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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maks Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Sherstikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maks Smirnov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maks Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Sherstikov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherstikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Sherstikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smirnov tries to clinch up but Sherstikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherstikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sherstikov misses with a wild combination.
Smirnov shoots and misses
and Sherstikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smirnov's guard.
Sherstikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherstikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smirnov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smirnov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smirnov!
Sherstikov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smirnov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sherstikov tries to control the position but Smirnov now has his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherstikov trying to control the position but Smirnov manages to sink in the hooks.
Smirnov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sherstikov.
Will Smirnov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sherstikov is trying to break free.
Sherstikov trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sherstikov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smirnov is staying active.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smirnov is hanging on to Sherstikov's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherstikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smirnov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sherstikov wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov scores with strikes from the back.
Sherstikov tries to break free.
Sherstikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smirnov's guard. Nice work there by Sherstikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherstikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherstikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherstikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sherstikov has eaten all the pies!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sherstikov with a poor takedown
and Smirnov counters with a head kick. That will keep Sherstikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrei Sherstikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sherstikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Smirnov counters with a single leg into guard. Sherstikov didn't expect that.
Sherstikov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sherstikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sherstikov throws the left hand but Smirnov avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smirnov.
Sherstikov pushes Smirnov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smirnov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A control attempt from Sherstikov but he's now mounted!
Smirnov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sherstikov is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherstikov is looking to improve his position but Smirnov isn't that keen on the idea.
Smirnov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sherstikov tries to reverse the position but Smirnov maintains control.
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.
Sherstikov has given up his back here.
Sherstikov holding both Smirnov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Can Sherstikov hold on?! Smirnov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Smirnov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sherstikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smirnov missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherstikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smirnov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sherstikov is trying to break free.
Smirnov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sherstikov up.
Sherstikov breaks Smirnov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Sherstikov from controlling successfully.
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four 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.
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Sherstikov tries to pass.
Sherstikov trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherstikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smirnov as he avoids it easily.
Sherstikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Smirnov tries to sprawl out of it but Sherstikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smirnov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maks Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sherstikov.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maks Smirnov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smirnov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sherstikov moves into range and clinches up with Smirnov.
Smirnov manages to pull guard.
Smirnov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherstikov defends well.
Sherstikov stopping the sweep attempt from Smirnov.
Sherstikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherstikov trying to control but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Smirnov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sherstikov!
Sherstikov wants to control but Smirnov is having none of it.
Sherstikov tries to reverse the position but Smirnov maintains control.
Smirnov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sherstikov to take his back!
That's two 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.
Smirnov is not going to allow Sherstikov to sit and survive in this position.
Smirnov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Smirnov controlling well, preventing Sherstikov from escaping the position.
Smirnov is not going to allow Sherstikov to sit and survive in this position.
Smirnov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov doesn't have the hooks in and Sherstikov manages to turn into his guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrei Sherstikov.
Sherstikov misses with a takedown
and Smirnov counters by clinching up.
Sherstikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Sherstikov in a clinch.
Sherstikov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smirnov misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sherstikov tries to pull guard but Smirnov won't allow it.
Maks Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sherstikov.
Sherstikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherstikov wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Sherstikov keeps moving.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov trying to control but Sherstikov is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov is standing up over Sherstikov. Sherstikov looks to escape but Smirnov dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maks Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smirnov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maks Smirnov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Andreev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Andreev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Bashkin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashkin clinches up with Andreev and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Bashkin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dmitriy Bashkin has been cut.
Bashkin tries to pull guard but Andreev holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bashkin drops back down to his feet.
Bashkin gets underhooks to prevent Andreev's takedown attempt.
Bashkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andreev lands a jab.
Andreev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bashkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andreev to the mat! Andreev manages to get full guard.
Bashkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andreev trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bashkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andreev really is a fat lump.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Bashkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bashkin has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.
Andreev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andreev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bashkin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Andreev wants to control but Bashkin is keeping busy.
Bashkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andreev's head.
Andreev trying to control but Bashkin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev wants to control but Bashkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bashkin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin working the head with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andreev is not content to let Bashkin control the position.
Bashkin has control of an arm but Andreev manages to advance to Bashkin's back!
Bashkin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bashkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andreev thowing shots but they're missing.
Bashkin reaches up and holds on to Andreev to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bashkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bashkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bashkin looks to land a combination but Andreev avoids it well.
Andreev clinches but Bashkin breaks the clinch
and Bashkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bashkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andreev controls Bashkin momentarily but Bashkin frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashkin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Bashkin is pushing down on Andreev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andreev is fighting to maintain full guard but Bashkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andreev is trying to stand.
Bashkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Bashkin is controlling well.
Bashkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin stands up from half guard.
Andreev misses with a double jab.
Andreev throws a head kick but Bashkin moves out of range.
Bashkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andreev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bashkin wants a takedown but no success here.
Bashkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andreev is keeping busy.
Bashkin pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
Andreev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Bashkin trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Bashkin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitriy Bashkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitriy Bashkin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bashkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andreev circles away.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Bashkin circles away easily
and Bashkin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andreev's guard now.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Bashkin slips nicely into half guard.
Bashkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Bashkin has control of the leg.
Andreev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bashkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dmitriy Bashkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Bashkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bashkin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bashkin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bashkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Andreev does no damage.
Bashkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andreev sprawls well initially but Bashkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bashkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Bashkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin not doing much here.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashkin stalling.
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Bashkin stands up out of the half guard.
Some wild striking there from Bashkin.
Bashkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andreev swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andreev has Bashkin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bashkin fails to pull guard.
Vladimir Andreev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Bashkin.
Bashkin breaks from the clinch.
Bashkin tries to clinch up but Andreev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vladimir Andreev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andreev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bashkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bashkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Andreev tries to get to his feet but Bashkin is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Andreev in his guard.
Bashkin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Bashkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bashkin 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Bashkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mieszko Grzmotojad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzmotojad avoids the body shot from Jarvela.
Jarvela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grzmotojad's head backwards.
Grzmotojad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grzmotojad lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jarvela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jarvela is looking to regain half guard here but Grzmotojad keeps moving and retains side control.
Grzmotojad is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarvela is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grzmotojad connects with a decent elbow.
Jarvela taking a bit of punishment here - Grzmotojad scoring with strikes.
Grzmotojad grinds an elbow into Jarvela's temple.
Grzmotojad lands some shots froms side control.
Jarvela struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grzmotojad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jarvela down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jarvela is trying to control Grzmotojad's posture but Grzmotojad avoids it.
Check out the look on Grzmotojad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grzmotojad lands a decent elbow from side control.
Grzmotojad throws a strike aimed at the side of Jarvela's head but Jarvela avoids it well.
Grzmotojad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jarvela is avoiding damage well.
Grzmotojad working the body and head with strikes.
Grzmotojad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jarvela is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Grzmotojad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jarvela sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jarvela manages to get back to half guard.
Jarvela blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad throwing shots but Jarvela is blocking nicely.
Jarvela taking some punishment here, with Grzmotojad in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jarvela regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grzmotojad.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grzmotojad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmotojad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grzmotojad is in close to Jarvela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmotojad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grzmotojad is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarvela has wrist control.
Grzmotojad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grzmotojad connects with a couple of short punches.
Grzmotojad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jarvela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grzmotojad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grzmotojad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grzmotojad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmotojad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarvela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grzmotojad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jarvela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jarvela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grzmotojad defends well.
Grzmotojad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jarvela looks gassed!
Jarvela wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzmotojad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four 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.
Grzmotojad is in close to Jarvela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad lands a couple of elbows.
Grzmotojad chips away with some ground and pound.
Grzmotojad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jarvela has momentary wrist control but Grzmotojad slips an elbow through the middle.
Jarvela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grzmotojad stands up over Jarvela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jarvela keeping moving, preventing Grzmotojad from controlling successfully.
Grzmotojad distracts Jarvela with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzmotojad trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grzmotojad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad scores with punches from side control.
Jarvela is not content to let Grzmotojad control the position.
Mieszko Grzmotojad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grzmotojad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jarvela is trying to improve his position.
Jarvela is trying to control Grzmotojad's posture but Grzmotojad avoids it.
Grzmotojad landing a few strikes.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
Jarvela takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jarvela taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Jarvela is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grzmotojad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jarvela is breathing heavily.
Grzmotojad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grzmotojad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grzmotojad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jarvela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jarvela is rocked!
Jarvela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jarvela is still in real trouble! Can Grzmotojad finish him?
Grzmotojad working the body and head with strikes.
Grzmotojad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jarvela to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Grzmotojad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad cracks Jarvela with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jarvela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Grzmotojad cracks Jarvela with a big elbow.
Jarvela is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grzmotojad connects with a decent elbow.
Grzmotojad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
Jarvela seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarvela wants to control but Grzmotojad postures up.
Grzmotojad lands a nice forearm strike.
Jarvela tries to bench press Grzmotojad off him but Grzmotojad keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jarvela some visible discomfort.
Grzmotojad grinds an elbow into Jarvela's temple.
Grzmotojad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarvela can do to turn this around?
Grzmotojad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grzmotojad creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grzmotojad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jarvela trying to control but Grzmotojad flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Grzmotojad lands strikes to the head.
Jarvela is taking damage to the body and head.
Grzmotojad scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Grzmotojad gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Grzmotojad landing with strikes.
Grzmotojad scores with punches to the body.
Jarvela wants to escape the position.
Grzmotojad cracks Jarvela with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jarvela from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad scores with strikes from the back.
Jarvela covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzmotojad landing with strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grzmotojad. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grzmotojad is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Grzmotojad gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Grzmotojad gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Grzmotojad apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Grzmotojad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jarvela napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jarvela wants to control but Grzmotojad postures up.
Grzmotojad looks up at the clock and then as Jarvela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grzmotojad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad grinds an elbow into Jarvela's temple.
Grzmotojad looks up at the clock and then as Jarvela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grzmotojad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grzmotojad scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grzmotojad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grzmotojad pulls guard successfully.
Grzmotojad is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Grzmotojad drags the fight down to the ground.
Jarvela won't allow Grzmotojad to get back to his feet.
Grzmotojad trying to strike off his back.
Jarvela prevents Grzmotojad from getting back to his feet.
Grzmotojad keeping moving, preventing Jarvela from controlling successfully.
Grzmotojad trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad is wriggling around but Jarvela manages to pass to half guard.
Grzmotojad is trying to stand back up but Jarvela is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grzmotojad tries to roll over but Jarvela keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jarvela throws a series of punches but Grzmotojad avoids them all with ease.
Grzmotojad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Jarvela misses.
A swing and a miss from Jarvela.
Grzmotojad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jarvela is looking for a sweep.
Jarvela takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Grzmotojad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Grzmotojad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad landing strikes.
Jarvela prevents Grzmotojad from improving position.
Juhani Jarvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jarvela is trying to control Grzmotojad's posture but Grzmotojad avoids it.
Grzmotojad working the body and head with strikes.
Grzmotojad lands an elbow.
Grzmotojad landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Grzmotojad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grzmotojad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jarvela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grzmotojad cracks Jarvela with a big elbow.
Grzmotojad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad lands a few punches from side control.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches from side control.
Grzmotojad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jarvela is trying to control Grzmotojad's posture but Grzmotojad avoids it.
Jarvela taking a bit of punishment here - Grzmotojad scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Grzmotojad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grzmotojad wants to control but Jarvela is keeping him busy.
Grzmotojad lands some shots froms side control.
Grzmotojad cracks Jarvela with a big right hand but Jarvela just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grzmotojad landing strikes.
Jarvela is looking to regain half guard here but Grzmotojad keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jarvela on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grzmotojad landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Jarvela is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jarvela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grzmotojad is chipping away with strikes.
Grzmotojad landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grzmotojad trying to control the position but Jarvela is working away.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mieszko Grzmotojad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grzmotojad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieszko Grzmotojad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitriy Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrews.
Kosarev shoots in and bounces Andrews off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosarev controls the pace.
Andrews controls Kosarev momentarily but Kosarev frees himself.
Kosarev wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Kosarev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Kosarev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews has his foot on Kosarev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kosarev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kosarev postures up.
Kosarev wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Andrews's closed guard. He's half up but Andrews has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Andrews pivots and extends the arm, Kosarev falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Andrews! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Andrews!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
Davis 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.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
St Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has St Pierre in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davis looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis looking to control.
Davis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two 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.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
St Pierre trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
St Pierre lands a couple of elbows.
St Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis is breathing heavily.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
St Pierre seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.
Davis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! St Pierre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davis, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Davis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Pierre's half guard.
St Pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
St Pierre is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Pierre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Pierre throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre kicks Davis off and gets back to his feet.
St Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Davis did well to prevent St Pierre getting side control.
Davis is looking to escape.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis throws a head kick that misses
and St Pierre counters by clinching up.
Davis is trying to drag St Pierre to the mat but St Pierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis with a poor takedown
and St Pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Pierre to the mat! St Pierre manages to get full guard.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Davis wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Davis won't allow St Pierre to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get up but he can't break St Pierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pierre has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Davis will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
St Pierre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
St Pierre is adopting a defensive guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
St Pierre is adopting a defensive guard.
Davis postures up.
St Pierre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis checks a low kick from St Pierre.
Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Davis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but St Pierre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for St Pierre to work.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis jumps guard and drags St Pierre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davis wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Davis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Zarencev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Paapoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artem Zarencev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Paapoja!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarencev throws a series of punches but Paapoja avoids them all with ease.
Paapoja scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Artem Zarencev has been cut.
Paapoja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zarencev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paapoja's waist but Paapoja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zarencev off to one side.
A cross from Paapoja lands.
Paapoja drops Zarencev with a beautiful combination! Zarencev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paapoja is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paapoja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zarencev really is a fat lump.
Paapoja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zarencev at a distance.
Zarencev is breathing heavily.
Paapoja connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zarencev! He's out on his feet! Paapoja rushes in and drops Zarencev with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juha Paapoja!
Juha Paapoja is the new light heavyweight champion!
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