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Checkmate Championship 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onterrio Smith (ranked 3254 p4p, 3261 weight class) and Abdul Raheem (ranked 416 p4p, 418 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onterrio Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Raheem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raheem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raheem wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Raheem has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Raheem keeps moving.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith pushes down on Raheem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raheem is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raheem avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raheem tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Raheem keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can.
Raheem has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith is working for a kimura but Raheem is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raheem defends it well.
Smith is trying to control. Raheem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raheem is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith prevents Raheem from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Raheem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raheem wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raheem wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Raheem defending well.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Raheem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Raheem defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to control. Raheem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raheem is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raheem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raheem is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Raheem trying to control here.
Smith is keen to just control but Raheem is a slippery customer.
Raheem wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Raheem is looking to improve his position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raheem defending well though.
Smith is keen to just control but Raheem is a slippery customer.
Smith is working for a kimura but Raheem is defending it quite comfortably.
Raheem is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raheem sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Raheem throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Raheem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith drops Raheem with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Raheem is defending well.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raheem being controlled for a moment.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raheem can do to turn this around?
Raheem is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith staying calm.
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Raheem is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Raheem is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onterrio Smith!
Onterrio Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murska (ranked 2023 p4p, 23606 weight class) and Luke Glanton (ranked 265 p4p, 676 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ispa Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Glanton!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska scores with a leg kick.
Murska seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Glanton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
Glanton throws a front kick aimed at Murska's knee but Murska avoids it well.
Glanton looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Glanton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glanton blocks a jab.
Glanton misses with a wild body shot.
Murska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glanton thuds his right hand into Murska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glanton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glanton.
Glanton looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Glanton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murska looks to land a combination but Glanton avoids it well.
Glanton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glanton scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glanton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murska.
Murska checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murska has closed the distance and engaged Glanton in a clinch.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glanton or not.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Glanton is trying to break the clinch but Murska is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glanton blocks a body shot from Murska.
Murska lands a left hand.
Murska lands a nice shot to the body.
Murska working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glanton.
Murska can't find room to land a body shot as Glanton controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Glanton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glanton is trying to force a seperation but Murska has the dominant position.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Murska lands a shoulder strike.
Glanton taking a breather.
Murska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Glanton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glanton manages to break the clinch.
Murska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Glanton manages to break the clinch.
Glanton throws out a leg kick but Murska moves out of range and Glanton only half commits.
Murska throwing a counter right hand but Glanton manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glanton throws out the jab.
Murska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Glanton.
Glanton misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska keeps control of Glanton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Glanton.
Glanton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glanton lands with a shot to the body.
Glanton misses with a straight right.
Glanton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murska throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murska clinches up with Glanton and pushes him back against the cage.
Glanton blocking some punches.
Glanton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glanton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glanton moves out of range as Murska throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Murska misses.
Murska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glanton counters with a right hand to the body.
Glanton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murska under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska works the jab nicely.
Murska rushes Glanton and presses him up against the cage.
Murska lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murska has Glanton pressed against the cage, preventing Glanton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murska prevents a body shot from Glanton.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Glanton wants to stall.
Glanton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glanton's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murska.
Murska misses with some punches.
Glanton just leaning against Murska, taking a breather.
Glanton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murska lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glanton's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glanton.
Glanton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murska blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glanton has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
Murska prevents Glanton from breaking the clinch.
Murska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glanton backwards.
 Glanton is rocked!
Murska cracks Glanton with a nice body shot.
Glanton is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glanton.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska working aggressively here.
Glanton blocking some punches.
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glanton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murska has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glanton.
Glanton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murska.
Murska misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glanton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska digs a right hand underneath Glanton's ribcage. Glanton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Glanton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska working aggressively here.
Glanton seems to have recovered his senses.
Glanton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Glanton tries to circle away but Murska has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murska dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Glanton gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Murska gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murska!
Ispa Murska thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olusola Oni (ranked 2582 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 281 p4p, 234 weight class). 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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olusola Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Oni misses.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Republic slips under a jab from Oni.
Oni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Republic.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oni scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oni misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic blocks a jab.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Oni throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Republic.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Republic checks a low kick from Oni.
Olusola Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Republic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oni.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Republic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oni misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Republic lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Oni's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Republic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Republic there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Oni.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oni misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a left to the body.
Republic has a takedown stuffed.
Oni cracks a nice hook into Republic's ribs.
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Oni throws a jab but it's blocked by Republic.
Republic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oni throws a body shot but no joy.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Republic lands a body shot.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic moves into the clinch.
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Oni.
Republic moves out of range as Oni strikes.
Oni looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Republic on the side of the head.
Oni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Republic's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Republic blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni lands with an overhand left.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic slips a straight right by Oni.
Oni thows a leg kick but Republic checks it
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Oni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Oni misses.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni misses with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Olusola Oni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oni misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Republic, as that shot connected.
Oni misses with a hook
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Oni has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oni. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oni throws an off balance right hand
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Republic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Oni misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Oni misses.
Oni misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Republic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Republic throws out a counter right but Oni avoids it with no problem.
Oni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Republic checks it well.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Banana Republic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oni throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Republic defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni throws a low kick but Republic avoids it.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oni throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Oni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oni catches Republic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Oni is predictable there
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
Republic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oni is trying to break the clinch but Republic has him pressed against the cage.
Republic manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Oni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Oni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Oni tenderised Republic's leg. Republic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni misses with an uppercut.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oni.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Republic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Republic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oni's efforts to push away.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Oni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oni lands a jab to the head.
Oni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Oni is predictable there
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Republic punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni swings widly with a right hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Republic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oni finds it's way round the side to connect with Republic's head.
Oni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oni thinking.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oni missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Oni misses
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oni throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Republic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic moves into range and clinches up with Oni.
Oni tries to circle away but Republic has him pinned against the cage.
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
Oni misses with a looping left.
Oni scores with a nice right hand.
Republic clinches up with Oni and pushes him back against the cage.
Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic moves away from the strike by Oni.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oni misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Republic lands with a nice body punch.
Banana Republic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Oni.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oni.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Oni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oni.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oni.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic connects with a right hand. Oni shakes it off.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oni misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oni with a body shot.
Republic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oni.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oni throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oni thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oni misses with a left hand
and Republic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Olusola Oni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Republic darts in and clinches Oni up against the cage.
Oni trying to stall but Republic improves his position.
Republic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Oni motions for Republic to come forward. Oni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oni throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oni.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
Oni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oni misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banana Republic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Republic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!
Banana Republic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 1384 p4p, 868 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 157 p4p, 110 weight class). DJ's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
DJ takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista falls off balance throwing a combination
and DJ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bautista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DJ throwing a counter right hand but Bautista manages to avoid it.
DJ shoots in and drives through. Bautista sprawls well.
Bautista lands a really nice looking cross but DJ seems unphased.
A jab from DJ misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bautista. That snapped DJ's head back.
 It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
Bautista drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DJ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bautista does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DJ appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bautista motions for DJ to come forward. Bautista throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DJ moves in looking to clinch but Bautista pushes him off.
Bautista looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ tries to bum rush Bautista with a series of wild strikes but Bautista uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bautista falls off balance throwing a combination
and DJ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DJ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bautista loads up on a big right hand but DJ slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and DJ tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautista is looking to score with low kicks.
Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 DJ is rocked!
Bautista fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks DJ square on the jaw! Damn, DJ is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drax Bautista!
A very excited looking Drax Bautista rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikuto Ryuunosuke (ranked 1399 p4p, 1972 weight class) and Nou Hematopoye (ranked 164 p4p, 211 weight class). Ryuunosuke's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Wa Shock. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nou Hematopoye!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Hematopoye moves away
and Ryuunosuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryuunosuke is looking to clinch but Hematopoye is avoiding it.
Hematopoye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryuunosuke moves in looking to clinch but Hematopoye pushes him off.
It seemed like Hematopoye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hematopoye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryuunosuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hematopoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hematopoye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Hematopoye moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hematopoye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hematopoye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryuunosuke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hematopoye circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye swinging wildly here.
Rikuto Ryuunosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Hematopoye keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuunosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryuunosuke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryuunosuke under the eye.
It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Ryuunosuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Hematopoye circles away.
Hematopoye doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Hematopoye is having none of it.
Hematopoye unleashes a big counter combination but Ryuunosuke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryuunosuke clinches up with Hematopoye and pushes him back against the cage.
Hematopoye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up but Hematopoye circles away and keeps his distance.
Hematopoye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryuunosuke moves to clinch but Hematopoye breaks away
and Hematopoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryuunosuke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hematopoye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hematopoye tries to keep at a distance but Ryuunosuke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hematopoye breaks from the clinch.
Hematopoye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryuunosuke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuunosuke is looking to clinch.
Ryuunosuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hematopoye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryuunosuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Hematopoye circles away.
Hematopoye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryuunosuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryuunosuke is rocked!
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Hematopoye keeps it at a distance.
Oh Ryuunosuke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Hematopoye has cracked Ryuunosuke with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Hematopoye lands another huge swinging hook and Ryuunosuke tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ryuunosuke, before Hematopoye can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nou Hematopoye!
Our winner, Nou Hematopoye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 698 p4p, 1234 weight class) and Carlos Villarreal (ranked 84 p4p, 146 weight class). Villarreal has chosen Tupac- I’m a Soldier as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Villarreal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
Manson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villarreal.
Manson takes one on the button.
Villarreal scores with a sloppy right hand. Manson should have avoided that one.
Villarreal lands with a hook. Manson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Villarreal misses with a few strikes there.
Manson avoids the body shot from Villarreal.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Villarreal scores with the left hand. Manson knows he should have avoided that one.
Manson throws a right hand that Villarreal ducks under and follows up with a left that Villarreal also avoids with ease.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villarreal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villarreal looks to land a combination but Manson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Villarreal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villarreal connects with the punch.
Villarreal looks to score with a jab to the body but Manson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Manson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manson's corner calls for a 1-2. Manson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Villarreal swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
Manson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carlos Villarreal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Villarreal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manson.
Villarreal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Villarreal.
An inside leg kick from Villarreal misses.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villarreal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Villarreal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal just misses with a punch to the body.
Manson throws a big counter combination but Villarreal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Villarreal.
Manson defending well as Villarreal loads up on a big left hand.
Villarreal with the inside leg kick.
Manson slips a jab from Villarreal.
Nice straight punches there by Villarreal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villarreal.
Villarreal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manson's head.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Villarreal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manson.
Villarreal throws a hook but Manson avoids it easily.
Manson feinted with a counter takedown.
Villarreal misses with a hook.
Villarreal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Villarreal throws a hook but Manson blocks it.
Villarreal throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manson is looking for a counter combo.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but Villarreal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villarreal misses with a left hand
and Manson counters with a straight right hand.
Villarreal lands a head shot.
Manson moves out of range as Villarreal strikes.
Manson throws a body punch but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Villarreal.
Manson is looking to wear down Villarreal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villarreal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Villarreal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manson.
Villarreal throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Villarreal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Villarreal swings for the body but Manson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Villarreal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villarreal.
Villarreal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Villarreal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Villarreal staying out of range there.
Manson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Villarreal misses with an uppercut. Manson saw that one coming.
Manson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Villarreal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Villarreal misses with a looping left.
Villarreal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Manson shoots in but Villarreal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Villarreal has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Manson blocks a head kick by Villarreal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Villarreal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manson finds it's way round the side to connect with Villarreal's head.
Villarreal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Villarreal tries to bum rush Manson with a series of wild strikes but Manson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Villarreal lands a leg kick that knocks Manson off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Villarreal.
Villarreal connects with an inside leg kick.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Villarreal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Manson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Manson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Villarreal throws an off balance right hand
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villarreal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villarreal catches Manson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Villarreal scores with a punch to the head.
Villarreal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Villarreal as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Villarreal.
Manson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Villarreal throws the left hand but Manson avoids the punch easily.
Manson attempts a counter takedown but Villarreal avoids it well and moves away.
Manson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Villarreal throws out the jab.
Manson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Villarreal.
Villarreal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manson.
Villarreal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manson.
As Villarreal looks to move away, Manson throws a big counter combo but Villarreal just gets out of the way.
Manson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villarreal moves away.
Villarreal stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villarreal lands a slapping body shot.
Villarreal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villarreal.
Manson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Villarreal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villarreal feints and then cracks Manson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manson down.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Villarreal cracks Manson with a good jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Manson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Villarreal takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
Manson walks into a straight right hand from Villarreal.
Villarreal lands the left hand.
Villarreal throws a big shot that misses.
Villarreal scores with a punch to the head.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson takes a swing at Villarreal's ribcage but misses.
Villarreal throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson misses with a hook.
Villarreal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Villarreal scores with a jab to the body.
Villarreal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villarreal cracks Manson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson goes for a double leg but Villarreal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Villarreal continues to drive forward.
Villarreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manson backwards.
Manson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Villarreal trying to control the position but instead, Manson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Villarreal into the cage.
Villarreal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manson lands a hook that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
Villarreal has Manson pressed against the cage, preventing Manson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villarreal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manson blocking some punches.
Manson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villarreal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Villarreal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Villarreal.
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!
Nice shot lands for Villarreal.
Villarreal lands with a shot to the body.
Villarreal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. Manson catches Villarreal right on the button with a cross.
Manson misses the jab.
Manson walks into a stiff left hand from Villarreal.
Manson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villarreal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Villarreal with a jab.
Villarreal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Villarreal misses with a two punch combination.
Manson tries to counter with a takedown but Villarreal is quick to defend against it.
Manson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villarreal tries to kick Manson off but Manson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown but Villarreal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manson staying out of range there.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Villarreal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manson.
Manson misses with an uppercut. Villarreal saw that one coming.
Villarreal misses with a body punch
and Manson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villarreal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Villarreal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villarreal misses the jab.
Manson slips a jab and a cross from Villarreal.
Villarreal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Villarreal. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Villarreal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manson on the side of the head.
Villarreal throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.
Manson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Villarreal lands with an uppercut that bounces Manson off the cage and back into range.
Villarreal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manson throws a hook but Villarreal blocks it.
Villarreal lands a jab to the head.
Villarreal lands the left hand.
Manson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Villarreal on the side of the head.
Manson punishes Villarreal's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villarreal scores with a hook to the body. Manson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manson missing with a left hand there. Villarreal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to move into range but Villarreal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Villarreal lands with a hook. Manson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Villarreal misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Villarreal coming out on top.
Manson misses with a hook. Villarreal ducked under it nicely.
Manson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Villarreal digs a good body shot into Manson's ribs.
Manson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Villarreal is letting Manson control him for a moment.
Manson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Villarreal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Villarreal has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal is trying to buck Manson off.
Villarreal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Villarreal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Villarreal wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Villarreal is surviving well by controlling Manson's body position as best he can.
Villarreal is trying to stand.
Villarreal is squirming around, avoiding Manson's attempts to control the action.
Manson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Villarreal is holding on tight.
Manson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Manson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Villarreal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Villarreal!
Villarreal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Villarreal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Villarreal 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Villarreal!
Carlos Villarreal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Gardner (ranked 1374 p4p, 1167 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 154 p4p, 134 weight class). Bigg has chosen Rocky Top as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Crusty Bigg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg jabs at Gardner's body.
Gardner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gardner scores with a hook to the body. Bigg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anton Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bigg.
Gardner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gardner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bigg throws out a counter right but Gardner avoids it with no problem.
Gardner misses the jab.
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Gardner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg.
Gardner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bigg on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Gardner.
Bigg tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg lands a nice uppercut.
Bigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bigg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bigg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gardner throws a combination that misses
and Bigg counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gardner misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigg. Gardner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigg lands the left hand.
Bigg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bigg misses with the combination.
Bigg connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner throws a shot from downtown. Bigg moves away and avoids it.
Bigg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body kick from Bigg.
Gardner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gardner misses with a left hand
and Bigg counters with a head kick.
Gardner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bigg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bigg misses with a lunging right hand
and Gardner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bigg throws a right hand that misses
and Gardner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bigg avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
It looked like Gardner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bigg lands a front kick.
Gardner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Gardner.
Gardner throws a right and a left that Bigg avoids nicely.
Bigg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg lands with a nice body kick.
Gardner is breathing heavily.
Bigg slips a jab from Gardner.
Gardner tries to clinch but Bigg moves away
and Bigg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Gardner.
Bigg cracks a nice hook into Gardner's ribs.
Bigg lands an overhand right.
It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut.
Gardner misses with a left hand
and Bigg counters with a good low kick that Gardner was not able to check.
Bigg lands a big head kick that sends Gardner tumbling to the mat! Bigg takes a step backwards and waves Gardner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gardner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Gardner has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bigg smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bigg unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Gardner sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crusty Bigg!
An out of breath Crusty Bigg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Walters (ranked 318 p4p, 644 weight class) and Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 35 p4p, 77 weight class). Kevin Walters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Walters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Walters.
Chulalongkorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn scores with a body shot.
A jab from Chulalongkorn does it's job there.
Walters tries for a takedown but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chulalongkorn lands a jab.
Walters misses with a hook.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut.
Walters closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chulalongkorn to the mat! Chulalongkorn manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters passes Chulalongkorn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chulalongkorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Chulalongkorn is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulalongkorn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.
Walters trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chulalongkorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulalongkorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chulalongkorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chulalongkorn trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chulalongkorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Chulalongkorn. Beautiful body shot.
Walters shoots in for a takedown but Chulalongkorn shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walters throws a right hand that misses
and Walters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chulalongkorn connects with a body shot that sends Walters's belly button to the back.
Chulalongkorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walters at a distance.
Walters throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters feinted with a counter takedown.
Chulalongkorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Walters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walters misses the body punch
and Chulalongkorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chulalongkorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walters connects with a jab.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walters.
Walters misses with a body shot.
Chulalongkorn lands a big uppercut and Walters crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walters looks OK. Chulalongkorn waves Walters back to his feet!
Walters is rocked!
Chulalongkorn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Walters to the canvas! Walters doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chulalongkorn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Magnificent Chulalongkorn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Aztec (ranked 202 p4p, 914 weight class) and Greg Connor (ranked 30 p4p, 105 weight class). Connor has chosen Cherub Rock as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Greg Connor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Aztec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aztec takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Connor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Aztec to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Connor punishes Aztec's body with a nice straight punch.
Aztec ducks under a wild hook from Connor.
It looked like Aztec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aztec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Connor digs a good body shot into Aztec's ribs.
Aztec moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Connor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aztec counters with a crisp one two that drops Connor! Aztec thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Connor to his feet! Connor is in big trouble!
Connor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor throws a one two combo.
Connor is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztec finish him?
Connor scores with a jab. Aztec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aztec's hands.
Connor seems to have recovered his senses.
Connor tries to clinch
and Aztec counters with a crisp right hand that drops Connor! Aztec lets Connor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Connor connects with a nice looking jab.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Connor works Aztec's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aztec.
Aztec is looking to counter punch.
Connor lands with a nice body punch.
Connor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Connor looks to land a combination but Aztec avoids it well.
Aztec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Connor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connor, as that shot connected.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor scores with a three punch combo!
Aztec takes one to the chin there.
Connor misses with a straight left.
Aztec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Connor tests Aztec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aztec slips a jab from Connor.
Aztec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Aztec.
Aztec throwing a counter right hand but Connor manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a series of wild punches.
Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor clinches.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Aztec avoids the damage to the body.
Connor prevents Aztec from breaking the clinch.
Aztec is trying to push Connor away but Connor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aztec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor clobbers Aztec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Aztec misses the target.
Connor looks to throw the jab but Aztec is out of range.
Connor lands a jab.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Aztec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aztec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor cracks Aztec with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aztec looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Connor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aztec's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor'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.
Aztec misses with a right hand
and Connor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor lunges at Aztec with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aztec's hand.
Nice jab there from Connor.
Aztec looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Connor - just one landing.
Aztec is rocked!
Aztec tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Aztec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Connor.
Aztec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztec is looking for a counter combo.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Aztec seems to have got his legs back now.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Aztec walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aztec momentarily.
Connor cracks Aztec on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Aztec falls backwards against the cage. Connor follows up with more strikes that drop Aztec to his knees. Connor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Aztec! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor is the new lightweight champion!
Greg Connor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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