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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 5487 p4p, 3957 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 650 p4p, 514 weight class). Murphy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Smash Shit Up as his entrance music. Paddy Murphy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy with a nice cross.
 It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Rozhkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Paddy Murphy has been cut.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rozhkov.
A little feinted left hand from Rozhkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to stand up but Rozhkov is controlling him.
Rozhkov postures up.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozhkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozhkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rozhkov cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov stands up over Murphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Rozhkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rozhkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rozhkov is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That has opened up Paddy Murphy's cut even more.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Paddy Murphy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paddy Murphy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Rozhkov!
After winning the bout, Alexander Rozhkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junqueiro Santo Amaro (ranked 2726 p4p, 4074 weight class) and Roman Reyes (ranked 351 p4p, 499 weight class). Roman Reyes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a thumping low kick.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes throws a chopping leg kick but Santo Amaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reyes misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Santo Amaro's body. Santo Amaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to land a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santo Amaro punishes Reyes's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Reyes slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reyes slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reyes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Reyes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santo Amaro with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Reyes tenderised Santo Amaro's leg. Santo Amaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santo Amaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Reyes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reyes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Santo Amaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
Santo Amaro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reyes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Reyes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes stalks Santo Amaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santo Amaro's face. Santo Amaro staggers backwards, shaken.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reyes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reyes misses with an uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a big right hand! Oh Reyes is in trouble here! Santo Amaro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gallagher Baginkski (ranked 4073 p4p, 2641 weight class) and Jim Johnathan (ranked 526 p4p, 364 weight class). Jim Johnathan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gallagher Baginkski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnathan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnathan looking to score a takedown here. Baginkski is defending well but Johnathan drives through and ends up in Baginkski's guard.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnathan postures up in Baginkski's guard and throws a big left but Baginkski blocks it.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baginkski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baginkski tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully.
Johnathan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baginkski's head.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnathan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baginkski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baginkski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Baginkski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baginkski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Baginkski does it's job there.
Baginkski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnathan manages to avoid it.
Baginkski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baginkski misses with an uppercut. Johnathan saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Baginkski.
Baginkski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnathan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baginkski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnathan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnathan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Baginkski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Johnathan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Baginkski is trying to control the position but Johnathan postures up.
Johnathan chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnathan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnathan postures up in Baginkski's guard and throws a big left but Baginkski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginkski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnathan tries for a takedown but Baginkski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnathan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnathan shoots in and bounces Baginkski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnathan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnathan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnathan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnathan scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnathan stays in close to Baginkski's body and controls the position.
Johnathan landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baginkski wants to sweep here but Johnathan controlling him for the moment.
Baginkski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnathan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baginkski leaves Johnathan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnathan closes the distance and clinches up with Baginkski, looking for a takedown. Johnathan pushes Baginkski against the cage but Baginkski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baginkski throws a counter high kick but Johnathan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Baginkski as Johnathan shoots in.
Gallagher Baginkski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnathan.
Baginkski swings for the body but Johnathan moves out of range.
Baginkski gets caught flat footed, as Johnathan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baginkski wants to get back to his feet but Johnathan passes into half guard.
Johnathan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Baginkski's temple.
Jim Johnathan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnathan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan is keen to just control but Baginkski is a slippery customer.
Baginkski is trying to get back to full guard.
Baginkski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnathan on the ground.
Johnathan throwing shots but Baginkski is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnathan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan throwing shots but Baginkski is blocking nicely.
Johnathan lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
 Baginkski is rocked!
Johnathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baginkski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Baginkski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Baginkski quite badly. Baginkski pulls Johnathan in close trying to recover. Johnathan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Baginkski on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Baginkski doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
Jim Johnathan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Robertson (ranked 3495 p4p, 3249 weight class) and Je Ha Kim (ranked 477 p4p, 456 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Je Ha Kim!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Robertson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kim's head.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kim to work.
Kim is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Kim into the cage.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
Robertson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Robertson gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Even with his hooks in, Robertson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Robertson tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Robertson not allowing Kim to control his hands.
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robertson wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson not allowing Kim to control his hands.
Robertson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kim has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kim trying to get back to his feet but Robertson is in full control for now.
Robertson is landing with strikes from the back.
Robertson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robertson lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson working for the choke.
Kim is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kim tries to roll but Robertson sticks to his back.
Robertson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Robertson.
Robertson is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into Robertson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robertson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.
Kim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Kim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Kim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim pulls Robertson in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robertson wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Robertson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson closes the distance but Kim moves to the side
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robertson is rocked!
Robertson shoots and misses
and Kim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Robertson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim weaves into range and cracks Robertson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Robertson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kim is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Je Ha Kim!
Je Ha Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jamin (ranked 3251 p4p, 3036 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 414 p4p, 385 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Jamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Magomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jamin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedov won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Jamin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Magomedov defending against the ground and pound.
Jamin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is pushing Jamin's head away, looking to escape. Jamin manages to hold on to the position though.
Jamin wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Jamin easily there. Jamin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
Magomedov is pushing Jamin's head away, looking to escape. Jamin manages to hold on to the position though.
Jamin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Magomedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Jamin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magomedov tries to escape but Jamin is in control.
Jamin is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jamin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomedov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jamin is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Jamin feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Jamin avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Jamin has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Jamin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jamin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jamin trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Jamin is controlling him
Jamin thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Jamin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jamin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jamin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov tries to kick Jamin off but Jamin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Jamin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jamin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamin trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Jamin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jamin stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jamin on his heels. He'll look to pass Jamin's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov throws a strike but Jamin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jamin stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jamin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jamin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jamin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov pushes Jamin off looking to stand but Jamin dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov tries to kick Jamin off in order to stand up. Jamin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jamin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jamin is controlling him well.
Magomedov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jamin.
Jamin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov is trying to get back to his feet.
Magomedov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedov is pushing Jamin's head away, looking to escape. Jamin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamin working the head and body with strikes.
Jamin working the ground and pound.
Jamin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Jamin scores with punches from side control.
Jamin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Magomedov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Magomedov is trying to stand back up but Jamin is controlling him
Jamin trying to control the pace.
Ben Jamin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamin lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to escape.
Jamin lands with a punch from half guard.
Jamin is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Jamin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magomedov to regain full guard.
Jamin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Jamin isn't so interested in that idea.
Jamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Jamin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jamin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Jamin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedov kicks off Jamin and gets to his feet.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Jamin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ben Jamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
Jamin leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jamin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Jamin sprawls well.
Jamin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a strike but Jamin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jamin stops Magomedov from standing up.
Jamin wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Jamin slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Jamin is controlling him well.
Jamin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jamin throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Jamin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jamin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jamin wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Jamin feinted with a counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Jamin sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov misses with the body kick
and Jamin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Jamin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jamin, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Jamin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Asakura (ranked 2638 p4p, 2557 weight class) and Primo Runduski (ranked 164 p4p, 158 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Primo Runduski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Runduski will feel that in the morning.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Runduski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runduski.
Runduski lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Runduski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Runduski pushes him off.
Runduski stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runduski throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Runduski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runduski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Runduski's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Runduski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runduski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runduski misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runduski throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Runduski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Runduski controls the action.
Asakura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asakura has Runduski pressed against the cage, preventing Runduski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Runduski avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Runduski has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Runduski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Runduski avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runduski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runduski avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
Runduski misses with a punch on the inside.
Runduski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Runduski tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura leaning against his opponent.
Runduski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Runduski.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runduski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runduski.
Runduski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runduski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
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!
Runduski struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Runduski 's eye.
Runduski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Runduski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runduski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Runduski in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura leaning against his opponent.
Runduski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura pushes off an throws an elbow but Runduski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Runduski manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura throws a lazy body kick
and Runduski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura throws a leg kick
and Runduski counters with a crisp right that sends Asakura to the canvas! Runduski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Runduski!
Primo Runduski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Killian Andrew (ranked 2844 p4p, 2237 weight class) and Victor Cash (ranked 395 p4p, 319 weight class). Andrew comes to the cage accompanied by Redcorn. Cash has chosen Head Bussa - Lil Scrappy ft. Lil John as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Victor Cash enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Andrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Cash!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrew defending well as Cash loads up on a big left hand.
Andrew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Killian Andrew has been cut.
Good shot there by Cash.
Cash throws a lazy right hand but Andrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cash sprawls and moves away.
Cash lands a big uppercut and Andrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Andrew looks OK. Cash waves Andrew back to his feet!
Andrew is rocked!
Victor Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Andrew's head, knocking him out cold! Cash is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Cash!
A less than humble Victor Cash misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Killian Andrew was interviewed post fight and said 'Is what it is, get better get stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vick Venom (ranked 2560 p4p, 2267 weight class) and Candy Routure (ranked 366 p4p, 321 weight class). Venom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All eyes on me by 2Pac. Routure has chosen Candyman by - GUCCIMANE as his entrance music. Vick Venom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Candy Routure!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routure instigates a clinch.
Routure misses with some punches.
Routure throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Routure fails to land.
Venom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Routure lands a shot to the body.
Routure working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Vick Venom has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Routure.
Routure looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Routure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Routure pushes Venom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Routure misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Routure.
Venom takes a shot to the head.
Venom is breathing heavily.
Routure lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Routure lands a nice uppercut.
Routure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Routure digs a right hand into Venom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venom's gas tank.
Routure leaning his opponent against the cage.
Routure lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Routure lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venom.
Routure scores with a nice hook to the head.
Routure lands with a light punch inside.
Routure scores with a shoulder strike.
Routure works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Routure.
Venom is rocked!
Vick Venom's cut is getting worse.
Routure lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Venom to his knees! Routure keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Candy Routure!
Candy Routure seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benny Abiog (ranked 2417 p4p, 1569 weight class) and Jesus Valle (ranked 149 p4p, 90 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Valle's choice of entrance music: Faraon Love Shady - Mi Cunumi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Abiog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Valle!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valle throws a leg kick but Abiog moved away.
Valle throws a sloppy head kick and Abiog moves out of range easily.
Abiog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abiog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Valle.
Abiog moves out of range as Valle throws a body kick.
Abiog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valle throws a combination. Abiog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Benny Abiog has been cut.
Abiog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valle pinned against the cage. Valle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abiog tries a head kick but it misses.
Jesus Valle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valle.
Abiog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abiog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abiog closes the distance and clinches.
Abiog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valle throws a head kick that misses.
Valle throws the left hand but Abiog avoids the punch easily.
Abiog dodges the punch combination from Valle.
Abiog checks a low kick from Valle.
It looked like Abiog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valle misses with a left hand
and Abiog counters with a three punch combo that has Valle backing up. Valle nods at Abiog to acknowledge the strikes.
Valle tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valle.
Valle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abiog throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valle.
Valle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abiog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Valle sprawls and moves away.
Valle blocks a head kick by Abiog.
Abiog shoots in and drives through. Valle sprawls well.
Valle misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Abiog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Valle does no damage.
Valle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valle cracks Abiog with a good jab.
Abiog pushes Valle up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Abiog.
Valle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Abiog with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Abiog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valle tries to bum rush Abiog with a series of wild strikes but Abiog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abiog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valle manages to circle out of the way.
Valle tries a head kick but it misses.
Valle leaves Abiog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valle counters with a body kick.
Abiog throws a body punch but Valle moves out of range.
Valle tries a head kick but it misses.
Valle jabs at Abiog's body.
Abiog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valle throws a leg kick but Abiog sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valle.
Abiog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abiog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abiog momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valle with a nice calf kick.
Abiog slips under a jab.
Jesus Valle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valle sizes up Abiog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valle misses with a series of wild punches.
Abiog wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abiog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abiog somewhat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Valle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Abiog's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abiog looking to score a takedown here. Valle is defending well but Abiog drives through and ends up in Valle's guard.
Valle is looking to stand back up but Abiog counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Valle.
Valle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valle is trying is best to control the position here.
Abiog wants to free his trapped foot but Valle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abiog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abiog is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valle is trying to stand up here but Abiog is controlling him well.
Abiog works his way into side control.
Valle is trying to buck Abiog off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abiog lands an elbow.
Valle tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's two 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.
Abiog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Abiog is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Valle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abiog checks a leg kick.
Valle just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbiog.
Valle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valle. Abiog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valle - that will leave a mark!
Valle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valle lands an overhand right.
Valle throws a body kick that misses.
Abiog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valle.
Valle stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abiog counters with a series of strikes. Valle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abiog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valle throws a head kick but Abiog moves out of range.
Valle throws a sloppy head kick and Abiog moves out of range easily.
Valle is breathing heavily.
Abiog looks for a takedown but Valle sprawls well.
Valle misses with a double jab.
Jesus Valle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abiog.
Abiog wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valle tries a head kick but it misses.
Valle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abiog has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Abiog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Valle misses.
Abiog wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abiog shoots in but Valle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valle misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valle misses with a head kick.
Valle misses with the combination.
It looked like Abiog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abiog or perhaps it was just good defense by Valle, which made it look bad.
Valle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Valle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Abiog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Abiog fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Valle.
Valle scores with a leg kick.
Valle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abiog if he has to take too many more of those.
Valle misses with a lunging right hand
and Abiog counters with a body kick.
Valle lands a leg kick that knocks Abiog off balance momentarily.
Abiog shoots in looking for a takedown but Valle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abiog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valle misses with a kick to the body.
Abiog wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Valle thows a body kick. Abiog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valle missing with a left hand there. Abiog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abiog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Abiog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valle throws a push kick but Abiog slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Abiog tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valle throws a sloppy head kick and Abiog moves out of range easily.
Valle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abiog avoids a kick to the body.
Abiog tries to counter by clinching up but Valle breaks away and moves out of range.
Abiog shoots in and drives through. Valle sprawls well.
Valle looks to land a body kick but Abiog moved away.
Valle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abiog's head.
Valle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abiog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abiog shoots for a double leg takedown but Valle sprawls well. He's pushed Abiog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Valle.
Abiog is looking to counter the offense by Valle and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valle jabs Abiog right on the nose. Abiog blinks but takes it well.
Abiog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valle's waist but Valle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abiog off to one side.
Valle looks for the body kick but Abiog saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abiog tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valle swivels and escapes.
Valle throws the kick towards the body but Abiog avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abiog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Valle. Those never looked like landing.
Valle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abiog is defended easily by Valle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valle throws a head kick that Abiog semi-blocks.
Abiog shoots in looking for a takedown. Valle tries to sprawl out of it but Abiog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abiog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valle's waist but Valle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abiog off to one side.
Abiog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valle throws a chopping leg kick but Abiog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valle keeps Abiog at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benny Abiog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abiog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Valle throws the kick towards the body but Abiog avoids it.
It looked like Abiog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Valle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abiog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abiog is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valle.
Valle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valle wants it to stay on the feet.
Valle throws a head kick that misses.
Abiog tries for a takedown but Valle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valle throws a body kick that misses.
Valle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benny Abiog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valle checks a low kick from Abiog.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Valle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Valle!
Post fight, Jesus Valle stared into the camera and said 'Tienes 19 toma verga hija de puta.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 773 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 108 p4p, 170 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarvinen.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarvinen.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Jarvinen tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarvinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice takes a swing at Jarvinen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen moves away from the strike by Slice.
Slice misses with a hook
and Jarvinen moves into the clinch.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen working aggressively here.
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Slice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
Jarvinen lands a left hand.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvinen fails to land.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
Jarvinen can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slice prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jarvinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarvinen throws out the jab.
Slice is looking to counter punch.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Slice is looking to counter punch.
Jarvinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarvinen throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Jarvinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarvinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarvinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarvinen.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Jarvinen is out of range.
Jarvinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jarvinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Jarvinen misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarvinen.
A big right from Slice misses.
Jarvinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Jarvinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarvinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jarvinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Slice misses with a straight left.
Jarvinen misses with a straight right.
Jarvinen avoids the body shot from Slice.
Jarvinen staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Jarvinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jarvinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Jarvinen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
Slice misses with a left hand
and Jarvinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Slice avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvinen misses with the head strike.
Slice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slice takes a shot to the head.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice cracks Jarvinen with an open hand slap.
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarvinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Slice circles away.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Slice sets himself, and Jarvinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time.
Slice is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Jarvinen.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarvinen.
A jab from Jarvinen does it's job there.
Slice moves out of range as Jarvinen strikes.
Jarvinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Slice moves away from the strike by Jarvinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Slice drops his hands momentarily and Jarvinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Jarvinen moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarvinen misses the target.
Jarvinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarvinen scores with a jab.
Jarvinen ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Slice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice takes one on the button.
Jarvinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarvinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Slice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarvinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvinen manages to avoid it.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jarvinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Slice sets himself, and Jarvinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time.
Jarvinen jabs Slice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Slice misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jarvinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slice doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Jarvinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jarvinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jarvinen lands a nice hook to Slice's body. Slice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jarvinen misses the shot to the body.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarvinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Jarvinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jarvinen misses with a left hand
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Jarvinen seems unphased.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarvinen.
Nice shot lands for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice throws a hook but Jarvinen avoids it easily.
Jarvinen misses with a looping left.
Slice takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Slice's head.
Jarvinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvinen throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jarvinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slice, as that shot connected.
Jarvinen lands a slapping body shot.
Jarvinen tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jarvinen lands with a straight right. Slice didn't see that one coming.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jarvinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jarvinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Jarvinen.
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 needs to keep his hands up - Jarvinen had a free shot at his head there.
Jarvinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Jarvinen's head but Jarvinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jarvinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Jarvinen should have avoided that one.
Slice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvinen manages to avoid it.
Jarvinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice throws a hook but Jarvinen avoids it easily.
Slice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarvinen scores with the left hand. Slice knows he should have avoided that one.
Jarvinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jarvinen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Jarvinen's shoulder, as Jarvinen tries to avoid the shot.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Jarvinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarvinen.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Jarvinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Jarvinen slips a jab from Slice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Jarvinen really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen.
Jab by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jarvinen punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Jarvinen moves away and avoids it.
Jarvinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jarvinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slice in his tracks.
Jarvinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jarvinen scores with a jab. Slice acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Jarvinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice sets himself, and Jarvinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time.
Slice throws the left hand but Jarvinen avoids the punch easily.
Jarvinen scores with a body shot.
A jab from Slice misses.
Jarvinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jarvinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarvinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarvinen moves in looking to clinch but Slice pushes him off.
Jarvinen digs a good hook to Slice's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jarvinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Slice slips under a jab.
Jarvinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
A big right from Slice misses.
Slice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarvinen.
Slice throwing a counter right hand but Jarvinen manages to avoid it.
Jarvinen slips under a jab from Slice.
Slice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jarvinen slips a straight right by Slice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jarvinen closes the distance and pushes Slice back into the cage.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slice blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvinen can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Slice blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Jarvinen dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Slice missing with a left hand there. Jarvinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice is looking to counter punch.
Jarvinen misses with a straight right.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Jarvinen misses with a right hand
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
The fighters circling - Slice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen misses with a looping right.
Jarvinen walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.
Slice takes a swing at Jarvinen's ribcage but misses.
Slice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarvinen. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Jarvinen moves away and avoids it.
Jarvinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Jarvinen wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Jarvinen misses.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Slice misses.
Kimbo Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a hook. Jarvinen ducked under it nicely.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slice.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jarvinen wants to counter the offense by Slice and move into the clinch position.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Jarvinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Slice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Jarvinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarvinen punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch.
Jarvinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarvinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Jarvinen finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Jarvinen. That snapped Slice's head back.
Jarvinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arto Jarvinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jarvinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarvinen slips under a jab.
Jarvinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarvinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvinen takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Jarvinen saw that one coming.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jarvinen scores with a hook to the body. Slice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Jarvinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarvinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Jarvinen!
Arto Jarvinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Arto Jarvinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kimbo Slice was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, losing your title doesn’t feel good. But he fought great tonight and capitalized on my mistakes. I had a great camp and now it’s back to the drawing board and onto the next opponent. I will get this rematch and have that championship in my hands once again... Mark my words.'.
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