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WPFA XXVI: The Hunt Begins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Costa (ranked 25034 p4p, 25574 weight class) and Bozo Stipetic (ranked 579 p4p, 582 weight class). Costa comes to the cage accompanied by Numb ( LinkinPark ). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bozo Stipetic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stipetic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Stipetic saw that one coming.
Stipetic throws a head kick that misses.
Costa fails to land with a series of punches.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costa misses with a wild combination.
Costa throws a hook but Stipetic avoids it easily.
Stipetic tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Stipetic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Costa doesn't seem phased though.
Stipetic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stipetic scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stipetic in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stipetic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bozo Stipetic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stipetic is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Stipetic moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipetic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipetic manages to avoid it.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Stipetic is looking to clinch.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stipetic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Costa's sensitive parts.
Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Stipetic moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipetic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stipetic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stipetic scores with a hook to the body. Costa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipetic tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Costa misses with a hook. Stipetic ducked under it nicely.
Stipetic moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa misses with a straight left.
Stipetic wants to counter the offense by Costa and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Stipetic. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stipetic wants to clinch.
Stipetic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Costa.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipetic jabs Costa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipetic manages to avoid it.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipetic scores with a hook to the body. Costa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stipetic wants to clinch.
Stipetic lands with a good body shot.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stipetic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Stipetic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipetic.
Stipetic misses with a wild combination.
Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stipetic moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Stipetic's shoulder, as Stipetic tries to avoid the shot.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stipetic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costa rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stipetic lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Costa 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.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stipetic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stipetic tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Stipetic cracks Costa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Stipetic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stipetic scores with a hook to the body. Costa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
A cross from Stipetic lands.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stipetic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Costa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Stipetic takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Costa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stipetic throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipetic slips under a jab.
Stipetic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Costa in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stipetic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stipetic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stipetic is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
A jab from Costa misses.
Stipetic moves away from the strike by Costa.
Stipetic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Stipetic darts in trying to clinch
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic avoids the body shot from Costa.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa tests Stipetic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stipetic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stipetic tries to counter with a clinch but Costa shakes him off and moves away.
Stipetic moves out of range as Costa strikes.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stipetic is looking to clinch.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stipetic can do to turn this around?
Stipetic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stipetic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stipetic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costa lands a nice hook to Stipetic's body. Stipetic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Costa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stipetic avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Stipetic lands a high kick!
Stipetic staying out of range there.
Stipetic connects with a looping right hand.
Stipetic moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stipetic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipetic.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stipetic at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stipetic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Costa has got the better of the exchanges.
Costa throws a hook but Stipetic avoids it easily.
Costa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Stipetic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stipetic wants to counter with a clinch but Costa pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stipetic lands a body shot.
Stipetic misses the shot to the body.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stipetic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Costa misses the target.
Stipetic clinches with his opponent.
Stipetic lands a shoulder strike.
Stipetic throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Stipetic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costa.
Stipetic trying to control the position but instead, Costa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stipetic into the cage.
Stipetic throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Stipetic lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Costa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stipetic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Stipetic defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Stipetic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Costa misses the target.
Stipetic wants to clinch.
Costa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stipetic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stipetic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Costa.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Stipetic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa with a nice cross.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Stipetic defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Pablo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Stipetic tries to clinch up.
Costa throws a body punch but Stipetic moves out of range.
Stipetic is looking to clinch but Costa is avoiding it.
Stipetic is looking to clinch.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Stipetic scores with the left hand. Costa knows he should have avoided that one.
Costa connects with a nice looking jab.
Stipetic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stipetic is looking to clinch.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Costa moves out of range.
Bozo Stipetic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic is looking to clinch.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stipetic circles away quickly and effectively.
Stipetic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipetic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stipetic moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stipetic wants to clinch.
Stipetic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stipetic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stipetic moves forwards but Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stipetic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stipetic moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa throws a hook but Stipetic avoids it easily.
Stipetic throws a nice head kick!
Stipetic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Costa circles away.
Stipetic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stipetic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 Costa is rocked!
Stipetic is looking to clinch.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stipetic is stalking Costa. Costa circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Stipetic, and it's lights out! Costa really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bozo Stipetic!
In defeat, Pablo Costa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you everyone for coming here tonight even I didn't get the "W" hope I gave you a entertaining fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Incredible Muay Thai (ranked 5466 p4p, 25504 weight class) and Tex Jackson (ranked 568 p4p, 716 weight class). Tex Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Incredible Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Muay Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Jackson tries to get set, Muay Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Muay Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muay Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muay Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Muay Thai is trying to control but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muay Thai is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops!
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Muay Thai is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Muay Thai rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jackson looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Muay Thai.
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.
Muay Thai is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Muay Thai has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson gets his hands free as Muay Thai looks to control.
I really don't envy Muay Thai right now.
Muay Thai is working hard here to advance position.
Muay Thai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jackson has the hooks in. Muay Thai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Muay Thai.
Jackson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Muay Thai taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tex Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Parker (ranked 7167 p4p, 5980 weight class) and Maduka Ebo (ranked 552 p4p, 499 weight class). Robert Parker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maduka Ebo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebo connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
Ebo is trying to stand up here but Parker is controlling him well.
Ebo wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ebo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Parker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ebo tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ebo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parker in particular looking to stall.
Ebo tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Parker stands up out of the half guard.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Ebo.
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.
Ebo scores with a kick to the body.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Pao in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Ebo.
Ebo with the inside leg kick.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ebo dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Ebo's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ebo.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Robert Parker has been cut.
Ebo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ebo won't be happy with that.
Ebo is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebo wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Parker stalls from top position.
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.
Ebo is pushing Parker's head away, looking to escape. Parker manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebo trying to remain calm as Parker controls from the top position.
Parker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ebo tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Parker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Parker's cut.
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.
Parker leaves Ebo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ebo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robert Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebo shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Ebo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker clinches up with Ebo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ebo breaks the clinch.
Robert Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Ebo had a free shot at his head there.
Parker stuffs the takedown.
Robert Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maduka Ebo.
Ebo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ebo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ebo tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker pulls guard successfully.
Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position.
Ebo prevents Parker from getting back to his feet.
Parker trying to keep a closed guard but Ebo is proving a slippery customer.
Parker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ebo trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker looking to control but Ebo passes into half guard.
Parker wants to control but Ebo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ebo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robert Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ebo with the ground and pound but Parker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Ebo from controlling successfully.
Ebo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Ebo moved out of range.
Ebo looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Ebo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ebo gets caught flat footed, as Parker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Parker trying to control but Ebo is working from the bottom.
Parker won't allow Ebo to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to get up but he can't break Ebo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ebo wants to get back to his feet but Parker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ebo keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebo wants to stand but Parker is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maduka Ebo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert Parker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Ebo.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Ebo has the dominant position.
Parker trying to stall but Ebo improves his position.
Ebo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebo fails to pull guard.
Ebo successfully pulls guard.
Parker stays in close to Ebo's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker trying to control but Ebo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Parker postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parker passes Ebo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ebo is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Ebo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
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.
Ebo tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Ebo is trying to maintain the position but Parker is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parker lands in his opponent's guard.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ebo tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebo has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four 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.
Ebo wants to get back to full guard.
Parker lands strikes from half guard.
Ebo trying to control here.
Parker is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parker connects with a nice short shot to Ebo's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parker 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Parker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Novel Corona (ranked 5420 p4p, 4214 weight class) and Jinski Grang (ranked 565 p4p, 500 weight class). Jinski Grang acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Novel Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Grang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corona is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinski Grang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grang cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona lands a slapping body shot.
Grang misses with a combination
and Corona counters with a nice uppercut.
Corona jabs Grang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corona throws a big counter combination but Grang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grang closes the distance and clinches.
Grang gets control of Corona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Corona wants to stand and escape but instead Grang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grang scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grang connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grang stops Corona from standing up.
Grang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corona trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two 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.
Grang cracks Corona with a solid left hand.
Grang prevents Corona from getting back to his feet.
Grang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Corona's head.
Corona has momentary wrist control but Grang slips an elbow through the middle.
Corona wants to stand but Grang is controlling the position.
Grang landing some decent shots from guard.
Grang lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grang working some strikes from top position.
Grang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grang chips away with some ground and pound.
Grang postures up and lands a big shot to Corona's brow.
Corona is looking to stand up but Grang isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grang landing with the ground and pound.
Grang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corona's head.
Corona is looking to stand up but Grang isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grang with a nice head shot there.
Corona is looking to stand up but Grang isn't so interested in that idea.
Corona has momentary wrist control but Grang slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Corona's head.
Grang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grang lands a couple of digs.
Grang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang with a nice head shot there.
Corona is looking to stand up but Grang isn't so interested in that idea.
Grang distracts Corona with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Corona wants to stand and escape but Grang is having none of it.
Grang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corona has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Corona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grang misses with some punches.
Grang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Corona is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grang is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jinski Grang 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.
Grang looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Grang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Grang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona looks to land a combination but Grang avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Grang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Corona scores with a nice head shot.
Grang misses with a takedown attempt
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novel Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Corona lands a slapping body shot.
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
Corona is looking to wear down Grang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Grang tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Grang cracks Corona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grang doesn't manage to clinch there - Corona circles away.
Corona throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Corona.
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body.
Grang is breathing heavily.
A combination from Grang does no damage.
Grang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Grang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Grang backing up. Grang nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
Grang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corona connects with a body shot that sends Grang's belly button to the back.
Grang tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona lands a jab-cross combination.
Corona lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corona throws a series of strikes that have Grang backpedaling.
 Grang is rocked!
Corona cracks Grang with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Grang falls to his knees and Corona doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Novel Corona!
In his post fight interview, Novel Corona started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Kellogg (ranked 2719 p4p, 3499 weight class) and Ken Do (ranked 357 p4p, 438 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Leonidas Kellogg has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leonidas Kellogg seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonidas Kellogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Do!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kellogg throws a body punch but Do moves out of range.
Do plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Do throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kellogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kellogg clinches.
Kellogg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by Kellogg.
Kellogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Do misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kellogg is leaning against Do and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Kellogg.
Do looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Do looks winded!
Kellogg gets through Do's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kellogg.
Kellogg pushes Do back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kellogg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Do's brow.
Kellogg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Do tries a knee to the head but Kellogg blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do letting Kellogg take a breather here.
Kellogg lands a left hand.
Kellogg stalling.
A short uppercut from Kellogg.
A head punch on the inside from Do fails to land.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Do throws a punch but it's blocked by Kellogg.
Kellogg lands a good knee to the midsection. Do won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kellogg.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kellogg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kellogg.
A nice left hand lands by Kellogg.
Kellogg lands with a right to the head.
Do's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Kellogg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellogg lands a nice uppercut.
Kellogg lands an elbow that stopped Do in his tracks for a moment.
Do is rocked!
 It looks like Ken Do has been cut.
Kellogg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Do backwards.
Do is still on wobbly legs! Can Kellogg finish him?
Kellogg lands a big right hand that drops Do! The killer instinct kicks in and Kellogg finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kellogg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonidas Kellogg!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leonidas Kellogg waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Larkin (ranked 6488 p4p, 23182 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 574 p4p, 663 weight class). Reggie Larkin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reggie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wick is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Wick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin postures up in Wick's guard and throws a big left but Wick blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick being controlled here, momentarily.
Larkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wick wants to counter the offense by Larkin and move into the clinch position.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wick as he jumps to the side.
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Wick's guard.
Larkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wick has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wick, up you get!
Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Wick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Larkin is looking to improve his position but Wick isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin tries to hold on but Wick postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wick trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Wick avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Larkin 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.
Larkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Larkin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Wick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larkin.
Wick landing knees to the head.
It looks like Reggie Larkin has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Wick tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wick lands a knee to the head.
Wick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larkin's efforts to push away.
Larkin has Wick pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larkin jumps guard but Wick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin wants to break free but Wick has control.
Wick looking to throw knees to the head but Larkin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position.
Larkin is trying to trip Wick. He has hold of a leg but Wick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larkin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Larkin is pushing down on Wick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wick is fighting to maintain full guard but Larkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control.
Larkin'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.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wick is trying to stand up here but Larkin is controlling him well.
Larkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Larkin has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Wick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wick pinned against the cage. Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
Reggie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wick but Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wick moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Wick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wick, pushing him back against the cage.
Wick scores a nice knee to the body.
Wick lands an elbow that stopped Larkin in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick drops Larkin with a big knee straight up the middle! Larkin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Larkin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin is pushing Wick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage.
Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him.
John Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Wick tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wick working hard to break the clinch.
Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage.
Wick is trying to break free.
Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wick after a bit of a struggle.
Wick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larkin's defenses.
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Larkin won't want to take too many of those.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reggie Larkin's cut is getting worse.
Wick lands a damaging elbow.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wick tries to circle away but Larkin has him pinned against the cage.
Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
As Wick backs away, Larkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Larkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wick swivels and escapes.
Wick doesn't manage to clinch there - Larkin circles away.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin rushes Wick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin just leaning against Wick, taking a breather.
Wick connects with a knee to the head.
Reggie Larkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wick is trying to stall.
Wick working the clinch nicely. Larkin is working for position but Wick cracks him with a big knee to the head! Larkin crumples up against the cage and Wick lands two more shots before the ref can save Larkin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Wick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Sailor (ranked 3702 p4p, 25144 weight class) and Henry Adams (ranked 461 p4p, 711 weight class). 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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195
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeniy Sailor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Adams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Sailor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams avoids the body shot from Sailor.
Sailor throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailor misses with a body shot.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Sailor circles away.
Adams fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Sailor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evgeniy Sailor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Adams.
Adams misses with a combination
enabling Sailor to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sailor, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Sailor manages to break the clinch.
Sailor throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Henry Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailor misses with a looping right.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sailor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailor.
Sailor blocks a head kick by Adams.
Sailor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams looks to clinch
letting Sailor counter with a right hand.
Sailor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams closes the distance but Sailor moves to the side
and Sailor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sailor slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Sailor misses its intended target.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sailor is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Sailor circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Sailor counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams throws a right hand that Sailor ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailor also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Sailor misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a wild body kick that Sailor sees coming a mile off.
Adams throws a chopping leg kick but Sailor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adams wants to clinch up but Sailor keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sailor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Sailor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams tries for a takedown but Sailor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams looks winded!
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sailor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sailor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams wants to counter with a clinch but Sailor pushes him away.
Evgeniy Sailor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sailor thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Sailor pushes him off.
Sailor lands a body shot.
Adams slips a straight right by Sailor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sailor.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sailor.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sailor tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sailor to the ground. Sailor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sailor misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Sailor 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.
Adams slips a jab from Sailor.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Sailor punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Sailor swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Sailor swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Sailor stuffs the takedown.
Sailor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sailor misses the target.
Adams looks to clinch
letting Sailor counter with a right hand.
Sailor connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Adams moves out of range as Sailor strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sailor misses its intended target.
Adams wants to clinch up but Sailor keeps it at a distance.
Adams tries to move into range but Sailor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sailor sprawls well. Sailor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Evgeniy Sailor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Adams.
Sailor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Sailor lands with a nice body punch.
Sailor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams slips a straight right by Sailor.
Henry Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sailor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a hook.
Sailor looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adams tries to clinch there but Sailor circles away.
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sailor at a distance.
Sailor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Nice body punch from Sailor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailor misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sailor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Adams slips a straight right by Sailor.
Evgeniy Sailor is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sailor as he avoids it easily.
Sailor throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams wants to clinch.
Sailor throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
A big right from Sailor misses.
Adams tries to counter with a clinch but Sailor shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Sailor pushes him off.
Sailor blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Sailor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sailor counters with a right hand to the body.
Adams throws a hook but Sailor avoids it easily.
Sailor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sailor throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Sailor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sailor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Sailor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sailor lands a jab to Adams's midsection.
Adams wants to clinch
and Sailor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Sailor as he connects with a hook.
Sailor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Sailor cracks Adams with an open hand slap.
Sailor looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Sailor misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sailor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sailor just misses with a punch to the body.
Sailor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sailor counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sailor pinned against the cage. Sailor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Sailor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sailor cracks Adams with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to clinch but Sailor slips to the side
and Sailor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adams tries for a takedown but Sailor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sailor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Sailor to counter with a crisp jab.
Sailor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evgeniy Sailor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Adams.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Sailor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sailor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adams.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Sailor circles away.
It looked like Sailor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Sailor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sailor lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sailor keeps the fight on the outside.
Sailor misses with a wild body shot.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sailor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Sailor misses its target.
Sailor connects with a body shot.
Adams defending well as Sailor loads up on a big left hand.
Adams tries to clinch but Sailor moves out of range.
Sailor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams slips under a jab from Sailor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor misses with a body shot.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sailor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Sailor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
Sailor misses the shot to the body.
Sailor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailor lands a jab to Adams's midsection.
Henry Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Sailor as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Sailor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Sailor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sailor, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeniy Sailor!
After the fight, Evgeniy Sailor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hines (ranked 3554 p4p, 3277 weight class) and Boy Wonder (ranked 475 p4p, 452 weight class). Boy Wonder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170
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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 Helsinki, Tyler Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boy Wonder!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder misses with a series of wild punches.
Hines is looking to counter the offense by Wonder and move into the clinch.
Hines clinches up with Wonder and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Wonder.
Wonder's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wonder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wonder looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Wonder.
Hines breaks the clinch.
Wonder connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Hines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wonder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hines on the side of the head.
Hines is rocked!
Wonder digs a good hook to Hines's body.
Wonder drops Hines with a big left hand! Hines is injured, injured bad! Wonder jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Wonder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melchior Achashverosh (ranked 2042 p4p, 4193 weight class) and Jeppe Bjoergen (ranked 225 p4p, 408 weight class). Achashverosh's entrance music is Summoning Melchior. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Melchior Achashverosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeppe Bjoergen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjoergen throws a shot from downtown. Achashverosh moves away and avoids it.
Achashverosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bjoergen jabs Achashverosh right on the nose. Achashverosh blinks but takes it well.
Bjoergen tries to clinch but Achashverosh moves out of range.
Achashverosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Achashverosh slips a jab from Bjoergen.
Achashverosh misses the shot to the body.
Achashverosh moves out of range as Bjoergen strikes.
Bjoergen misses with a few strikes there.
Bjoergen moves in looking to clinch but Achashverosh pushes him off.
Bjoergen tries to clinch there but Achashverosh circles away.
Bjoergen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achashverosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjoergen misses with a wild body shot.
Achashverosh misses with a wild body shot.
Achashverosh throws a looping overhand right but Bjoergen ducks down to avoid it.
Achashverosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjoergen moves away.
Bjoergen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Achashverosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjoergen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjoergen ducks under a wild hook from Achashverosh.
Bjoergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Achashverosh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Achashverosh lands with an uppercut that bounces Bjoergen off the cage and back into range.
Bjoergen staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjoergen as he connects with a hook.
Bjoergen tries to clinch up.
Achashverosh lands a nice looking body shot.
Bjoergen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Achashverosh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Achashverosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bjoergen is looking to clinch.
Bjoergen misses with a straight left.
Bjoergen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Achashverosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Achashverosh throwing a counter right hand but Bjoergen manages to avoid it.
Jeppe Bjoergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Achashverosh throws a shot from downtown. Bjoergen moves away and avoids it.
Bjoergen tries to clinch up.
Bjoergen dodges the punch combination from Achashverosh.
Bjoergen cracks Achashverosh with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Achashverosh looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bjoergen finish him?
Achashverosh is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjoergen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjoergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjoergen lands a big uppercut and Achashverosh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Achashverosh looks OK. Bjoergen waves Achashverosh back to his feet!
Oh Achashverosh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Achashverosh lands with a cross.
Bjoergen takes the fight into the clinch.
Achashverosh seems to have got his legs back now.
Achashverosh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjoergen has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bjoergen.
Bjoergen looking to slow down the pace here.
Achashverosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjoergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Achashverosh wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achashverosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Achashverosh misses the target.
Achashverosh swings for the body but Bjoergen moves out of range.
Achashverosh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjoergen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Achashverosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Bjoergen. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Achashverosh misses.
Bjoergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjoergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Achashverosh. Bjoergen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjoergen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Achashverosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Achashverosh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjoergen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Achashverosh thinking.
Achashverosh is breathing heavily.
Achashverosh throws a hook but Bjoergen blocks it.
Bjoergen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Achashverosh falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeppe Bjoergen!
A very excited looking Jeppe Bjoergen 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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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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