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Featherweight Grand Prix Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Matsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Warner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Matsuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuka with a poor takedown
and Warner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Warner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warner moves into full mount! Matsuka won't be happy about that!
Matsuka taking shots to the head.
Warner raining down shots from the mount!
Warner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner has control of Matsuka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matsuka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Matsuka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Matsuka and Warner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner looks up at the clock and then as Matsuka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Warner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuka, who protects the arm well.
Warner working away.
Matsuka gets back to half guard.
Matsuka taking some punishment here, with Warner in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsuka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warner.
Matsuka wants to control but Warner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matsuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Warner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Matsuka.
Warner 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.
Matsuka punching from the bottom.
Warner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuka wants to control but Warner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warner is keen to just control but Matsuka is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsuka trying to control from the bottom.
Warner is working for a kimura but Matsuka is defending it quite comfortably.
Warner wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsuka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
Warner prevents Matsuka from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matsuka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matsuka wants to control but Warner is keeping busy.
Warner decides to stand and escape the position.
Warner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsuka quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsuka moves into full guard.
Matsuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Warner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matsuka's guard.
Matsuka working for a triangle but Warner defends it easily.
Warner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matsuka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warner pushing down on Matsuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsuka moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsuka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Warner has Matsuka in his guard.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Matsuka from controlling successfully.
Matsuka has gone for a leg lock! Warner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsuka's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warner trying to control but Matsuka is working from the bottom.
Warner looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matsuka postures up.
Matsuka throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka throwing strikes but missing.
Matsuka passes Warner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Matsuka.
Matsuka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuka wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Warner pulls Matsuka in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsuka from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Warner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuka is one step ahead there.
Matsuka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Warner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warner lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Warner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Matsuka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matsuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warner is aware though and is defending well.
Warner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuka is keeping the position for now.
Matsuka keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
Matsuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warner stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Matsuka throws up his legs and catches Warner in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Warner tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Matsuka! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hiro Matsuka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaer Emilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaer Emilson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood throws a series of punches but Emilson moves out of range.
A jab from Wood finds it's way through Emilson's defenses.
Emilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Emilson is in Wood's guard.
Emilson trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Emilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Emilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emilson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wood is proving hard to escape from.
Emilson postures up.
Emilson is stalling in the full guard.
Emilson working some strikes from top position.
Emilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jaer Emilson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Emilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emilson gets a double leg takedown into Wood's guard.
Wood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Emilson looking to improve position, pressing down on Wood's thigh with his hand. Wood seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Emilson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Emilson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wood picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Wood!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Lane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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153 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Lane!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lane throws a head punch that misses.
Lane blocking some punches.
Lane pulls guard.
Curtis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Curtis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lane.
Curtis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Curtis tries to get out of the position.
Lane avoids the attempt from Curtis to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lane wants to control the pace but Curtis is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curtis working to try and regain half guard.
Curtis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lane.
Lane goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Curtis is on top in guard.
Curtis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lane working for a triangle but Curtis defends it easily.
Curtis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis stops Lane from standing up.
Curtis throwing strikes from guard but Lane blocks nicely.
Curtis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Curtis advances to half guard.
Lane is looking for a sweep. Curtis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lane wants to get back to his feet.
Curtis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lane wants to control but Curtis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lane is staying active underneath Curtis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lane is trying to get back to full guard.
Curtis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is trying to control. Lane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lane gets back to full guard.
Curtis trying to control but Lane is working from the bottom.
Curtis forces his way into half guard.
Lane has hold of Curtis's hands but Curtis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Curtis trying to mount his opponent but Lane defends it.
Curtis uses his free foot to push down on Lane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lane.
Curtis working Lane over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis looking to finish Lane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lane!
Curtis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lane hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands a big elbow.
Curtis looking to control but Lane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curtis working Lane over with strikes here.
Lane sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lane looks gassed!
Curtis is looking to stall here but Lane recovers full guard.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lane on the ground.
Curtis trying to control but Lane is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis stands up over Lane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Curtis postures up and lands a big shot to Lane's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Curtis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lane checks a low kick from Curtis.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Lane.
Curtis 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.
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lane tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Lane misses with a double jab.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lane tries to land a leg kick but Curtis saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Lane.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Lane with an uppercut!
Lane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Lane saw that one coming.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Lane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis instigates a clinch.
Lane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lane tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Lane back against the cage.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Curtis lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curtis is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Lane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Lane tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the cage.
Lane is trying to pull guard but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lane or not.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis cracks Lane with a nice body shot.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Curtis lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Curtis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Curtis gets through Lane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lane is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lane is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Lane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Lane's ribcage. Lane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curtis gets through Lane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lane takes a shot to the head.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Curtis keeps control of Lane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lane is trying to break the clinch but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Lane breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Curtis catches Lane right on the button with a cross.
Curtis gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lane is staying active underneath Curtis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lane seems to have recovered his senses.
Curtis lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lane won't allow Curtis to pass to mount.
Curtis winds up and cracks Lane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lane is not content to let Curtis control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Curtis dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Curtis clinches up against the cage.
Lane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curtis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Lane tries to pull guard but Curtis won't allow it.
Jackson Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lane or not.
Lane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lane jumps guard but Curtis stands there with Lane around his waist. Lane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lane.
Lane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis tries a body shot but Lane blocks it.
Curtis works on Lane's body with a couple of short punches.
Lane has had enough of the clinch but Curtis keeps him there for the moment.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Lane misses with some punches.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Curtis.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Lane is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis pushes Lane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lane is trying to break free.
Lane wants to get back to striking at distance but Curtis won't allow it.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Curtis prevents Lane from breaking the clinch.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Lane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Curtis after a bit of a struggle.
Lane is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lane fails to pull guard.
Lane working hard to break the clinch.
Lane trying to land knees to the body.
Jack Lane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
Lane is trying to pull guard but Curtis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Lane has had enough of the clinch but Curtis keeps him there for the moment.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
Lane tries to break free but Curtis pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Curtis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Lane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curtis 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Curtis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Forolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 St Petersburg, Zeke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Forolov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forolov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Forolov tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Forolov off and has taken his back!
Johnson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Forolov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Forolov trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forolov tries to break free.
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Forolov tries to escape the position.
Forolov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Forolov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Forolov manages to turn into his guard.
Forolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forolov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalks Forolov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Forolov's face. Forolov staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mark Forolov has been cut.
Forolov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forolov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Forolov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson tries to escape but Forolov is in control.
Forolov wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Forolov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forolov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Forolov decides to stand back up. Forolov steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Forolov gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Forolov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Forolov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Forolov is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Forolov has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Forolov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Forolov up and slammed him! Forolov can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Forolov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to control. Forolov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forolov is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forolov defending well though.
Forolov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Forolov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Forolov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forolov circles away quickly and effectively.
Forolov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forolov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Forolov gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Forolov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Forolov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forolov thows a strike but Johnson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Johnson as he ends up in Forolov 's guard!
Forolov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Forolov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forolov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Forolov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forolov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forolov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson working away.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Forolov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forolov keeps working.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Forolov's head but Forolov avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forolov wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forolov keeps working.
Forolov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Forolov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Forolov is trying to control but can't.
Forolov is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Forolov throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Forolov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Forolov is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Forolov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Forolov wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forolov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Forolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Forolov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson drives through and clinches with Forolov against the cage.
Johnson has picked Forolov up - he's going for a ride! Johnson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Forolov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Forolov tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Forolov regains half guard.
Forolov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Forolov tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Forolov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Forolov tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Forolov has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Forolov controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Forolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Forolov won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Forolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Forolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zeke Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Forolov scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Forolov from controlling successfully.
Forolov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Forolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Forolov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Forolov.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeke Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forolov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Forolov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Forolov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Forolov's guard.
Forolov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forolov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Forolov 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.
Forolov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mark Forolov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Forolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Forolov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Forolov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Knuckles (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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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles swings for the body but Kilpinen moves out of range.
Knuckles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knuckles punishes Kilpinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Knuckles jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knuckles walks into a jab.
Kilpinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Kilpinen connects with a body shot.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpinen misses with a jab to the body
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kilpinen thinking.
Knuckles wants to slow Kilpinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Knuckles thows a body shot but no joy.
Kilpinen slips a straight right by Knuckles.
Kilpinen misses with a looping right.
Kilpinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kilpinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilpinen's head.
Kilpinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knuckles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilpinen defending well though.
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kilpinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knuckles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knuckles drops an elbow to the side of Kilpinen's head.
Knuckles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knuckles working Kilpinen over with strikes.
Knuckles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knuckles lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpinen moves into full guard.
Kilpinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles prevents Kilpinen from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilpinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Kilpinen has momentary wrist control but Knuckles slips an elbow through the middle.
Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilpinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between Kilpinen's legs - danger averted.
Knuckles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kilpinen wants to stand and escape but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles wants to pass the guard but Kilpinen is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knuckles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knuckles throws an elbow that misses. Kilpinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knuckles's guard. Nice move by Kilpinen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles pulls Kilpinen in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Kilpinen preventing the sweep.
Kilpinenis looking to pass into half guard but Knuckles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Knuckles is in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kilpinen is proving hard to escape from.
Knuckles working some strikes from top position.
Kilpinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilpinen, not yet.
Knuckles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knuckles landing some decent shots from guard.
Knuckles scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles with a nice head shot there.
Kilpinen is rocked!
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Kilpinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knuckles is working Kilpinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knuckles loads up on a big left hand. Kilpinen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Knuckles looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kilpinen can't hide his disappointment, as Knuckles celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Knuckles!
Inspectah Knuckles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between White Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White Widow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, White Widow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Barris!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Widow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barris avoids it really well and circles away.
Widow fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Widow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barris gets tackled into the cage by Widow. Widow maintains the clinch.
Widow is pressed up against the cage. Barris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Widow down to the mat. Widow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Widow sprawls well. Widow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barris gets slowly back to his feet.
Widow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Widow as Barris shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barris trying to control but Widow is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Widow keeping full guard, as Barris tries to pass.
Barris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Widow wants to stand but Barris is controlling the position.
Barris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Widow is keeping the position for now.
Widow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barris stops Widow from standing up.
Barris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widow keeping moving, preventing Barris from controlling successfully.
Barris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Widow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barris drops back looking for a leg! Widow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Widow manages to kick Barris off! Barris jumps back into Widow's guard.
Widow wants to stand and escape but Barris is having none of it.
Barris wants to pass the guard but Widow is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Widow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Widow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Widow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Widow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Widow throwing shots but Barris is blocking nicely.
Barris is looking to control Widow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barris avoid being mounted?
Widow prevents Barris from improving his position.
Barris is not content to let Widow control the position.
Barris is trying to maintain the position but Widow is very close to passing his half guard.
Widow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Widow working the head and body with strikes.
Widow throws a strike but Barris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barris wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barris is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Widow rolls with it to try and escape but Barris cranks on the arm and Widow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Barris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen deftones-simple man as his entrance music. Grigori Draugovich Ii has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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143 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dingo Penn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Draugovich Ii being controlled here, momentarily.
Draugovich Ii keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Draugovich Ii looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Draugovich Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draugovich Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Draugovich Ii, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Draugovich Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Draugovich Ii defending well.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Draugovich Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dingo Penn.
An inside leg kick from Draugovich Ii misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn not doing much here.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Penn postures up.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dingo Penn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Draugovich Ii blocks a head kick by Penn.
Draugovich Ii slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Draugovich Ii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Penn is in Draugovich Ii's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Draugovich Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Penn advances to half guard.
Draugovich Ii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Draugovich Ii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Draugovich Ii is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position 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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Draugovich Ii tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingo Penn 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.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook.
Penn shoots in but Draugovich Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Draugovich Ii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn is not content to let Draugovich Ii control the position.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Draugovich Ii wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Draugovich Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Draugovich Ii is keeping the position.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Draugovich Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Draugovich Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn passes Draugovich Ii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dingo Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Draugovich Ii tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
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!
Penn stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dingo Penn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Penn shoots in but Draugovich Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Draugovich Ii swivels and escapes.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Draugovich Ii pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draugovich Ii is defending well.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draugovich Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii misses with an uppercut.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Draugovich Ii circles away.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Draugovich Ii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii throws a solid leg kick but Penn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draugovich Ii is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draugovich Ii is trying to escape the mount.
Draugovich Ii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dingo Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Draugovich Ii's waist but Draugovich Ii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draugovich Ii.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draugovich Ii.
Penn throws the kick towards the body but Draugovich Ii avoids it.
Draugovich Ii misses with a low kick.
Draugovich Ii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draugovich Ii throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Draugovich Ii's guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Draugovich Ii.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Draugovich Ii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Draugovich Ii wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dingo Penn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Draugovich Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn throws a body punch but Draugovich Ii moves out of range.
Penn scores with a takedown into Draugovich Ii's guard.
Draugovich Ii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Draugovich Ii working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dingo Penn 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.
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Draugovich Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Draugovich Ii, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draugovich Ii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn passes Draugovich Ii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Draugovich Ii!
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Draugovich Ii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Draugovich Ii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draugovich Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Penn stands and throws Draugovich Ii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Draugovich Ii's face as Penn controls the position.
Draugovich Ii is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Draugovich Ii tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dingo Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penn 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingo Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Dingo Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Nyholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes into the arena with LL Cool J - It´s time for war blaring out of the sound system. John Tyler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Nyholm!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Nyholm blocks the leg kick.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Nyholm saw that one coming.
No joy there for Nyholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler takes a swing at Nyholm's ribcage but misses.
Nyholm stuffs the takedown.
Tyler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nyholm swivels and escapes.
Nyholm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nyholm pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tyler back to the cage. Nyholm follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tyler throws out a leg kick but Nyholm moves out of range and Tyler only half commits.
Nyholm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyler's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nyholm tries to pass to full mount but Tyler defends it.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nyholm pulls his head out easily.
Nyholm passes to side control.
Tyler tries to improve position but can't.
Tyler manages to get back to half guard.
Nyholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyler defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nyholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tyler tries to lock up and control but Nyholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nyholm prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Nyholm with good strikes from the mount here!
Nyholm content just to control the position here.
Nyholm tries to control but Tyler wriggling away.
Nyholm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyholm breaks from Tyler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tyler is looking to improve his position but Nyholm isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nyholm. What's that going to do exactly?
Nyholm avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.
Tyler is working to get back to half guard.
Tyler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nyholm with shots to the head and body - Tyler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tyler is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nyholm landing strikes from the mount.
Nyholm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tyler is rocked!
Nyholm controlling the pace for now.
Oh Tyler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyholm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm cracks Tyler with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Nyholm!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azhiev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larkin under the eye.
It looks like Steven Larkin has been cut.
Larkin drives through with a takedown into Azhiev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larkin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azhiev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Larkin, into his guard.
Larkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azhiev defends it easily.
Larkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azhiev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azhiev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Azhiev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev stalling away here and it's allowed Larkin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azhiev has picked Larkin up and slammed him! Larkin can't keep hold of the triangle and Azhiev manages to pass to side control!
Azhiev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Azhiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to control but Azhiev postures up.
Azhiev stands up.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Azhiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.
Larkin seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin is looking to advance position but Azhiev won't allow it.
Azhiev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Larkin is pressing down on Azhiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azhiev is holding on for now.
Azhiev tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azhiev defends it well.
Larkin prevents Azhiev from improving his position.
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azhiev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azhiev has one foot on Larkin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Azhiev is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azhiev, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin swings around for an armbar but Azhiev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larkin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhiev trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Azhiev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azhiev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Steven Larkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Larkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Azhiev is retaining full guard.
Larkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Azhiev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Azhiev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Azhiev!
Larkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azhiev throws an elbow but Larkin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Larkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Azhiev is pressing down on Larkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azhiev wants to stand but Larkin is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Azhiev is keeping the position.
Azhiev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larkin stopping the sweep attempt from Azhiev.
Larkin pushing down on Azhiev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steven Larkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Larkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azhiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Larkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Azhiev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Azhiev is trying to stand back up but Larkin is controlling him
Azhiev manages to get to full guard.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azhiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is trying to keep Larkin in close.
Larkin stands and throws Azhiev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azhiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Azhiev sneaks back into half guard.
Larkin is keen to just control but Azhiev is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larkin throwing shots but Azhiev is blocking nicely.
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Azhiev is defending well.
Azhiev manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhiev is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Larkin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Larkin's cut.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Azhiev pushes Larkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Azhiev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Larkin gets back to full guard.
Azhiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larkin has his foot on Azhiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azhiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Azhiev sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azhiev trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azhiev is aware though and is defending well.
Larkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azhiev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azhiev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Larkin is retaining full guard.
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azhiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larkin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Azhiev uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larkin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Larkin wants to get back to full guard but Azhiev has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azhiev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Azhiev avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
Azhiev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin tries to lock up and control but Azhiev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Azhiev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Azhiev can't control as he wanted to and Larkin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Larkin wants to improve his position but Azhiev is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Azhiev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Azhiev trying to pass the guard but Larkin defending well.
Larkin is not content to let Azhiev control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anzor Azhiev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Larkin wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Anzor Azhiev just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Steven Larkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larkin looking to score a takedown here. Azhiev is defending well but Larkin drives through and ends up in Azhiev's guard.
Larkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azhiev is keeping the position for now.
Larkin stopping the sweep attempt from Azhiev.
Azhiev looking to control.
Azhiev is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azhiev is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin pushes down on Azhiev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azhiev is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azhiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.
Azhiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larkin is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Azhiev is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Larkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azhiev is just riding it out for now. Larkin eventually gives up the hold.
Azhiev works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev looking to control.
Larkin passes Azhiev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Azhiev wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Larkin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Azhiev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Larkin has cracked it and Azhiev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Larkin!
Steven Larkin retains his lightweight title!
Steven Larkin very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
92% |
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