
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Made has passed into half guard!
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.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Made's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Made's back!
Diesel is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Made is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vin Diesel!
Vin Diesel made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportsmanship Ltd. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Ready to Fall as his entrance music. Prince Edgar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edgar stalling.
Edgar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Edgar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Edgar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jackson throws a head kick but Edgar moves out of range.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edgar.
Edgar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrew Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Edgar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edgar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edgar'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Edgar slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edgar wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edgar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edgar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Edgar 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.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Edgar slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Edgar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
It looks like Prince Edgar has been cut.
Edgar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Edgar's shoulder, as Edgar tries to avoid the shot.
Prince Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Edgar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson stalks Edgar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edgar's face. Edgar staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Edgar moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Edgar counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edgar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edgar rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Edgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edgar.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Edgar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edgar's sensitive parts.
Edgar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Edgar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edgar passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Edgar content to control rather than advance.
Edgar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Edgar seems content to control.
Edgar works his way into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Edgar moves into full mount!
Edgar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edgar looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edgar has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edgar looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Prince Edgar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Edgar takes the fight into the clinch.
Edgar is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Edgar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Edgar lands a couple of elbows.
Edgar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Edgar pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Edgar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Edgar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edgar.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edgar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edgar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Edgar controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Edgar seems content to control.
Edgar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Edgar controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Edgar!
Andrew Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Eat my shit you cunt nuggets'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Manahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brazilian Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazilian Army is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Manahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Army!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manahan attempts a counter takedown but Army avoids it well and moves away.
Army pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Army misses with a series of wild punches.
Army slips under a jab from Manahan.
Army connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Army is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manahan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manahan.
Manahan moves forwards but Army connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army throws out a powerful jab.
Manahan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manahan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Army to score with a decent uppercut.
Manahan is rocked!
Army throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Manahan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army lands a hook that stumbles Manahan back into the cage. Army follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Manahan to the canvas! Army pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Manahan has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brazilian Army!
Brazilian Army took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hope Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristoff Melkovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hope Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Phenomenal Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Hope Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristoff Melkovick!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hope Jr sprawls well. Hope Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melkovick gets slowly back to his feet.
Hope Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Melkovick throws a big shot that misses.
Melkovick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hope Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkovick throwing strikes from guard but Hope Jr blocks nicely.
Melkovick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hope Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hope Jr trying to work for an americana but Melkovick has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melkovick wants to sweep but no luck.
Melkovick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Melkovick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hope Jr defends it easily.
Hope Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Melkovick is retaining full guard.
Hope Jr trying to control but Melkovick is working from the bottom.
Hope Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Hope Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hope Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melkovick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Hope Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melkovick is trying to control the position but Hope Jr postures up.
Melkovick looking for a guillotine here but Hope Jr defends easily.
Hope Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melkovick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Melkovick stops Hope Jr from standing up.
Melkovick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melkovick wants to control from the top but Hope Jr keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Melkovick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hope Jr regains half guard.
Melkovick drops an elbow to the side of Hope Jr's head.
Hope Jr is trying to stand.
Melkovick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Melkovick thows a huge punch but Hope Jr dodges it nicely.
Melkovick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melkovick keeps trying to improve his position.
Hope Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick is trying to control the action in half guard but Hope Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Melkovick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hope Jr is trying to stand.
Melkovick tries to pass to full mount but Hope Jr defends it.
Melkovick seems to be working for a kimura but Hope Jr defends the submission attempt.
Melkovick prevents Hope Jr from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melkovick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope Jr.
Melkovick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoff Melkovick 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.
Melkovick leaves Hope Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hope Jr connects with a single shot there.
Melkovick throws a big shot that misses.
Hope Jr slips a straight right by Melkovick.
Melkovick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hope Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Hope Jr.
Hope Jr tries to bum rush Melkovick with a series of wild strikes but Melkovick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melkovick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkovick swings widly with a right hand
and Hope Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melkovick thinking.
Good exchange - Hope Jr coming out on top.
Melkovick dives in and grabs Hope Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hope Jr pushes down on Melkovick's head and hops out.
Hope Jr throws a big counter combination but Melkovick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Hope Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melkovick.
Hope Jr shoots in and drives through. Melkovick sprawls well.
Melkovick feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkovick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hope Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hope Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melkovick misses with a body shot.
Hope Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melkovick doesn't seem bothered though.
Billy Hope Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Melkovick drives through and clinches with Hope Jr against the cage.
Melkovick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hope Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melkovick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hope Jr's half guard.
Melkovick is trying to control the action in half guard but Hope Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Melkovick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hope Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melkovick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr is staying active underneath Melkovick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melkovick content to control rather than advance.
Hope Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Melkovick escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Melkovick!
Melkovick is putting a hurting on Hope Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hope Jr is trying to improve his position.
Hope Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melkovick dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick landing strikes from the mount and Hope Jr is in trouble!
Melkovick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hope Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Melkovick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hope Jr is looking to escape.
Hope Jr taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hope Jr taking shots to the head.
Melkovick breaks from Hope Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Melkovick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hope Jr tries to hold on but Melkovick pushes him away.
Melkovick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melkovick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope Jr tries to buck Melkovick off but he can't manage it.
Melkovick cracks Hope Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melkovick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Melkovick trying to control but Hope Jr is having none of it.
BOOM! Melkovick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hope Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Melkovick landing shots from mount.
Melkovick is working for a guillotine from mount but Hope Jr frees his head quite easily.
Melkovick punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristoff Melkovick 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!
Hope Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melkovick fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hope Jr to the ground. Melkovick is now in Hope Jr's guard.
Melkovick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Melkovick trying to control but Hope Jr is working from the bottom.
Melkovick postures up.
Melkovick drops back looking for a leg! Hope Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hope Jr manages to kick Melkovick off! Melkovick jumps back into Hope Jr's guard.
Melkovick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melkovick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkovick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melkovick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melkovick chips away with some ground and pound.
Melkovick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hope Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Melkovick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melkovick wants to control from the top but Hope Jr keeps moving.
Hope Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Melkovick has picked Hope Jr up and slammed him! Hope Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Melkovick manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hope Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cristoff Melkovick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melkovick trying to control the action but Hope Jr is working from the bottom.
Hope Jr wants to get back to his feet but Melkovick is dominant here and he's now got Hope Jr's back!
Hope Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Melkovick connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hope Jr to escape the position.
Melkovick is not going to allow Hope Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Melkovick scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick is persistently looking for the submission but Hope Jr is defending it well.
Melkovick lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The referee is taking a good look at Hope Jr as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Melkovick!
Melkovick connects with a big shot to the side of Hope Jr's head.
Melkovick lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Melkovick scores with punches to the body.
Hope Jr is taking damage to the body and head.
Hope Jr tries to escape but Melkovick has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Melkovick lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Melkovick has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hope Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick scores with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melkovick struggling to keep hold of the position.
Melkovick working for the choke.
Billy Hope Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Melkovick go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hope Jr trying to get back to his feet but Melkovick is in full control for now.
Melkovick is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hope Jr up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Melkovick.
Cristoff Melkovick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melkovick controlling well, preventing Hope Jr from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristoff Melkovick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melkovick 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristoff Melkovick!
In defeat, Billy Hope Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'ILL BE BACK AND BE BETTER THAN EVER! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edison Arantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis comes to the cage accompanied by Sonic the hedgehog theme song -by GENESIS . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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235 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sega Genesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edison Arantes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Genesis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arantes keeps working.
Genesis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Genesis seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis is trying to work for a kimura but Arantes is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Genesis is trying to control the action in half guard but Arantes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Genesis is looking to advance position but Arantes won't allow it.
Genesis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Genesis is looking for a kimura but Arantes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Genesis to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is pressing down on Arantes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arantes is holding on for now.
Genesis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Genesis is keen to just control but Arantes is a slippery customer.
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.
Genesis looking for a submission but Arantes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Genesis drops back looking for a leg! Arantes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arantes manages to kick Genesis off! Genesis jumps back into Arantes's guard.
Genesis trying to control the position from guard on top but Arantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genesis ducks right into an uppercut from Arantes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Genesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arantes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Genesis looking to score a takedown here. Arantes is defending well but Genesis drives through and ends up in Arantes's guard.
Genesis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Genesis looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis trying to control the position from guard on top but Arantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arantes keeping full guard, as Genesis tries to pass.
Genesis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Genesis trying to control the position from guard on top but Arantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Genesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arantes can do to turn this around?
Genesis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genesis throws a body punch but Arantes moves out of range.
Arantes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Genesis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arantes was covering up waiting for the punch and Genesis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arantes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Genesis is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genesis drops back looking for a leg! Arantes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arantes manages to kick Genesis off! Genesis jumps back into Arantes's guard.
Genesis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arantes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Genesis has Arantes in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arantes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Genesis wants to sweep but no luck.
Arantes trying to control but Genesis is working from the bottom.
Genesis is looking for a triangle but Arantes pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genesis working for a triangle but Arantes defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Genesis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Genesis looking to score a takedown here. Arantes is defending well but Genesis drives through and ends up in Arantes's guard.
Genesis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arantes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Genesis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arantes is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arantes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Genesis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Genesis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is stalling here. Arantes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Genesis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arantes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Arantes trying to control the position but Genesis is working away.
Genesis is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arantes tries to move to mount but Genesis blocks the move with his legs.
Genesis is not content to let Arantes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Genesis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Genesis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arantes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Genesis trying to control but Arantes flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Genesis trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Genesis turns into Arantes and is now in his guard.
Sega Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Genesis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edison Arantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genesis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sega Genesis!
Sega Genesis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kano Watnabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillinger Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kano Watnabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dillinger Green!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Watnabe misses.
Green tries to clinch but Watnabe is having none of it.
Watnabe clinches up against the cage.
Green controlling the action here for a moment.
Watnabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watnabe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watnabe blocks an elbow strike.
Green misses with some punches.
Watnabe pulls guard effortlessly.
Green prevents Watnabe from getting back to his feet.
Watnabe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watnabe working a defensive guard here.
Watnabe is controlling Green's posture.
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.
Green is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watnabe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watnabe is looking to clinch.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Watnabe moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watnabe tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Watnabe blocks a low kick nicely.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Green.
Watnabe feinted with a counter takedown.
Dillinger Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Watnabe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watnabe checks a leg kick.
Dillinger Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green throws a low kick but Watnabe moves out of range easily.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Watnabe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kano Watnabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watnabe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watnabe shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watnabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green lands with a hook. Watnabe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watnabe tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Watnabe backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Watnabe manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Watnabe is rocked!
Green fakes the body blow, causing Watnabe to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Watnabe goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillinger Green!
Dillinger Green bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akito Toyotoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper has chosen Pink Floyd - Lucifer Sam as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
177 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vic Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Cooper steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Toyotoku is predictable there
and Cooper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cooper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toyotoku looks to land a body kick but Cooper moved away.
Toyotoku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toyotoku misses the body punch
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper lands the left hand.
Cooper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toyotoku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooper is out of range and Toyotoku settles back down.
Cooper scores with the left hand. Toyotoku knows he should have avoided that one.
Toyotoku is rocked!
Toyotoku thows a leg kick but Cooper checks it
and Cooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Toyotoku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toyotoku is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooper - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by Toyotoku's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toyotoku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooper.
Toyotoku seems to have got his legs back now.
Cooper digs a good hook to Toyotoku's body.
Toyotoku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooper. That one must have hurt.
Cooper lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooper.
Akito Toyotoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper drops Toyotoku with a huge uppercut! Toyotoku drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cooper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Cooper!
Vic Cooper made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportsmanship Ltd. in his post fight interview.
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