SBFC Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Mola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitrtiy Koschelev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totoy Mola had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mola
vs
Koschelev

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Totoy Mola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitrtiy Koschelev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mola forces Koschelev back against the cage and clinches.
Koschelev is trying to break the clinch but Mola has him pressed against the cage.
Mola goes for a takedown attempt but Koschelev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koschelev stuffs the takedown attempt from Mola. Mola gets slowly back to his feet.
Mola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koschelev.
Mola fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Totoy Mola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mola shoots in but Koschelev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koschelev counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Koschelev there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koschelev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mola.
Koschelev thuds his right hand into Mola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koschelev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koschelev clobbers Mola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Mola is rocked!
A big right from Koschelev misses.
Oh Mola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koschelev stuffs the takedown attempt from Mola. Mola gets slowly back to his feet.
Mola seems to have got his legs back now.
Totoy Mola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mola is breathing heavily.
Mola dives in and grabs Koschelev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koschelev pushes down on Mola's head and hops out.
Dmitrtiy Koschelev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Mola misses.
Mola takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koschelev closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mola! Koschelev dives in looking to finish! Mola is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitrtiy Koschelev!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Honorius Trajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trajan
vs
Carvalho

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Honorius Trajan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but Trajan shows good takedown defense.
Trajan looks to clinch

and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carvalho is thwarting Trajan's attempts to control the position.

Carvalho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trajan is just riding it out for now. Carvalho eventually gives up the hold.
Trajan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
Trajan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvalho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvalho's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajan controlling well, preventing Carvalho from escaping the position.
Carvalho manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trajan's guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.
Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound.
Trajan working a defensive guard but Carvalho passes into half guard.
Carvalho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvalho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trajan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trajan is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carvalho prevents Trajan from improving his position.
Carvalho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trajan's head.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trajan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho misses with a head shot. Trajan uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trajan trying to control the position.
Trajan keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabricio Carvalho was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trajan as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Trajan lands but Carvalho takes it in his stride.
Trajan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Trajan.
Trajan shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trajan closes the distance and clinches up with Carvalho, looking for a takedown. Trajan pushes Carvalho against the cage but Carvalho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trajan throws a head kick that misses.
Carvalho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trajan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Honorius Trajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Carvalho.
Horrible takedown by Carvalho or perhaps it was just good defense by Trajan which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Trajan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Trajan throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
Carvalho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trajan circles away.
Trajan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Trajan.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trajan but Trajan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Honorius Trajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Carvalho.
Trajan throws a low kick but Carvalho avoids it.

Trajan has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trajan manages to break the clinch.
Trajan tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trajan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trajan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.

Trajan forces Carvalho back against the cage and clinches.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown.
Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trajan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trajan is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Trajan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Trajan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carvalho wants to take the fight to the mat but Trajan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trajan holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Honorius Trajan.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Trajan stuffs the takedown attempt from Carvalho. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
Trajan tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily

and Carvalho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carvalho.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
Trajan keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Trajan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trajan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fabricio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trajan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fabricio Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Trajan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but Trajan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trajan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trajan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Trajan counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Honorius Trajan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Carvalho.

Trajan has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trajan lands a body shot.
Trajan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trajan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carvalho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trajan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carvalho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trajan is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trajan just leaning against Carvalho, taking a breather.
Trajan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trajan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Honorius Trajan.
Trajan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trajan moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Honorius Trajan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Trajan or perhaps it was just good defense by Carvalho which made him look bad.
Trajan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trajan tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Trajan as Carvalho shoots in.
Trajan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Carvalho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trajan's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho is stalling in the full guard.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho trying to control but Trajan is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Trajan keeps moving.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Honorius Trajan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fabricio Carvalho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fabricio Carvalho was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Trajan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fabricio Carvalho.
I've got Carvalho 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Carvalho!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leoncio Beleza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kolpakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolpakov has chosen Alisa - Aerobica as his entrance music. Nikolai Kolpakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beleza
vs
Kolpakov

170 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

178 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Mango Nutrition

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leoncio Beleza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kolpakov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolpakov throws a combination. Beleza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Leoncio Beleza has been cut.
Beleza fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kolpakov as Beleza shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Kolpakov as he connects with a hook.
Kolpakov throws an overhand right that drops Beleza like a sack of potatoes! Kolpakov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kolpakov!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Am I A Psycho. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Green
vs
Shevchenko

174 cm
19
166 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugene Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shevchenko tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shevchenko to the ground. Shevchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shevchenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Green fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shevchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Shevchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
Shevchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shevchenko is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Shevchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Shevchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Shevchenko lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Eugene Green has been cut.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shevchenko sprawls well. Shevchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Eugene Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Shevchenko both land. Nice combination.
Shevchenko scores with a one two! Green had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shevchenko lands a two punch combo.

Green is rocked!
Aleksander Shevchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shevchenko lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shevchenko Rushes Green and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Green is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Shevchenko Piles on the pressure and Green crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Shevchenko!
An out of breath Aleksander Shevchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Slayter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Slayter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Slayter
vs
Ivanova

187 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Slayter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanova fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Slayter tenderised Ivanova's leg. Ivanova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slayter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanova.
Ivanova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanova drops his hands momentarily and Slayter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slayter misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Slayter misses.
No joy there for Slayter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slayter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slayter takes a swing at Ivanova's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova shoots in for a takedown but Slayter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slayter sprawls well. Slayter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanova gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Slayter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladmir Ivanova.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ivanova.
Slayter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ivanova.
Ivanova in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ivanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slayter keeps working.
Ivanova cracks Slayter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ivanova creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Slayter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ivanova lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova trying to control the action but Slayter is working from the bottom.
Ivanova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Slayter some visible discomfort.
Slayter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanova on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ivanova lands a nice forearm strike.
Ivanova is looking to take a break and control but Slayter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanova in side control, throwing shots but Slayter defends.
Ivanova working away.
Ivanova scoring with punches from side control.
Ivanova lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Ivanova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ivanova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is putting a hurting on Slayter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slayter struggling a bit here.
Ivanova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Slayter down.
You can see the frustration on Slayter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanova scoring with punches and elbows.
Ivanova lands some shots froms side control.
Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slayter to see if he's OK.
Ivanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slayter keeps working.
Slayter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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!
Ivanova landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivanova punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivanova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ivanova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ivanova working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Slayter is rocked!
Ivanova is landing with some decent strikes but Slayter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Slayter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivanova with the ground and pound from mount.
Slayter seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivanova landing strikes from the mount and Slayter is in trouble!
Ivanova landing punches.
Ivanova breaks from Slayter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ivanova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slayter hang on?
Ivanova postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Slayter badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ivanova around the waist but Ivanova pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ivanova is the winner by TKO! Ivanova jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladmir Ivanova!
An out of breath Vladmir Ivanova thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.