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- ↑ "Rings Holland - Utrecht at War". Sherdog. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Rings - Extension Fighting 7". Sherdog. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013.
- ↑ "Rings - Mega Battle Tournament 1997 Semifinal 1". Sherdog. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013.
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