![]() I’ve seen many fighters and media criticizing the commission and referee for an alleged blunder, but if you go by the book, it was all essentially done right. It dragged the situation out a lot longer than it should’ve been, and that’s why it all felt so messy. What caused the issue and delay in announcing the result, according to UFC commentator Jon Anik, was that the computerized nature of the scorecards forced everything to be redone. That’s all well and good, and referee Larry Carter was within his right to take a point. Kim’s (9-6-2 MMA, 3-6 UFC) illegal knee to the head of Bohm (8-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in the third round was a foul that stopped the fight from continuing. It would open up so much offense and lead to many more finishes, but that’s not something that’s going to happen any time soon under the unified rules. First and foremost, it made me wish once again that knees to the head of a grounded opponent were legal in the sport. It’s hard to decipher through the silliness of what unfolded. Ji Yeon Kim at UFC on ABC 4: Best photosĪ low-level women’s bantamweight prelim between Mandy Bohm and Ji Yeon Kim became a focal point of some bizarre drama when the fight ended in a technical decision following a number of fouls, one of which was fight-ending. One thing is certain - Harlem was not forgotten by production.Mandy Bohm def. ![]() Having the community be the vessel from which the story is told is something new for some and a source of comfort for many. Harlem is a story of modern and multicultural women. When got this opportunity, I was 'Of course, yeah. You don't get no better than seeing four beautiful Black women and being supportive of them. "You have these four women in Harlem – like the Renaissance area – and them being 21st-century women in this iconic city," Robert said. Robert and Kadeem touched on the beauty of the leading ladies. "Seeing that up television helps," she expressed. Jasmine also said the series enforces the fact that women of color are beautiful in a multitude of ways. The actor was particularly excited for people to enjoy a series showing "how vibrant our young women are" through the lens of Harlem as the backdrop. Jasmine, who lived in Washington Heights for 15 years, called being a part of the Harlem series "refreshing." "Experiencing the new Harlem for me after 30 years - I moved here in the early '80s - is also kind of fascinating," she said, continuing: "Being able to watch television, cable, movies embrace another form of the Black experience is also very refreshing for me." Shoniqua Shandai Is Spotlighting Black Excellence and "Curvy Love" For Her Debut Music Video POPSUGAR was able to experience some of the magic, and it's not too late to check them out yourself! The streaming service also held a panel discussion with Black female executives and founders from EDEN BodyWorks, Harlem Candle Company, Harlem Chocolate Factory, Mented Cosmetics, and PHENOMENAL. ![]() "I think I'm also surprised by how much love Amazon has put behind the show in terms of marketing, all the events that they're doing in the communities to get people involved and have people hanging with the cast," Juani added.Īmazon involved the cast in a series of events in Harlem, from a class at Paint n Pour, a ride at Harlem Cycle, and a fashion show put together by designer Kimberly Goldson and her business partner Shelly Powell. Robert similarly said he was "really, really impressed how they made New York and specifically Harlem just a strong backdrop in the story." He noted that there are "a lot of elements of real Harlem that people watching are like, 'Oh yeah, that's exactly how it really is there.'" How cool is it for me to be a part of something like this as a Harlem native and it's my first gig ever?" The role of Aunt Tammy was extra special to Bevy, a television personality, because it was her first acting job. I always talk about the fact that even when I was in Europe sitting front row, people would say, 'Where are you from?' I could have easily said Manhattan because I am from Manhattan, but I always represented Harlem." She added, "My background is luxury fashion. "I've always represented Harlem, no matter where I am in the world," Bevy said with pride. "People would say, 'Where are you from?' I could have easily said Manhattan because I am from Manhattan, but I always represented Harlem." ![]()
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