UWC 8 5/22 Easton, Dodson, Riggleman, Woods, Green Ranger!

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Gold Medal Grappling's Justin Hickey is on the card, which will be the first time I've seen him fight pro.

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Hickey was amazing as an amateur. I'll post matches as soon as they make the announcement.

[H]

any matchups yet? or just participants?

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Just Easton vs Diaz and Dodson vs Riggleman.

The rest are all facing sturdy veteran TBD.

[H]

Easton defending his title im assuming? does UWC have any other champions? pardon my ignorance.

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Runez won the flyweight title over Dodson at the last event, but he doesn't appear to be on the card.

[Doktor Sharpness]

Lloydd Irvin is blowing up my inbox with videos and updates, but he didnt' even mention this. Is he still coaching Mike? I haven't been to the gym in ages now.

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Lloydd Irvin is blowing up my inbox with videos and updates, but he didnt' even mention this. Is he still coaching Mike? I haven't been to the gym in ages now.

Yeah, there's sure to be a few Lloyd Irwin guys on the card. Lots of HeeYoo's for sure.

[H]

i wouldnt mind seeing the show i actually missed the last one so didnt get to see what happened with easton/bebee, which i heard was contravercial. sherdog streaming this again?

[Rumbin]

John Dodson = TEH PWN

I wish this was a little closer Id consider going

[Doktor Sharpness]

Yeah, there's sure to be a few Lloyd Irwin guys on the card. Lots of HeeYoo's for sure.

Well, then they just need to get those judges that score on crowd reaction, and we'll have another Irvin/Dalla Empire victory!!

Pretty sure I saw Kirwin at the last tourney I was in (they did no gi during the day, then fights in the evening, free for competitors). Other than that, I only really recognize Easton.

[DAZEDJELLYLEGS]

Juan Manuel Marquez is on the card!!?!?!?!

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Respect to UXC for putting together this card. Who's their match-maker?

I'm looking forward to seeing The Hulk in there again. He's took out chase beebee lately didn't he? He'll be turning the heads of the big leagues soon enough if he keeps that shit up!

[elgigante]

i see the focus toward local talent has begun with this card for UWC

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I wonder how far into TUF McCray is by the time this event happens? May 22nd? If McCray is still on the show people are going to be killing eachother to meet him/talk to him about TUF.

Who's going to this? Maybe we can get some inside info if we feed him enough drinks!?

[Vanilla Gorilla]

YO! I totally missed that Ryan Diaz is on this card! WTF? I've been watching that dude since his early days in TKO! Guy's a beast and don't let his record mislead you, whoever he's fighting is in some serious trouble, the guy's fought the who's who of Canadian MMA in a variety of weightclasses

[Chivo]

Ranger Up team mate Tim Kennedy was hyping up McCray on facebook the other day. Wish I could be up there as well. Maybe next time me and Tony can drive up again.

[DCBooks]

I wonder how far into TUF McCray is by the time this event happens? May 22nd? If McCray is still on the show people are going to be killing eachother to meet him/talk to him about TUF.

Who's going to this? Maybe we can get some inside info if we feed him enough drinks!?

We'll have had the second part of out inside info interviews with him by then, so I'll get what I can out of him. We'll also be asking about his UWC experiences. From the undercard to special guest. I think will be seeing some more of his Gold Medal Grappling fighters on future UWC cards for sure.

[Vanilla Gorilla]

You know what, I'm going to talk to the lady tonight and look at our finaces...we drove to Fairfax to watch UFN 20 back in Jan.....I think with a card like this I'd be more than willing to make the drive down from Canada again.

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Have they released the event card other than the main and co-main events? That's the only matches I could find on their website..

I can talk about Easton vs Diaz for a long time, but it'd be nice to throw some other matches into the convo. I like the Dodson Riggleman fight too quality co main event.

[Doktor Sharpness]

Ranger Up team mate Tim Kennedy was hyping up McCray on facebook the other day. Wish I could be up there as well. Maybe next time me and Tony can drive up again.

You know what, I'm going to talk to the lady tonight and look at our finaces...we drove to Fairfax to watch UFN 20 back in Jan.....I think with a card like this I'd be more than willing to make the drive down from Canada again.

The timing is kinda bad with the new baby, but if both these things happen, I may have to come too... Chivo and I could go to get a beer, and then DC can set up a handicapped match between me and Mr. & Mrs. Gorilla, pulling me out of the line just in time for the ring girl to grease up her legs!

It could be the most electrifying night in Bloodyknux history! I'll bring lube!

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Former TV Power Ranger Star to Make UWC Debut at Judgement Day

Action Hero-Turned-MMA Fighter Jason David Frank to Fight May 22



Washington D.C. (May 2010) – As an actor Jason David Frank was used to battling alien villains as a star on the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" television series. Now, the former action hero-turned-Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter will battle the real thing when he takes on 205-pound warrior James Handy inside the cage at UWC® 8 JUDGEMENT DAY on May 22 at the Patriot Center.



The California native, now fighting out of Houston-TX based Rising Sun Karate, will put his 3-0 record on the line in a three-round amateur bout against a tough Chicago opponent who is unbeaten in five contests, all by knockout.

"I know I have a target on my back," said Frank, who goes by “Fearless Frank” and is the founder/CEO of Christian-based MMA clothing company Jesus Didn't Tap. "Everyone is going to want to beat up the Green Ranger. But I am no Kimbo. I've been training for a very long time and know how to handle myself inside the cage.”

Frank, an accomplished 6th degree black belt, began martial arts training at age four at Red Dragon Karate, earned his first degree black belt at 12 and opened his own gym at 18. One year later, he put his skills to use when he was cast as the Green Power Ranger “Tommy Oliver” in the popular children's television series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." He made 243 total episode actual appearances and 258 character appearances. Frank also stared in the two Power Rangers feature films and recently just finished filming “The One Warrior,” an action movie starring MMA superstar Jeff Curran.

He remained active in martial arts while acting and, in 1994, created his own system called "Toso Kune Do" which incorporated numerous fighting styles. He made his amateur debut last January earning a first-round submission. Frank plans to turn professional in the near future.

# # #



UWC Bantamweight World Champion Mike “The Hulk” Easton (Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts, Washington, D.C.) defends his belt against dangerous cage veteran Ryan “Lion” Diaz (Arizona Combat Sports, Phoenix, AZ) in the show’s Main Event, while high-flying featherweight John “The Magician” Dodson (Greg Jackson MMA, Albuquerque, NM) squares off against undefeated Jesse “Mountain Man” Riggleman (MMA Institute, Harrisonburg, VA) in the Co-Main Event.



Many of the region’s top fighters will be showcased on the 10-bout card, including Easton’s teammates Timothy (formerly Reshad) “The Good Soldier” Woods (Sterling, VA) and Ron “Choir Boy” Stallings (Baltimore, MD), local female favorite Iman “The Predator” Achhal (Capital MMA & Elite Fitness (CJJ)/ Sterling, VA), Justin “The Butcher’ Hickey (Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts/Gold Medal Grappling, Woodbridge, VA), Jeremy Carper (MMA Institute, Bunker Hill, WV), Caleb Macalister (Team RAM, Lynchburg, VA), Dustin "The Disciple" Pague (MASE MMA Academy, Sterling, VA) and Joey Kirwan (Clinch Academy, Baltimore, MD).



Look for celebrity guest appearances by Kris “Savage” McCray and Jamie Yager from this season’s Ultimate Fighter (T.U.F.) series on Spike, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) superstar Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and former UFC/current WEC contender Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia.

[H]

ametuer? that sucks. doesnt that make it 3 minute rounds? i cant remember.

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ametuer? that sucks. doesn't that make it 3 minute rounds? i cant remember.

Naw, it's only his second fight, and yes 3 minute rounds and no elbows to the head I believe.

If he was pro and taking tough opponents just because he was the Green Ranger that would be foolish. In northern VA we've got a lot of solid pro shows where guys like McKray, Britt and Baker racked up 10-0 records getting ready for professional fights.

I was talking to Marco Ruas about his nephew who did that and regretted it. Having the Ruas moniker got him dropped into the deep end of the pool, and he wasn't ready. It showed on his record.

I'm sure he's getting paid to appear at the show, but the fight is still amateur. Smart move to get experience without the pressure of pro fights.

[Rumbin]

I actually map quested this during the week since I am off this weekend and want to relax but shit I didnt realize what a haul. Maybe next time, card is dope

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I actually map quested this during the week since I am off this weekend and want to relax but shit I didnt realize what a haul. Maybe next time, card is dope

How far you have to go? Swing down early, and I'll meet you for lunch.

[H]

Naw, it's only his second fight, and yes 3 minute rounds and no elbows to the head I believe.

If he was pro and taking tough opponents just because he was the Green Ranger that would be foolish. In northern VA we've got a lot of solid pro shows where guys like McKray, Britt and Baker racked up 10-0 records getting ready for professional fights.

I was talking to Marco Ruas about his nephew who did that and regretted it. Having the Ruas moniker got him dropped into the deep end of the pool, and he wasn't ready. It showed on his record.

I'm sure he's getting paid to appear at the show, but the fight is still amateur. Smart move to get experience without the pressure of pro fights.

i see where your coming from. i just figured he'd be fighting some other pro thats 1-0 or something. thats just what im used to seeing on hdnet n shit.

[Rumbin]

How far you have to go? Swing down early, and I'll meet you for lunch.

Its roughly 4 hours each way, just to much to swing in 1 day both ways, plus kinda short notice to find someone to roll down with and split costs. Hoping for the next one

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Its roughly 4 hours each way, just to much to swing in 1 day both ways, plus kinda short notice to find someone to roll down with and split costs. Hoping for the next one

Ouch. Maybe I'll come up there and cover an Altantic City show sometime soon. I really need to get to the shows in Baltimore as well, but I'm just too busy.

[Rumbin]

Breakfast/lunch/dinner on me in AC at Bills Gyro on the boardwalk. 24/7 a block north of Bally's, they got grandfathered into some liquor clause so they serve booze and beer 24/7 and sell bottles and beers packaged 24/7, anything you want any hour of the week.

Heavenly, how bout the next ROC?

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Breakfast/lunch/dinner on me in AC at Bills Gyro on the boardwalk. 24/7 a block north of Bally's, they got grandfathered into some liquor clause so they serve booze and beer 24/7 and sell bottles and beers packaged 24/7, anything you want any hour of the week.

Heavenly, how bout the next ROC?


I haven't been to one of those since Pete Sell headlined. First time we saw Frankie Edgar fight.

Maybe, like you said it's a haul, but I'll think about it for one after June.

[Rumbin]

Tell the promoter to get War Machine on the next UWC card and I will take you up on that lunch offer LOL

[H]

nice. i was getting uwc event google ads on the front forum page just now. hope this card does well.

[Chivo]

The timing is kinda bad with the new baby, but if both these things happen, I may have to come too... Chivo and I could go to get a beer, and then DC can set up a handicapped match between me and Mr. & Mrs. Gorilla, pulling me out of the line just in time for the ring girl to grease up her legs!

It could be the most electrifying night in Bloodyknux history! I'll bring lube!

Lulz. Just read this. Good stuff man, but I don't drink anymore.


Well, I don't drink beer so 1800 will have to suffice. ;)


I saw the google ads for this too so def better then the hemorrhoid creme ads.

[DCBooks]

Looks like Junior Assuncao is out with an injury. I'll have a more complete fightcard tomorrow after the weigh-ins.

[DCBooks]

Easton vs Diaz off.


Washington D.C. (May 21, 2010) – Ryan “Lion” Diaz, challenger to Mike “The Hulk” Easton, has been diagnosed with parotitis, an infection that blocks the salivary glands causing swelling and pain, that will prevent him from competing at UWC® 8 JUDGEMENT DAY on May 22, UWC CEO S. Marcello Foran announced today.

“Ryan became ill shortly before or during his return to the States after spending that last two months training in Thailand for his fight with Mike Easton. Upon his return he visited the emergency room where he was diagnosed with infected salivary glands,” said Foran. “We were hopeful that he would recover in time to fight, but unfortunately that hasn’t been the case. I know he’s very disappointed, as we all are that he can’t fight Mike this Saturday night. Both camps understand that these situations can occur and are simply out of anyone’s control. We wish Ryan the best and hope he gets healthy soon.”

The event still has a world-class lineup of nine fights led by the flyweight showdown between Greg Jackson MMA’s high-flying John “The Magician” Dodson and undefeated Jesse “Mountain Man” Riggleman fighting out ofMMA Institute. Former Green Power Ranger actor-turned-MMA artist Jason “Fearless” Frank and top local 145-pound prospect Justin Hickey fighting out of Lloyd Irvin Mixed Martial Arts / Gold Medal Grappling will make their highly-anticipated UWC debuts. Popular UWC fighters returning to action are Lloyd Irvin teammates Timothy “The Good Soldier” Woods and Ron “Choir Boy” Stallings, plus unbeaten female fan favorite Iman “The Predator” Achhal. View the updated fight card at http://www.uwcmma.com/events/#fightcard (http://www.uwcmma.com/events/#fightcard).

Celebrity guests set to appear at the show are Kris “Savage” McCray and Jamie Yager, teammatesfrom this season’s The Ultimate Fighter (T.U.F.) series on Spike, as well as World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) superstar Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and former UFC/current WEC contender Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia.

[H]

that sucks.

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Weigh-ins were good. Marcello must of really put the fear of god into the fighters. Everybody made weight. Good crowd. Pics to come.

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Brandao and Rodrigues face off.

Fair Lakes Hyatt in Fairfax Virginia, fighters gathered hungry and excited. Marcello Foran brings professional MMA back to Northern Virginia for UWC 8 - Judgement Day. All fighters made weight, and were ready to go. TUF cast members Kris McKray, Jamie Yager, and WEC's Leonard Garcia mixed with the crowd, and we're looking forward to an exciting night of fights. Join us live at the Patriot Center in Fairfax Virginia, or watch live on internet Pay-per-View on www.UWCMMA.com (http://www.uwcmma.com/).

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Achal vs Coolbough (Carrottop?)

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Seal and Woods made some pretty intense meanface at eachother.

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Green Ranger Frank vs Horn

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Main event Dodson vs Riggleman

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A couple of reality TV stars.

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The finalized card for tonight-

1. Matt Brannon (Pro Debut) 143 lbs vs. Scott Heckman (1-0) 145 lbs
2. Jeremy Carper (1-1) 154 lbs vs. Caleb Macalister (Pro Debut) 155lbs
3. Jason “Fearless” Frank (3-0) 217 lbs vs. Carlos Horn (1-1) 265 lbs (Amateur bout)
4. Iman “The Predator” Achhal (2-0) 120 lbs vs. “Vicious” Valerie Coolbaugh (3-5) 121 lbs
5. Justin “The Butcher” Hickey (3-1) 145 lbs vs. Dustin “The Disciple” Pague (6-4) 144 lbs
6. Ron “The Choir Boy” Stallings (7-4) 185 lbs vs. Joey Kirwan (5-3) 186 lbs
7. Diego “Ceara” Brandoa (10-6) 154 lbs vs. Ururahy “The Show” Rodrigues (6-2) 155 lbs
8. Timothy “The Good Soldier” Woods (5-2) 184 lbs vs. Mike “El Verdugo” Seal (14-10) 185 lbs
9. John “The Magician” Dodson (12-4) 124 lbs vs. Jesse “The Mountain Man” Riggleman (9-0) 125 lbs

A lot of the UWC regulars are back, and some nice local showdowns as well.

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Local Show vets Maclister and Carper face off tonight.

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Without a challenger, the Hulk still smashes.

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Heading out to the event in a little bit. Rachel will be doing pbp here, and I'll be posting pics and a review when we get back.

For those of you 100 miles away from the Patriot Center, the online PPV is only $10.

www.UWCMMA.com

I'll be wearing a light green shirt over my BLOODYKNUX T-Shirt. Look for me cageside.

[Dewey's Diva]

At the event... crazy early... Easton/Diaz is off for the night. Diaz brought some fairly exotic infection of the salivary gland back from Thailand. Dodson/Riggleman now headlines. He mentioned that above, but it still sucks. Easton is always fun.

More shortly...

The PPV is available online for $10...

http://www.uwcmma.com/

[DCBooks]

Talked to Lloyd Irwin a bit, and Jamie and Kris are up front meeting fans. The place is filling up.

[Dewey's Diva]

First up... Scott Heckman vs. Matt Brannon at Featherweight...

[Dewey's Diva]

Matt Brannon is a bit bloody after round 1, being pummeled by Scott Heckman. On to round 2.

[Dewey's Diva]

A quick end in round 2... Scott Heckman wins in 1:36 by tap due to Anaconda.

[Dewey's Diva]

Next up Jeremy Carper vs. Caleb Macalister - Lightweight

[Dewey's Diva]

From Jordan Breen's Twitter...

"UWC commentary has turned into Hockey Night in Canada, with the booth giving the production guys cues. @MMANation is Don Cherry, obviously."


How we miss My Sex is Artsy...

[Dewey's Diva]

In spite of what they are saying, there is no way Caleb Macalister is 6'1"

[Dewey's Diva]

A very back and forth, close first round.

[Dewey's Diva]

Okay, I take that back about Caleb's height... with those leg kicks, he be about six foot.

[Dewey's Diva]

Jeremy Carper just won in the second round, but I am not sure what they are going to call that. A sub of some fashion.

Kris McCray's dad was offering tips to Carper from the second row. Nice man. :-)

[Dewey's Diva]

Tapout due to armbar....

[Dewey's Diva]

Next... the Green Power Ranger Jason "Fearless" Frank vs. Carlos Horn at Heavyweight

[Dewey's Diva]

Got to feel bad... Frank's photo was the traditional fighter stance. His opponent's looked like a mug shot.

[Dewey's Diva]

Never underestimate a Power Ranger. That sub was in a matter of seconds.... 24 to be exact. Winner by armbar... Jason David Frank.

[Dewey's Diva]

Next... Iman "The Predator" Achhal vs. "Vicious" Valerie Coolbaugh - Flyweight

[Dewey's Diva]

These ladies are putting on a great fight!

[Dewey's Diva]

Maybe Coolbaugh won that round, but Achhal worked hard. They may clock in at the same weight, but Achhal is quite a bit smaller. And Coolbaugh is so much more experienced.

[Dewey's Diva]

Sorry there was no commentary... I am too into this.... We are in the third round. Achhal has to finish this to win.

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I'm waiting for another bad VA decision. It was razor close, but I only gave Iman the last round.

[Dewey's Diva]

29-28 Achhal
29-28 Coolbaugh
29-28 Coolbaugh

Audience isn't happy, but it is what it should be.

[Dewey's Diva]

Next in the cage... Justin Hickey vs. Dustin Pague at Featherweight.

[Dewey's Diva]

Justin Hickey just rolled out with Mike Easton, Kris McCray, and Jamie Yager. He is affliated with Gold Medal Grappling (McCray) and Team Lloyd Irwin (Easton.)

[Dewey's Diva]

Dustin Pague just choked out Justin Hickey in less than a minute in the first round.

Wow.

(In related news, one of my kids might be up when we get home. It's a fast night.)

[Dewey's Diva]

Official time...

Dustin Pague wins via sub in :54 in the first round.

Operation Octogan matchmaker and coach Scott Howard is a happy man.

[DCBooks]

Chivo,

Joe from MMA Spot says hi.

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Bunch of Redskins in the crowd. The crowd actually booed a bit.

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Kirwan vs Stalling up now.

[Chivo]

Chivo,

Joe from MMA Spot says hi.

Hello back at him. :cool:

And tell the Redskins I think they suck. Buahaha...

[Dewey's Diva]

Now up... Ron Stallings vs. Joey Kirwin - Middleweight

(Okay, completely missed Books posts - I went to get a beer. Sssh!!!)

[Dewey's Diva]

Hello back at him. :cool:

And tell the Redskins I think they suck. Buahaha...

I'll pass that along personally. :D

[Dewey's Diva]

Stallings wins by sub in the second round, a mere seconds into it.

[Dewey's Diva]

Officially, :52 of the second round by triangle choke.

[Dewey's Diva]

Is next.... Diego Brandoa vs. Ururahy Rodrigues

I pick Rodrigues because he entered to Rage Against the Machine.

[Dewey's Diva]

Zach de la Roche wins agains...

Rodrigues wins a decision and gives us a Kappa dance...

[Dewey's Diva]

Now entering... Mike Seal and Timothy Woods - Middleweight

[Dewey's Diva]

Leonard Garcia and Donald Cerrone entered with Mike Seal and half the Patriot Center enters with Timothy Woods...

[Dewey's Diva]

And we have found "That Guy," though he is too far away to photograph...

[Dewey's Diva]

Woods is working a variety of subs from his back, though hasn't quite gotten anything yet.

[Dewey's Diva]

End of round one... close, I would say to Woods.

[Dewey's Diva]

Timothy just took a cracker to the onions, toes to the junk, Joe Rogan would be salivating right now.

[Dewey's Diva]

After the obligatory break in the action, the fight is back on.

[Dewey's Diva]

And Seal just got slammed on the ground as payback for the nutshot.

[Dewey's Diva]

Woods wins via RNC in 3:35 in round 2. Seal didn't know he had been out.

[Dewey's Diva]

Our last fight... John Dodson vs. Jesse Riggleman

[Dewey's Diva]

This is going to decision... I'm saying Dodson.

[Dewey's Diva]

All cards 30-27 for Dodson...

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Achhal puts it to Coolbaugh in their close fight.

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The other ladies at the event were less lethal.

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Promoter Marcello Foran poses with his guests.

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Donald Cerrone was on hand to meet the fans.

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Seal and Woods put on a show.

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Green Ranger in the cage.

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Kris and his proud papa. Mr. McKray is quite a character.