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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oshan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Lyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oshan Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elias Lyon's chin.
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134 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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163 cm
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142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oshan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyon circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Lyon postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Lyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has his hands on Lyon's head, controlling the position.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lyon is now in half guard.
Lyon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Lyon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to roll over but Lyon keeps him under control.
Lyon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Lyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lyon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Lyon cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon lands with some strikes.
Lyon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lyon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Lyon maintains control.
Lyon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lyon controlling the pace for now.
Jackson tries to hold on but Lyon postures up.
Lyon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lyon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Lyon lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lyon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lyon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyon has wrist control.
Lyon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Lyon checks it.
Lyon scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is pulling down on Lyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Lyon, at least for the moment.
Lyon landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson seems keen to control Lyon's posture.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon stops Jackson from standing up.
Lyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lyon is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elias Lyon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lyon controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lyon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lyon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Lyon avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyon's head.
Lyon takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Lyon's head back.
Lyon throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Lyon takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyon misses the shot to the body.
Lyon throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lyon sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson stuns Lyon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oshan Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lyon misses with a body shot.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lyon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Lyon ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Nice jab there from Lyon.
Jackson leaves Lyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Lyon is quick to defend against it.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyon.
Lyon throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyon. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Oshan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Lyon with a good jab.
Lyon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson lands with a hook. Lyon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lyon looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Lyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lyon off to one side.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Lyon.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lyon looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyon.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lyon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Lyon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Lyon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lyon slips a straight right by Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Lyon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyon. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Lyon shoots in.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyon moves away.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lyon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lyon.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyon is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lyon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Lyon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oshan Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oshan Jackson!
Oshan Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
32
200 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thatcher Halverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrosyan feints a counter leg kick.
Petrosyan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrosyan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Halverson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Halverson checks a leg kick.
Halverson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrosyan under the eye.
Halverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halverson scores with a body shot.
Petrosyan throws a chopping leg kick but Halverson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrosyan throws a low kick, looking for Halverson's leg but Halverson calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrosyan, right into the meat.
Halverson scores with a nice head shot.
Halverson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Halverson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halverson shoots for a takedown but Petrosyan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrosyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrosyan ducks under a wild hook from Halverson.
Despite the aggression on Petrosyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halverson throws out a powerful jab.
Petrosyan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halverson counters with a straight right hand.
Armen Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halverson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Halverson.
Petrosyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrosyan staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halverson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Halverson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt - Petrosyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrosyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Halverson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrosyan is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halverson works the jab nicely.
Halverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrosyan defends it nicely.
Petrosyan feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Halverson does it's job there.
Petrosyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrosyan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halverson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick by Petrosyan misses
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrosyan thinking.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
Petrosyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrosyan as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Halverson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrosyan misses with a low kick.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrosyan is looking for the big counter here.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick
and Halverson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halverson looking to pass the guard.
Petrosyan is looking to stand up but Halverson isn't so interested in that idea.
Halverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrosyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Petrosyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halverson. That did some damage!
Halverson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrosyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halverson finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrosyan's head.
Thatcher Halverson is winning the standup battle so far.
Halverson scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrosyan. That's going to slow Halverson down.
Petrosyan scores with a head kick.
Petrosyan tries to work over Halverson's front leg with a kick but Halverson checks it.
Halverson dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrosyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Halverson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halverson scores with a takedown into Petrosyan's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrosyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halverson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrosyan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson trying to control but Petrosyan is working from the bottom.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halverson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halverson won't allow Petrosyan to get back to his feet.
Petrosyan pushes Halverson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Halverson moves out of range.
Petrosyan cracks the inside of Halverson's front leg.
Petrosyan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrosyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Halverson to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrosyan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Halverson or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrosyan, which made it look bad.
Petrosyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrosyan swings widly with a right hand
and Petrosyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halverson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Halverson misses with a right hand
and Petrosyan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Halverson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halverson.
Halverson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Halverson backing away here, and Petrosyan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Halverson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halverson avoids the head kick by Petrosyan.
Halverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Thatcher Halverson has been cut.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses.
Petrosyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Halverson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halverson connects with a single shot there.
Petrosyan throws a combination that misses
and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrosyan thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halverson connects with a nice looking jab.
Halverson lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrosyan counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Halverson.
Petrosyan looks to throw the jab but Halverson is out of range.
Halverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrosyan.
Despite the aggression on Petrosyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrosyan tries to land a leg kick but Halverson saw it coming and moves away.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and moves away.
Petrosyan tries a low kick but Halverson avoids it.
Halverson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrosyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halverson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armen Petrosyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thatcher Halverson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Halverson missing with a left hand there. Petrosyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrosyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halverson's calf.
Halverson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head.
Nice jab there from Halverson.
Halverson darts in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets double underhooks and turns Halverson into the cage.
Petrosyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Halverson steps away.
Halverson misses with a looping left.
Petrosyan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrosyan. That's going to slow Halverson down.
Halverson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petrosyan throws Halverson to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halverson misses with a body shot
and Petrosyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson connects with a nice looking jab.
Halverson blocks a leg kick.
Armen Petrosyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick which misses Halverson's front leg but catches the back leg as Halverson tries to avoid it.
Halverson catches Petrosyan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halverson lunges at Petrosyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrosyan's hand.
Halverson checks a leg kick.
Halverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrosyan counters with a three punch combo that has Halverson backing up. Halverson nods at Petrosyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrosyan throws a low kick but Halverson avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Halverson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrosyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Halverson. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thatcher Halverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrosyan.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halverson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Halverson.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halverson sizes up Petrosyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrosyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrosyan manages to avoid it.
Petrosyan tries a quick counter leg kick but Halverson is wise to it.
Petrosyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Halverson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thatcher Halverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson connects with a single shot there.
Halverson swings for the body but Petrosyan moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Petrosyan. No joy for Halverson on that attempt.
Halverson misses the shot to the body.
Petrosyan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halverson is out of range.
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrosyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Halverson. Halverson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan blocks a jab.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Halverson misses its target.
Petrosyan connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Petrosyan is predictable there
and Halverson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrosyan is rocked!
Petrosyan drops his hands momentarily. Halverson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Petrosyan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Petrosyan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Tomasello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Tomasello !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Tomasello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for I Can, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomasello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and I Can connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomasello .
I Can looks to land a right hand but Tomasello moved out of range.
Tomasello works over I Can's head and body with a nice combination.
I Can throws a hook to the side of Tomasello 's head but Tomasello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomasello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomasello is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I Can misses with a punch on the inside.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for I Can to work.
Tomasello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tomasello taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Tomasello 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasello wants a takedown but no success here.
I Can looking for a takedown.
I Can prevents the takedown attempt.
Because I Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Tomasello .
I Can scores with a shoulder strike.
I Can is trying to pull guard but Tomasello has him pressed against the cage.
I Can tries a body shot but Tomasello blocks it.
I Can has a couple of punches blocked by Tomasello .
Tomasello tries to score a body lock takedown but I Can shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomasello gets underhooks to prevent I Can's takedown attempt.
Tomasello is working for takedown but I Can is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasello is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. I Can can't fight it off and eventually Tomasello manages to take the fight to the floor. I Can looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
I Can working a defensive guard here.
Tomasello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tomasello got a little sloppy there for a moment and I Can has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomasello has managed to get both his arms back between I Can's legs - danger averted.
Tomasello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of I Can's head.
I Can has momentary wrist control but Tomasello slips an elbow through the middle.
I Can is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
I Can is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomasello landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I Can throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
I Can looking to control.
Tomasello is stalling in the full guard.
I Can is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
I Can looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tomasello has picked I Can up and slammed him! I Can can't keep hold of the triangle and Tomasello manages to pass to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tomasello working the body and head with strikes.
I Can is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can is working hard here to advance position.
Tomasello working the ground and pound.
I Can is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomasello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
I Can trying to control but Tomasello postures up.
I Can gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can is trying to control the position but Tomasello postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomasello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
I Can escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomasello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Tomasello will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
I Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomasello thuds a left hand into I Can's body.
I Can with a jab.
Tomasello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for I Can, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Tomasello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomasello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. I Can was covering up waiting for the punch and Tomasello finishes the takedown easily into guard.
I Can looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tomasello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
I Can actively working from the bottom here.
Tomasello winds up and cracks I Can with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
I Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
I Can has hold of Tomasello 's hands but Tomasello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tomasello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
I Can has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomasello is working away from the top position though.
Tomasello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tomasello trying to control from half guard but I Can is working away.
I Can tries to roll over but Tomasello keeps him under control.
Tomasello lands with a punch from half guard.
I Can trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can taking some punishment here, with Tomasello in his half guard.
I Can tries to roll over but Tomasello keeps him under control.
Tomasello working I Can over with strikes.
I Can wants to control but Tomasello is keeping busy.
Tomasello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tomasello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
I Can wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tomasello connects with a nice short shot to I Can's temple.
I Can trying to control from the bottom.
Tomasello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasello winds up and cracks I Can with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tomasello is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
I Can is looking to improve his position.
Tomasello is keen to just control but I Can is a slippery customer.
Tomasello trying to control the pace.
Tomasello working I Can over with strikes.
I Can is trying to control but can't.
I Can works his way to full guard. Good work.
I Can trying to keep a closed guard but Tomasello is proving a slippery customer.
Tomasello scoring with some ground and pound.
Tomasello chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can looking to control.
I Can is really struggling to control Tomasello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can throws a looping overhand right but Tomasello ducks down to avoid it.
Tomasello connects with a looping right hand.
I Can with a jab.
Because I Can is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomasello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. I Can manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tomasello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of I Can's head.
I Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomasello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tomasello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tomasello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tomasello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
I Can is looking to regain half guard here but Tomasello keeps moving and retains side control.
Tomasello lands an elbow.
I Can is looking to reverse the position.
Tomasello is working I Can over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tomasello trying to control the action but I Can is working from the bottom.
Tomasello grinds an elbow into I Can's temple.
I Can is rocked!
Tomasello lands a few punches from side control.
Oh I Can is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomasello cracks I Can with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tomasello immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! I Can is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tomasello !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tomasello !
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai comes to the cage accompanied by Freestyle - Don't Stop The Rock. Griffin has chosen Get Low as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
166 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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32
164 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai slips a straight right by Griffin.
Sakurai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffin throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin throws the left hand but Sakurai avoids the punch easily.
Griffin throws a jab when Sakurai was well out of range.
Sakurai is looking to counter punch.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Sakurai moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Sakurai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.
Sakurai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Sakurai throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Sakurai slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
A countering left hand to the body from Griffin misses.
The fighters circling - Griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakurai throws out the jab.
Sakurai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai takes one on the button.
Sakurai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakurai misses its target.
Sakurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Sakurai misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakurai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Sakurai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griffin back to the cage. Sakurai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Sakurai avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sakurai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin is rocked!
Sakurai lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Griffin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sakurai dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Sakurai!
A very excited looking Hideo Sakurai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Peter Griffin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll put on a better show next time for you all, mark my words!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viking Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
188 lbs
9 - 3 - 2 |
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202 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Viking Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane avoids a kick to the body.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Alexander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander walks into a stiff left hand from Cane.
Cane jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cane's sensitive parts.
Cane throws a jab when Alexander was well out of range.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Cane blocks the low kick.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Alexander misses with a low kick as Cane jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Cane.
Cane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
Alexander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane sizes up Alexander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cane showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexander kicks off Cane and gets to his feet.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexander, right into the meat.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Alexander with an uppercut!
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Alexander.
Alexander moves forwards but Cane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Cane moves away and avoids it.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Alexander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Cane.
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Alexander improves position.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cane wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Cane manages to avoid it.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.
Cane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Cane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane looking to pass the guard.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander is pulling down on Cane's head. It's preventing any offense from Cane, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Alexander swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Cane throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Cane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alexander. Alexander circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexander up against the cage.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander stalling in the clinch but Cane improves position.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cane trying to stall but Alexander improves his position.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cane can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Alexander to work.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Viking Alexander has been cut.
Cane breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alexander darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cane just manages to avoid it.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viking Alexander's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexander connects with a single shot there.
Cane blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cane doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Cane misses.
Good leg kick by Alexander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alexander tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Viking Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cane.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stalling in the clinch from Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Viking Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Joukahainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suyoung Suh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Joukahainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suyoung Suh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukahainen shoots in but Suh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joukahainen.
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.
Suh missing with a left hand there. Joukahainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joukahainen 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.
Joukahainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joukahainen staying out of range there.
Joukahainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Suh staying out of range there.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukahainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Suh scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Joukahainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suh doesn't seem phased though.
Suh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suh misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suh.
Joukahainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suh's head backwards.
Joukahainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joukahainen throws an overhand right that lands on Suh's shoulder, as Suh tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suh just misses with a punch to the body.
Suh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joukahainen.
Joukahainen misses with a looping right.
Suh stuffs the takedown attempt from Joukahainen. Joukahainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Joukahainen moves away from the strike by Suh.
No joy there for Suh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Joukahainen. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suh.
Joukahainen goes for a double leg but Suh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suh continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joukahainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Suh's head.
Suh throws a leg kick but Joukahainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Suh.
Joukahainen misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suh's coach down at ~KT-MMA~ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Suh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joukahainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joukahainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joukahainen misses with an uppercut.
Joukahainen cracks Suh with a good jab.
Suh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Suh swings widly with a right hand
and Joukahainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Suh moved out of range.
Joukahainen ducks under a wild hook from Suh.
Suyoung Suh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suh throws a lazy right hand but Joukahainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen tries to keep at a distance but Suh has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suh lands an uppercut.
Suh lands with a right to the head.
Joukahainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joukahainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joukahainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joukahainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Suh moves into the clinch.
Suh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joukahainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joukahainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suh is fending him off so far but Joukahainen persists. Nope, Suh circles away and we're back to standing.
Suh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joukahainen jabs Suh right on the nose. Suh blinks but takes it well.
Suh wants to slow Joukahainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Suh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukahainen.
Suh throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
Joukahainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joukahainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joukahainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joukahainen is looking to counter punch.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suh throws a shot from downtown. Joukahainen moves away and avoids it.
Joukahainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suh throws a head kick that misses.
Suh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joukahainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukahainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joukahainen stuns Suh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suh fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suh. That's going to slow Joukahainen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suyoung Suh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suh misses with a hook to the body
and Joukahainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joukahainen avoids the head kick by Suh.
Suh lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukahainen's head.
Joukahainen cracks Suh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suh thuds a left hand into Joukahainen's body.
Joukahainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suh tries to bum rush Joukahainen with a series of wild strikes but Joukahainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joukahainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joukahainen blocks a head kick by Suh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukahainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suh tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Joukahainen trying to control but Suh is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh controls the position.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poor strikes thrown by Joukahainen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Joukahainen unloads with some shots from mount but Suh bucks and avoids them well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joukahainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Suh because Joukahainen loaded up on that one.
Joukahainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suh is looking to escape.
Joukahainen controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suh blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Joukahainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joukahainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Suh is on top in guard.
Suh wants to stand but Joukahainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Suh won't allow Joukahainen to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suh defends it easily.
Joukahainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joukahainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suh defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joukahainen wants to sweep here but Suh controlling him for the moment.
Suh wants to stand but Joukahainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen is striking off his back. Suh thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Joukahainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Joukahainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
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!
Suh thumps Joukahainen with a low kick.
Jorma Joukahainen is winning the standup battle so far.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Suh enables Joukahainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joukahainen stopping the sweep attempt from Suh.
Suh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joukahainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suh keeping moving, preventing Joukahainen from controlling successfully.
Joukahainen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joukahainen looking to sit in guard and control but Suh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suh wants to get up but he can't break Joukahainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joukahainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Suh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joukahainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joukahainen wants to improve his position but Suh is controlling well.
Joukahainen is controlling Suh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suh prevents Joukahainen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Suh is thwarting Joukahainen's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joukahainen misses with a hook
and Suh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukahainen misses with a wild body shot.
Suh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suh at a distance.
Suh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joukahainen doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joukahainen. Joukahainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Suh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joukahainen punishes Suh's body with a nice straight punch.
Joukahainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joukahainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joukahainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suh clinches up with Joukahainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen prevents a body shot from Suh.
Joukahainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suh lands with a right to the head.
Suh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joukahainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suh just leaning against Joukahainen, taking a breather.
Joukahainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suyoung Suh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suyoung Suh!
Suyoung Suh tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenza comes to the cage accompanied by Madreblu - Certamente. Silvio Provenza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenza throws a right hand that Hedman Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hedman Karlsson also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Provenza or perhaps it was just good defense by Hedman Karlsson, which made it look bad.
Provenza looks for a takedown but Hedman Karlsson sprawls well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Provenza.
Hedman Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Provenza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Provenza's head coaches at The Juke Joint that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hedman Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right and a left that Provenza avoids nicely.
No luck for Provenza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Provenza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook. Provenza ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Hedman Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Provenza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a head shot.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Provenza moves out of range.
Good work by Provenza as he checks the leg kick.
Provenza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Provenza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Provenza misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Provenza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Provenza moves into the clinch.
Provenza wants a takedown but no success here.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Provenza wants a takedown.
A short left from Hedman Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson stops a takedown attempt from Provenza.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
Provenza working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Provenza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid it but Provenza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hedman Karlsson to the ground. Hedman Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a right hand. Provenza shakes it off.
Hedman Karlsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Provenza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Provenza is defended easily by Hedman Karlsson.
It seemed like Hedman Karlsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Provenza saw that one coming.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Provenza was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Provenza defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Provenza's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson lunges at Provenza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Provenza's hand.
Provenza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Provenza is rocked!
Provenza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Provenza.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice cross.
Oh Provenza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Provenza looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hedman Karlsson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Provenza. Hedman Karlsson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yef Yew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laureana throws a right and a left that Yew avoids nicely.
Laureana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yew.
Laureana gets a takedown into half guard.
Laureana is looking to take a break and control but Yew is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yew is in trouble now - Laureana has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yew is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yew and Laureana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yew is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yew, who protects the arm well.
Laureana taking a break here but Yew is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Laureana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura but Yew is defending well.
Laureana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yew tries to roll over but Laureana keeps him under control.
Yew keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yew throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
Yew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laureana.
Laureana ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Laureana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yew throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laureana darts in looking for a takedown but Yew gets double underhooks and turns Laureana into the cage.
Yew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by Laureana as he connects with a hook.
Yew scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Yew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Yew misses with a lunging right hand
and Laureana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yew moves out of range as Laureana strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yef Yew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laureana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yew explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Laureana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yew cracks Laureana with an open hand slap.
Laureana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yew's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yew.
Yew throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
Laureana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yew lands a jab to Laureana's midsection.
Yew loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Yew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yew looks to score with a jab to the body but Laureana is just out of range.
Laureana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yew.
Yew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laureana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yew's guard.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Yew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yew is controlling Laureana's posture.
Laureana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Yew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Yew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laureana to score with a decent uppercut.
Laureana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yew swivels and escapes.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Yew is quick to defend against it.
Yew lands the left hand.
Laureana moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Laureana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana staying out of range there.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Yew is quick to defend against it.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yef Yew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laureana shoots in and bounces Yew off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yew pushes Laureana off and scrambles back to his feet.
Laureana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laureana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yew throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
Laureana seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laureana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Yew.
Laureana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laureana somewhat.
Laureana misses with a straight right.
Laureana moves away from the strike by Yew.
Yew throws a looping overhand right but Laureana ducks down to avoid it.
Laureana shoots for a double leg takedown but Yew sprawls well. He's pushed Laureana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yew to counter with a crisp jab.
Yew swings widly with a right hand
and Laureana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yew misses with an uppercut
and Laureana counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yef Yew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Laureana.
Laureana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laureana was well out of range. Poor timing from Yew.
A big right from Laureana misses.
Laureana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yew tries to avoid it but Laureana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yew to the ground. Yew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Yew misses.
Laureana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yew defends it nicely.
Laureana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana blocks a jab.
Yef Yew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yew throws a jab but it's blocked by Laureana.
Yew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yew throws an off balance right hand
and Laureana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yew's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana content to stall in guard here.
Yew has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laureana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana controlling from the top position.
Yew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but Yew is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Yew is quick to defend against it.
Yew misses with a lunging right hand
letting Laureana counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yew missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Laureana there.
Laureana throws a lazy right hand but Yew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laureana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yew finds it's way round the side to connect with Laureana's head.
Laureana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yew sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laureana somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laureana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yew misses with a hook
and Laureana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Yew misses the target.
Yew throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
Yew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laureana.
Laureana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yew is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Laureana presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Laureana on the inside.
Yew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Yew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Laureana.
Yew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yew.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yef Yew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yew 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yef Yew!
Yef Yew tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deorro - Yee. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
206 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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221 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravano dodges the punch combination from Edmodson.
Gravano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Michael Edmodson has been cut.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmodson misses the target.
Gravano misses with a looping right.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Gravano ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravano also avoids with ease.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edmodson.
Gravano shoots in and bounces Edmodson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gravano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gravano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravano throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely.
Gravano throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson keeping moving, preventing Gravano from controlling successfully.
Gravano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gravano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gravano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravano throwing strikes but missing.
Edmodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gravano on the ground.
Gravano wants to control from the top but Edmodson keeps moving.
Gravano throwing strikes from guard but Edmodson blocks nicely.
Edmodson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gravano tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmodson is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gravano moves forwards but Edmodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmodson throws the left hand but Gravano avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Edmodson does no damage.
Gravano has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Edmodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gravano circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmodson lands with a nice combination. Gravano backs away looking to recover.
Gravano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gravano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gravano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gravano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gravano trying to control from Edmodson's half guard. Edmodson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edmodson wants to get back to his feet but Gravano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gravano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gravano lands a couple of digs.
Gravano is looking to work some ground and pound but Edmodson has wrist control.
Gravano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edmodson keeping moving, preventing Gravano from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmodson has momentary wrist control but Gravano slips an elbow through the middle.
Michael Edmodson's cut is getting worse.
Gravano throws a strike but Edmodson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gravano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edmodson is one step ahead there.
Edmodson wants to get up but he can't break Gravano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmodson stands and steps away. Gravano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edmodson connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmodson misses with a double jab
and Gravano counters with a right hand that sends Edmodson tumbling to the canvas! Can Gravano finish him? He dives into Edmodson's guard looking to do just that!
Edmodson is rocked!
Michael Edmodson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gravano throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Edmodson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edmodson ducks straight into an uppercut from Gravano and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Edmodson manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Edmodson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmodson wants to stand and escape but Gravano is having none of it.
Edmodson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edmodson dives on top into guard.
Edmodson prevents Gravano from getting back to his feet.
Edmodson stands and steps away. Gravano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edmodson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Michael Edmodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gravano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edmodson won't be happy with that.
Gravano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Edmodson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gravano working the strikes but Edmodson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano is controlling the pace.
Gravano is just content to waste time from the top position. Edmodson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gravano throws a strike but Edmodson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gravano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edmodson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edmodson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gravano is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Edmodson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gravano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmodson is aware though and is defending well.
Edmodson stands and steps away. Gravano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edmodson lands with a hook. Gravano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gravano pushes Edmodson up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmodson is trying to break free.
Gravano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Edmodson is looking to stand back up but Gravano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Edmodson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gravano working over Edmodson with some ground and pound. Edmodson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jeez, Michael Edmodson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Edmodson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammy Gravano!
Sammy Gravano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes into the arena with Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mamchenko's front leg with a kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrone Jones defends it well.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyrone Jones stuffs the takedown.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Mamchenko's side.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones darts in and clinches Mamchenko up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamchenko looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Mamchenko fails to land.
Mamchenko taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mamchenko looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko's coach down at Russian Bears Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamchenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Mamchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamchenko is trying to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones is controlling him.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mamchenko avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyrone Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Tyrone Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamchenko has momentary wrist control but Tyrone Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tyrone Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones lands with a hook. Mamchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyrone Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyrone Jones moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mamchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamchenko's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell Tyrone Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut.
Mamchenko wants a takedown.
Mamchenko tries to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones is controlling the position.
Mamchenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyrone Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
Mamchenko working away.
Tyrone Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamchenko's best efforts.
Mamchenko not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Mamchenko tries to pass to full mount but Tyrone Jones defends it.
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyrone Jones pulls Mamchenko in to control the position.
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyrone Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Tyrone Jones's legs - danger averted.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyrone Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamchenko sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones misses with the body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Mamchenko there.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyrone Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamchenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mamchenko in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mamchenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mamchenko manages to end up in side control.
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyrone Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrone Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position for now.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko is fighting to break Tyrone Jones's control of his arms but Tyrone Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyrone Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrone Jones is controlling Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position.
Tyrone Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko is still trying to improve position.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko is looking to sweep but instead, Tyrone Jones has passed into half guard.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones continues to stall.
Tyrone Jones'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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamchenko is out of range and Tyrone Jones settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Evgenii Mamchenko just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamchenko as he connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrone Jones. No joy for Mamchenko on that attempt.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyrone Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Tyrone Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamchenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mamchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Tyrone Jones gets double underhooks and turns Mamchenko into the cage.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mamchenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyrone Jones finish him?
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and pushes Mamchenko back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Mamchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamchenko is rocked!
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyrone Jones finish him?
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyrone Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mamchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyrone Jones gets an underhook and turns Mamchenko into the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones is pushing Mamchenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrone Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamchenko blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrone Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyrone Jones. Mamchenko shrugs it off though.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mamchenko shakes it off.
Crunch! Tyrone Jones slams his shin into Mamchenko's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko moves forwards but Tyrone Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Mamchenko's defenses.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones had his way with Evgenii Mamchenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyrone Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyrone Jones is not content to let Mamchenko control the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyrone Jones defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones pulls Mamchenko in to control the position.
Tyrone Jones controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyrone Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyrone Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Mamchenko has managed to sweep!
Tyrone Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Mamchenko pushes down on Tyrone Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamchenko wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard.
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgenii Mamchenko.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Tyrone Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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