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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyrone Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyrone Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko throwing shots but Tyrone Jones is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyrone Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamchenko looking to control.
Mamchenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
and Tyrone Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mamchenko blocks it well.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Tyrone Jones is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Tyrone Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrone Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyrone Jones 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.
A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Tyrone Jones does no damage.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tyrone Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tyrone Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mamchenko shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Mamchenko shakes him off and moves away.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mamchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyrone Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko looking to stall.
Mamchenko breaks the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice combination. Mamchenko backs away looking to recover.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamchenko backs up against the cage.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice cross by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Mamchenko coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Mamchenko's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Tyrone Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Mamchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Tyrone Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyrone Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyrone Jones is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Tyrone Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyrone Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamchenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Mamchenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Tyrone Jones is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mamchenko counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyrone Jones. Mamchenko shrugs it off though.
Mamchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyrone Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamchenko is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mamchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Mamchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyrone Jones but Tyrone Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mamchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand right.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyrone Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Mamchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mamchenko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Tyrone Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyrone Jones also avoids with ease.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Mamchenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyrone Jones defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Tyrone Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mamchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stuns Mamchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones tries to land a front kick but Mamchenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyrone Jones pinned against the cage. Tyrone Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrone Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a sweep.
Tyrone Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamchenko's best efforts.
Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Tyrone Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is thwarting Tyrone Jones's attempts to control the position.
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamchenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyrone Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mamchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrone Jones is just riding it out for now. Mamchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Mamchenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko looking to score a takedown here. Tyrone Jones is defending well but Mamchenko drives through and ends up in Tyrone Jones's guard.
Tyrone Jones controlling Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Mamchenko's legs - danger averted.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Tyrone Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyrone Jones as he jumps to the side.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones works Mamchenko's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mamchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamchenko's head backwards.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones with a nice cross.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones tries to bum rush Mamchenko with a series of wild strikes but Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that fourth 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!
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Mamchenko sees coming a mile off.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Mamchenko avoids it.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Mamchenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Mamchenko.
And Tyrone Jones responds with a good body kick, but Mamchenko manages to step out the way in time.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyrone Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mamchenko.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Tyrone Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Tyrone Jones
and Mamchenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones!
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
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!
Tyrone Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyrone Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyrone Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mamchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.
Mamchenko has his foot on Tyrone Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyrone Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evgenii Mamchenko.
I think Tyrone Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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