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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Valtamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Myers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Valtamo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Myers!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valtamo backs up against the cage.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valtamo moves away.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valtamo but Valtamo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valtamo.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valtamo throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Valtamo misses with a double jab
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Valtamo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Myers on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Myers.
Valtamo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valtamo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with an outside leg kick.
Valtamo throws a series of punches but Myers avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtamo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Myers slips under a jab from Valtamo.
Valtamo misses with a wild combination.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Myers.
Jari Valtamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valtamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jari Valtamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valtamo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Valtamo.
Valtamo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers counters with a big head kick but Valtamo shrugs it off.
Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valtamo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myers circles away quickly and effectively.
Myers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Valtamo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valtamo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valtamo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Myers is looking to clinch but Valtamo is avoiding it.
Valtamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valtamo swinging wildly here.
Valtamo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valtamo throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Valtamo.
Good standup being displayed there by Valtamo as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Valtamo.
Myers is looking to score with low kicks.
Valtamo cracks Myers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valtamo misses with a body shot
and Myers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Valtamo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Myers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valtamo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Myers takes one to the chin there.
Myers throws a series of punches but Valtamo avoids them all with ease.
Myers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Myers.
Myers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valtamo misses with a few strikes there.
Valtamo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myers counters with a big head kick but Valtamo shrugs it off.
A lazy left from Valtamo finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Myers lands but Valtamo takes it in his stride.
Valtamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valtamo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valtamo blocks a head kick by Myers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers throws a head kick but Valtamo moves out of range.
Valtamo with a hook.
Valtamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jari Valtamo will probably get the nod.
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.
Valtamo throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Myers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myers misses with a combination
and Valtamo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jari Valtamo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valtamo moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valtamo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jason Myers has been cut.
Valtamo connects with a crisp jab.
Valtamo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valtamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valtamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Myers throws a body punch but Valtamo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtamo misses with a wild body shot.
Valtamo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valtamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Valtamo misses the target.
Myers tries to bum rush Valtamo with a series of wild strikes but Valtamo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Valtamo does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Valtamo.
Valtamo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valtamo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valtamo defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Jari Valtamo is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Valtamo's defenses.
Valtamo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valtamo misses with the combination.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valtamo.
Valtamo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
Valtamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valtamo lands a two punch combo.
Valtamo throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
Valtamo throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Valtamo misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a left and a right that stings Valtamo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Myers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valtamo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myers.
Valtamo misses with a double jab
and Myers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myers tries to clinch but Valtamo moves out of range.
Valtamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Myers throws a series of punches but Valtamo moves out of range.
Valtamo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valtamo keeps the fight on the outside.
Valtamo misses with a double jab
and Myers counters with a series of strikes. Valtamo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valtamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
Valtamo lands a slapping body shot.
Valtamo cracks Myers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valtamo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers counters with a three punch combo that has Valtamo backing up. Valtamo nods at Myers to acknowledge the strikes.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valtamo misses with a double jab
and Myers moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers tries to pull guard but Valtamo won't allow it.
Valtamo is trying to force a seperation but Myers has the dominant position.
Valtamo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myers tries to stall but Valtamo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Valtamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Myers'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.
Myers fails to land with a series of punches.
Valtamo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valtamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
Myers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valtamo scores with a jab to the head.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valtamo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valtamo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valtamo misses with the combination.
Valtamo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Myers misses.
Valtamo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valtamo there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myers throws a head kick but Valtamo moves out of range.
Myers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valtamo misses with a double jab.
Myers misses with a body shot
and Valtamo counters with a left and a right that stings Myers.
Myers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valtamo punishes Myers's body with a nice straight punch.
Valtamo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valtamo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Myers.
Valtamo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valtamo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valtamo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valtamo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valtamo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valtamo throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Valtamo blocks a jab.
Myers throws a leg kick but Valtamo moved away.
Myers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Myers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valtamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valtamo throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
Valtamo lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valtamo lands with a shot to the body.
Valtamo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valtamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo looks to land a combination but Myers avoids it well.
Valtamo throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Valtamo.
A combination from Valtamo does no damage.
Valtamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
Valtamo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valtamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valtamo lands the left hand.
Valtamo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Valtamo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Valtamo tries to bum rush Myers with a series of wild strikes but Myers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valtamo.
Valtamo throws a series of strikes that have Myers backpedaling.
Valtamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myers.
Valtamo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valtamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valtamo misses with a combination
and Myers counters with a series of strikes. Valtamo will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Valtamo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Myers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valtamo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valtamo throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valtamo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with a leg kick.
Myers misses with a double jab
and Valtamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myers avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Valtamo.
A punch combination from Myers misses.
Valtamo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtamo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valtamo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Myers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Valtamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valtamo works the jab nicely.
Valtamo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myers.
Myers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valtamo counters with a series of strikes. Myers will be more careful next time no doubt.
That has opened up Jason Myers's cut even more.
Valtamo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valtamo throws a series of punches but Myers avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valtamo.
Myers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valtamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Valtamo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valtamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Valtamo throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Valtamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Valtamo throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Valtamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valtamo misses with a double jab.
Valtamo lands a lovely overhand right.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Valtamo misses.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valtamo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a sloppy head kick and Valtamo moves out of range easily.
A combination from Valtamo does no damage.
Valtamo throws a one two combo.
Valtamo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valtamo misses with the combination.
Myers throws a series of punches but Valtamo moves out of range.
Valtamo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Valtamo.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valtamo.
Valtamo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valtamo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Valtamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Valtamo misses.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Myers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valtamo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valtamo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The cut above Jason Myers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Valtamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valtamo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Valtamo had his way with Jason Myers in that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Myers'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valtamo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers counters with a thumping low kick.
Valtamo misses with a body punch
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valtamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valtamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Valtamo throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Valtamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valtamo ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Valtamo swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Valtamo.
Valtamo cracks Myers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Valtamo scores with a four punch combination!
Valtamo misses with a few strikes there.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers throws a low kick, looking for Valtamo's leg but Valtamo calmly moves out of range.
Valtamo keeps the fight on the outside.
Valtamo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers looking to throw knees to the head but Valtamo is blocking nicely.
Myers is looking to control Valtamo's arms but Valtamo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Myers has his back to the cage.
Valtamo is trying to break the clinch but Myers is controlling him.
Valtamo can't break the clinch.
Valtamo is trying to break the clinch but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
Valtamo avoiding damage as Myers throws knees to the body.
Valtamo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Valtamo breaks from the clinch.
Valtamo swinging wildly here.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valtamo.
Danga de danga de dang - Valtamo scores with a four punch combination!
Valtamo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtamo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Myers counters by moving into the clinch.
Valtamo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valtamo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valtamo wants to break free but Myers has control.
Valtamo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Myers tries a body shot but Valtamo blocks it.
Valtamo is trying to break the clinch but Myers has him pressed against the cage.
Valtamo breaks the clinch.
Myers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Myers dodges the punch combination from Valtamo.
Myers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Myers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Myers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valtamo throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Valtamo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valtamo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with a series of strikes. Valtamo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jason Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valtamo connects with a single shot there.
Valtamo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myers circles away quickly and effectively.
Valtamo slips a jab and a cross from Myers.
Valtamo throws a combination that misses
and Myers counters with a left and a right that stings Valtamo.
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Valtamo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jari Valtamo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Valtamo misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Valtamo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valtamo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:43
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Valtamo!
Jari Valtamo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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