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CFH 35: Saari v Luzhin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edson Aldrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Borkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldrete comes to the cage accompanied by Monster - Eminem. Igor Borkowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Aldrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Borkowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldrete misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borkowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aldrete throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borkowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borkowski feints and as Aldrete raises his hands in defense, Borkowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Borkowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aldrete knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borkowski on the ground.
Aldrete is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldrete is not content to let Borkowski control the position.
Borkowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldrete wants to control but Borkowski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borkowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aldrete rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Borkowski's guard! Nice work there by Aldrete!
Aldrete won't allow Borkowski to sweep him here.
Aldrete is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borkowski is looking to stand up but Aldrete isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borkowski keeping full guard, as Aldrete tries to pass.
We're going to have a standup here because Edson Aldrete wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Borkowski rushes Aldrete and presses him up against the cage.
Borkowski tries for a takedown but Aldrete manages to get underhooks.
Borkowski has Aldrete pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Borkowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aldrete tumbling to the mat - Borkowski dives into Aldrete's guard.
Aldrete preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borkowski won't allow Aldrete to sweep him here.
Aldrete looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldrete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borkowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borkowski swings around for an armbar but Aldrete sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Borkowski's guard.
Borkowski keeping moving, preventing Aldrete from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Borkowski controlling Aldrete's posture.
Aldrete will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edson Aldrete has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aldrete throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borkowski misses with a double jab.
Aldrete feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borkowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edson Aldrete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldrete scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Borkowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldrete scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Borkowski with that takedown attempt.
Borkowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Aldrete.
Borkowski is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Aldrete ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Borkowski clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edson Aldrete!
During a confident post fight interview, Edson Aldrete thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris OSullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OSullivan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Hauki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris OSullivan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OSullivan misses with a head kick.
OSullivan tries to sprawl but Hauki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hauki throwing shots but OSullivan is blocking nicely.
Hauki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hauki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and OSullivan reverses the position - he's now on top in Hauki's guard.
OSullivan stops Hauki from standing up.
OSullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hauki 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.
Hauki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hauki tries to get out of the position.
Hauki wants to stand but OSullivan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hauki holds on and takes a little breather.
Hauki is looking to stand up but OSullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OSullivan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and OSullivan duly obliges.
Hauki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OSullivan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
OSullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
OSullivan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OSullivan parries the strikes from Hauki easily there. Hauki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OSullivan to escape.
OSullivan is trying to improve his position.
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!
OSullivan is not content to let Hauki control the position.
Hauki is working OSullivan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hauki lands a few punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Hauki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
OSullivan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hauki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for OSullivan!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Hauki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki working the ground and pound effectively.
Hauki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… OSullivan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by OSullivan and Hauki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hauki just content to control the position.
Hauki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hauki working the body and head with strikes.
Hauki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hauki tries for a kimura but OSullivan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hauki wants to take a breather but OSullivan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hauki.
Hauki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hauki postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hauki is looking to work some ground and pound but OSullivan has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Hauki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
OSullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
OSullivan blocks a jab.
Hauki gets a takedown into half guard.
Hauki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hauki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hauki working OSullivan over with strikes.
Hauki wants to work for an arm triangle but OSullivan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hauki thows a huge punch but OSullivan dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hauki lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OSullivan is in trouble now - Hauki has advanced to mount!
OSullivan working to try and regain half guard.
Hauki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OSullivan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hauki tries to control but OSullivan wriggling away.
OSullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauki working OSullivan over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OSullivan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hauki has a good base and remains in mount.
Hauki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hauki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hauki lands a big shot there that rocks OSullivan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hauki lands a big shot there that rocks OSullivan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
OSullivan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hauki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hauki avoids the attempt from OSullivan to control.
Hauki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hauki controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki working the ground and pound effectively.
Hauki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hauki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hauki working OSullivan over with strikes here.
Hauki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OSullivan is looking to escape.
OSullivan tries to hold on but Hauki postures up.
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!
Hauki controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauki looking to finish OSullivan with some ground and pound. This is bad for OSullivan!
The referee warns OSullivan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hauki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can OSullivan hang on?
OSullivan is squirming around, avoiding Hauki's attempts to control the action.
Hauki with a couple of short strikes.
Hauki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
OSullivan tries to lock up and control but Hauki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki content just to control the position here.
Hauki landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Hauki dominated that second round.
That's time! Hauki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
OSullivan moves in looking to clinch but Hauki pushes him off.
Hauki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OSullivan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by OSullivan.
OSullivan fails with the takedown
and Hauki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OSullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OSullivan is defended easily by Hauki.
OSullivan throws a series of punches but Hauki moves out of range.
OSullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OSullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
OSullivan tries for a takedown but Hauki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorma Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris OSullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OSullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hauki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in OSullivan's guard now.
OSullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hauki stands up over OSullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hauki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hauki throws a big elbow that misses.
Hauki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hauki connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki trying to control but OSullivan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hauki is in close to OSullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hauki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hauki trying to control the position from guard on top but OSullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hauki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OSullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hauki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hauki slips nicely into half guard.
Hauki 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.
Hauki trying to control the action but OSullivan is working from the bottom.
Hauki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chris OSullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hauki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hauki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OSullivan's head.
Hauki stalling.
Jorma Hauki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauki is looking to take a break and control but OSullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hauki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorma Hauki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hauki looking to score a takedown here. OSullivan is defending well but Hauki drives through and ends up in OSullivan's guard.
Hauki trying to control the position from guard on top but OSullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hauki stands and throws OSullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hauki wants to lay and pray for a moment but OSullivan keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hauki is working OSullivan over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Hauki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hauki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Hauki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magician Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Magician Rapist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Jokinen finds it's way through Rapist's defenses.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Rapist with an uppercut!
Rapist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapist.
A big right from Rapist misses.
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rapist quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rapist throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jokinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rapist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rapist is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Rapist is working from the bottom.
Rapist tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Rapist trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Rapist's hands, connecting with Rapist's forehead.
Jokinen is thwarting Rapist's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen throwing shots but Rapist is blocking nicely.
Rapist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rapist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rapist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Rapist wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen prevents Rapist from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist manages to get to full guard.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rapist has wrist control.
Rapist doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jokinen won't allow Rapist to sweep him here.
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapist scores with a nice shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rapist wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rapist is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Rapist keeps moving.
Jokinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen won't allow Rapist to sweep him here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ode Jokinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rapist misses with a hook to the body
and Jokinen counters with a shoot takedown. Rapist fights it but they end up in guard.
Rapist is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen trying to control but Rapist is working from the bottom.
Rapist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rapist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rapist wants to sweep here but Jokinen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rapist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Rapist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rapist finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Rapist.
Rapist slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rapist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rapist at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rapist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rapist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jokinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Rapist's body. Rapist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rapist. Those never looked like landing.
Rapist misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Rapist is having none of it.
Rapist throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapist takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rapist is looking to wear down Jokinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rapist throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Rapist thows a body shot but no joy.
Rapist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rapist throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Magician Rapist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Rapist looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen with a jab.
Rapist lands a jab.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Rapist's belly button to the back.
Rapist stuffs the takedown attempt from Jokinen. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Magician Rapist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Rapist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rapist takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Rapist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rapist misses with a hook.
Rapist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapist lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Rapist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Jokinen lands a slapping body shot.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jokinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ode Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rapist has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapist scores with a body shot.
Rapist throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jokinen advances position into side control!
Jokinen trying to control the position but Rapist is working away.
Jokinen working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jokinen scoring with punches and elbows.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rapist is looking to regain half guard here but Jokinen keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rapist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice takedown defense from Jokinen. No joy for Rapist on that attempt.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Rapist moves out of range.
Rapist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapist was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Rapist goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rapist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Rapist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen clinches.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapist controls his hands.
Rapist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rapist walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist lands with an overhand left.
Jokinen gets a clinch.
Rapist lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapist.
Rapist cracks Jokinen with a nice body shot.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Rapist.
Jokinen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rapist is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jokinen to the mat. Jokinen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Jokinen has his hands on Rapist's head, controlling the position.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen wants to hit a switch here but Rapist passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jokinen there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapist throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jokinen because Rapist loaded up on that one.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist avoids the attempt from Jokinen to control.
Jokinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rapist 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.
Rapist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jokinen working to try and regain half guard.
Rapist thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rapist controlling from mount.
Rapist throwing strikes here but Jokinen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Magician Rapist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Rapist goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jokinen turns into him and now he's in Rapist's guard.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen stays in close to Rapist's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ode Jokinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rapist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rapist just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rapist did well to prevent Jokinen getting side control.
Rapist manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ode Jokinen.
Well Jokinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Ode Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Mikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Tappanii is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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204 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pete Mikel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappanii gets caught flat footed, as Mikel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mikel wants to control from the top but Tappanii keeps moving.
Mikel throwing strikes from guard but Tappanii blocks nicely.
Tappanii keeping moving, preventing Mikel from controlling successfully.
Tappanii has Mikel pulled in close to control his posture.
Tappanii keeping moving, preventing Mikel from controlling successfully.
Mikel tries to free his leg and advance position but Tappanii is retaining full guard.
Tappanii controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hannu Tappanii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mikel misses with a takedown attempt
and Tappanii counters with a single leg into guard. Mikel didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mikel is on top in guard.
Mikel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tappanii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappanii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tappanii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mikel wants to control from the top but Tappanii keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikel looking to pass the guard.
Tappanii wants to stand up but Mikel is controlling him.
Tappanii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mikel wants to control from the top but Tappanii keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappanii wants to stand up but Mikel is controlling him.
Mikel wants to pass the guard but Tappanii is keeping the position.
Mikel is working hard here to advance position.
Mikel being controlled here momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tappanii feints and as Mikel raises his hands in defense, Tappanii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii stays in close to Mikel's body and controls the position.
Mikel is trying to keep Tappanii in close.
Tappanii looking to pass the guard.
Mikel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikel keeping moving, preventing Tappanii from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tappanii wants to pass the guard but Mikel is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mikel misses the shot to the body.
Mikel gets caught napping as Tappanii dives in and scores a takedown. Mikel manages to retain guard.
Mikel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tappanii throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tappanii trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tappanii is aware though and is defending well.
Tappanii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tappanii slips nicely into half guard.
Tappanii trying to control the pace.
Tappanii is pressing down on Mikel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mikel is holding on for now.
Mikel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tappanii is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikel tries to roll over but Tappanii keeps him under control.
Mikel trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tappanii feints and as Mikel raises his hands in defense, Tappanii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tappanii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappanii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mikel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tappanii is one step ahead there.
Tappanii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tappanii trying to control but Mikel is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappanii postures up.
Mikel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tappanii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Tappanii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tappanii's waist but Tappanii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikel off to one side.
Mikel fails to land the takedown.
Tappanii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mikel on his heels. He'll look to pass Mikel's guard now, I'm sure.
Tappanii advances position into side control!
Tappanii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tappanii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tappanii is trying to get an arm triangle but Mikel is defending well.
Mikel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tappanii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii working the ground and pound.
Mikel is looking for a sweep.
Tappanii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tappanii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikel keeps working.
Mikel regains half guard.
Tappanii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mikel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tappanii pulls his head out easily.
Tappanii is looking to take a break and control but Mikel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tappanii is taking a breather. Mikel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikel moves into full guard.
Mikel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tappanii controls the pace.
Mikel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Tappanii trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tappanii tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikel is retaining full guard.
Tappanii won't allow Mikel to sweep him here.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Mikel keeps moving.
Tappanii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hannu Tappanii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mikel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tappanii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mikel's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Mikel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikel wants to sweep but no luck.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Mikel keeps moving.
Mikel can't keep his opponent in guard - Tappanii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tappanii seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Tappanii seems content to control.
Tappanii trying to pass the guard but Mikel defending well.
Tappanii is still trying to improve position.
Tappanii trying to control the action but Mikel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mikel defending well though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tappanii trying to control the pace.
Tappanii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mikel is looking to improve his position.
Mikel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikel.
Mikel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tappanii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tappanii is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikel has wrist control.
Tappanii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Tappanii 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!
Tappanii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappanii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikel under the eye.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tappanii.
Mikel can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tappanii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikel, who protects the arm well.
Mikel is trying to improve his position.
Hannu Tappanii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tappanii trying to control the action but Mikel is working from the bottom.
Tappanii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii tries for a kimura but Mikel is defending well.
Tappanii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikel wants to control but Tappanii postures up.
Tappanii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikel keeps working.
Tappanii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mikel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mikel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mikel struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tappanii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikel struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tappanii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mikel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tappanii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mikel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mikel wants to control but Tappanii postures up.
Mikel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tappanii wants to control but Mikel is keeping him busy.
Mikel sneaks back into half guard.
Tappanii 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.
Tappanii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikel keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tappanii wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tappanii is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tappanii is looking for a kimura here.
Mikel is defending against the submission attempts here by Tappanii.
Pete Mikel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappanii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannu Tappanii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tappanii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannu Tappanii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Nabokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabokov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sparks - The Who. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
184 lbs
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185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Nabokov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabokov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sullivan is trying to defend but Nabokov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sullivan trying to control from the bottom.
Sullivan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nabokov. Oh but Sullivan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nabokov goes limp - he's gone! Sullivan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Sullivan!
After the fight, Tim Sullivan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atis Visnevskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrance Brookins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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147 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Atis Visnevskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visnevskis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Visnevskis connects with a right hand. Brookins shakes it off.
Brookins cracks Visnevskis with an open hand slap.
Brookins misses with a double jab.
Visnevskis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Visnevskis misses with a straight right.
Brookins lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Visnevskis's head coaches at Evolution Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brookins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brookins throws a series of punches but Visnevskis avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Visnevskis misses
and Brookins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Visnevskis misses with a body punch
and Brookins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brookins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brookins 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.
Visnevskis lands a jab.
Brookins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brookins fails to land with a series of punches.
Brookins throws a wild body kick that Visnevskis sees coming a mile off.
Brookins fails to land with a series of punches.
Visnevskis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brookins throws a right hand that Visnevskis ducks under and follows up with a left that Visnevskis also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins misses with a body shot.
Brookins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Visnevskis cracks a nice hook into Brookins's ribs.
Visnevskis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brookins at a distance.
Brookins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Visnevskis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brookins.
Brookins cracks Visnevskis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brookins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brookins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visnevskis is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brookins trying to control the action but Visnevskis is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brookins in side control, throwing shots but Visnevskis defends.
Brookins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brookins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brookins working the ground and pound but Visnevskis is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Brookins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Brookins.
Brookins working the head with strikes.
Brookins working the strikes but Visnevskis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Brookins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Visnevskis!
Brookins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Visnevskis?
Brookins 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visnevskis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brookins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins looking to ground and pound but Visnevskis is blocking nicely.
Brookins working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Visnevskis looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Brookins! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terrance Brookins!
After winning the bout, Terrance Brookins 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Voittaja Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Grim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voittaja Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bone Grim!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner misses with a takedown
and Grim counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grim.
Grim tries to free his leg and advance position but Winner is retaining full guard.
Grim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winner dives on top into guard.
Grim looking to control.
Grim wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grim is looking for a triangle but Winner pushes his legs off easily.
Grim keeping full guard, as Winner tries to pass.
Winner sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grim is keeping the position for now.
Grim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Grim looking to control.
Grim wants to sweep but no luck.
Winner is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Voittaja Winner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grim dives in for a single leg takedown but Winner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Winner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grim controls Winner momentarily but Winner frees himself.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winner is working hard here to advance position.
Grim trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winner controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winner stopping the sweep attempt from Grim.
Winner advances position into side control!
Winner takes a little break here. Grim wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Winner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grim keeps working.
Grim tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner controls the position.
Grim tries to bench press Winner off him but Winner keeps the position.
Grim is not content to let Winner control the position.
Winner tries to advance to mount but Grim denies him.
Grim is letting Winner control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grim tries to buck Winner off but Winner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Voittaja Winner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grim stuffs the takedown.
Winner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grim's half guard.
Grim has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Winner trying to mount his opponent but Grim defends it.
Grim tries to roll over but Winner keeps him under control.
Winner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winner controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner won't allow Grim to sweep him here.
Winner content to stall in guard here.
Grim is trying to control the position but Winner postures up.
Grim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Winner escapes and throws Grim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Grim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grim is trying to get back to full guard.
Grim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winner wants to control from the top but Grim keeps moving.
Winner passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Grim is defending well.
Grim is trying to get back to full guard.
Winner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grim tries to roll over but Winner keeps him under control.
Winner controlling the action here.
Winner trying to mount his opponent but Grim defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Voittaja Winner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grim is looking to take a break and control but Winner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winner struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Winner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grim but great work by Winner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Voittaja Winner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grim misses the shot to the body.
Winner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grim counters with a single leg into guard. Winner didn't expect that.
Winner trying to keep a closed guard but Grim is proving a slippery customer.
Grim cracks Winner with a solid left hand.
Winner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Grim throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Winner's body to avoid the submission. Winner has instead reached around Grim's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Winner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Voittaja Winner!
Voittaja Winner got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Homelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Niinimaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Homelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Niinimaa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niinimaa takes a swing at Homelius's ribcage but misses.
Homelius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homelius throws a leg kick but Niinimaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Homelius.
Niinimaa throws a combination. Homelius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Homelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niinimaa checks it well.
We've been told by Homelius's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Niinimaa scores with a shot to the body.
Niinimaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Homelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niinimaa.
Niinimaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Niinimaa scores with a hook.
Homelius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Niinimaa finds it's way through Homelius's defenses.
Niinimaa misses with a straight right.
Niinimaa lands a jab to Homelius's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Homelius.
Niinimaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Niinimaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius moves out of range as Niinimaa strikes.
Homelius scores with a push kick.
Homelius scores with a nice body kick.
Niinimaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Homelius is just out of range.
Niinimaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Homelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Niinimaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Homelius.
Homelius misses with a body shot.
Homelius defending well as Niinimaa loads up on a big left hand.
Homelius connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Homelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niinimaa checks it well.
Niinimaa blocks a jab.
Niinimaa lands a body shot.
Homelius slips under a jab.
Homelius is looking to chop away at Niinimaa's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Homelius counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niinimaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Homelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niinimaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niinimaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Homelius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Homelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Niinimaa is just out of range.
Niinimaa avoids the head kick by Homelius.
Homelius moves out of range as Niinimaa strikes.
Niinimaa looks to land a left hand but Homelius moved out of range nicely.
Niinimaa slips under a jab.
Niinimaa misses with a hook. Homelius ducked under it nicely.
Niinimaa swings widly with a right hand
and Homelius counters with a nice uppercut.
Homelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niinimaa checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Homelius blocks a jab.
Homelius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niinimaa scores with a hook.
Niinimaa scores with a hook to the body. Homelius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niinimaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niinimaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Niinimaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Niinimaa.
Niinimaa cracks a nice hook into Homelius's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Niinimaa.
Homelius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Homelius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Homelius throws a head kick but Niinimaa moves out of range.
Niinimaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Homelius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa lands with a shot to the body.
Niinimaa checks a low kick from Homelius.
Niinimaa scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Homelius.
Niinimaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niinimaa jabs at Homelius's body.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Homelius is breathing heavily.
Niinimaa lands a really nice looking cross but Homelius seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Niinimaa.
A jab lands there for Niinimaa.
Niinimaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Niinimaa lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niinimaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Homelius's head backwards.
Niinimaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Homelius is rocked!
Niinimaa blocks a head kick by Homelius.
Niinimaa pounces like a tiger and cracks Homelius with a vicious hook! Homelius is down but not out! Niinimaa follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eero Niinimaa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Pistoletov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Era Ojdanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistoletov comes into the arena with Kita je spremna ! blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Pistoletov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Era Ojdanic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Pistoletov! Oh, that's hurt him - Ojdanic falls to the canvas and Pistoletov follows him into side control.
Ojdanic is rocked!
It looks like Era Ojdanic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pistoletov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ojdanic looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pistoletov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Pistoletov!
Aleksandr Pistoletov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luzhin has chosen Toccata and Fugue as his entrance music. Sami Saari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Saari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari lands a nice looking body shot.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut.
Luzhin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Saari.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin slips a straight right by Saari.
Luzhin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin clinches.
Luzhin blocking some punches.
Luzhin prevents Saari from breaking the clinch.
Saari prevents a body shot from Luzhin.
Saari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luzhin.
Luzhin gets tackled into the cage by Saari. Saari maintains the clinch.
Luzhin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Saari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
I was talking to Saari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luzhin obliges.
Luzhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saari is trying to maintain a safe position but Luzhin gets an underhook and turns Saari into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luzhin misses with a knee strike.
Luzhin can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Luzhin lands a body punch.
Saari takes a shot to the head.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin misses with a knee strike.
Luzhin lands a body punch.
Luzhin working Saari over with knees to the body.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saari is trying to maintain a safe position but Luzhin gets an underhook and turns Saari into the cage.
Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luzhin landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sami Saari has been cut.
Saari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luzhin lands a left hand.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but Saari blocks with his arms.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saari blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saari can't break the clinch.
Luzhin tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
Saari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luzhin is keeping busy.
Luzhin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saari.
Saari is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Luzhin.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Luzhin can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin pushes Saari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luzhin crunches a lovely knee into Saari's ribcage.
Saari is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luzhin.
Luzhin lands a right hand.
Luzhin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Luzhin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin lands a nice shot to the body.
Luzhin lands a knee to the body.
Luzhin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luzhin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Luzhin.
Luzhin lands a knee to the body.
Luzhin digs a right hand underneath Saari's ribcage. Saari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saari takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luzhin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari looking to stall.
Luzhin scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luzhin misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin takes a shot to the head.
Saari pushes Luzhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin lands a good knee to the midsection. Saari won't want to take too many of those.
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin lands with a light punch inside.
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Luzhin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saari is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luzhin lands a big knee to the head and Saari goes down! Luzhin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Nikolai Luzhin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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