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Sucker Punch Pro Series 172 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Rossiter (ranked 1657 p4p, 2988 weight class) and Malcolm King (ranked 216 p4p, 363 weight class). King has chosen YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King digs a right hand underneath Rossiter's ribcage. Rossiter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands a left hand.
Rossiter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King keeps control of Rossiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King misses with the head strike.
King tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
A short uppercut from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
Our sources have told us that Rossiter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Kai Rossiter has been cut.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossiter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King looks to land a combination but Rossiter avoids it well.
King moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King lands an elbow just above Rossiter 's eye.
King is leaning against Rossiter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rossiter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King darts in and clinches Rossiter up against the cage.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rossiter's efforts to push away.
King lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from King.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King lands with a right to the head.
Rossiter blocks an elbow strike.
King trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter can't break the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Rossiter is blocking nicely.
Rossiter is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King keeps control of Rossiter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossiter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossiter avoids the head kick by King.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King staying out of range there.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King rushes Rossiter and presses him up against the cage.
Rossiter managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King is leaning against Rossiter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossiter blocks the elbow strike.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossiter avoids the damage to the body.
King has Rossiter pressed against the cage, preventing Rossiter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rossiter's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossiter moves away from the strike by King.
King gets a clinch.
Rossiter blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Rossiter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King moves away from the strike by Rossiter.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossiter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is looking to clinch but Rossiter is avoiding it.
King moves into the clinch.
King is working Rossiter over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King prevents Rossiter from breaking the clinch.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Rossiter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King prevents Rossiter from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossiter is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Rossiter tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King missing with knees to the body.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from King.
Rossiter managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Rossiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from King.
Rossiter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King wants to clinch.
Rossiter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swinging wildly here.
King has closed the distance and engaged Rossiter in a clinch.
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swinging wildly here.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossiter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick from King lands but Rossiter takes it in his stride.
Rossiter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King connects with a high kick.
King throws a body punch but Rossiter moves out of range.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossiter misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Malcolm King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by King misses
and Rossiter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King is looking to clinch but Rossiter is avoiding it.
King rushes Rossiter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Malcolm King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from King.
Rossiter avoids a wild elbow strike from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossiters head.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King missing with knees to the body.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rossiter working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rossiter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
Rossiter tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rossiter is defending well for now.
Rossiter manages to break the clinch.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from King.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossiter on the side of the head.
Rossiter blocks a head kick by King.
King throws a right hand that Rossiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossiter also avoids with ease.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossiter tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from King.
Rossiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossiter throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossiter finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King moves to clinch but Rossiter breaks away
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from King.
King slips under a jab from Rossiter.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King ducks under a wild hook from Rossiter.
A big left from Rossiter misses.
King is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rossiter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossiter there as he acknowledges the shot.
King misses with a body shot.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King has closed the distance and engaged Rossiter in a clinch.
Rossiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossiter tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
King staying out of range there.
Rossiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from King.
King misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossiter drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rossiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Rossiter is looking to counter punch.
King misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossiter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Rossiter.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossiter backwards.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossiter avoids the damage to the body.
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King moves into the clinch.
Rossiter can't break the clinch.
Rossiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King prevents Rossiter from breaking the clinch.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King is leaning against Rossiter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Rossiter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from King.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rossiter's brow.
Rossiter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rossiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossiter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A good leg kick by Rossiter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Rossiter.
King tries to clinch but Rossiter is having none of it.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossiter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossiter.
Rossiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.
Rossiter throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King connects with a jab.
Rossiter looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossiter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossiter feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rossiter circles away from the clinch attempt.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
Good shot there by Rossiter.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter staying out of range there.
It appears Rossiter was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws a nice looking combination but Rossiter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossiter misses with a hook.
King throws a combination. Rossiter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.
Rossiter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King tries to clinch but Rossiter moves out of range.
King tries to clinch up.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossiter swings for the body but King moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
Malcolm King 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 1290 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Expendable Crewman V (ranked 178 p4p, 223 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crewman V's choice of entrance music: Star Trek. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Expendable Crewman V!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Crewman V.
It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Crewman V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crewman V misses with a hook. Amir ducked under it nicely.
Crewman V looks to land a left hand but Amir moved out of range nicely.
Crewman V scores with a hook to the body. Amir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amir lands the left hand.
 It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Amir.
Amir is looking to counter the offense by Crewman V and move into the clinch.
Amir moves out of range as Crewman V strikes.
Amir looks to throw the jab but Crewman V is out of range.
Crewman V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amir.
Amir is looking to counter the offense by Crewman V and move into the clinch.
Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crewman V.
A telegraphed right hand from Crewman V misses the target.
Amir lands with a right hand.
Crewman V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crewman V throws a lazy uppercut
and Amir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crewman V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crewman V just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmir.
Amir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amir pounces like a tiger and cracks Crewman V with a vicious hook! Crewman V is down but not out! Amir follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ali Amir!
A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Atunes (ranked 1357 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Misak Grigorian (ranked 187 p4p, 181 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Misak Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes motions for Grigorian to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses.
Atunes throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Grigorian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Atunes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian drives through and clinches with Atunes against the cage.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Grigorian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Grigorian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Atunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Grigorian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Atunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Grigorian gets an underhook and turns Atunes into the cage.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Grigorian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Grigorian leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes tries to stall but Grigorian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Grigorian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misak Grigorian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Atunes works Grigorian's body with a nice hook.
Grigorian moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Grigorian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atunes misses with a hook. Grigorian ducked under it nicely.
Grigorian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Atunes throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes takes one to the side of the head.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grigorian looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes.
Grigorian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Grigorian misses.
Atunes moves out of range as Grigorian throws a body kick.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes jabs at Grigorian's body.
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atunes with a body shot.
Atunes tries a low kick but Grigorian avoids it.
Antonio Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes just leaning against Grigorian, taking a breather.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grigorian pushes off an throws an elbow but Atunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grigorian is keeping busy.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Grigorian's head.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Grigorian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes taking a breather.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Grigorian tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian lands an elbow that stopped Atunes in his tracks for a moment.
Misak Grigorian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grigorian blocks a body shot from Atunes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atunes presses Grigorian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grigorian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Grigorian blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage.
Atunes lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Come on Grigorian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Antonio Atunes has been cut.
Grigorian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grigorian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Misak Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Atunes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Grigorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misak Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Grigorian there.
Grigorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes slips under a jab from Grigorian.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Grigorian misses.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atunes is out of range and Grigorian settles back down.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigorian connects with a jab.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Grigorian doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes walks into a jab.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Grigorian throws a nice head kick!
Grigorian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grigorian wants to clinch.
Grigorian fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the head.
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian lands with an uppercut that bounces Atunes off the cage and back into range.
Misak Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Grigorian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Grigorian lands the left hand.
Grigorian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
Grigorian tries to clinch there but Atunes circles away.
Grigorian with a jab.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Grigorian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes connects with a body shot that sends Grigorian's belly button to the back.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grigorian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grigorian.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Antonio Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Grigorian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misak Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grigorian 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misak Grigorian!
During a confident post fight interview, Misak Grigorian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 937 p4p, 912 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 128 p4p, 122 weight class). Ecker has chosen Where The Hood At? as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that CJ Robinson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily CJ Robinson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ecker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Ecker throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Robinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ecker.
Ecker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson moves forwards but Ecker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ecker.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
Ecker shoots and misses
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ecker tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Ecker with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson weaves into range and cracks Ecker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ecker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Robinson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Robinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Side (ranked 972 p4p, 901 weight class) and Choctaw Bloode (ranked 133 p4p, 119 weight class). Side's entrance music is In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc . A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choctaw Bloode!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloode misses with a straight right.
Side throws a lazy right hand but Bloode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloode replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Side blocks it well.
Bloode avoids the body shot from Side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Side does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Side.
Side thuds a left hand into Bloode's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a predictable looking body shot
and Side connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Side.
Bloode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bloode misses.
Bloode 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.
Bloode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloode! But no joy.
Side misses with a right hand
and Bloode counters with a leg kick.
Bloode takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloode misses the body punch
and Side counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Side wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Side tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Side throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Side.
Side scores with a punch to the head.
Side scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Side slips under a jab.
Side throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bloode finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Side throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bloode lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloode thinking.
Bloode misses with a looping left.
Bloode moves away from the strike by Side.
Side ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side throws an off balance right hand
and Bloode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloode throws a fast counter high kick but Side manages to duck under it in time.
Bloode misses with an uppercut. Side saw that one coming.
Side misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode looks to land a right hand but Side moved out of range.
A jab from Side misses.
Bloode throws a leg kick that misses.
Bloode misses with a leg kick
and Bloode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Side throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloode misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Side jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloode throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Side dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Side blocks the body kick.
Side lands with a good body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bloode might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Side has got the better of the exchanges.
Bloode throws a jab but it's blocked by Side.
Side is looking to counter punch.
Side misses with a straight right.
Iron Side is winning the standup battle so far.
Side lands a right hook to the body.
Side falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloode counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Side uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Side.
Bloode tries a quick counter leg kick but Side is wise to it.
Side throws a hook but Bloode blocks it.
Side avoids a kick to the body.
Bloode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Side walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bloode.
Bloode thumps Side with a low kick.
Bloode feints and then cracks Side's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Side down.
Side checks a leg kick.
It looked like Side wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloode wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode throws a lazy body kick
and Side cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side connects with a single shot there.
Bloode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Side moves away.
Bloode is looking to land body kicks.
Side's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Side scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloode throws a body shot but no joy.
Side was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Side is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode defending well as Side loads up on a big left hand.
Side missing with a left hand there. Bloode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Side misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Side pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloode uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
Side uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloode.
Side tries to work over Bloode's front leg with a kick but Bloode checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bloode - that will leave a mark!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bloode 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.
Side misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Bloode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Side misses.
Bloode misses with a body kick.
Bloode just misses with a punch to the body.
Side is looking to counter punch.
Side checks the leg kick nicely there.
Side fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Side on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bloode. Bloode obviously looking to wear him down.
Bloode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choctaw Bloode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bloode misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Side on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloode throws a shot from downtown. Side moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Bloode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side cracks Bloode with a good jab.
Bloode throws a hook but Side avoids it easily.
Side with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bloode to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Side is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloode.
Side checks a low kick from Bloode.
It looked like Side wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode misses with a low kick.
Side fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bloode misses with an uppercut
and Side counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Side takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Side throws a body shot but no joy.
Side chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloode can pounce on him.
Bloode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloode lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Side cracks Bloode with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Side has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bloode to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode rushes Side and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bloode scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bloode misses with the head strike.
Bloode lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Side leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bloode working aggressively here.
Bloode misses with a body punch.
Bloode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Side blocks a body shot from Bloode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Side presses Bloode against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bloode is working Side over against the cage.
Side blocks an uppercut.
Side scores with a nice hook to the head.
Side blocking some punches.
Side breaks the clinch.
Side throws a hook but Bloode blocks it.
Bloode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Side misses its target.
Bloode displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Side throws out the jab.
Bloode steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oooooh!!! Side has knocked Bloode down with a huge combo! Side steps away and waves a wobbly Bloode back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Bloode is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloode looks to throw a body kick
and Side counters with a right hand from hell and Bloode is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Side!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between White Privilege (ranked 1455 p4p, 1060 weight class) and Bagel Boss (ranked 222 p4p, 163 weight class). Privilege comes into the arena with John Denver - Country Roads blaring out of the sound system. Boss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 6 Foot 7 Foot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! White Privilege could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bagel Boss's chin.
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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 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Privilege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Privilege.
Privilege misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boss blocks a jab.
Privilege looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Privilege - that will leave a mark!
Privilege throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice body shot.
Boss throws a poor cross that misses
and Privilege counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege thumps Boss with a low kick.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Privilege moves out of range easily.
Privilege with a jab.
It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Privilege was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Privilege moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Privilege throws out a loose jab but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Privilege lands with a nice body kick.
Privilege takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boss defending well as Privilege loads up on a big left hand.
Privilege displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Boss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Privilege counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Privilege misses with a low kick.
Privilege misses with a hook. Boss ducked under it nicely.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Privilege misses with an uppercut.
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Privilege with a body shot.
Boss checks a low kick from Privilege.
Privilege misses with a kick to the body.
Privilege misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Boss misses
and Privilege counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Privilege instigates a clinch.
Boss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Privilege misses with some punches.
Privilege misses with some punches.
Privilege struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Boss working hard to break the clinch.
Boss lands a left hand.
Privilege manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Privilege throws a chopping leg kick but Boss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boss misses with a hook
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Privilege ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Privilege scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Privilege misses
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boss throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boss!
Privilege swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boss.
That has opened up Bagel Boss's cut even more.
Privilege lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss throws a one two combo.
Boss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Privilege wants to land a leg kick but Boss is out of range.
Privilege on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boss. Boss obviously looking to wear him down.
Boss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Privilege.
Boss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss swings widly with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a left to the body.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Privilege dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boss. That did some damage!
Privilege lands with an uppercut that bounces Boss off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Privilege lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boss's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Privilege dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Privilege scores with a jab to the jaw.
Privilege wants to slow Boss down by chopping away at his legs.
Privilege blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Privilege.
Privilege throws out a powerful jab.
Boss throws a head kick that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice leg kick.
Boss throws a right hand that misses
and Privilege counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boss! Privilege lets Boss back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Boss is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Privilege. That's going to slow Boss down.
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Privilege finish him?
Boss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Privilege. Privilege obviously looking to wear him down.
Privilege misses with a straight left.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boss seems to have recovered his senses.
Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Privilege's shoulder, as Privilege tries to avoid the shot.
Privilege scores with a hook.
The cut above Bagel Boss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick
and Privilege counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
Boss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Privilege tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Privilege throws a half hearted mid kick.
Privilege misses with a low kick.
Boss throws a head kick that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Privilege dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boss. That did some damage!
Privilege lands a nice looking body shot.
Privilege cracks Boss with a hook to the temple - Boss is on wobbly legs here! Privilege swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Boss falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Privilege wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). White Privilege!
White Privilege 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shen Po (ranked 596 p4p, 496 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 95 p4p, 75 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andor Kovacs enters the cage!
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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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs moves away from the strike by Po.
Kovacs jabs Po to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
Po avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
A left lands for Po.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs throws a leg kick which misses Po's front leg but catches the back leg as Po tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Kovacs ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Po.
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Po tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po misses with a straight left.
Kovacs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Po tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovacs lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po tries to clinch but Kovacs is having none of it.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
A jab from Po misses.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Po.
Kovacs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Po.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Kovacs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Kovacs wants to stall.
Po blocking some punches.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Po pushes Kovacs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po trying to stall but Kovacs improves his position.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacs is trying to force a seperation but Po has the dominant position.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Po.
Kovacs controlling the action here for a moment.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Po.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po avoiding damage as Kovacs throws knees to the body.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Po.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs just leaning against Po, taking a breather.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Po as the two fighters clinch.
Po blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po scores with a shot to the side of Kovacs's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shen Po will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Po takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Po getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Po backs off Kovacs throws a huge counter combo but Po manages to avoid it all.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Po misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Po with a series of wild strikes but Po uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Po scores with a shot to the body.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Kovacs tries to work over Po's front leg with a kick but Po checks it.
Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Po.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Po.
Kovacs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shen Po has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po misses with a body punch.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Kovacs lands an elbow inside.
Po blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a body punch.
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!
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacs tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with an elbow over the top.
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Po throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Po has Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po blocks an elbow strike from Kovacs.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Po working aggressively here.
A short right from Po on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
Po lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacs tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Kovacs throws a one two combo.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Po misses.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Po moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kovacs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Po closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Po is working for a kimura but Kovacs is defending it quite comfortably.
Po trying to advance position but Kovacs counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po won't allow Kovacs to sweep him here.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
Po taking a breather here.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Kovacs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po advances to mount.
Po is looking to work his way around to Kovacs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Po throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Po throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kovacs because Po loaded up on that one.
Po avoids the attempt from Kovacs to control.
Po looking to isolate an arm here. Kovacs doesn't see it coming and as Po extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Po!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shen Po!
An out of breath Shen Po 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demir Kocak (ranked 455 p4p, 625 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 67 p4p, 87 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Demir Kocak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
Haggar avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Haggar connects with a nice looking jab.
Haggar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kocak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Kocak is keeping the position.
Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar postures up in Kocak's guard and throws a big left but Kocak blocks it.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocak has his hands on Haggar's head, controlling the position.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Kocak blocks nicely.
Kocak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kocak seems keen to control Haggar's posture.
Haggar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kocak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kocak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Kocak blocks nicely.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kocak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kocak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kocak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kocak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Kocak pulls Haggar in to control the position.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Kocak controlling the position.
Haggar postures up and lands a big shot to Kocak's brow.
Kocak keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haggar is fighting to break Kocak's control of his arms but Kocak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haggar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
Haggar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kocak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kocak.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Kocak has wrist control.
Kocak seems keen to control Haggar's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kocak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haggar slips a straight right by Kocak.
Haggar misses with a wild body shot.
Haggar looks to throw the jab but Kocak is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kocak misses the target.
Haggar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Haggar. Beautiful body shot.
Kocak throws a series of strikes that have Haggar backpedaling.
Haggar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kocak staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar scores with a takedown into Kocak's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Kocak controls Haggar momentarily but Haggar frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocak has Haggar pulled in close to control his posture.
Haggar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kocak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kocak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kocak trying to control the position here.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kocak controlling Haggar's posture.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kocak has control of Haggar's left arm, preventing Haggar from doing any damage.
Haggar stands up over Kocak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haggar throws a big elbow that misses.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haggar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haggar stands and throws Kocak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Haggar wants to control but Kocak is keeping him busy.
Haggar taking a breather here.
Kocak prevents Haggar from improving position.
Haggar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Haggar swings around for an armbar but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haggar's guard.
Haggar wants to sweep here but Kocak controlling him for the moment.
Haggar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kocak's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Kocak blocks nicely.
Kocak is trying to keep Haggar in close.
Haggar is pushing down on Kocak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kocak is fighting to maintain full guard but Haggar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kocak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kocak wants to get back to full guard.
Haggar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kocak is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kocak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haggar's corner calls for a 1-2. Haggar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haggar loads up on a big right hand but Kocak slips the punch.
Haggar dives in and grabs Kocak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kocak pushes down on Haggar's head and hops out.
Kocak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haggar throws out the jab.
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Kocak moves away and avoids it.
Kocak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Haggar avoids it.
Kocak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haggar cracks Kocak with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kocak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar gets a double leg takedown into Kocak's guard.
Haggar trying to control but Kocak is working from the bottom.
Haggar lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar forces his way into half guard.
Haggar drops an elbow to the side of Kocak's head.
Kocak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Haggar working over Kocak with some ground and pound. Kocak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kocak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kocak tries to get to full guard but Haggar has control of the leg.
Haggar trying to control the pace.
Haggar prevents Kocak from improving his position.
Demir Kocak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kocak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haggar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kocak defending well though.
Kocak has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kocak is doing well to control the position and prevent Haggar from advancing to side control.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kocak trying to control here.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Kocak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haggar pulls his head out easily.
Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kocak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kocak defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haggar working Kocak over with strikes.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 Kocak is rocked!
Mike Haggar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Kocak dodges it nicely.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kocak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar working Kocak over with strikes.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Kocak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haggar moves nicely into side control.
Kocak seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Haggar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 545 p4p, 319 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 87 p4p, 50 weight class). Ainsworth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik lands a really nice looking cross but Ainsworth seems unphased.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sturmovik has managed to clinch.
Ainsworth is leaning against Sturmovik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ainsworth works on Sturmovik's body with a couple of short punches.
Ainsworth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sturmovik misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ainsworth.
Sturmovik is breathing heavily.
Sturmovik misses with some punches.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Ainsworth is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik landing knees to the head.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ainsworth lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik tries to land knees in the clinch but Ainsworth avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sturmovik prevents a body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth digs a right hand into Sturmovik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturmovik's gas tank.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Ainsworth blocks with his arms.
Ainsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturmovik crunches a lovely knee into Ainsworth's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth manages to break the clinch.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturmovik.
Sturmovik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturmovik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmovik throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Sturmovik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sturmovik.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturmovik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth lands a body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Sturmovik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturmovik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturmovik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
Sturmovik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturmovik wants to clinch up but Ainsworth keeps it at a distance.
Sturmovik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ainsworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturmovik on the side of the head.
Sturmovik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot.
Ainsworth misses with the combination.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturmovik blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sturmovik misses
and Ainsworth counters with a left to the body.
Sturmovik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth keeps the fight on the outside.
Sturmovik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sturmovik is rocked!
Ainsworth stuns Sturmovik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Sturmovik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ainsworth lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sturmovik - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ainsworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Shima (ranked 99 p4p, 169 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 17 p4p, 27 weight class). Shima's entrance music is C. R. E. A. M. A fine choice. Riker has chosen In The Summertime as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Riker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riker darts in trying to clinch
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riker looks winded!
Riker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Shima is looking to wear down Riker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima clobbers Riker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker throws a counter combo.
Riker loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shima sends Riker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shima is motioning to the referee to let Riker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Riker misses with a straight right.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Riker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Shima throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Riker punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Riker takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Riker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riker! But no joy.
A jab from Riker misses.
Riker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima scores with a nice head shot.
Shima digs a good body shot into Riker's ribs.
Riker slips under a jab.
Shima misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Riker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shima has got the better of the exchanges.
Shima throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker drives through and clinches with Shima against the cage.
Shima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Riker tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Riker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima lands with a right hand.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Riker's head but Riker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riker! But no joy.
Shima throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
A cross from Shima lands.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Riker lands a head shot.
It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima defending well as Riker loads up on a big left hand.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Riker throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.
Shima sends Riker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shima is motioning to the referee to let Riker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Riker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riker misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
Shima feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riker sprawling to the canvas! Riker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shima finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook.
Shima throws an off balance right hand
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Riker trying to control the pace.
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Riker trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Shima dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Riker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Riker avoids the body shot from Shima.
Riker throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Riker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shima was covering up waiting for the punch and Riker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.
Shima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riker preventing the sweep.
Riker cracks Shima with a solid left hand.
Shima working for a triangle but Riker defends it easily.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Riker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riker stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riker with a nice head shot there.
Riker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shima wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shima's head.
Shima has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Riker has passed into side control.
Riker landing a few strikes.
Shima taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Shima is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shima manages to get back to half guard.
Riker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Riker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shima moves into full guard.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Shima!
After winning the bout, Hero Shima 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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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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