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John Olav Einemo talks exclusively to MMA Viking following his three round decision loss against American Mike Russow. The bout saw the “Viking” tire as the bout extended to 15 minutes, with the wrestler taking the fight to the ground over and over.

Shortly after the bout, Fighters Only Magazine tweeted that Einemo tore his calf muscle during training camp. MMA Viking inquires about the injuries, and other factors that left Einemo exhausted. Einemo drops to 0 wins and 2 losses in the Octagon. Let’s learn more from the fighter himself.

Discuss the results of the much anticipated prelim bout between Norway’s John-Olav Einemo hometown American fighter Mike Russow. The UFC on Fox 2 Heavyweight bout takes place in Chicago this Saturday with the main event between Rashad Evans and Phil Davis.

John-Oval Einemo talks exclusively to MMA Viking about many topics, including his nickname, predicting the UFC heavyweight title, the UFC in Sweden, MMA in Norway, his bout with Mike Russow, and what he’d do if he wasn’t a professional MMA fighter.

Be sure to visit Einemo’s new website at einemo.com. Thanks to Tommas Tingbjør and Dylan Thomas who are in Chicago reporting live on UFC on Fox 2.

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Watch the UFC on Fox weigh-ins, including Norway’s own John-Olav Einemo. See “The Viking” step on the scales for the second time as he gets ready to try and upset the favorite Mike Russow.

Norwegian photographer Simen Kjellin captured UFC heavyweight John Olav Einemo’s training sessions at the Frontline Academy in Oslo. The Norwegian grappler is getting ready for his fight against tough-as-nails Mike Russow at the UFC On Fox 2 event on Saturday 28th of January.

 

Check out Kjellin’s awesome photos from his website