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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Floor Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitinen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Floor Jan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Shout" by Agrezzior kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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165 lbs
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170 cm
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Floor Jan! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laitinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Laitinen digs a good hook to Floor Jan's body.
Floor Jan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laitinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Laitinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Floor Jan checks a leg kick nicely. Floor Jan dives in and grabs Laitinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitinen pushes down on Floor Jan's head and hops out. Floor Jan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitinen manages to avoid it. Floor Jan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Floor Jan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Floor Jan trying to control the action but Laitinen is working from the bottom. Laitinen tries to get to full guard but Floor Jan has control of the leg. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Floor Jan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kenny Floor Jan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Laitinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Laitinen keeps the fight on the outside. Laitinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Floor Jan throws out the jab. Laitinen throws a right hand that misses
and Floor Jan counters with a nice uppercut. Laitinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laitinen avoids the body shot from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan dives in and grabs Laitinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitinen pushes down on Floor Jan's head and hops out. Laitinen throws a hook to the side of Floor Jan's head but Floor Jan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Floor Jan is looking to clinch but Laitinen is avoiding it.
Laitinen scores with a jab. Floor Jan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Floor Jan tries to clinch but Laitinen moves out of range. Laitinen slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Floor Jan connects with a right hand. Laitinen shakes it off. Floor Jan misses with a body punch
letting Laitinen counter with a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Laitinen throws a nice outside leg kick. Floor Jan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitinen manages to avoid it. Laitinen moves out of range of the strikes. Laitinen throws a shot to the body.
Laitinen swings for the body but Floor Jan moves out of range.
Floor Jan has Laitinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Floor Jan struggles to land a body shot inside as Laitinen controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Floor Jan - that landed with a thud.
Laitinen has Floor Jan pushed against the cage. Floor Jan has a couple of punches blocked by Laitinen.
Laitinen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laitinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Laitinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Floor Jan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laitinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Floor Jan. Laitinen throws a quick inside leg kick. Floor Jan takes one on the button. The fighters circle momentarily. Floor Jan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Floor Jan throws a leg kick but Laitinen checks it. Floor Jan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Floor Jan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laitinen on the side of the head. Floor Jan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Floor Jan fails in his attempt to clinch. Laitinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Floor Jan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Laitinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Laitinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Floor Jan tries to clinch up. Laitinen misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Laitinen. Laitinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floor Jan closes the distance and clinches up with Laitinen, looking for a takedown. Floor Jan pushes Laitinen against the cage but Laitinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Floor Jan. Floor Jan closes the distance and clinches. Laitinen tries to work over Floor Jan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Laitinen is trying to break free. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Laitinen blocking some punches.
Laitinen misses with the head strike.
Floor Jan pushes Laitinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Laitinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. 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 Ilkka Laitinen will probably get the nod. That's time! Laitinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laitinen keeps the fight on the outside. Laitinen lands a body shot.
Floor Jan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Laitinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Laitinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Laitinen throws out a powerful jab. Nice cross by Laitinen. Floor Jan throws a body kick that misses and Laitinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ilkka Laitinen is winning the standup battle so far. Laitinen lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Laitinen misses with a wild body shot. Floor Jan misses with a wild body shot. Floor Jan shoots in looking for a takedown but Laitinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Floor Jan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Floor Jan closes the distance looking to clinch and Laitinen counters with a stiff right hand. Nice body punch from Laitinen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laitinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Laitinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Floor Jan throws out the jab. Floor Jan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laitinen did well to prevent Floor Jan getting side control. Floor Jan trying to control from half guard but Laitinen is working away. Floor Jan trying to mount his opponent but Laitinen defends it. Laitinen wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Laitinen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Laitinen won't allow Floor Jan to pass to mount. Laitinen wants to improve his position but Floor Jan is controlling well.
Laitinen is trying to control but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Floor Jan is looking for a kimura but Laitinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Floor Jan to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Floor Jan slows the pace down in half guard. Floor Jan is looking to advance position but Laitinen won't allow it. Laitinen wants to control but Floor Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Floor Jan is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Floor Jan throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Laitinen does it's job there. Laitinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Floor Jan misses with a lunging right hand
and Laitinen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Laitinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Floor Jan momentarily.
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Floor Jan throws a jab when Laitinen was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laitinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Floor Jan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Floor Jan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Floor Jan lands a right hook to the body.
Floor Jan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Floor Jan checks a leg kick. Kenny Floor Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Floor Jan swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Floor Jan closes the distance but Laitinen moves to the side and Laitinen counters with a nice body kick. Floor Jan tries to clinch but Laitinen moves away and Laitinen counters with a leg kick. The crowd cheers as Floor Jan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laitinen doesn't seem phased though. Laitinen slips under a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Laitinen tries to land a leg kick but Floor Jan saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Floor Jan misses and Laitinen counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Floor Jan throws an overhand right that lands on Laitinen's shoulder, as Laitinen tries to avoid the shot. Laitinen throws a jab when Floor Jan was well out of range. A momentary lapse in concentration from Laitinen enables Floor Jan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laitinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Floor Jan is breathing heavily. Laitinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Floor Jan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Floor Jan passes Laitinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Laitinen looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Laitinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Floor Jan.
Laitinen wants to improve his position but Floor Jan is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laitinen throws a leg kick but Floor Jan checks it. Laitinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Laitinen misses with a body shot.
Laitinen takes one to the chin there. Laitinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floor Jan.
Horrible takedown by Floor Jan or perhaps it was just good defense by Laitinen which made him look bad. Floor Jan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laitinen moves away. A low kick from Laitinen misses and Floor Jan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fight stays on the outside here - Floor Jan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Laitinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Floor Jan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Floor Jan throws the left hand but Laitinen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laitinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Laitinen lands with an overhand left. Laitinen moves out of range of the body kick from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan connects with a body shot. Floor Jan wants to clinch and Laitinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big right from Floor Jan misses. Floor Jan cracks Laitinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Floor Jan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a body kick that misses. Floor Jan misses with a straight right. Laitinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Floor Jan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Floor Jan loads up on a big right hand but Laitinen slips the punch. Laitinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Floor Jan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Laitinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Floor Jan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Floor Jan doesn't manage to clinch there - Laitinen circles away.
Floor Jan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Floor Jan moves in looking to clinch but Laitinen pushes him off. Floor Jan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Laitinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Floor Jan. That did some damage! Laitinen connects with an inside leg kick. Laitinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Floor Jan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Floor Jan fails to land the takedown. Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Floor Jan. Laitinen scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laitinen.
A jab lands there for Laitinen. Floor Jan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitinen manages to avoid it. Floor Jan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laitinen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Floor Jan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Floor Jan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laitinen lunges at Floor Jan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Floor Jan's hand. Floor Jan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laitinen swivels and escapes. Laitinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Floor Jan's calf. A nice leg kick lands there from Laitinen. Floor Jan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Floor Jan 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Laitinen lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laitinen thumps Floor Jan with a low kick. That kick from Laitinen tenderised Floor Jan's leg. Floor Jan is trying to keep his angry face on. Floor Jan takes one on the button. Laitinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Laitinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Laitinen staying out of range there. Laitinen throws out a leg kick but Floor Jan moves out of range and Laitinen only half commits. Laitinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Floor Jan's head. Laitinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Floor Jan if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Floor Jan tries to clinch up. Laitinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Floor Jan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A kick lands to the mid section there for Laitinen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laitinen connects with a solid leg kick. Laitinen throws out a powerful jab. Laitinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Floor Jan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Floor Jan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laitinen as he avoids it easily. Floor Jan tries to clinch but Laitinen is having none of it. Laitinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Laitinen lands a jab to the head.
Floor Jan misses with a wild body shot. Laitinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Laitinen connects with a right hand. Floor Jan shakes it off. Floor Jan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An inside leg kick lands from Laitinen. Floor Jan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laitinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laitinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Floor Jan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Floor Jan misses with a body shot
and Laitinen counters with a left to the body. Floor Jan is looking to clinch. Laitinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Laitinen swings for the body but Floor Jan moves out of range.
Floor Jan tries to clinch up. Laitinen misses with a straight left. Floor Jan looks to land a left hand but Laitinen moved out of range nicely. Floor Jan throws a shot from downtown. Laitinen moves away and avoids it. Floor Jan thows a body shot but no joy. Floor Jan wants to clinch up but Laitinen keeps it at a distance. Laitinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Floor Jan on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Laitinen - just one landing. Floor Jan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Floor Jan moves out of range as Laitinen throws a body kick.
Floor Jan swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Laitinen defending well as Floor Jan loads up on a big left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laitinen moves out of range of the strikes. Floor Jan throws a sloppy body shot
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand. Floor Jan wants to clinch. Laitinen throws a leg kick but Floor Jan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Floor Jan has Laitinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Laitinen prevents a body shot from Floor Jan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Floor Jan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laitinen or not. Floor Jan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Floor Jan tries to throw a body punch but Laitinen avoids it by throwing Floor Jan back against the cage. Floor Jan lands with a short shot to the head. Floor Jan misses with a knee to the head. Floor Jan throws a head punch that misses. Floor Jan missing with knees to the body.
Laitinen tries to throw a body punch but Floor Jan avoids it by throwing Laitinen back against the cage. Laitinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laitinen tries a body shot but Floor Jan blocks it.
Come on Laitinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Laitinen as the two fighters clinch.
Floor Jan lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the head but Laitinen blocks with his arms.
Floor Jan can't find room to land a body shot as Laitinen controls the action.
Laitinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Floor Jan backwards. Laitinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Laitinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floor Jan misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Floor Jan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floor Jan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laitinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laitinen is trying to stall.
Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Floor Jan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Laitinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Laitinen had his way with Kenny Floor Jan in 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. This is the final round!
Floor Jan closes the distance and pushes Laitinen back into the cage. Floor Jan missing with knees to the body.
Floor Jan lands a hook that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards. Floor Jan throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Laitinen.
Laitinen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Laitinen scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Floor Jan. Laitinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Floor Jan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laitinen. This has been an exciting period of action! Floor Jan misses with the head strike.
Laitinen managing to block the knees to the body from Floor Jan.
Floor Jan is leaning against Laitinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Floor Jan can't find room to land a body shot as Laitinen controls the action.
Laitinen can't break the clinch.
Floor Jan tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
Floor Jan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laitinen blocks it with crossed arms. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Floor Jan as Laitinen tries to tie him up. Laitinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Floor Jan tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
Laitinen looking to slow down the pace here. Floor Jan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards. Laitinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Floor Jan tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
Laitinen misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laitinen blocking some punches.
Floor Jan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laitinen blocks it with crossed arms. Laitinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Floor Jan controls his hands.
Floor Jan can't find room to land a body shot as Laitinen controls the action.
Floor Jan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Floor Jan can't find room to land a body shot as Laitinen controls the action.
Floor Jan blocks a body shot from Laitinen. Laitinen lands with a right to the head. Floor Jan trying to land knees to the body.
Floor Jan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laitinen's elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Floor Jan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laitinens head. Floor Jan scores with a knee to the head.
Floor Jan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laitinen.
Floor Jan tries a body shot but Laitinen blocks it.
Floor Jan with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laitinen tries a body shot but Floor Jan blocks it.
Floor Jan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Laitinen misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Laitinen. Floor Jan tries to throw a body punch but Laitinen avoids it by throwing Floor Jan back against the cage. Floor Jan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laitinen's efforts to push away. Floor Jan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laitinen is defending well for now. Floor Jan misses with a body punch.
Floor Jan pushes Laitinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Floor Jan digs a right hand into Laitinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laitinen's gas tank. Kenny Floor Jan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Laitinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Floor Jan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Floor Jan obliges. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laitinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Floor Jans head. This has been an exciting period of action! Floor Jan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Floor Jan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laitinen avoids it. A short right from Laitinen. A battle for position here, against the cage. Floor Jan lands an uppercut. Laitinen lands a hook to the side of the head. Kenny Floor Jan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Laitinen blocking some punches.
Laitinen can't find room to land a body shot as Floor Jan controls the action.
Floor Jan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Laitinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laitinen lands a nice shot to the body. Floor Jan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floor Jan tries to work over Laitinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight! Kenny Floor Jan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Laitinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Laitinen! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ilkka Laitinen made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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