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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Veljko's choice of entrance music: Stemm - Face the pain. Chris Flint is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Veljko tries to avoid it but Flint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Veljko to the ground. Veljko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Veljko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flint has been working on his balance at Madz , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Veljko.
Flint throws a jab but it's blocked by Veljko.
Veljko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veljko defending well as Flint loads up on a big left hand.
Veljko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veljko goes for a takedown attempt but Flint pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Veljko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flint shoots for a takedown but Veljko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flint missing with a left hand there. Veljko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veljko closes the distance and clinches.
Veljko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flint gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Veljko tries for a takedown but Flint manages to get underhooks.
Chris Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinisa Veljko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko slows down the pace here.
Flint tries to pull guard but Veljko won't allow it.
Flint leaning against his opponent.
Veljko wants the takedown. Flint is fighting it off but Veljko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flint's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veljko trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flint throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Veljko cracks Flint with a solid left hand.
Veljko postures up and lands a big shot to Flint's brow.
Flint being controlled here, momentarily.
Flint wants to stand but Veljko is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flint is keeping the position for now.
Veljko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Veljko wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Flint can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Veljko controls the pace.
Flint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Veljko content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sinisa Veljko.
Veljko is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veljko lands a head kick. Flint smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Veljko tries to clinch but Flint is having none of it.
Veljko throws a head kick that misses.
Veljko looks for the body kick but Flint saw that one coming.
Veljko takes the fight into the clinch.
Veljko wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veljko as Flint tries to tie him up.
Veljko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flint gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veljko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flint can't fight it off and eventually Veljko manages to take the fight to the floor. Flint looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Veljko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Veljko throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Veljko postures up and lands a big shot to Flint's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veljko lands a couple of elbows.
Veljko scoring with some ground and pound.
Flint lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Veljko!
Flint misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flint goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Veljko is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinisa Veljko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Veljko lands with a slapping head kick.
Veljko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Veljko.
Veljko slips a straight right by Flint.
Veljko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Veljko throws a head kick that Flint semi-blocks.
Veljko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veljko throws a head kick but Flint moves out of range.
Veljko throws a head kick that half lands.
Veljko blocks a head kick by Flint.
Veljko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veljko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veljko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flint pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko scores with a nice body kick.
Flint throws a hook to the side of Veljko's head but Veljko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flint tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flint fails with the takedown
and Veljko counters with a big head kick but Flint shrugs it off.
Veljko moves into the clinch.
Flint gets underhooks to prevent Veljko's takedown attempt.
Veljko tries for a takedown but Flint manages to get underhooks.
Chris Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinisa Veljko.
Veljko tries for a takedown but Flint manages to get underhooks.
Veljko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flint is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veljko is breathing heavily.
Flint is pressed up against the cage. Veljko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flint down to the mat. Flint avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Veljko wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Flint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veljko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veljko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flint somewhat.
Veljko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flint, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veljko tries to clinch up.
Veljko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flint throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veljko.
Flint blocks a head kick by Veljko.
Sinisa Veljko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Flint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Veljko tries to avoid it but Flint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Veljko to the ground. Veljko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flint sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Veljko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flint tries to score with a low kick but Veljko moves his leg out of the way.
Veljko ducks under a wild hook from Flint.
Flint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veljko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veljko takes the fight into the clinch.
Flint prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veljko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Veljko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flint is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Flint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veljko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flint just misses with a elbow thrown towards Veljko's brow.
Veljko wants the takedown. Flint is fighting it off but Veljko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flint's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flint has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Veljko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Veljko lands a couple of digs.
Veljko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Veljko postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Veljko chips away with some ground and pound.
Veljko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinisa Veljko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Veljko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris Flint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veljko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veljko throws a sloppy head kick and Flint moves out of range easily.
Veljko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flint manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veljko throws a head kick that misses.
Flint blocks a head kick by Veljko.
Flint takes a swing at Veljko's ribcage but misses.
Veljko connects with a solid leg kick.
Veljko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flint.
Flint shoots in but no luck this time.
Veljko throws a head kick that misses.
Flint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veljko counters with a good, hard body kick but Flint shrugs it off.
Veljko throws the kick towards the body but Flint avoids it.
Flint works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint blocks a head kick by Veljko.
Veljko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Flint misses.
Flint scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veljko is looking to clinch.
Veljko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flint gets a takedown into half guard.
Veljko is trying to stand.
Flint is trying to control. Veljko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flint.
Flint throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Veljko to regain full guard.
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint stops Veljko from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint looking to sit in guard and control but Veljko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Veljko throwing strikes from guard but Flint blocks nicely.
Veljko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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!
Veljko won't allow Flint to get back to his feet.
Sinisa Veljko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint trying to control the position.
Veljko trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Flint looking to control.
Chris Flint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We're going to have a standup here because Chris Flint wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Veljko checks a leg kick.
Flint avoids the head kick by Veljko.
Veljko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veljko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Veljko lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck for Flint with that takedown attempt.
Veljko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flint has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sinisa Veljko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Veljko.
Veljko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Veljko tries a head kick but it misses.
Flint just misses with a punch to the body.
Veljko is looking to clinch.
Veljko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flint swings for the body but Veljko moves out of range.
Veljko tries to close the distance and clinch but Flint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flint throws a chopping leg kick but Veljko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veljko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flint throws a jab when Veljko was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinisa Veljko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veljko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinisa Veljko!
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energy
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hype
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