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11:30 AM (b) on December 27

11:30 a.m. (c)

I never watch blood sports, or contact sports like this. I hate boxing or wrestling or ufc. I guess, Sumo is not that bad, but it is. I don't know why those people want to fight like that. I did karate in school. I pack a mean right hook. But I don't believe in violence, and I don't engage. ███████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████

The image showcases an intense moment from a UFC mixed martial arts fight, featuring Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev. The scene captures the raw physicality and determination typical of the sport. Sadykhov is positioned on top, exerting pressure on his opponent, Borshchev, who is on the ground. Both fighters are visibly bruised and bloody, highlighting the brutal nature of the match. They are inside the octagonal caged ring, which is a signature setting for UFC events. The lighting is bright and focused, emphasizing the fighters' muscular build and the dramatic tension of their struggle. The backdrop is blurred, drawing attention to the action and intensity in the foreground. The fighters are wearing MMA gloves, and the expressions on their faces convey determination and resilience. The event was announced by Bruce Buffer, known for his iconic "It’s time!" catchphrase, adding to the high-stakes atmosphere of the match.
- Title: "Best Arts Photos of 2023"
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- Key OCR Lines: "Nazim Sadykhov, top, and Viacheslav Borshchev, grappled on a Saturday in November in front of 19,000 fans in a U.F.C. mixed martial arts fight announced by Bruce Buffer, known for his baritone growl and “It’s time!” catchphrase."