Post by The Sandmen on Jan 12, 2020 0:39:46 GMT -5
Don Frye looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Cain Velasquez looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The Predator and Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Predator throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Velasquez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Don Frye has left Velasquez staggered! Don Frye should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Don Frye tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Velasquez's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Don Frye are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers The Predator face and hooks The Predator leg
Don Frye is on his back after that trip
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Predator misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by The Predator.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Don Frye's guard...
Don Frye has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Don Frye closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Don Frye fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Predator and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Predator is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to The Predator's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to The Predator's face!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Predator's face with those brutal elbows! The Predator needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cain Velasquez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Don Frye blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Velasquez blocks them effectively.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
The Predator waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cain Velasquez! He is reversed and nor Don Frye is on half guard!
Don Frye is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Velasquez misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye tries to free his leg
Don Frye uses some of his skill by jumping out of Velasquez's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Don Frye a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
The Predator tries to open up Velasquez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Velasquez is trying to block them with his hands...
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
The Predator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Don Frye controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Don Frye leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Velasquez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cain Velasquez!
The Predator ducks under...
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
and hits Velasquez ribs hard
Cain Velasquez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Don Frye
Great move by Velasquez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez grapple with Don Frye and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Predator manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Velasquez misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye grapple with Cain Velasquez and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Don Frye
puts Velasquez in a world of hurt!
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
that forces Velasquez to try and defend better.
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cain Velasquez and The Predator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Don Frye is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Velasquez is connecting with a few punches
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cain Velasquez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator pushes off of Cain Velasquez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Velasquez stumbles backwards but Don Frye chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator pushes off of Cain Velasquez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Velasquez stumbles backwards but Don Frye chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Cain Velasquez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Don Frye!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator takes a break to breathe while holding Cain Velasquez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
and hits Velasquez ribs hard
Crushing shot to Velasquez's body! He's holding his side
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Don Frye shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Velasquez grapple with Don Frye and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Don Frye managed to maintain his balances and move away from Velasquez
Don Frye goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Don Frye runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hard blow to Velasquez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Pulverizing punch to Velasquez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Don Frye turns out the lights for Velasquez! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Velasquez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Don Frye by KO (Punch) at 3:45 Round 2
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 24/33 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/18 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/35 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Wow, another great fight. Frye is just in-form now. Kudos, whoever did that (I know that I know, but I forget that I know)
Cain Velasquez looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The Predator and Velasquez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Predator throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Velasquez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Don Frye has left Velasquez staggered! Don Frye should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Don Frye tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Velasquez's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez and Don Frye are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers The Predator face and hooks The Predator leg
Don Frye is on his back after that trip
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Predator misses a step and Cain Velasquez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
deflected by The Predator.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez looks to posture up and open Don Frye's guard...
Don Frye has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Don Frye closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Don Frye fakes a punch and launches himself over Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Predator and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Predator is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to The Predator's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Velasquez looks to work from half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez moves to better his position on the ground...
Cain Velasquez viciously slams hammer blows to The Predator's face!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
Cain Velasquez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Predator's face with those brutal elbows! The Predator needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cain Velasquez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Don Frye blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Velasquez clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
The Predator launches a few weak punches
Velasquez blocks them effectively.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over The Predator
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
The Predator waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cain Velasquez! He is reversed and nor Don Frye is on half guard!
Don Frye is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Velasquez misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye tries to free his leg
Don Frye uses some of his skill by jumping out of Velasquez's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Predator can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Don Frye a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Velasquez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Predator tries to cover his face,
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye looks to mount Cain Velasquez...
Don Frye slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
The Predator tries to open up Velasquez with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Velasquez is trying to block them with his hands...
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Velasquez's moves.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
The Predator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Don Frye controls the situation despite Cain Velasquez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Don Frye leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Velasquez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cain Velasquez!
The Predator ducks under...
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
and hits Velasquez ribs hard
Cain Velasquez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Don Frye
Great move by Velasquez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez grapple with Don Frye and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Predator manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Velasquez misses a step and Don Frye sees an opportunity to counter him!
Don Frye grapple with Cain Velasquez and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to The Predator's cheek from the guard.
Don Frye uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Don Frye is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Don Frye looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Don Frye
puts Velasquez in a world of hurt!
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
that forces Velasquez to try and defend better.
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cain Velasquez and The Predator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Don Frye is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Velasquez with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Velasquez is connecting with a few punches
Cain Velasquez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cain Velasquez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator pushes off of Cain Velasquez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Velasquez stumbles backwards but Don Frye chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator pushes off of Cain Velasquez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Velasquez stumbles backwards but Don Frye chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Cain Velasquez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Don Frye!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator takes a break to breathe while holding Cain Velasquez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
and hits Velasquez ribs hard
Crushing shot to Velasquez's body! He's holding his side
Velasquez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The Predator moves forward looking for some action
Don Frye shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cain Velasquez embrace and tries to move away...
Cain Velasquez pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Velasquez grapple with Don Frye and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Don Frye managed to maintain his balances and move away from Velasquez
Don Frye goes with a looping right hand while Cain Velasquez jumps back and jabs
Velasquez seems staggered and Don Frye runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hard blow to Velasquez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Pulverizing punch to Velasquez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Don Frye turns out the lights for Velasquez! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Velasquez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Don Frye by KO (Punch) at 3:45 Round 2
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 24/33 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/18 (28%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/35 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Wow, another great fight. Frye is just in-form now. Kudos, whoever did that (I know that I know, but I forget that I know)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!