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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NJMMA #21: Colnago v McLure
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fujiwara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jong Trumputinun did well to prevent Fujiwara getting side control.
Jong Trumputinun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fujiwara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fujiwara'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.
Further stalling from Fujiwara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fujiwara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jong Trumputinun for as long as he can get away with.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fujiwara is stinking the place up with his stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fujiwara uses his free foot to push down on Jong Trumputinun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jong Trumputinun.
Fujiwara controlling the position easily from mount.
Fujiwara 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Fujiwara stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Fujiwara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jong Trumputinun did well to prevent Fujiwara getting side control.
Jong Trumputinun wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping busy.
Fujiwara slows the pace down in half guard.
Fujiwara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Fujiwara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jong Trumputinun is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yoshiaki Fujiwara!
KiDonamir Jong Trumputinun was interviewed post fight and said 'FUCK YOU'.
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Event:
NJMMA #21: Colnago v McLure
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Lao on that attempt.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Lao jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Lao around his waist. Lao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lao tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lao regains half guard.
Lao is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Lao is defending well.
Lao manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lao working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Lao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lao is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie tries to stall but Lao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lao can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lao missing with knees to the body.
Lao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Lao drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lao controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lao defends easily.
#T4#
Lao slips nicely into half guard.
Lao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lao is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Lao there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Lao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lao darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Lao into the cage.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karnak Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Lao pushes him away.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Lao back into the cage.
Lao stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Lao is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Lao is trying to stall.
#T1#
Lao tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Lao drops back down to his feet.
Lao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Lao tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but Lao stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lao tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Lao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie keeps control of Lao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lao prevents it.
Lao is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Lao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Lao, against the cage.
Lao misses with a body punch.
Lao wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lao missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Lao tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lao misses with a body punch.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Lao's takedown attempt.
Lao is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lao jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Lao around his waist. Lao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lao is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lao has his back to the cage.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle. #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.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Lao is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Lao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lao has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Lao is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lao after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao wants to stall.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raeven Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Lao drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself.
Lao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lao pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie trying to hold on to Lao's head to control him but Lao postures up.
Lao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Lao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Lao in his half guard.
Lao trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lao wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie has a hand on Lao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Lao stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Lao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is not content to let Lao control the position.#T3#
Lao stalling. #SUB#
Lao 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.
#SUB#
Lao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Lao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao with a nice head shot there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karnak Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lao 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karnak Lao!
In defeat, Raeven Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, thank you everyone, my opponent was a great fighter.'.
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Event:
NJMMA #18: Jorgensen v Hatton
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Donk. Sagstrom catches Fighter right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Sagstrom closes the distance and pushes Fighter back into the cage.
Sagstrom digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank.
Sagstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sagstrom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Sagstrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sagstrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sagstrom digs a right hand underneath Fighter's ribcage. Fighter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
Sagstrom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sagstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Sagstrom.
A short left from Sagstrom.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagstrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards. #T1#
Sagstrom cracks Fighter with a nice body shot.
Sagstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Sagstrom lands a shoulder strike.
Sagstrom creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fighter's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fighter drops to his knees and Sagstrom pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Sagstrom!
A relieved looking Erik Sagstrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Zombie Fighter spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, thank you everyone, my opponent was a great fighter.'.
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Event:
NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Trumputinun has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
so Tereshchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jong Trumputinun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jong Trumputinun keeping moving, preventing Tereshchenko from controlling successfully.
Jong Trumputinun keeping full guard, as Tereshchenko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Trumputinun trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tereshchenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jong Trumputinun looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jong Trumputinun looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jong Trumputinun! #REVR#
Jong Trumputinun sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tereshchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tereshchenko keeps Jong Trumputinun under control for a moment.
Tereshchenko tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Tereshchenko regains half guard, as Jong Trumputinun was trying to land strikes.
Jong Trumputinun with the ground and pound but Tereshchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tereshchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tereshchenko trying to control the position here.
Jong Trumputinun trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tereshchenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tereshchenko looking to pass the guard.
Tereshchenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Tereshchenko slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tereshchenko in particular looking to stall.
Tereshchenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tereshchenko moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Tereshchenko working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jong Trumputinun is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tereshchenko has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jong Trumputinun taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arseni Tereshchenko!
KiDonamir Jong Trumputinun was interviewed post fight and said 'FUCK YOU'.
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Event:
NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Gracie.#TD2#
Lao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Lao postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Lao from standing up.
Lao looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lao stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Lao looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Lao tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T2#
Lao lands a nice shot to the head.
Lao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Lao.#SU2#
Lao is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Lao ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lao throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Raeven Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Raeven Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Lao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Lao stands up and beckons Gracie to join him on the feet.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lao off to one side. #T4#
Lao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Lao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lao cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Lao 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.
Lao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Lao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Lao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raeven Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lao.
Lao avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Lao misses the target.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lao is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Karnak Lao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lao is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lao avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Lao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lao wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Lao ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Raeven Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Lao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Lao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Lao is now in Gracie's guard.
Lao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lao passes into half guard.
Lao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lao is controlling well.
Lao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Lao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Lao controlling the action here.
Lao is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karnak Lao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raeven Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lao fails with the takedown.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Lao tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Lao persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Raeven Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karnak Lao.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lao dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Lao's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Lao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Lao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lao throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Lao thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Lao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2##CL2#
Lao rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Lao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Lao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Gracie lands a head kick. Lao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lao shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Lao's leg. Lao is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lao defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Lao has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Lao trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lao in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Lao.
Lao is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lao wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Lao not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karnak Lao.
I've got Lao 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
NJMMA #14: Lo v Colnago
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Fighter has managed to clinch.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Fighter has double underhooks.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roberts up against the cage.
Fighter is working for takedown but Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Roberts is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fighter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roberts to the mat. Roberts regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Roberts has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fighter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Roberts clinches with his opponent.
Fighter prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Roberts tries to land knees in the clinch but Fighter avoids the damage to the body.
Roberts can't break the clinch.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Fighter keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling him.
Fighter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Roberts swinging wildly here.
Roberts lands with a right hand.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses
and Roberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zombie Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Fighter backing up. Fighter nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
Fighter tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##CL2#
Roberts darts in and clinches Fighter up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fighter has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fighter tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fighter wants a takedown but no success here.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter is looking for a takedown.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.
Fighter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Roberts.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Fighter has double underhooks.
Fighter prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Fighter is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Fighter is trying to stall.
Fighter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Fighter wants a takedown.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Fighter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberts down to the mat. Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zombie Fighter has been cut.#KD2#
Roberts drops Fighter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fighter looks back up at him and smiles so Roberts waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Roberts moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Fighter! Roberts continues to tee off on Fighter, landing with a left and a right! Roberts connects with a right hand that leaves Fighter sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Roberts!
A relieved looking Dan Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Zombie Fighter was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, thank you everyone, my opponent was a great fighter.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fernandez shoots in and bounces Striker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Striker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Striker manages to break the clinch.
The Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Striker wants it to stay on the feet.
Striker throws a series of strikes that have Fernandez backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alvaro Fernandez has been cut.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez goes for a double leg but Striker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Striker continues to drive forward.
Striker cracks a nice hook into Fernandez's ribs.
Striker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Striker stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandez. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Fernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Striker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Striker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Striker delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker misses with a few strikes there.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Striker! Fernandez is backing up but he can't get away as Striker lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Fernandez and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Striker!
In his post fight interview, The Striker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Copeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leung.
Both fighters circling a little - Leung finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Leung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leung shoots for a takedown but Copeland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leung wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Leung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leung sprawls well. Leung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Copeland takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Leung tries for a takedown but Copeland manages to get underhooks.
Leung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
David Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Leung.
Leung has Copeland pushed against the cage.
Leung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Copeland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leung walks away with a smile on his face. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Leung both land. Nice combination.
Leung moves in looking to clinch but Copeland pushes him off.
Leung misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Leung misses #TD#
and Copeland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leung!
Leung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leung is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Copeland scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Copeland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leung trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Copeland manages to pass to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Copeland looking for a guillotine from mount but Leung is having none of it.
Copeland working the ground and pound effectively.
Copeland controlling from mount.
Leung tries to lock up and control but Copeland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB#
Copeland looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leung is looking to get to half guard.
Leung squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Copeland controlling his opponent.
Leung wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Copeland connects with a big shot to the side of Leung's head.
Copeland 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.#SUB#
Copeland looking for the choke but no joy.
Copeland throwing damaging strikes from the back! Leung could be in trouble here!
Leung wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Copeland looking to break Leung's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Leung remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Copeland will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leung tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Copeland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Leung throws a nice looking combination but Copeland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Copeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Copeland blocks a head kick by Leung.
Copeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leung.
Copeland really is a fat lump.
Leung looks to clinch #TD#
so Copeland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leung is looking to stand back up but Copeland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leung.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Copeland lands a nice short elbow.
Copeland lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Leung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leung is looking to control Copeland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leung avoid being mounted?
Leung wants to improve his position but Copeland is controlling well.
Leung is breathing heavily.#T1#
Copeland stops Leung from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Leung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Copeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
David Copeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leung defends it well. #SUB#
Copeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leung has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Copeland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Copeland is working away from the top position though.
Leung is trying to stand up here but Copeland is controlling him well. #SUB#
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leung defends it well.
Leung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Copeland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Copeland is looking to counter the offense by Leung and move into the clinch.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Leung throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Copeland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leung can do to turn this around?
Copeland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leung to keep the fight standing.
Leung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Copeland decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Copeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Leung looking to sit in guard and control but Copeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leung wants to stand but Copeland is controlling the position. #SUB#
Copeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Copeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leung has momentary wrist control but Copeland slips an elbow through the middle.
Copeland is working Leung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Copeland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leung wants to stand and escape but Copeland is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Copeland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Leung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Copeland.
A counter left hand to the body from Copeland misses its target.
Leung throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Copeland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Copeland. #SUB#
Copeland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Copeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Copeland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland stands up over Leung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Copeland postures up.
#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Copeland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leung is trying to keep Copeland in close.
Copeland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Copeland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Copeland 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.
Leung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Copeland sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leung looking to control but Copeland passes into half guard.
Copeland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Copeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leung is just riding it out for now. Copeland eventually gives up the hold.
Leung looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Greg Leung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leung scores with the left hand. Copeland knows he should have avoided that one.
Copeland slips a jab and a cross from Leung.
Copeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Leung throws a nice looking combination but Copeland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leung misses with a head kick.
Copeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Leung.
Leung misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Copeland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leung's guard.
Copeland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Copeland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Copeland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leung's head.
Copeland postures up.
#T4#
Copeland stops Leung from standing up.
Copeland lands a couple of digs.
Copeland working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Copeland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Leung has an active guard here but Copeland has managed to pass into half guard.
Greg Leung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Copeland lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Copeland, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Copeland!
Greg Leung was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, thank you everyone, my opponent was a great fighter.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jong Trumputinun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jong Trumputinun throws an elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jong Trumputinun's guard. Nice move by Carter!#REVR#
Jong Trumputinun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.
Jong Trumputinun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jong Trumputinun is pulling down on Carter's head. It's preventing any offense from Carter, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Trumputinun is wriggling around but Carter manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Jong Trumputinun is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Carter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jong Trumputinun sees it coming and defends easily.
Jong Trumputinun gets back to full guard.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Jong Trumputinun.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter stops Jong Trumputinun from standing up.
Jong Trumputinun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Carter has momentary wrist control but Jong Trumputinun slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Don Carter has been cut.
Jong Trumputinun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jong Trumputinun throws a big elbow that misses.
Jong Trumputinun gets to his feet and stands over Carter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Carter felt that one! Jong Trumputinun unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Carter from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KiDonamir Jong Trumputinun!
KiDonamir Jong Trumputinun decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Dunlap misses with the combination.
Dunlap swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Gracie clinches up with Dunlap and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunlap misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. #ES#
Dunlap bucks up and throws Gracie to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T1##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Dunlap has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Gracie has got one arm under Dunlap's chin. This could be trouble... Dunlap trying to control the other hand but Gracie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dunlap has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raeven Gracie!
A victorious Raeven Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Fighter tries to land a front kick but Howard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Howard pushes Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Fighter breaks the clinch.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Howard shoots in but Fighter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howard moves away.
Howard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howard circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Howard is looking for a counter combo.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter connects with a right that clearly hurt Howard. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Fighter proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Howard collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zombie Fighter!
A relieved looking Zombie Fighter 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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