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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Slana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Slana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slana thows a body shot but no joy.
Slana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slana staying out of range there.
Slana walks into a straight right hand from Dos Santos.
Slana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slana tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Dos Santos blocks the low kick.
Dos Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slana misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slana throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slana wants to clinch.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slana.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Slana avoids the punch easily.
Slana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Slana moves out of range.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Slana.
Slana misses with a looping right.
Slana sizes up Dos Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slana misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Slana.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Slana ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Slana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slana looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slana.
Slana misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dos Santos walks into a left hand.
Slana throws a head kick that misses.
Slana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slana connects with a leg kick. Dos Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slana has managed to clinch.
Slana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slana lands with a light punch inside.
Slana is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slana is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slana lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slana.
Good body shot from Slana.
A short uppercut from Slana.
Slana lands a left hand.
Slana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Slana scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Slana as the two fighters clinch.
Slana lands a knee to the head.
Slana pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Slana scores with a shoulder strike.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Slana finish him?
Slana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Slana has double underhooks.
Slana avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slana.
A short uppercut from Slana.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Slana pushes him back against the cage.
Slana pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Slana pushes him back against the cage.
Slana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Slana landing knees to the head.
Slana lands a shot to the body.
Slana lands an uppercut.
Slana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slana is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slana slows down the pace here.
Slana lands with a short shot to the head.
Slana connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Slana - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slana presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Slana lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slana.
Slana lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Slana.
Slana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Slana to work.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slana lands a body shot.
Slana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Slana.
A short right from Slana on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos letting Slana take a breather here.
Slana lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slana cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Slana.
Nice body punch from Slana - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Slana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Slana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Slana.
Slana is looking to score with low kicks.
Slana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slana throws a good cross that connects.
Slana misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Slana's head back.
Slana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slana is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slana defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Slana cracks the inside of Dos Santos's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos throws a body punch but Slana moves out of range.
Mirko Slana is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Slana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slana lands with a nice combination. Dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
Slana jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slana forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slana is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slana lands a shot to the body.
Slana lands with a left to the head.
Slana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slana is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Slana.
Slana lands a nice knee to the body.
Slana lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slana slowing the pace effectively.
Slana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slana is keeping busy.
Slana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Slana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Slana has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Slana.
Dos Santos is trying to break free.
Slana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slana pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Slana for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Slana lands with a short shot to the head.
Slana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Slana.
Dos Santos is trying to force a seperation but Slana has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slana.
Slana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slana lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Slana.
Slana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slana prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Slana lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Slana to work.
Slana lands a body shot.
Slana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Slana has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Slana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Slana improves position.
A hook to the body from Slana.
Dos Santos tries to stall but Slana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dos Santos seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Slana.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dos Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slana.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slana just leaning against Dos Santos, taking a breather.
Slana is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Slana.
Slana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slana prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Slana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slana works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Slana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
A short left from Slana.
Slana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slana landing knees to the body.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slana.
A right hand to the body from Slana.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slana is struggling to control the position.
Slana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mirko Slana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Slana has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Slana dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dos Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Slana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Slana tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Slana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slana tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirko Slana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slana misses with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slana scoring well with a low kick there.
Slana throws a low kick, looking for Dos Santos's leg but Dos Santos calmly moves out of range.
Dos Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Santos. That did some damage!
Good work by Dos Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos slips a jab from Slana.
Dos Santos thuds his right hand into Slana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slana tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos lands with a good body shot.
Slana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Slana moves out of range.
Slana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slana lands with a cross.
Slana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dos Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Slana moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Slana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Slana misses.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Slana's shoulder, as Slana tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slana missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slana misses the shot to the body.
Slana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dos Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Slana is out of range.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Slana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick.
Slana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dos Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dos Santos checks it well.
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slana misses with a low kick.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slana misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slana tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slana misses with a leg kick.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Slana moves out of range.
Slana tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dos Santos.
Slana takes one on the button.
Slana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Slana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Slana avoids the punch easily.
Slana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Slana is just out of range.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slana lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Slana lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Dos Santos dips to his left and cracks Slana with an uppercut!
Dos Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Slana slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slana.
Slana throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Slana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Slana.
Slana scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slana pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dos Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Slana - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slana.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Slana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slana 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Slana!
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