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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFC 1: The Show
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mehadi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Mehadi swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Austin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mehadi's guard.#ES2#
Mehadi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Austin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Austin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Austin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Austin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Austin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mehadi defending well though.
Austin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mehadi trying to control from the bottom.
Mehadi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Austin.
Austin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austin lands a nice short elbow.
Austin scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Mehadi is rocked!
Austin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mehadi trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
Mehadi is still in real trouble! Can Austin finish him?
Austin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mehadi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Austin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
Steve Austin 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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Event:
KAMIKAZE 79: After Party
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Mehadi looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Mehadi misses.
Mehadi throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood throws a push kick but Mehadi slaps the foot to one side.
Mehadi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wood slips a straight right by Mehadi.
Mehadi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wood blocks a head kick by Mehadi.
Wood moves out of range as Mehadi strikes.
Mehadi throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Wood wants to slow Mehadi down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehadi throws an off balance right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wood is defended easily by Mehadi.
Mehadi throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Mehadi misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Mehadi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Wood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wood.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood trying to control but Mehadi is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Wood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mehadi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Mehadi.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mehadi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wood's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mehadi.
Yusuf Mehadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehadi lunges at Wood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wood's hand.
Wood dives in and grabs Mehadi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mehadi pushes down on Wood's head and hops out.
Wood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mehadi is fending him off so far but Wood persists. Nope, Mehadi circles away and we're back to standing.
Yusuf Mehadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Wood.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mehadi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Wood has closed the distance and engaged Mehadi in a clinch.
#BC#
Mehadi breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Mehadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mehadi throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mehadi.
Wood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mehadi.#CL2#
Wood clinches up against the cage.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood slips under a jab from Mehadi.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Mehadi.
Mehadi throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mehadi throws a head kick that misses.
Mehadi throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Mehadi.#T3#
Mehadi loads up on a big right hand but Wood slips the punch.
Wood tries to counter with a clinch but Mehadi shakes him off and moves away.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Wood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mehadi tries to avoid it but Wood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mehadi to the ground. Mehadi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Mehadi finds it's way through Wood's defenses.
Wood fails with a takedown attempt.
Mehadi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mehadi throws a jab when Wood was well out of range.
Wood slips under a jab from Mehadi.
Mehadi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wood blocks a jab.
Mehadi throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood. #TD2#
Wood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mehadi was covering up waiting for the punch and Wood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wood trying to control but Mehadi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wood looking to pass the guard.
Wood trying to control but Mehadi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuf Mehadi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mehadi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mehadi missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Wood tries to counter it with a takedown but Mehadi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wood tries to clinch up.
Mehadi misses with a straight right.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Wood clinches. #BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt - Mehadi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehadi catches Wood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Wood rushes Mehadi and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mehadi manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Wood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yusuf Mehadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Wood.
Mehadi throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
A jab from Mehadi misses.
Mehadi throws a jab when Wood was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Mehadi.
Mehadi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Mehadi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mehadi is fending him off so far but Wood persists. Nope, Mehadi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mehadi misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Wood instigates a clinch.
Wood is stalling here.
#TD2#
Wood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mehadi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wood on the ground.#T2#
Wood is trying to control the position but Mehadi postures up. #SU#
Mehadi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mehadi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mehadi scores with a head kick.
Wood wants to clinch.#T3#
A slow jab from Mehadi misses its intended target.
Wood slips a jab from Mehadi.
Mehadi throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Mehadi throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Mehadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mehadi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wood shoots for a double leg takedown but Mehadi sprawls well. He's pushed Wood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mehadi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wood slips under a jab.
Wood defending well as Mehadi loads up on a big left hand.
Mehadi misses with a straight right.
No luck for Wood with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood tries to clinch up but Mehadi circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Mehadi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mehadi dips to his left and cracks Wood with an uppercut!
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mehadi.#CL2#
Wood drives through and clinches with Mehadi against the cage.
Wood tries to score a body lock takedown but Mehadi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mehadi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wood is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mehadi to the mat. Mehadi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Mehadi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wood has gone for a leg lock! Mehadi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wood's guard.#REVR#
Wood is breathing heavily.
Wood keeping full guard, as Mehadi tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuf Mehadi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mehadi throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Landon Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Mehadi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wood tries to clinch there but Mehadi circles away.
Mehadi stuffs the takedown.
Mehadi fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Mehadi misses.
Mehadi scores with a hook.
Mehadi misses with a head kick.
Wood slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehadi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood tries to clinch there but Mehadi circles away.
A jab from Mehadi misses.
Mehadi tries to clinch up
and Mehadi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##TD2#
Wood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mehadi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wood is in Mehadi's guard.
Mehadi keeping full guard, as Wood tries to pass.
Wood pushes down on Mehadi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wood is trying to control. Mehadi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wood wants to pass the guard but Mehadi is defending well.
Wood is keen to just control but Mehadi is a slippery customer.#T2##SUB2#
Mehadi is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mehadi's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood controlling the pace.
Mehadi is staying active underneath Wood, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Wood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mehadi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wood throws a leg kick but Mehadi moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mehadi misses the target.
Mehadi works the jab nicely.
Mehadi throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Mehadi looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Mehadi misses with an uppercut.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Mehadi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehadi misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Wood counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Wood manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Wood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wood.
Wood tries to clinch but Mehadi moves out of range.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mehadi as he jumps to the side.
Yusuf Mehadi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Wood.
Wood shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Mehadi misses the target.
Yusuf Mehadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood slips under a jab from Mehadi.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mehadi slaps away a takedown attempt from Wood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mehadi looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Wood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mehadi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehadi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Mehadi persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
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!#CL2#
Wood rushes Mehadi and presses him up against the cage.
Landon Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Wood breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuf Mehadi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mehadi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mehadi!
A relieved looking Yusuf Mehadi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Mehadi misses with a hook. Craig ducked under it nicely.
Mehadi lands a really nice looking cross but Craig seems unphased.
Mehadi with a nice cross.
Craig walks into a stiff left hand from Mehadi.
Mehadi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Craig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mehadi misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Mehadi manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craig throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig landing with the ground and pound.
Mehadi has Craig pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craig lands a couple of digs.
Mehadi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig throws a strike but Mehadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Craig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Craig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Craig seems to be looking for submissions.
Craig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mehadi to regain full guard. #SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craig throws a strike but Mehadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Craig working for a triangle but Mehadi defends it easily.
Mehadi wants to stand and escape but instead Craig has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Craig postures up in Mehadi's guard and throws a big left but Mehadi blocks it.
Mehadi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craig. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mehadi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Craig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craig throwing strikes from guard but Mehadi blocks nicely. #SU#
Craig gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehadi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yusuf Mehadi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Craig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mehadi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Craig counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mehadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mehadi.
Craig seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craig moves forwards but Mehadi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick by Mehadi misses #CL#
and Craig moves into the clinch.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mehadi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig stops a takedown attempt from Mehadi.
Mehadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1##TD#
Craig jumps into guard, dragging Mehadi to the mat.
#SUB2#
Mehadi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Craig is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Craig has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mehadi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Mehadi in his guard.#REVB#
Shannon Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig is working Mehadi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mehadi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mehadi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Craig is proving hard to escape from.
Craig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Craig pulls Mehadi in close to prevent any damage.
Craig will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Craig trying to control the position.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mehadi tries to roll over but Craig keeps him under control.
Mehadi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craig.
Craig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Mehadi trying to control but Craig postures up.
#SUB#
Craig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Craig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehadi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Craig.
Craig throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Craig dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mehadi pinned against the cage. Mehadi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mehadi, as that shot connected.
Mehadi scores with a punch to the head.
Craig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mehadi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craig defends well and Mehadi ends up having to push Craig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good shot there by Mehadi.
Mehadi throws a head kick that misses.
Craig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehadi shoots for a takedown but Craig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Craig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mehadi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mehadi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Craig counters by clinching up. #T1##TD#
Craig has clasped his hands together around Mehadi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mehadi tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.
Craig throws a strike aimed at the side of Mehadi's head but Mehadi avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Mehadi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mehadi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mehadi regains half guard, as Craig was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Craig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mehadi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Craig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Craig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Craig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mehadi's head.
Craig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Mehadi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Craig postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mehadi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Craig, into his guard. #REVB##ES#
Craig wriggles free and stands up.
Mehadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mehadi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mehadi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Craig counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4##TD#
Craig ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Craig no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Craig controlling Mehadi's posture.
Mehadi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Craig manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a leg! Mehadi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mehadi manages to kick Craig off! Craig jumps back into Mehadi's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuf Mehadi.
I think Mehadi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mehadi!
Our winner, Yusuf Mehadi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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