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Event:
OFC 264: Interstellar
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown but Leopoldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leopoldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Leopoldo counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rigan Machado has been cut.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Crack! Leopoldo connects with the perfect overhand right and Machado falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Leopoldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
Pedro Aristides Leopoldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lazaro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machado trying to control here.
Lazaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazaro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Lazaro is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Machado trying to control but Lazaro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Lazaro wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lazaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lazaro pulls his head out easily.
Lazaro is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Lazaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Machado is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lazaro is tapping! Great win for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rigan Machado!
Rigan Machado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 242: Stranger Things
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Machado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Drone is defending well.
Drone prevents Machado from moving into mount. #SUB#
Machado tries for a kimura but Drone is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drone is trying to improve his position.
Machado working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone is trying to get back to half guard.
Drone gets back to half guard.
Drone is not content to let Machado control the position.#T1#
Drone is pressing down on Machado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado passes Drone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado works his way into full mount!
You get the feeling that Drone really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machado avoids the attempt from Drone to control.#SUB#
Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Drone frees his head quite easily.
Drone is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.
Drone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Drone manages to get to full guard.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machado's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drone looking for submissions off his back.
Machado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Drone is trying to escape the mount.
Machado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drone is looking to escape. #SUB#
Drone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machado.
Drone working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Machado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drone shrugs it off. #T4#
Drone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Drone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Machado.
Machado with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drone is trying to escape the mount.
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Drone is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado wants to control the pace but Drone is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Machado is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drone defends it nicely.
Drone wants to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Drone, which made it look bad.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drone avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drone defends well and Machado ends up having to push Drone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Machado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drone trying to control but Machado postures up.
#T1#
Drone tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drone can do to turn this around?
Drone is looking to escape.
Machado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rigan Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Machado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Machado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drone is on top in guard.
#SUB#
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Drone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machado is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drone, into his guard. #REVR#
Drone wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but Drone defending well. #SUB#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Drone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Drone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Drone actively working from the bottom here.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Drone is working away.
Machado is pressing down on Drone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drone is holding on for now.
Drone is in trouble now - Machado has advanced to mount!
Machado prevents Drone from getting the reversal.#T4#
Drone wants to get back to his feet.
Drone has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Drone rolls, trying to escape but Machado keeps control of the position.
Drone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Drone wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
#SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drone is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Drone gets caught flat footed, as Machado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machado trying to control but Drone is working from the bottom.
Drone keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Machado wants to control but Drone is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Drone looking for submissions off his back.
Drone wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Drone is defending well.
Drone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machado is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drone is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura but Drone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Drone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Machado 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.
#SUB2#
Drone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Machado is trying to control. Drone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Drone trying to hold on to Machado's head to control him but Machado postures up.
Drone is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drone keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Drone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drone is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drone's guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Drone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Drone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyson Drone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Drone is keeping the position.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drone tries to buck Machado off but Machado is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drone keeps working. #SUB#
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigan Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigan Machado!
A victorious Rigan Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Tow is defending well.
Tow wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tow is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Tow is staying active underneath Machado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Machado prevents Tow from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tow wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Tow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES#
Tow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Tow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tow is aware though and is defending well.
Tow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tow works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
Tow lands a couple of digs.
Tow throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Tow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tow works his way back into a safe position though.
Tow with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tow passes Machado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado gets back to full guard.
Tow wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Tow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tow wants to get back to his feet.
Tow 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Tow tries to kick Machado off but Machado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Machado wants to pass the guard but Tow is defending well. #SUB2#
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES#
Tow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Machado is on him like a limpet, forcing Tow back against the cage.
Tow lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Tow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Machado is trying to keep an underhook but Tow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Machado is still trying to improve position.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Tow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Tow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machado's guard.
Tow slips nicely into half guard.
Tow lands strikes from half guard.
Tow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Tow wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tow prevents Machado from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machado manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tow loads up on a big left hand. Machado felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tow looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Machado can't hide his disappointment, as Tow celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Tow!
Big Tow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Highland Games 193
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bravie scores with a shot to the body.
Bravie digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado tries for a takedown but Bravie circles away easily
and Bravie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machado looks winded!
Bravie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bravie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Bravie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Bravie.
Machado's coach down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Machado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bravie connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Rigan Machado has been cut.
Bravie lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bravie scores with a shot to the body.
Bravie delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Bravie.
Bravie lands a right hook to the body.
Bravie scores with a shot to the body.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Bravie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigan Machado.#T1#
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bravie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bravie is looking to wear down Machado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bravie connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Bravie clinches.
Bravie stalling the fight.
#BC#
Bravie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravie scores with a nice head shot.
Machado is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bravie Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Machado is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edward Bravie!
Edward Bravie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 183
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaleva enables Machado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaleva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Kaleva won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
Machado keeps trying to improve his position.
Machado is trying to keep Kaleva in close.
Kaleva connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaleva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a triangle but Kaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kaleva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaleva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Kaleva slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaleva passes into side control.
Machado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaleva off and has taken his back!
Kaleva trying to control the hands but Machado breaks the grip.
Kaleva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kaleva fending off the submission attempt from Machado.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado tries to keep control of the position but Kaleva is staying busy.#T2#
Kaleva tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Machado has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kaleva! Can he survive? No! He's out! Machado gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rigan Machado!
A victorious Rigan Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ahti Kaleva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.
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Event:
Highland Games 179
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kahva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Kahva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Kahva has control of the leg.
Machado felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Machado wants to control but Kahva is keeping busy.
Kahva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Ground and pound from Kahva. #SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kahva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machado is just riding it out for now. Kahva eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahva connects with a nice short shot to Machado's temple. #T1##SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kahva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
Kahva is nestled in close to Machado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahva lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kahva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Machado has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kahva is looking to defend but Machado has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kahva! Machado pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kahva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rigan Machado!
Rigan Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jenkka Kahva was interviewed post fight and said 'Now I'm hungry'.
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