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Event:
TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Bala walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jenson Jr.#KD#
Bala lands a big head kick that sends Jenson Jr tumbling to the mat! Bala takes a step backwards and waves Jenson Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Jet Jenson Jr has been cut.
Jenson Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bala doesn't seem bothered though.
Bala throws a head kick but Jenson Jr moves out of range.
#CL#
Bala drives through and clinches with Jenson Jr against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenson Jr jumps guard but Bala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jenson Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bala smiles and moves away.
Bala staying out of range there.
Bala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jenson Jr feints and then cracks Bala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bala down.
Bala throws a hook to the side of Jenson Jr's head but Jenson Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenson Jr.
Jenson Jr looks to throw the jab but Bala is out of range. #T1#
Bala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenson Jr throws out the jab.
Jenson Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Bala clinches up with Jenson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenson Jr jumps guard but Bala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sandro Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Jenson Jr.
Bala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bala struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenson Jr controls his hands.
Bala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bala can't find room to land a body shot as Jenson Jr controls the action.
Jenson Jr misses with some punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jenson Jr has eaten all the pies!
Bala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenson Jr fails to pull guard.
Bala cracks Jenson Jr with a nice body shot.
Bala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenson Jr backwards.
Bala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenson Jr.
Jenson Jr looks winded!
Bala lands a nice shot to the body.
Bala digs a right hand underneath Jenson Jr's ribcage. Jenson Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bala digs a right hand into Jenson Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenson Jr's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Bala.
A hook to the body from Bala.
Jenson Jr takes a shot to the head.
Jenson Jr takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Bala.
Bala presses Jenson Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bala scores with a hook to the body.
Bala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bala lands a shot to the body.
Bala digs a right hand into Jenson Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenson Jr's gas tank.
Bala lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Jet Jenson Jr's cut even more.
A short body shot lands from Bala as the two fighters clinch.
Bala creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Jenson Jr out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandro Bala!
Sandro Bala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jet Jenson Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Mayday mayday!! were going down...I repeat... mayday mayday!! were going down!!'.
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Event:
TGC 34: Bush vs San Diego
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Golovkin drives through and clinches with Bala against the cage.
Golovkin lands an elbow just above Bala 's eye.
Golovkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bala backwards.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bala backwards.
Bala digs a right hand into Golovkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Golovkin's gas tank.
A short right from Golovkin on the inside.
Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
Bala tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin pushes off an throws an elbow but Bala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.#T1#
Bala throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin lands an elbow inside that Bala shrugs off.
Golovkin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Sandro Bala has been cut.
Bala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bala lands a hook that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Golovkin.
Golovkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golovkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bala backwards. #ROC2#
Bala is rocked!
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Bala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bala misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin pushes Bala against the cage. Golovkin is working some dirty boxing. Golovkin pushes off with a quick right hook! Bala goes down! Bala tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Golovkin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Golovkin!
Vitaly Golovkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson stalks Bala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bala's face. Bala staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Bala.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Bala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bala scores with a kick to the body.
Bala ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Bala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
#T1#
Johnson scores with a jab. Bala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bala counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
#KD#
Bala lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Bala takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Bala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Bala gets a clinch.
Bala struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##KD#
Bala drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bala finish him?
Johnson blocking some punches.
Bala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Bala is controlling the position.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bala blocks it.
#BC#
Bala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bala lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson looks winded!
Bala lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Johnson crumples to the floor! Bala milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sandro Bala!
Sandro Bala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Carl Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Come on Big Smoke, O.G. Loc, lets roll. '.
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Event:
TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pripyat throws a shot from downtown. Bala moves away and avoids it.
Bala throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.#CL2#
Pripyat moves into the clinch.
Bala stops a takedown attempt from Pripyat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pripyat has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pripyat backwards.
Bala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bala.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bala misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bala breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Pripyat has Bala up against the cage in a clinch.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pripyat prevents a body shot from Bala.
Still in the clinch, Bala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bala tries a body shot but Pripyat blocks it.
Bala works on Pripyat's body with a couple of short punches.
Pripyat blocks a body shot from Bala.
Bala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bala tries to work over Pripyat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bala.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Bala is trying to push Pripyat away but Pripyat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bala misses with a punch to the body.
Pripyat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Bala.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bala.
Pripyat is trying to drag Bala to the mat but Bala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sandro Bala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.#BC#
Bala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bala tries to clinch up but Pripyat circles away and keeps his distance.
Pripyat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bala on the side of the head.#CL2#
Pripyat rushes Bala and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bala.
Bala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pripyat goes for a takedown attempt but Bala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pripyat throws a right hand that misses
and Bala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bala throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
That has opened up Karelin Pripyat's cut even more.
Karelin Pripyat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pripyat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bala. #CL#
Bala clinches.
Bala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pripyat's elbow.
Bala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pripyat backwards.
Bala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Bala is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pripyat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bala to the mat. Bala regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pripyat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pripyat's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bala is looking for a triangle but Pripyat pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bala's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Bala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Bala's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Bala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
That's time! Bala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pripyat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bala's head.#CL2#
Pripyat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bala, pushing him back against the cage.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Bala swings wildly with an uppercut but Pripyat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pripyat looking for a takedown.
A short right from Bala on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bala misses with a punch on the inside.
Bala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##TD2#
Pripyat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pripyat distracts Bala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pripyat is in close to Bala's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bala's head.
Pripyat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat stands up over Bala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Bala working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat with a nice head shot there.
Bala is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
#SUB#
Bala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pripyat passes into side control.
Check out the look on Pripyat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pripyat trying to control the action but Bala is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pripyat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bala, who protects the arm well.
Bala is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pripyat lands a strong strike to the head of Bala. That's dazed him! Pripyat looking to finish here. Bala is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Pripyat lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat made sure to mention his sponsor, Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Housasi misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Bala has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Housasi will feel that in the morning.
Bala fakes the leg kick and cracks Housasi in the body.
Housasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bala.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Housasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bala is looking to counter the offense by Housasi and move into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Housasi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bala - the referee stops the clock and Housasi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bala. Housasi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Badir Housasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Housasi looks winded!
Bala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Badir Housasi has been cut.
Housasi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bala. Bala obviously looking to wear him down.
Bala lands a leg kick that knocks Housasi off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bala, right into the meat.
Housasi tries to move into range but Bala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Bala moves into the clinch.
Bala tries a body shot but Housasi blocks it.
Bala swings wildly with an uppercut but Housasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bala - that landed with a thud.
Bala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Bala misses with a body punch.
Bala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Housasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Housasi coming out on top.
Housasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bala scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bala.
Bala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bala feints and then cracks Housasi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Housasi down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bala.
Bala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Housasi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bala.
Housasi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Bala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bala gets control of Housasi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Housasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Housasi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bala to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Housasi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bala pulls down on the head and he's put Housasi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sandro Bala!
Sandro Bala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night Helsinki
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bala.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bala.
A good leg kick by Bala. #CL2#
Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Cobb lands a big right hand that sends Bala crashing to the mat! Cobb stays standing though and waves Bala back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Sandro Bala has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bala stalling in the clinch but Cobb improves position. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Bala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Bala.
Bala switches off momentarily and Cobb cracks him with a monster right hand! Bala topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Cobb dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Cobb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Cobb!
Tyson Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Babangida moves out of range of the body kick.
Bala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babangida sprawls well. Babangida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bala gets slowly back to his feet.
Babangida changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bala. That's going to slow Babangida down. #TD#
Babangida closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bala quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Bala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babangida pulls his head out easily.
Babangida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bala trying to hold on to Babangida's head to control him but Babangida postures up.
Babangida prevents Bala from improving his position.#T1#
Babangida is taking a breather. Bala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Babangida continues to stall.
Bala tries to roll over but Babangida keeps him under control.
Bala works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bala is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Babangida has his hands clasped together but Bala extends and breaks Babangida's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandro Bala!
Sandro Bala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Troot misses with a shot to the body
and Bala counters with a three punch combo that has Troot backing up. Troot nods at Bala to acknowledge the strikes.#KD2#
Bala lands a big head kick that sends Troot tumbling to the mat! Bala takes a step backwards and waves Troot back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Troot is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hesekiel Troot has been cut.
Bala drops Troot with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bala follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandro Bala!
After the fight, Sandro Bala was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Hesekiel Troot had this to say: 'Im getting only stronger !!!'.
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