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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Salinas gets caught napping as Page dives in and scores a takedown. Salinas manages to retain guard.
Salinas is adopting a defensive guard.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Salinas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salinas holds on and takes a little breather.
Salinas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES#
Salinas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Page presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Page successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Page is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salinas is aware though and is defending well.
Salinas won't allow Page to get back to his feet. #T1#
Salinas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page , not yet.
Salinas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page wants to stand up but Salinas is controlling him.
Salinas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Page trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Salinas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salinas is one step ahead there.
Salinas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Page has his foot on Salinas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salinas works his way back into a safe position though.
Salinas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Salinas works over Page with some ground and pound from guard.
Salinas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Salinas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Salinas gets caught flat footed, as Page shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Salinas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salinas managing to control the position. #SUB#
Salinas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page wants to pass the guard but Salinas is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Salinas working for submissions but it's allowed Page to get to half guard.
Salinas keeping control of the position.
Page trying to control from half guard but Salinas is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salinas's head.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Salinas defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Page will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salinas sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salinas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salinas tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control.
Salinas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Salinas's head.
Salinas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page 's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Page .
Page rolls, trying to escape but Salinas keeps control of the position.
Salinas is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Page trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Salinas looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Page tries to break free.
#SUB#
Salinas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Page knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Page for a finish.
Page is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Page trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Salinas cracks Page with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Page from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Salinas working for a choke but Page is defending well.
Salinas is not going to allow Page to sit and survive in this position.
Salinas softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T3#
Page rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Page actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Salinas wants to work for an arm triangle but Page is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Salinas is trying to work for a kimura but Page is defending well.
#SUB2#
Page actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
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.
Salinas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Page looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Page wants to control but Salinas is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salinas drops an elbow to the side of Page 's head.
Salinas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Salinas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Salinas dominated that second round.
That's time! Salinas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Salinas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page , not yet.
Salinas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Page has momentary wrist control but Salinas slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Salinas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Page decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Salinas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mario Salinas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salinas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salinas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Page working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salinas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salinas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page is trying to keep Salinas in close.
#SUB2#
Page looking for a guillotine here but Salinas defends easily.
#T2##SU#
Salinas stands up and waves to Page to follow him.
Salinas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Page tries to clinch up but Salinas circles away and keeps his distance.
Salinas attempts a counter takedown but Page avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Salinas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salinas taking a breather here.
Page is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Page keeps trying to improve his position.
Salinas cracks Page with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Salinas controls the position.
Page is trying to improve his position.
Salinas taking a breather here. #SU#
Salinas decides to stand back up. Salinas steps back and let's Page get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Page lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Page sprawls well. Page wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Page misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Salinas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Salinas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salinas 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Salinas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
#TD2#
Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Page is trying to defend but Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Souza blocks the strikes from Page .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Page manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Page looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Page struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Souza decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Page .#T2#
Page trying to control the position but instead, Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Souza jumps guard but Page turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Souza.
Page misses with a knee to the head.
Page trying to control the position but instead, Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage.
Page trying to control the position but instead, Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Souza pulls guard successfully.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Page trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Page looking to control.
#T4#
Souza 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. #SUB#
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Page 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Souza scores with a takedown into Page 's guard.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza controlling from the top position.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Souza stands up over Page , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
Page goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page tries to clinch #TD2#
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Page fights it but they end up in guard.
Souza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Souza landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Souza cracks Page with a solid left hand.
Page is trying to keep Souza in close.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Souza passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Page is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Page wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Page forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Page 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Souza scores with punches from side control.
Souza controlling from side mount.
Page is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page taking punishment in the form of punches.
Souza working the head with strikes.
Page can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Page is defending well.
Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Page manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Page takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Souza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Page 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Page is looking for a sweep.
Page being controlled for a moment.
Souza in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Page is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Page is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Page 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Page throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souza 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick by Page misses
and Webb counters with a series of strikes. Page will be more careful next time no doubt.
Page tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily#CL#
and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page fails to pull guard.
Page has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Page instigates a clinch.
Webb is trying to break free.
Webb is trying to push Page away but Page has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Page wants a takedown.
Darryl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page .
Page keeps control of Webb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Webb is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks.
Page looking to stall.
Webb avoids the elbow strike from Page , against the cage.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Page lands a shoulder strike.
Webb can't break the clinch.
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Webb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webb prevents Page from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Webb manages to break the clinch.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Webb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Page napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Webb creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Page is trying to improve his position.
Page is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Webb throws a strike aimed at the side of Page 's head but Page avoids it well.
Webb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Page is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Webb asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Page is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Page tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
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.
Webb scoring with punches and elbows. #SU#
Webb stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Page clinches up against the cage.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb moves out of range of the body kick from Page .
#CL2#
Page drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb prevents the takedown attempt.
Page effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Webb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darryl Webb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Page drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
Page has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Page is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Webb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page .
Page looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Webb.
#T1#
Page being controlled against the cage.
Page stalling in the clinch but Webb improves position.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position.#BC#
Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Page drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Webb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darryl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page .#CL#
Webb closes the distance and clinches.
Webb really is a fat lump.#T2#
Page tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Page tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Webb avoids it.
Webb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Page instigates a clinch.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Webb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Webb breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Page shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Page motions for Webb to come forward. Page throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Webb clinches with his opponent.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Page has the dominant position.#BC#
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page blocks a head kick by Webb.
#CL2#
Page closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Page jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4##BC#
Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Webb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Page throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Page lands a jab to Webb's midsection.#CL2#
Page has managed to clinch.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Page shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Page is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick
and Page counters with a series of strikes. Webb will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Page will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darryl Webb'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!
#R3#
Webb throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Page gets a clinch.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Page misses with a knee strike.
Page is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Page looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Webb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Webb breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Page is predictable there
and Webb counters with a two punch combo. #T1##CL2#
Page moves into the clinch.
Webb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Page gets through Webb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Page throws an elbow that misses.
Webb tries to break free but Page pushes him back against the cage.
Page with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page stalls. #BC#
Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Webb throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Page throws a counter combo.
Page throws a front kick aimed at Webb's knee but Webb avoids it well.
Darryl Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Page moves into the clinch.
Page throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Webb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Page quickly recovers to half guard.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Darryl Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Webb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Page looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Webb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Page is looking to control Webb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Page avoid being mounted?#SU#
Webb gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Webb throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Page has managed to clinch.
Webb is trying to break free.
Page is trying to pull guard but Webb has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Page rushes Webb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page missing with knees to the body.
Page tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
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 Darryl Webb.
I think Webb 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Townsend holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Page tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Townsend just stands there and leans against the cage.
Page is looking to control Townsend's arms but Townsend gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the cage.
Page looking to stall.
#BC#
Townsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
James Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page .
Page shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Townsend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Page darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Townsend counters with a single leg into guard. Page didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Townsend's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Page controls Townsend momentarily but Townsend frees himself.
Townsend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Townsend seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Page for as long as he can get away with.
Townsend scoring with some ground and pound.
Page has momentary wrist control but Townsend slips an elbow through the middle.
Page has momentary wrist control but Townsend slips an elbow through the middle.
Townsend looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Townsend cracks Page with a solid left hand.
Townsend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Page is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Townsend slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Page is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Townsend connects with a nice short shot to Page 's temple.
Townsend performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Townsend postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Page to stand up. #CL#
Townsend drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Townsend. #TD#
Townsend has hold of one of Page 's legs. Page is fighting the takedown attempt but Townsend gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Townsend slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Townsend continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Townsend dominated that round.
That's time! Townsend's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Townsend is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Page .
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Townsend counters with a takedown into side control.
Townsend happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Page down.
#T1#
Townsend moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Page is looking for a sweep.
Townsend cracks Page with a big right hand but Page just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Page tries to buck Townsend off but Townsend is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Page 's face as Townsend controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Townsend is putting a hurting on Page here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Townsend decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Townsend to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Townsend sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Page has his foot on Townsend's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Townsend works his way back into a safe position though.
Page is breathing heavily.
Townsend looking to pass the guard.
Townsend is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SU#
Townsend gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt.
Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but Townsend circles away.
Page fails with the takedown
and Townsend counters with a body kick.
James Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page .#TD#
Townsend looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Page !#T4#
Townsend controlling from side mount.
Townsend creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Townsend happy to just control the position for now.
James Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Townsend is working Page over with some ground and pound from side control.
Page trying to remain calm as Townsend controls from the top position.
Page tries to bench press Townsend off him but Townsend keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Townsend 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#
Page misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Page gets caught flat footed, as Townsend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Townsend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Page throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Townsend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Townsend stands up and waves to Page to follow him. #TD#
Townsend looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend stalling. #SU#
Townsend decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Townsend swats away the attempt to clinch by Page .#TD#
Townsend feints and as Page raises his hands in defense, Townsend changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Townsend controlling from the top position.
Townsend pushes down on Page 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Townsend controlling the pace. #T2#
Page wants to control but Townsend is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Townsend slows the pace down in half guard.
More hug and hope from Townsend.#SU#
Townsend decides to return to a standing position.
Page moves to clinch but Townsend breaks away #TD#
and Townsend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Page 's guard.
Townsend is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Townsend is proving a slippery customer.
Townsend not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Townsend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Townsend looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Townsend throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Townsend finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Townsend seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Townsend is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Townsend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Page throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Souza pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Souza feints and as Page raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Souza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Page looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Page manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Page in his guard.#REVR#
Souza wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza has Page pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Page tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Souza is pressing down on Page 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Page is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well. #SUB#
Page looking for subs from the bottom but Souza mounts him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Souza is landing with some decent strikes but Page is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Page flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Page keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Page tries to hold on but Souza postures up.
Souza controlling the pace for now.
Ronaldo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Page manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it. #T3#
Souza just content to control the position.
Page manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Page has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.
Page on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Page looking for submissions off his back.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Page doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Souza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Page to the ground. Souza is now in Page 's guard.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souza passes Page 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Souza stands up and beckons Page to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Souza instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Souza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Page tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza controlling the pace.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Page is defending well. #T1#
Souza stalling.
Page manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Page manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Page in his guard.#REVR##T2#
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.
Souza has his hands on Page 's head, controlling the position.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Souza has his hands on Page 's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Page throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Souza as Page shoots in.
Page slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Page tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
#T4#
Page misses with a head kick.
Page tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souza counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Souza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Souza is thwarting Page 's attempts to control the position.
Souza is taking a breather. Page 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza is thwarting Page 's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souza 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Souza!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Page throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Souza counters with a single leg into guard. Page didn't expect that.
Souza 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. #SUB#
Page throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Souza escapes and throws Page 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Souza cracks Page with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Souza slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Souza decides to stand back up. #T1#
Page connects with a body shot.
Page scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Page wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Page with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Souza controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
Souza with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza working the ground and pound effectively.
Souza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Page keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Souza content just to control the position here.
Page tries to lock up and control but Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Page working to try and regain half guard.
Page throwing hammer fists to the chest of Souza. What's that going to do exactly?
Page working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
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.
Page sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Page looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Page is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Page makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Page sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Page pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souza back to the cage. Page follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Page . Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Page .#CL2#
Souza pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Page manages to pull guard.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page wants to hit a switch here but Souza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Page there! #T1#
Page working to try and regain half guard.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Page . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza content just to control the position here.
Page tries to hold on but Souza pushes him away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
Page working to try and regain half guard.
Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Page has given up his back here.
Souza lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Souza is not going to allow Page to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Souza is trying to stick to Page 's back but Page is turning into Souza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Souza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Page .
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page 's guard. Nice move by Souza!#REVB#
Page throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Page wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Souza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Page looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Page looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Page ! #REVR#
Souza has one of Page 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Souza is not content to let Page control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronaldo Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page tries to clinch but Souza is having none of it.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Page . Page gets slowly back to his feet.
Donk. Page catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Souza feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Page there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Page lands a two punch combo.
Page thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##TD2#
Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Souza controls the position.
Souza lands an elbow. #SU2#
Souza decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Page shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Page . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Page throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Page will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Page 's guard.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Page trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronaldo Souza.
I've got Souza 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Souza!
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