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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into Slice's ribs.
Slice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slice throws a leg kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Slice dives in and grabs Dos Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos cracks Slice with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slice wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slice's head backwards.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice slips under a jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lunges at Slice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slice's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Dos Santos lands with a straight right. Slice didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Dos Santos misses its intended target.
Dos Santos sizes up Slice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Dos Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Dos Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Slice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Slice looks gassed!
Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dos Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Slice's head.
Slice tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dos Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dos Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dos Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
Dos Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slice in his tracks.
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos thuds a left hand into Slice's body.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Santos scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dos Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slice's head backwards.
Dos Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dos Santos stuns Slice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Santos cracks Slice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos connects with a body shot.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Slice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos cracks Slice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Santos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Dos Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slice doesn't seem phased though.
Dos Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slice's hands.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dos Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Dos Santos as he connects with a hook.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Junior Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Slice is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Kimbo Slice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slice's hands.
Dos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Dos Santos.
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
Dos Santos lands with a straight right. Slice didn't see that one coming.
Slice is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dos Santos cracks Slice with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Slice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dos Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dos Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slice has time to react.
Dos Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slice in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a left to the body.
Slice is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dos Santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Slice.
Slice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Santos stuns Slice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Slice should have avoided that one.
Dos Santos lands a head shot.
Slice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos lands with a cross.
Slice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Dos Santos.
A jab from Dos Santos finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Jab by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dos Santos finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Dos Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slice doesn't seem bothered though.
Slice takes one on the button.
Dos Santos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slice can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos clobbers Slice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slice on the side of the head.
Dos Santos clobbers Slice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slice tries to move into range but Dos Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands with a cross.
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Dos Santos as he connects with a hook.
Dos Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slice momentarily.
Slice walks into a left hand.
Jab by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands the left hand.
Slice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into Slice's ribs.
A jab lands there for Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice moves away from the strike by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slice's hands.
Dos Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Slice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dos Santos catches Slice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dos Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Dos Santos finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Jab by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Slice sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slice takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dos Santos lands a two punch combo.
Junior Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dos Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Dos Santos.
Slice tries to move into range but Dos Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice ducks right into an uppercut from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Slice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos lands an overhand right.
Dos Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Santos.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slice tries to land a body kick
and Dos Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos connects with the punch.
Dos Santos tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Dos Santos finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dos Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slice on the side of the head.
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!
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dos Santos cracks Slice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
Kimbo Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Junior Dos Santos!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Junior Dos Santos!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
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