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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes into the arena with Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mamchenko's front leg with a kick but Mamchenko checks it.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyrone Jones defends it well.
Tyrone Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyrone Jones stuffs the takedown.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Mamchenko's side.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones darts in and clinches Mamchenko up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mamchenko looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Mamchenko fails to land.
Mamchenko taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mamchenko looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko's coach down at Russian Bears Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamchenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Mamchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamchenko is trying to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones is controlling him.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Mamchenko avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyrone Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Tyrone Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamchenko has momentary wrist control but Tyrone Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Tyrone Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones lands with a hook. Mamchenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyrone Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Nice jab there from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones tests Mamchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tyrone Jones moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones digs a right hand into Mamchenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamchenko's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Mamchenko blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russell Tyrone Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut.
Mamchenko wants a takedown.
Mamchenko tries to break the clinch but Tyrone Jones is controlling the position.
Mamchenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyrone Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
Mamchenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
Mamchenko working away.
Tyrone Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mamchenko's best efforts.
Mamchenko not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Mamchenko tries to pass to full mount but Tyrone Jones defends it.
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyrone Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyrone Jones pulls Mamchenko in to control the position.
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyrone Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Tyrone Jones's legs - danger averted.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyrone Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamchenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mamchenko's shoulder, as Mamchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mamchenko sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones misses with the body kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Mamchenko there.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyrone Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mamchenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
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 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mamchenko in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tyrone Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mamchenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mamchenko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mamchenko manages to end up in side control.
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyrone Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrone Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position for now.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko is fighting to break Tyrone Jones's control of his arms but Tyrone Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tyrone Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrone Jones is controlling Mamchenko's posture.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position.
Tyrone Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko is still trying to improve position.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyrone Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko is looking to sweep but instead, Tyrone Jones has passed into half guard.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones continues to stall.
Tyrone Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamchenko is out of range and Tyrone Jones settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Evgenii Mamchenko just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Mamchenko as he connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrone Jones. No joy for Mamchenko on that attempt.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyrone Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko swings widly with a right hand
and Tyrone Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mamchenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mamchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Tyrone Jones gets double underhooks and turns Mamchenko into the cage.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mamchenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyrone Jones finish him?
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and pushes Mamchenko back into the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Mamchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamchenko is rocked!
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyrone Jones finish him?
A right hand to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyrone Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamchenko backwards.
Tyrone Jones is leaning against Mamchenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Mamchenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mamchenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyrone Jones gets an underhook and turns Mamchenko into the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones is pushing Mamchenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrone Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Mamchenko blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyrone Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Mamchenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyrone Jones. Mamchenko shrugs it off though.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Mamchenko shakes it off.
Crunch! Tyrone Jones slams his shin into Mamchenko's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko moves forwards but Tyrone Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Mamchenko's defenses.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones cracks Mamchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones had his way with Evgenii Mamchenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyrone Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyrone Jones is not content to let Mamchenko control the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyrone Jones defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones pulls Mamchenko in to control the position.
Tyrone Jones controls Mamchenko momentarily but Mamchenko frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyrone Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyrone Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Mamchenko has managed to sweep!
Tyrone Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving.
Mamchenko pushes down on Tyrone Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamchenko wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard.
Tyrone Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 moves into full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgenii Mamchenko.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Tyrone Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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