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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Douglas (ranked 4896 p4p, 4960 weight class) and Lucho Batista (ranked 558 p4p, 566 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucho Batista!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
Batista checks the leg kick.
Douglas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batista is able to avoid easily.
Batista slips under a jab from Douglas.
Batista throws a good cross that connects.
Douglas throws a low kick but Batista avoids it.
Douglas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Douglas throws a lazy body kick
and Batista counters with a nice body shot.
Dexter Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas tries a low kick but Batista avoids it.
Batista checks a low kick from Douglas.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batista.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Douglas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Batista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batista scores with a nice strike.
Batista lands a jab to the head.
Batista scores with a nice strike.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
Batista checks a leg kick.
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Batista ducks down to avoid it.
Batista scores with a jab. Douglas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws a low kick but Batista avoids it.
Douglas tries to score with a low kick but Batista moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Douglas misses.
Douglas throws out a leg kick but Batista moves out of range and Douglas only half commits.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas tries to land a leg kick but Batista saw it coming and moves away.
Batista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Nice jab there from Batista.
Batista blocks a jab.
It seemed like Batista was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Douglas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Douglas misses with a leg kick.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas throws a counter high kick but Batista was just alert enough to avoid it.
Douglas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batista's sensitive parts.
Batista connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batista cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Batista misses the target.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Batista is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Douglas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Douglas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Batista counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
Batista avoids a kick to the body.
Batista throws a body shot but no joy.
Douglas throws out a leg kick but Batista moves out of range and Douglas only half commits.
Douglas is looking to chop away at Batista's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Douglas.
Batista blocks a low kick nicely.
Batista digs a good hook to Douglas's body.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Douglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas connects with a leg kick.
Douglas wants to slow Batista down by chopping away at his legs.
Batista ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Batista scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Douglas lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batista moves out of range of the body kick.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Batista.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Douglas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Batista has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batista and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batista checks a leg kick.
Batista is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Douglas with a body shot.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Batista checks it.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Batista scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batista throws out a powerful jab.
Douglas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Douglas throws a front kick aimed at Batista's knee but Batista avoids it well.
Douglas throws a front kick aimed at Batista's knee but Batista avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batista!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas throws a front kick that sends Batista stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Batista connects with a body shot.
Batista scores with a jab to the head.
Douglas misses with a combination
letting Batista counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batista moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Batista throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Batista blocks the leg kick.
Douglas throws a chopping leg kick but Batista manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batista.
Batista throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batista lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Batista as he checks the leg kick.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batista checks a low kick from Douglas.
Batista misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucho Batista dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batista's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Douglas.
Batista scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batista throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batista chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Douglas tries to work over Batista's front leg with a kick but Batista checks it.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Douglas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Douglas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Batista checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Batista uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Batista lunges at Douglas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Douglas's hand.
Batista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batista scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batista.
Douglas throws out a leg kick but Batista moves out of range and Douglas only half commits.
Batista avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas tries to land a leg kick but Batista saw it coming and moves away.
Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batista's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Batista duly obliges.
Douglas swings for the body but Batista moves out of range.
Batista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Batista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.
Lucho Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Douglas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batista avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Batista misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Batista does no damage.
Batista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Batista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Batista sees coming a mile off.
Douglas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batista scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Batista avoids a kick to the body.
Batista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batista checks the leg kick nicely there.
Douglas tries a low kick but Batista avoids it.
Douglas swings for the body but Batista moves out of range.
Batista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
Douglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Batista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batista checks the leg kick.
Batista appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batista.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
Douglas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Batista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Batista takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Douglas throws a low kick but Batista avoids it.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a lazy uppercut
and Douglas counters with a good low kick that Batista was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Batista.
It appears Douglas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Batista loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batista misses with an uppercut.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglas tries a low kick but Batista avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Batista misses the target.
Batista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Batista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batista uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Batista scores with a nice right hand.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Batista punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Batista.
Batista stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas throws a body kick that misses.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batista.
Batista with a jab.
Batista lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas thumps Batista with a low kick.
Batista throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batista avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batista lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batista.
Batista swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Douglas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucho Batista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Batista misses with a double jab.
Batista looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Douglas looks to land a body kick but Batista moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Batista throws a shot to the body.
Douglas throws a solid leg kick but Batista takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Douglas.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batista scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Batista.
Douglas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batista lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Batista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Batista on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batista cracks Douglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista misses with a few strikes there.
Douglas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Douglas throws out a leg kick but Batista moves out of range and Douglas only half commits.
Douglas defending well as Batista loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
Douglas tried to counter with a leg kick but Batista avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batista.
Batista slips a straight right by Douglas.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista.
Douglas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Batista.
Batista throws out a powerful jab.
Batista lands with an overhand left.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Batista steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batista moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Douglas scores with a head kick. Batista tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Batista slips a jab from Douglas.
Batista throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas throws a leg kick that misses.
Batista lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Douglas scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas tries a low kick but Batista avoids it.
Batista is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batista misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Douglas.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas moves out of range as Batista strikes.
Douglas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Douglas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Douglas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batista.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Batista dips to his left and cracks Douglas with an uppercut!
Douglas 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.
Batista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.
Douglas tries to move into range but Batista moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Batista checks it.
Douglas thows a leg kick but Batista checks it
and Batista counters with a nice uppercut.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Batista steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batista throws out the jab.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Batista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Batista.
Douglas tries to score with a low kick but Batista moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Batista crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Douglas - the referee stops the clock and Batista gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Douglas. Batista manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Batista checks the leg kick nicely there.
Douglas thumps Batista with a low kick.
Batista lands a nice hook to Douglas's body. Douglas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batista throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Batista lands with a hook. Douglas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
You can see that Batista has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Douglas takes one to the chin there.
Douglas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Good work by Batista as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Batista checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batista swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batista looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Batista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista lands with an overhand left.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Batista was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batista takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Batista throws a lazy right hand but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas takes a swing at Batista's ribcage but misses.
Douglas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batista is able to avoid easily.
Batista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Douglas is looking to score with low kicks.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Batista saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas slips under a jab from Batista.
Batista keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batista checks a leg kick nicely.
Dexter Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batista keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batista looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucho Batista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batista 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucho Batista!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cardano Smith (ranked 4943 p4p, 5260 weight class) and Dio Nysus (ranked 607 p4p, 629 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cardano Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dio Nysus!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nysus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nysus lands with a shot to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nysus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith shoots in and bounces Nysus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nysus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nysus trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith gets to his feet - Nysus follows without any prompting.
Smith tries to clinch up but Nysus circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Nysus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardano Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nysus lands a two punch combo.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nysus defends it nicely.
Smith lands with a right that hurts Nysus. Nysus looks to clinch but Smith throws a short knee that drops Nysus. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Cardano Smith!
Cardano Smith 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Channel Coco (ranked 4877 p4p, 6100 weight class) and Dontrell Martin (ranked 435 p4p, 488 weight class). Dontrell Martin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Channel Coco's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Channel Coco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dontrell Martin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin stuns Coco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martin connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin lands with a hook. Coco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coco doesn't seem bothered though.
Coco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coco stops Martin from getting back to his feet.
Coco content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coco slips a nice elbow through Martin's hands, connecting with Martin's forehead.
Martin tries to kick Coco off but Coco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coco not doing much here.
Coco is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coco is trying for a kimura here. Martin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Coco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Channel Coco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Turbo (ranked 4921 p4p, 5532 weight class) and Paddy Smacks (ranked 597 p4p, 632 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cristian Turbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Smacks!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smacks misses with a series of wild punches.
Turbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turbo slips a jab and a cross from Smacks.
Turbo slips a jab and a cross from Smacks.
Smacks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smacks misses with a body shot.
Turbo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smacks throws a combination. Turbo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Smacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smacks.
Turbo is looking to counter punch.
Turbo connects with a looping right hand.
Turbo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab lands there for Turbo.
Smacks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turbo's guard.
Turbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smacks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smacks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smacks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Smacks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smacks stands up and waves to Turbo to follow him.
Smacks misses with a combination
and Turbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turbo lands with a cross.
Turbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smacks throws a combination that misses
and Turbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smacks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smacks looks winded!
Turbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smacks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turbo is looking to sweep but instead, Smacks has passed into half guard.
Smacks is controlling the pace.
Turbo is trying to stand up here but Smacks is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smacks is trying for a kimura here. Turbo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smacks wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Smacks!
Paddy Smacks 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Krom Gomes (ranked 4999 p4p, 5037 weight class) and Dimitri Logan (ranked 569 p4p, 572 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krom Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitri Logan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomes swivels and escapes.
Gomes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Logan counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Gomes. No joy for Logan on that attempt.
Gomes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Logan throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.
Logan tries to move into range but Gomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Dimitri Logan has been cut.
Gomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Logan. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomes misses the target.
Gomes scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomes scores with a nice head shot.
Logan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Gomes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Logan both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Krom Gomes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gomes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krom Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Logan.
Gomes dodges the punch combination from Logan.
Logan misses with a body punch
and Gomes counters with a three punch combo that has Logan backing up. Logan nods at Gomes to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomes throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Gomes misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomes.
Logan clinches.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Gomes is pressed up against the cage. Logan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomes down to the mat. Gomes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gomes scores with a sloppy right hand. Logan should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Gomes misses.
Logan catches Gomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Logan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Logan somewhat.
Krom Gomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gomes both land. Nice combination.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Logan.
Gomes lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomes swinging wildly here.
Logan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gomes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomes.
Logan throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan walks into a left hand.
Gomes slaps away a takedown attempt from Logan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomes lands a big right hand that sends Logan crashing to the mat! Gomes stays standing though and waves Logan back to his feet!
 Logan is rocked!
That has opened up Dimitri Logan's cut even more.
Logan darts in looking for a takedown but Gomes gets double underhooks and turns Logan into the cage.
Logan is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomes finish him?
Logan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gomes lands a right hand from hell, dropping Logan. Gomes pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krom Gomes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Gomes (ranked 5000 p4p, 4982 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 584 p4p, 582 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 Los Angeles, Luke Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gomes throws a shot from downtown. Gump moves away and avoids it.
Gump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomes but Gomes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomes.
Gump swinging wildly here.
Gomes throws an off balance right hand
and Gump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gump.
Gump fails with a takedown attempt.
Gump drops his hands momentarily and Gomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gump tries to move into range but Gomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Gomes lands a jab-cross combination.
Gump is rocked!
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Gomes knocks out Gump with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Gomes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Gomes picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Gomes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Gomes (ranked 4993 p4p, 6473 weight class) and Bryant Colin (ranked 445 p4p, 506 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leandro Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryant Colin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colin darts in looking for a takedown but Gomes gets double underhooks and turns Colin into the cage.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Colin's head.
Gomes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colin.
Colin has closed the distance and engaged Gomes in a clinch.
Colin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Colin.
Gomes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Colin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomes throws a body punch but Colin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Colin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colin lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes takes a swing at Colin's ribcage but misses.
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colin shoots in and drives through. Gomes sprawls well.
Leandro Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryant Colin.
Colin lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Leandro Gomes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colin closes the distance and clinches.
Colin wants to stall.
Colin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Colin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomes is defending well for now.
Gomes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colin.
Gomes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gomes obliges.
Gomes managing to block the knees to the body from Colin.
Gomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomes prevents the takedown attempt.
Colin looks winded!
Gomes lands a right hand.
Colin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes has Colin pressed against the cage, preventing Colin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomes lands a nice uppercut.
Colin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gomes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colin breaks the clinch.
Gomes cracks Colin with an open hand slap.
Gomes lands with a hook. Colin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomes throwing a counter right hand but Colin manages to avoid it.
Donk. Gomes catches Colin right on the button with a cross.
Colin is rocked!
Gomes throws an uppercut from hell that sends Colin clean off his feet! He's out cold! Gomes stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Gomes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Camacho (ranked 4980 p4p, 6317 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 610 p4p, 714 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho moves away from the strike by Fury.
Camacho is looking to counter punch.
Camacho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage.
Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Camacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Camacho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Camacho back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Camacho.
Camacho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Camacho avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
Camacho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Fury being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Camacho missing with knees to the body.
Camacho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fury prevents it.
Camacho pushes off an throws an elbow but Fury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fury tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho blocks an uppercut.
Camacho lands with a light punch inside.
Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Camacho.
Fury tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Fury misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Pedro Camacho has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Fury dodges an elbow strike from Camacho.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho taking a breather.
Camacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camacho lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Camacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camacho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fury after a bit of a struggle.
Camacho goes for a takedown attempt but Fury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fury misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Camacho misses the target.
Tyson Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camacho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Fury circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Camacho tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fury wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Fury!
After winning the bout, Tyson Fury 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Axl Cailean (ranked 4838 p4p, 4920 weight class) and Morten Larsen (ranked 592 p4p, 595 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Cailean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Morten Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen looks to land a combination but Cailean avoids it well.
Larsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Cailean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsen.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Larsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsen tries to avoid it.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Cailean jabs at Larsen's body.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Cailean thumps Larsen with a low kick.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
Larsen needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cailean - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cailean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larsen throws a shot to the body.
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean scores with a push kick.
Cailean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cailean rather than just go for the knockout.
Larsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cailean's hands.
A solid body kick from Cailean.
Larsen throws a big shot that misses.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Cailean slips under a jab.
It appears Cailean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Larsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Morten Larsen has been cut.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cailean with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean with a nice calf kick.
Cailean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Cailean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Larsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cailean. Cailean obviously looking to wear him down.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axl Cailean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cailean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Larsen.
Cailean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cailean connects with a leg kick.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Larsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cailean tries a low kick but Larsen avoids it.
Cailean slips under a jab from Larsen.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Larsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsen tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cailean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean misses with a low kick.
Larsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean moves forwards but Larsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cailean scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Larsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cailean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Larsen as he connects with a hook.
Larsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cailean.
Cailean misses with a body shot.
Cailean misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean misses with a low kick as Larsen jumps back.
Cailean explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cailean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range.
Larsen misses with a hook.
Cailean scores with a push kick.
Cailean throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsen tries to clinch up but Cailean circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsen.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morten Larsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cailean throws a chopping leg kick but Larsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Larsen as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Larsen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
Cailean lands a leg kick that knocks Larsen off balance momentarily.
Larsen lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cailean turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cailean throws a big counter combination but Larsen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cailean misses with a low kick.
Cailean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larsen misses the jab.
Cailean lands a jab to Larsen's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Larsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cailean has got the better of the exchanges.
Cailean fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Cailean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsen.
Cailean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Cailean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cailean. That's going to slow Larsen down.
Cailean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsen.
Larsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cailean.
Cailean motions for Larsen to come forward. Cailean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Larsen takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean avoids the body shot from Larsen.
Larsen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Cailean thows a body kick. Larsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Cailean.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Larsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsen scores with a three punch combo!
Cailean pushes Larsen away with a front kick.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Cailean.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Larsen looks to land a combination but Cailean avoids it well.
Larsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cailean. Cailean obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cailean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cailean - that will leave a mark!
Larsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cailean.
Cailean lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larsen takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Larsen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
That kick from Cailean tenderised Larsen's leg. Larsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cailean slips a straight right by Larsen.
Cailean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean thumps Larsen with a low kick.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Cailean.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cailean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larsen moves out of range as Cailean strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cailean - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Cailean.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Larsen swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
As Larsen backs away, Cailean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cailean lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larsen walks into a stiff left hand from Cailean.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cailean lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cailean thows a body kick. Larsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Larsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cailean lands with an overhand left.
Larsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Cailean, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morten Larsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Larsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsen misses with a hook. Cailean ducked under it nicely.
Cailean throws a jab when Larsen was well out of range.
Cailean misses with a leg kick.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cailean feints and then cracks Larsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsen down.
Cailean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cailean fakes the leg kick and cracks Larsen in the body.
Cailean is looking to slow Larsen down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen moves out of range of the body kick from Cailean.
A jab lands there for Larsen.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cailean appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Cailean, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cailean.
Larsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cailean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cailean throws a nice looking combination but Larsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Larsen. Those never looked like landing.
Cailean tried to counter with a leg kick but Larsen avoided it.
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cailean lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larsen's sensitive parts.
Larsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Larsen.
Cailean feints and then cracks Larsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Larsen misses its intended target.
Cailean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Cailean, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cailean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larsen is out of range and Cailean settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cailean - the referee stops the clock and Larsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cailean. Larsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Larsen tries to clinch up but Cailean circles away and keeps his distance.
Larsen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
Cailean fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsen checks it well.
Jab by Larsen.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Cailean throws a nice head kick!
Larsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Larsen takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Cailean connects with an inside leg kick.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Larsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cailean scoring well with a low kick there.
Larsen throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
A low kick lands for Cailean.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen cracks a nice hook into Cailean's ribs.
Cailean throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Cailean finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cailean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cailean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Cailean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Larsen misses.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsen staying out of range there.
Larsen feints the counter takedown.
Larsen is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cailean.
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Larsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cailean. Cailean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morten Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cailean is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Larsen blocks the leg kick.
And Larsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Cailean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Cailean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cailean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Ferguson (ranked 5136 p4p, 6325 weight class) and Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 593 p4p, 672 weight class). Oleksandr Usyk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Niall Ferguson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleksandr Usyk!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson defending well as Usyk loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson clinches.
Usyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Usyk is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Usyk.
Ferguson wants to take the fight to the mat but Usyk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Usyk tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson has Usyk pressed against the cage, preventing Usyk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Usyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Ferguson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usyk sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Usyk moves out of range.
Ferguson slips a jab from Usyk.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Usyk works the jab nicely.
Usyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Usyk.
Usyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Usyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Usyk misses with a looping left.
Usyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferguson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niall Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usyk misses the shot to the body.
Usyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usyk misses with a looping right.
Ferguson tries to counter with a takedown but Usyk is quick to defend against it.
Usyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Decent striking displayed by Usyk there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Usyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oleksandr Usyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usyk scores with a hook.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Usyk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Usyk has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Usyk avoids them all with ease.
Ferguson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferguson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Usyk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usyk misses the jab.
Ferguson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Usyk.
Usyk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferguson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Usyk with a jab.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Usyk.
Ferguson moves forwards but Usyk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Usyk looks winded!
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usyk misses with a straight left.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson feinted with a counter takedown.
Usyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Usyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usyk throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson clinches.
Ferguson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson effectively controlling the action here.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but Usyk won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Usyk blocks it.
Ferguson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usyk's efforts to push away.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson tries to work over Usyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usyk lands an uppercut.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Usyk avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Usyk has a couple of punches blocked by Ferguson.
A bit of stalling here from Ferguson.
Usyk tries to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson stalling.
Ferguson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usyk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferguson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Usyk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Usyk avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Usyk as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Usyk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Usyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Usyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Usyk misses.
Usyk throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Usyk.
Usyk misses with a wild combination.
Usyk misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Usyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Usyk misses.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Usyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Usyk throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Usyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usyk throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ferguson connects with a decent elbow.
Usyk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Usyk covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ferguson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Usyk.
Ferguson is striking from the back but Usyk escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Ferguson drops an elbow to the side of Usyk's head.
Usyk is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson passes to side control.
Usyk is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson controls the position.
Ferguson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Usyk is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ferguson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!
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