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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Subedei Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Khan has chosen Prime Element - Reach For The Stars as his entrance music. Keni Susi 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Subedei Khan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khan as he jumps to the side.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Susi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Susi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet here but Susi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khan's back.
Khan trying to get back to his feet but Susi is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khan for a finish.
Susi throwing sloppy strikes.
Khan holding both Susi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Susi working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Khan is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Khan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Susi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Susi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi tries to pass to full mount but Khan defends it.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Susi stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Susi is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Susi 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.
Susi stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khan is trying to stand.
Khan tries to kick Susi off in order to stand up. Susi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Susi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet here but Susi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khan's back.
Khan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Khan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Susi's arms.
Susi is striking well from the back but Khan escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keni Susi dominated that round.
That's time! Susi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susi is defended easily by Khan.
Khan gets caught napping as Susi dives in and scores a takedown. Khan manages to retain guard.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Susi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi throws an elbow that misses. Khan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susi's guard. Nice move by Khan!
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Susi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khan uses it to pass to side control.
Susi tries to buck Khan off but Khan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to stand but Susi is controlling his arm.
Keni Susi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan decides to stand back up. Khan steps back and let's Susi get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Susi or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan which made him look bad.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Susi's head but Susi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi slips a jab from Khan.
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan clinches.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Subedei Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khan catches Susi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan is looking to clinch but Susi is avoiding it.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi dives in and grabs Khan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khan pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Susi is controlling the position.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Khan misses.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Susi shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Susi has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
Susi shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Susi shoots for a double leg takedown but Khan sprawls well. He's pushed Susi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Susi has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan dips to his left and cracks Susi with an uppercut!
Susi dives in for a single leg takedown but Khan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Subedei Khan 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! This is the final round!
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Susi shoots and misses
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
Susi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Khan is trying to buck Susi off.
Khan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Susi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan parries the strikes from Susi easily there. Susi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Khan to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi prevents Khan from escaping the position.
Khan prevents Susi from moving into mount.
Khan pushes Susi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Susi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Susi is controlling him well.
Susi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Khan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan is pushing Susi's head away, looking to escape. Susi manages to hold on to the position though.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan prevents Susi from improving position.
Susi advances to full mount.
Susi working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up.
Khan wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Susi wants to finish this one by submission but Khan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Susi.
Susi unloads with some shots from mount but Khan bucks and avoids them well.
Susi trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Khan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Khan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Khan!
Khan wants to stand but Susi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Susi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Susi.
Susi is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Susi to his feet.
Susi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Susi ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keni Susi.
I think Susi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keni Susi!
Keni Susi made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fring's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frogacult - No rush. King has chosen VAMPIRE as his entrance music. Jermain King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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226 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermain King!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fring, pushing him back against the cage.
King lands an elbow inside that Fring shrugs off.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Fring wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by King.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fring drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fring has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Fring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fring turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fring manages to end up in side control.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
King wants to control but Fring postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Fring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Fring crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Fring's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fring tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fring's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Fring! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and King has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gustavo Fring!
Gustavo Fring made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doby might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to International Players Anthem. Kamakazi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cooking by the book. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doby tries to clinch
and Kamakazi counters with a nice body kick.
Kamakazi fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamakazi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamakazi fakes the leg kick and cracks Doby in the body.
Kamakazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doby.
Doby throws a leg kick which misses Kamakazi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamakazi tries to avoid it.
Doby shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamakazi tries to sprawl out of it but Doby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamakazi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doby clobbers Kamakazi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Doby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamakazi defends it nicely.
Doby has managed to clinch.
Doby wants to break free but Kamakazi has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi tries to throw a body punch but Doby avoids it by throwing Kamakazi back against the cage.
Kamakazi throws a head punch that misses.
Kamakazi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Doby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kamakazi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doby avoiding damage as Kamakazi throws knees to the body.
Doby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamakazi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamakazi to keep the fight standing.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamakazi.
Doby jumps into guard, dragging Kamakazi to the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kamakazi trying to control but Doby is working from the bottom.
Doby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamakazi preventing the sweep.
Doby keeping moving, preventing Kamakazi from controlling successfully.
Kamakazi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid Kamakazi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Doby scores with a hook.
Doby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakazi is just out of range.
Doby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamakazi tries to bum rush Doby with a series of wild strikes but Doby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamakazi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamakazi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doby misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Doby misses.
Doby looking to score a takedown here. Kamakazi is defending well but Doby drives through and ends up in Kamakazi's guard.
Kamakazi managing to control the position.
Doby trying to control but Kamakazi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to stand but Doby is controlling the position.
Doby trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamakazi is trying to keep Doby in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doby closes the distance and clinches.
Doby pulls Kamakazi into guard.
Kamakazi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doby is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doby throws a big right hand that misses.
Doby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamakazi wants to stand up but Doby is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doby passes Kamakazi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kamakazi is staying active underneath Doby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamakazi tries to roll over but Doby keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Doby dominated that round.
That's time! Doby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kamakazi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doby tries for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away easily
and Kamakazi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kamakazi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doby throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakazi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamakazi tries to move into range but Doby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamakazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doby misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shane Doby is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamakazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kamakazi.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamakazi as he connects with a hook.
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!
Doby lands with a straight right. Kamakazi didn't see that one coming.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamakazi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doby is in Kamakazi's guard.
Kamakazi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kamakazi wants to control but instead Doby manages to regain half guard.
Kamakazi trying to control the action but Doby is working from the bottom.
Doby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamakazi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi is trying to control the action in half guard but Doby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doby is pressing down on Kamakazi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamakazi won't allow Doby to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakazi trying to control but Doby is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kid Kamakazi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Doby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doby avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Doby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamakazi as he jumps to the side.
Doby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamakazi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kamakazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamakazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doby.
Kamakazi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kamakazi leaves Doby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away.
Doby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doby lands a jab to Kamakazi's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi.
Doby throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it.
Kamakazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doby.
Doby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamakazi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doby somewhat.
Doby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakazi slaps away a takedown attempt from Doby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kamakazi connects with a solid leg kick.
Shane Doby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakazi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doby blocks an elbow strike.
Doby managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doby jumps guard but Kamakazi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Doby pulls Kamakazi into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby keeping moving, preventing Kamakazi from controlling successfully.
Kamakazi wants to stand but Doby is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kamakazi trying to control but Doby is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kid Kamakazi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Doby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Doby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamakazi sprawls well. Kamakazi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doby gets slowly back to his feet.
Doby throws the left hand but Kamakazi avoids the punch easily.
Doby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Doby.
Kamakazi thuds his shin into the meat of Doby's side.
Kamakazi misses with a straight right.
Doby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamakazi counters with a nice uppercut.
Doby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamakazi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamakazi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kamakazi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doby tries to pull guard but Kamakazi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Doby avoids the damage to the body.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Doby avoids the damage to the body.
Doby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamakazi has him pressed against the cage.
Doby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamakazi smiles and moves away.
Doby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamakazi instigates a clinch.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
Kamakazi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doby is defending well for now.
Doby tries to break the clinch but Kamakazi is controlling the position.
Doby tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamakazi misses with a punch on the inside.
Doby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doby.
Kamakazi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doby.
Kamakazi lands an elbow that stopped Doby in his tracks for a moment.
Kamakazi lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doby decides to pull guard.
Kamakazi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamakazi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to control from the top but Doby keeps moving.
Kamakazi preventing the sweep.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kid Kamakazi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kamakazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doby.
Doby checks a low kick from Kamakazi.
Doby throws a series of punches but Kamakazi avoids them all with ease.
Kamakazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamakazi can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Kamakazi as Doby shoots in.
Doby blocks the body kick.
Doby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamakazi as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doby has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi moves into the clinch successfully.
Doby tries to pull guard but Kamakazi won't allow it.
Doby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doby tries to pull guard but Kamakazi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamakazi after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakazi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doby backwards.
Kamakazi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamakazi lands a knee to the body.
Doby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kid Kamakazi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doby takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamakazi lands an elbow inside.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Kamakazi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kamakazi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kamakazi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kid Kamakazi made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Redmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by krolithika. Nathan Redmond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Redmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerjalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redmond misses with a hook. Kerjalainen ducked under it nicely.
Redmond tries to clinch
and Kerjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Redmond's knee momentarily.
Kerjalainen scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Kerjalainen lands.
Kerjalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Redmond misses.
Redmond closes the distance and pushes Kerjalainen back into the cage.
Kerjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen tries a body shot but Redmond blocks it.
Kerjalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Redmond avoids it by throwing Kerjalainen back against the cage.
Redmond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redmond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redmond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kerjalainen lands with a right to the head.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen is working Redmond over against the cage.
Kerjalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Redmond controls the action.
A short left from Redmond.
Kerjalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redmond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kerjalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redmond.
Redmond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Keijo Kerjalainen has been cut.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerjalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerjalainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen pushes Redmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kerjalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kerjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Redmond avoids it by throwing Kerjalainen back against the cage.
Kerjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
Redmond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerjalainen is defending well for now.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redmond throws an elbow but misses.
Kerjalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerjalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redmonds head.
Kerjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redmond is rocked!
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Redmond misses with some punches.
Redmond prevents a body shot from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redmond misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Kerjalainen.
Redmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerjalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerjalainen managing to block the knees to the body from Redmond.
Kerjalainen misses with a body punch.
Kerjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Redmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Kerjalainen.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redmond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redmond.
Redmond seems to have got his legs back now.
Kerjalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redmond backwards.
Redmond prevents a body shot from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
Kerjalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redmond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerjalainen's brow.
Kerjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerjalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Redmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerjalainen misses with a body punch.
Kerjalainen lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerjalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kerjalainen dips a shoulder and cracks Redmond with a mighty uppercut! Redmond falls back against the cage and Kerjalainen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Redmond is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kerjalainen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Kerjalainen!
Keijo Kerjalainen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi's entrance music is Top dog feat. Chuck Norris. A fine choice. Lehnsherr has chosen PURE EVIL! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Erik Lehnsherr enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi avoids the head kick by Lehnsherr.
A head kick misses from Uzi.
Lehnsherr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uzi is out of range and Lehnsherr settles back down.
Lehnsherr blocks a head kick by Uzi.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch there but Uzi circles away.
Uzi is looking to slow Lehnsherr down with leg kicks.
Lehnsherr throws a body punch but Uzi moves out of range.
Lehnsherr throws a body kick that misses
and Uzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Uzi blocks a head kick by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick but Uzi moves out of range.
Uzi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that Uzi semi-blocks.
It looks like Kalle Uzi has been cut.
Lehnsherr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi blocks a head kick by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr misses with a lunging right hand
and Uzi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lehnsherr looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lehnsherr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehnsherr throws a leg kick but Uzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uzi tries to clinch up but Lehnsherr circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzi is looking to clinch but Lehnsherr is avoiding it.
Lehnsherr misses with a head kick.
Uzi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzi moves into range and clinches up with Lehnsherr.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uzi ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr.
Uzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehnsherr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehnsherr throws a shot to the body.
Uzi throws a nice looking combination but Lehnsherr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lehnsherr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lehnsherr. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi blocks the body kick.
Lehnsherr fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehnsherr throws a jab when Uzi was well out of range.
Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Uzi moves away and avoids it.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick but Uzi moves out of range.
Uzi tries to land a front kick but Lehnsherr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Lehnsherr misses.
Lehnsherr ducks right into an uppercut from Uzi.
It looks like Erik Lehnsherr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehnsherr misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uzi keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch but Uzi moves out of range.
Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Lehnsherr moves out of range easily.
Lehnsherr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lehnsherr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lehnsherr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Uzi.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch there but Uzi circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Uzi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Uzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehnsherr avoids the head kick by Uzi.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch but Uzi moves out of range.
Lehnsherr thows a body shot but no joy.
Lehnsherr throws a sloppy head kick and Uzi moves out of range easily.
Lehnsherr blocks a head kick by Uzi.
Uzi misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehnsherr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uzi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uzi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uzi misses with a head kick.
Uzi blocks a head kick by Lehnsherr.
Uzi staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr closes the distance but Uzi moves to the side
and Uzi counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Lehnsherr misses its intended target.
A low kick from Lehnsherr misses
and Uzi counters with a head kick that drops Lehnsherr to the mat! Lehnsherr scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehnsherr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uzi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lehnsherr misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehnsherr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehnsherr throws a leg kick but Uzi checks it.
Uzi wants to clinch up but Lehnsherr keeps it at a distance.
Erik Lehnsherr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehnsherr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Lehnsherr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr darts in trying to clinch
and Uzi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kalle Uzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lehnsherr is breathing heavily.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehnsherr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uzi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Uzi slams his shin into Lehnsherr's torso.
Uzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uzi.
Lehnsherr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi darts in and clinches Lehnsherr up against the cage.
Uzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehnsherr backwards.
Uzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehnsherr backwards.
Uzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehnsherr can do to turn this around?
Lehnsherr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehnsherr blocks a head kick by Uzi.
Lehnsherr throws out a powerful jab.
Lehnsherr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uzi works the jab nicely.
Uzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehnsherr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehnsherr.
Uzi ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehnsherr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehnsherr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzi moves in looking to clinch but Lehnsherr pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lehnsherr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehnsherr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uzi.
Uzi sends Lehnsherr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Uzi is motioning to the referee to let Lehnsherr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Uzi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Uzi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lehnsherr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uzi counters with an inside leg kick.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr obviously looking to wear him down.
Lehnsherr loads up on a big right hand but Uzi slips the punch.
Uzi slips a jab from Lehnsherr.
Uzi misses with a head kick.
Lehnsherr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehnsherr throws a jab when Uzi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalle Uzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehnsherr doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzi circles away.
A big right from Lehnsherr misses.
A head kick misses from Lehnsherr.
Uzi lands a big uppercut and Lehnsherr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lehnsherr looks OK. Uzi waves Lehnsherr back to his feet!
Lehnsherr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehnsherr is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzi finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Uzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uzi tries to clinch there but Lehnsherr circles away.
Lehnsherr seems to have recovered his senses.
Uzi avoids the head kick by Lehnsherr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Uzi.
Lehnsherr avoids the head kick by Uzi.
Uzi tries to keep at a distance but Lehnsherr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehnsherr backwards.
Uzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehnsherr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzi scores with a kick to the body.
Uzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uzi lands a big head kick that sends Lehnsherr to the canvas! Uzi follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Uzi!
After winning the bout, Kalle Uzi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chamakh's choice of entrance music: Robyn - Indestructible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moody turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chamakh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chamakh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chamakh winds up and cracks Moody with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chamakh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chamakh wants to take a breather but Moody is having none of it.
Moody blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chamakh.
Moody is trying to maintain the position but Chamakh is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moody pushes Chamakh off looking to stand but Chamakh dives back in and keeps control.
Moody wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chamakh throwing shots but Moody is blocking nicely.
Moody wants to get back to full guard.
Chamakh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chamakh is keen to just control but Moody is a slippery customer.
Chamakh lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh is looking to advance position but Moody won't allow it.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chamakh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moody keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chamakh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chamakh working Moody over with strikes.
Moody is trying to get back to full guard.
Chamakh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moody keeps working.
Moody is trying to get back to full guard.
Chamakh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Moody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chamakh.
Chamakh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moody has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chamakh is working away from the top position though.
Chamakh prevents Moody from improving his position.
Chamakh thows a huge punch but Moody dodges it nicely.
Chamakh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moody tries to kick Chamakh off but Chamakh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chamakh connects with a nice short shot to Moody's temple.
Chamakh prevents Moody from improving his position.
Moody looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh uses his free foot to push down on Moody's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moody.
Moody regains half guard.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chamakh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Chamakh seems content to control.
Moody is looking to improve his position.
Chamakh uses his free foot to push down on Moody's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moody.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chamakh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chamakh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chamakh lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chamakh lands a big elbow.
Moody can't escape the position.
Moody wants to control but Chamakh is having none of it.
Chamakh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chamakh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Moody is rocked!
Chamakh cracks Moody 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 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Chamakh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chevy Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen has chosen Killing in the name as his entrance music. 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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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chevy Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nguyen's sensitive parts.
Nguyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nguyen feints and as Jokinen raises his hands in defense, Nguyen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nguyen's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nguyen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jokinen!
Nguyen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the head.
Nguyen trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen just holding on.
Nguyen landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nguyen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jokinen because Nguyen loaded up on that one.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Nguyen pushes him away.
Jokinen is in a horrible position here. Nguyen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nguyen tries to control but Jokinen wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has hold of Jokinen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jokinen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jokinen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Nguyen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nguyen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jokinen is looking to escape.
Jokinen suckers Nguyen into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jokinen is now in Nguyen's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nguyen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nguyen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nguyen looking to ground and pound but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Nguyen landing strikes from the mount and Jokinen is in trouble!
Jokinen is squirming around, avoiding Nguyen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen wants to control but Nguyen is having none of it.
Jokinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen with good strikes from the mount here!
Jokinen tries to hold on but Nguyen pushes him away.
Nguyen wants to control but instead Jokinen manages to regain half guard.
Nguyen with the ground and pound but Jokinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
Nguyen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chevy Nguyen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nguyen dives in for a single leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nguyen tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen is trying to break free.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jokinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nguyen is trying to drag Jokinen to the mat but Jokinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chevy Nguyen.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
Nguyen gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
A short right from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nguyen.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nguyen goes for a double leg but Jokinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jokinen continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jokinen after a bit of a struggle.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Nguyen is trying to push Jokinen away but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nguyen gets through Jokinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nguyen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen is working Jokinen over against the cage.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jokinen fails to land.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nguyen.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokinen smiles and moves away.
Ori Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Nguyen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chevy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
That kick from Nguyen tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nguyen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Nguyen misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nguyen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chevy Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jokinen tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nguyen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nguyen thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Nguyen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokinen which made him look bad.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Jokinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nguyen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nguyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen has control of Nguyen's left arm, preventing Nguyen from doing any damage.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
Chevy Nguyen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ori Jokinen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nguyen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nguyen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chevy Nguyen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ori Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chevy Nguyen.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nguyen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Nguyen.
A shot to the liver by Nguyen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
Jokinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Nguyen's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Nguyen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
Nguyen throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Nguyen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chevy Nguyen just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Nguyen's defenses.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Nguyen shoots in for a double leg but Jokinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Nguyen is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nguyen's knee momentarily.
Nguyen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Nguyen.
Oooooh!!! Jokinen has knocked Nguyen down with a huge combo! Jokinen steps away and waves a wobbly Nguyen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nguyen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nguyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Nguyen misses with a few strikes there.
Nguyen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
A left and a right from Nguyen both land. Nice combination.
Jokinen drops Nguyen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nguyen! Jokinen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ori Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sobolev's choice of entrance music: Ya kuplu tebe dom. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derka cracks Sobolev with an open hand slap.
Derka throws a right hand that Sobolev ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobolev also avoids with ease.
Sobolev dodges the punch combination from Derka.
Sobolev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Derka sprawls well initially but Sobolev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Derka is looking for a sweep. Sobolev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derka is working hard here to advance position.
Derka manages to get to full guard.
Sobolev landing with the ground and pound.
Derka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobolev is one step ahead there.
Sobolev postures up in Derka's guard and throws a big left but Derka blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobolev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Derka Derka has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobolev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Derka is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sobolev's head.
Derka throws an elbow that misses. Sobolev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Derka's guard. Nice move by Sobolev!
Sobolev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobolev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobolev scoring with some ground and pound.
Sobolev lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Derka blocks nicely.
Sobolev lands a couple of digs.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Derka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka has momentary wrist control but Sobolev slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobolev throwing strikes but missing.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Derka trying to control the position.
Sobolev throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobolev distracts Derka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Derka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Derka 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.
Derka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobolev throwing strikes from guard but Derka blocks nicely.
Sobolev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Derka's head.
Derka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sobolev regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Derka is working away from the top position though.
Derka working Sobolev over with strikes.
Derka prevents Sobolev from improving his position.
Sobolev is doing well to control the position and prevent Derka from advancing to side control.
Derka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobolev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Derka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Derka's back!
Sobolev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sobolev controlling well, preventing Derka from escaping the position.
Derka is trapped and Sobolev is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Derka Derka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derka Derka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vasiliy Sobolev!
A very excited looking Vasiliy Sobolev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck blaring out of the sound system. Wang has chosen Minority - Green Day as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Smith lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Wang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Smith scores with a takedown into Wang's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Wang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A good leg kick by Wang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ting Yan Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wang is holding Smith down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wang some visible discomfort.
Wang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wang tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Wang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is working Wang over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Wang is rocked!
Smith cracks Wang with a big right hand but Wang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wang is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wang is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wang from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slopey Smith!
Slopey Smith retains his middleweight title!
Slopey Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now - Nas. Partio has chosen Nightwish - Crimson Tide as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio blocks the body kick.
Cero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cero misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cero. That's going to slow Partio down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Cero slaps away a takedown attempt from Partio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cero thumps Partio with a low kick.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio sizes up Cero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Cero's front leg but catches the back leg as Cero tries to avoid it.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Cero moves away and avoids it.
Cero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cero throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
A low kick from Cero is predictable there
and Partio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!
Cero manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Cero lands a head kick. Partio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Cero's front leg but catches the back leg as Cero tries to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cero tries to stall but Partio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero wants to get back to striking at distance but Partio won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Partio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
Cero is looking to control Partio's arms but Partio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cero has his back to the cage.
Partio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cero has him pressed against the cage.
Partio misses with a body punch.
A short left from Cero.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cero is pushing Partio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero leaning against his opponent.
Cero blocking some punches.
Come on Cero - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cero tries to stall but Partio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Cero prevents a body shot from Partio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cero as Partio shoots in.
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 Numero Cero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cero to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cero tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Cero misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Cero misses
and Partio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cero!
Partio working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio cracks Cero with a big elbow.
Cero dodges the ground and pound from Partio.
Partio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Partio in side control, throwing shots but Cero defends.
Cero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Partio.
Partio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cero pushes Partio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Partio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Partio swings around for an armbar but Cero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Partio's guard.
Cero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Partio is proving hard to escape from.
Cero stands up from Partio's guard - Cero perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Cero.
Partio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero takes one on the button.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cero feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Partio looking to score a takedown here. Cero is defending well but Partio drives through and ends up in Cero's guard.
Cero wants to stand but Partio is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Partio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Partio prevents Cero from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio looking to pass the guard.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Cero blocks nicely.
Partio wants to control from the top but Cero keeps moving.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio passes into half guard.
Partio is trying to control the action in half guard but Cero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control from Cero's half guard. Cero has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Partio postures up in Cero's guard and throws a big left but Cero blocks it.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cero is looking to stand up but Partio isn't so interested in that idea.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cero keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Cero counters with an inside leg kick.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Cero counters with a stiff right hand.
Cero misses with a low kick.
Cero throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cero.
Cero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cero throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Cero wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Cero staying out of range there.
Cero throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cero, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cero counters by moving into the clinch.
Cero manages to break the clinch.
Cero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cero throws a head kick that Partio semi-blocks.
Partio lands with a hook. Cero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio has a takedown stuffed.
Numero Cero is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio misses with the combination.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cero. Cero obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cero, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cero.
Cero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cero feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Nice cross by Partio.
Cero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cero throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Partio stops Cero from getting back to his feet.
Partio wants to pass to mount but Cero is defending the position.
Partio is keen to just control but Cero is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Partio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio is trying to control the action in half guard but Cero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cero wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Partio trying to control from half guard but Cero is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Partio working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero tries to kick Partio off but Partio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Partio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Numero Cero did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Cero.
Cero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Partio.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio throws a big right hand that misses.
Partio works over Cero with some ground and pound from guard.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Cero has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Cero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio chips away with some ground and pound.
Partio is looking to work some ground and pound but Cero has wrist control.
Cero manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Partio gets control of Cero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Partio will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cero wants to stand but Partio is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero wants to stand and escape but Partio is having none of it.
Partio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Cero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio looking to pass the guard.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Partio postures up in Cero's guard and throws a big left but Cero blocks it.
Partio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Partio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Cero wants to get back to his feet but Partio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cero pushes Partio off and gets back to his feet.
Partio shoots in but Cero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio shoots for a double leg takedown but Cero sprawls well. He's pushed Partio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cero lands a leg kick that knocks Partio off balance momentarily.
Partio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cero at a distance.
Cero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Partio cracks the inside of Cero's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cero counters with a nice leg kick.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cero, right into the meat.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Cero misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cero throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio checks a low kick from Cero.
Cero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Cero.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Cero.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cero.
Cero connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Cero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cero tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Partio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cero dodges the punch combination from Partio.
Partio drives through with a takedown into Cero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero wants to stand and escape but Partio is having none of it.
Cero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cero is keeping the position for now.
Partio trying to control but Cero is working from the bottom.
Partio throws a big elbow that misses.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partio pushing down on Cero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio drops an elbow to the side of Cero's head.
Partio thows a huge punch but Cero dodges it nicely.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Partio prevents Cero from standing back up.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Cero is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero is refusing to be controlled, as Partio sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio wants to pass to mount but Cero is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
An out of breath Kauko Partio 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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