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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan comes to the cage accompanied by Moskau. Calhoun is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Always Strapped by: Lil Wayne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun throws a series of punches but Vanovcan avoids them all with ease.
Vanovcan closes the distance and clinches up with Calhoun, looking for a takedown. Vanovcan pushes Calhoun against the cage but Calhoun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calhoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vanovcan's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vanovcan is looking for a sweep. Calhoun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calhoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calhoun stands up and beckons Vanovcan to join him on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Calhoun. Those never looked like landing.
Calhoun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanovcan circles away quickly and effectively.
Vanovcan slips a jab and a cross from Calhoun.
Calhoun looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanovcan is just out of range.
Calhoun gets caught napping as Vanovcan dives in and scores a takedown. Calhoun manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun wants to stand and escape but Vanovcan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calhoun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanovcan throws and elbow that misses. Calhoun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanovcan's guard. Nice move by Calhoun!
Vanovcan wants to stand up but Calhoun is controlling him.
Calhoun wanted to stand there but Vanovcan had control of the position.
Calhoun gets to his feet - Vanovcan follows without any prompting.
Vanovcan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calhoun.
Calhoun works over Vanovcan's head and body with a nice combination.
Calhoun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calhoun misses with a hook. Vanovcan ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanovcan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Calhoun walks away with a smile on his face. Vanovcan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Vanovcan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanovcan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vanovcan on his heels. He'll look to pass Vanovcan's guard now, I'm sure.
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vanovcan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calhoun defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun fails to land with a series of punches.
Vanovcan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanovcan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calhoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanovcan missing with knees to the body.
Calhoun avoiding damage as Vanovcan throws knees to the body.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vanovcan jumps guard.
Vanovcan is trying to hold Calhoun in close to prevent damage but Calhoun has managed to pass into half guard.
Vanovcan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calhoun tries to stand but Vanovcan is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calhoun won't allow Vanovcan to sweep him here.
Calhoun gets to his feet - Vanovcan follows without any prompting.
Vanovcan clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Calhoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vanovcan is working for takedown but Calhoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
Calhoun throws a series of strikes that have Vanovcan backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Calhoun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vanovcan gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like Justina Vanovcan has been cut.
Calhoun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vanovcan is working away from the top position though.
Vanovcan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Calhoun's thigh. Calhoun counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vanovcan wants to stand but Calhoun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Calhoun has control of Vanovcan's left arm, preventing Vanovcan from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vanovcan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justina Vanovcan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vanovcan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calhoun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calhoun prevents Vanovcan from breaking the clinch.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calhoun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks it.
Vanovcan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Vanovcan managing to block the knees to the body from Calhoun.
Calhoun missing with knees to the body.
Calhoun stops a takedown attempt from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown but Calhoun manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vanovcan throws an elbow but it misses.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun looking to throw knees to the head but Vanovcan is blocking nicely.
Calhoun lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Calhoun.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun missing with knees to the body.
Calhoun is leaning against Vanovcan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calhoun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calhoun is breathing heavily.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vanovcan looking for a guillotine here but Calhoun defends easily.
Calhoun won't allow Vanovcan to get back to his feet.
Justina Vanovcan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calhoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vanovcan is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun stands and steps away. Vanovcan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calhoun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanovcan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calhoun's guard.
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!
Vanovcan trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanovcan throwing strikes from guard but Calhoun blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanovcan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Calhoun keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vanovcan has managed to clinch.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vanovcan fails to pull guard.
Vanovcan jumps into guard, dragging Calhoun to the mat.
Vanovcan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanovcan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calhoun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vanovcan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanovcan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calhoun defends well.
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Justina Vanovcan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanovcan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vanovcan chips away with some ground and pound.
Vanovcan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calhoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanovcan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calhoun is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calhoun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calhoun controlling Vanovcan's posture.
Slim Calhoun has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Vanovcan with that takedown attempt.
Vanovcan connects with a right hand. Calhoun shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan has his takedown stuffed
and Calhoun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calhoun decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Calhoun throws a series of punches but Vanovcan moves out of range.
Vanovcan shoots in for a double leg but Calhoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calhoun thows a leg kick but Vanovcan checks it
and Vanovcan counters with a shoot takedown. Calhoun fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanovcan throwing strikes but missing.
Vanovcan stopping the sweep attempt from Calhoun.
Calhoun managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calhoun is proving hard to escape from.
Calhoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan postures up in Calhoun's guard and throws a big left but Calhoun blocks it.
Calhoun wants to stand but Vanovcan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Justina Vanovcan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calhoun misses with a few strikes there.
Calhoun throws a right hand that Vanovcan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanovcan also avoids with ease.
Justina Vanovcan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanovcan fails with the takedown.
Vanovcan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Calhoun under the eye.
Vanovcan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calhoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanovcan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calhoun scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vanovcan fails to land.
Calhoun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
Calhoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanovcan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calhoun wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vanovcan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calhoun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Calhoun decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calhoun as he jumps to the side.
Vanovcan moves into range and clinches up with Calhoun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants a takedown but no success here.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Calhoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanovcan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vanovcan throws a head punch that misses.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun won't allow it.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Calhoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vanovcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Calhoun lands an elbow that stopped Vanovcan in his tracks for a moment.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calhoun just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun with a knee to the head.
Slim Calhoun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanovcan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vanovcan jumps guard and drags Calhoun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Calhoun passes into half guard.
Calhoun decides to stand and escape the position.
Calhoun throws a nice looking combination but Vanovcan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanovcan clinches.
Vanovcan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Calhoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Calhoun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vanovcan's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Calhoun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vanovcan is defending well for now.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Vanovcan is trying to maintain a safe position but Calhoun gets an underhook and turns Vanovcan into the cage.
Vanovcan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vanovcan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Vanovcan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanovcan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Calhoun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calhoun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vanovcan's face.
Calhoun looking to throw knees to the head but Vanovcan is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Calhoun stops a takedown attempt from Vanovcan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Calhoun dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Justina Vanovcan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A punch combination from Calhoun misses.
Vanovcan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calhoun circles away.
Calhoun throws a nice looking combination but Vanovcan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanovcan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
Vanovcan shoots in but Calhoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justina Vanovcan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calhoun as he jumps to the side.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown but Calhoun circles away easily
and Calhoun counters with a three punch combo that has Vanovcan backing up. Vanovcan nods at Calhoun to acknowledge the strikes.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calhoun as he jumps to the side.
Vanovcan tries a low kick but Calhoun avoids it.
Calhoun scores with a one two! Vanovcan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vanovcan is rocked!
Calhoun misses with a straight left.
Calhoun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calhoun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanovcan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calhoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanovcan avoids the damage to the body.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks with his arms.
Vanovcan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calhoun smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan tries for a takedown but Calhoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vanovcan looks for a takedown but Calhoun sprawls well.
Calhoun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanovcan trying to control but Calhoun postures up.
Calhoun stands up from half guard.
Calhoun looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan shoots in looking for a takedown but Calhoun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vanovcan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vanovcan moves into the clinch successfully.
Calhoun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vanovcan jumps guard but Calhoun stands there with Vanovcan around his waist. Vanovcan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calhoun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanovcan drops back down to his feet.
Vanovcan pulls guard.
Calhoun gets to his feet. Vanovcan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A solid leg kick lands there for Calhoun.
Vanovcan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanovcan misses with a takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with a three punch combo that has Vanovcan backing up. Vanovcan nods at Calhoun to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Calhoun misses.
Vanovcan forces Calhoun back against the cage and clinches.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vanovcan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vanovcan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calhoun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vanovcan fails to pull guard.
Calhoun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but Vanovcan blocks it.
Vanovcan fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun lands an elbow just above Vanovcan 's eye.
Calhoun lands a damaging elbow.
Calhoun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Calhoun won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Calhoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calhoun 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Calhoun! Slim Calhoun retains his bantamweight title!
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