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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Zoranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Boskins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Zoranovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoranovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zoranovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Zoranovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boskins wants to get back to full guard but Zoranovic has passed into side control.
We've been hearing that Zoranovic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zoranovic scoring with punches from side control.
Boskins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zoranovic trying to pass the guard but Boskins defending well.
Boskins is concentrating on defense, preventing Zoranovic from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic trying to control the action but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Boskins gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zoranovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoranovic pushing down on Boskins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boskins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoranovic.
Zoranovic wants to stand but Boskins has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zoranovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoranovic wants to pass to mount but Boskins is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoranovic is thwarting Boskins's attempts to control the position.
Zoranovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boskins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zoranovic is working away from the top position though.
Boskins wants to improve his position but Zoranovic is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zoranovic connects with a jab.
Boskins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boskins tries to stand and escape but Zoranovic actually recovers to full guard.
Boskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins stopping the sweep attempt from Zoranovic.
Zoranovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zoranovic tries to get out of the position.
Boskins wants to stand but Zoranovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boskins trying to control but Zoranovic is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zoranovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zoranovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Boskins, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Boskins misses.
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.
Zoranovic gets caught napping as Boskins dives in and scores a takedown. Zoranovic manages to retain guard.
Boskins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boskins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoranovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoranovic wants to stand up but Boskins is controlling him.
Zoranovic controls Boskins momentarily but Boskins frees himself.
Zoranovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoranovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Milan Zoranovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zoranovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boskins's guard.
Zoranovic postures up.
Boskins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zoranovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoranovic lands a couple of elbows.
Boskins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zoranovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boskins is pulling down on Zoranovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Zoranovic, at least for the moment.
Zoranovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boskins can do to turn this around?
Boskins is trying to control the position but Zoranovic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zoranovic postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boskins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boskins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boskins works his way into full mount!
Boskins misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zoranovic is squirming around, avoiding Boskins's attempts to control the action.
Zoranovic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boskins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boskins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zoranovic is on top in guard.
Zoranovic stands up over Boskins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boskins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Boskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boskins keeping full guard, as Zoranovic tries to pass.
Boskins has momentary wrist control but Zoranovic slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boskins is on top in guard.
Zoranovic keeping moving, preventing Boskins from controlling successfully.
Zoranovic wants to stand and escape but Boskins is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milan Zoranovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoranovic pulls Boskins in close to prevent any damage.
Zoranovic trying to control the position.
Zoranovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boskins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoranovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwayne Boskins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zoranovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boskins sprawls well. Boskins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zoranovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Boskins has managed to clinch.
Boskins jumps guard and drags Zoranovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zoranovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins trying to keep a closed guard but Zoranovic is proving a slippery customer.
Boskins wants to get back to his feet but Zoranovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoranovic trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Boskins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoranovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boskins thows a leg kick but Zoranovic checks it
and Zoranovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boskins's guard.
Zoranovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoranovic chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic throwing strikes from guard but Boskins blocks nicely.
Zoranovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boskins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zoranovic.
Boskins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoranovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zoranovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zoranovic wants to control but Boskins is keeping him busy.
Boskins wants to control but Zoranovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoranovic winds up and cracks Boskins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boskins tries to roll over but Zoranovic keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic throwing shots but Boskins is blocking nicely.
Zoranovic trying to control from half guard but Boskins is working away.
Boskins is trying to get back to full guard.
Boskins tries to kick Zoranovic off but Zoranovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boskins darts in and clinches Zoranovic up against the cage.
Boskins jumps into guard, dragging Zoranovic to the mat.
Boskins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boskins is trying to control the position but Zoranovic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Boskins has wrist control.
Boskins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zoranovic looking to pass the guard.
Boskins is trying to control the position but Zoranovic postures up.
Boskins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boskins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zoranovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boskins thows a huge punch but Zoranovic dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Milan Zoranovic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoranovic tries to counter with a takedown but Boskins is quick to defend against it.
Milan Zoranovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boskins shoots in and gets a takedown into Zoranovic's guard.
Zoranovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boskins looking to sit in guard and control but Zoranovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zoranovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boskins controls Zoranovic momentarily but Zoranovic frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zoranovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boskins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zoranovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoranovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boskins is pulling down on Zoranovic's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zoranovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boskins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoranovic drops back looking for a leg! Boskins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boskins manages to kick Zoranovic off! Zoranovic jumps back into Boskins's guard.
Zoranovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Boskins wants to stand up but Zoranovic is controlling him.
Zoranovic trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Boskins is trying to keep Zoranovic in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoranovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boskins manages to circle out of the way.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boskins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zoranovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Boskins just leaning against Zoranovic, taking a breather.
Boskins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zoranovic can't fight it off and eventually Boskins manages to take the fight to the floor. Zoranovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boskins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zoranovic is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoranovic has wrist control.
Zoranovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boskins tries to stand but Zoranovic is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zoranovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Zoranovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zoranovic keeping moving, preventing Boskins from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boskins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zoranovic's guard.
Zoranovic wants to stand but Boskins is controlling the position.
Boskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoranovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boskins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Boskins dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boskins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zoranovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Zoranovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boskins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boskins looks up at the clock and then as Zoranovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boskins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins trying to control the position but Zoranovic is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins working the ground and pound but Zoranovic is defending the strikes.
Zoranovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boskins seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boskins is looking for a kimura here.
Boskins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zoranovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zoranovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boskins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boskins drives through with a takedown into Zoranovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zoranovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boskins throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoranovic wants to hit a switch here but Boskins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zoranovic there!
Boskins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Zoranovic slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Boskins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boskins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boskins is working for a kimura but Zoranovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Zoranovic trying to control but Boskins postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zoranovic is trying to stand.
Boskins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zoranovic's head.
Boskins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zoranovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoranovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boskins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Boskins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boskins 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwayne Boskins!
Dwayne Boskins is the new super heavyweight champion!
The defeated Milan Zoranovic had this to say: 'Judges are completely incompetent!'.
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