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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Zoranovic (ranked 5609 p4p, 206 weight class) and Baltasar Halko (ranked 5498 p4p, 200 weight class). Halko has chosen The Lumberjack by Jackyl as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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11 - 14 - 0 |
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300 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milan Zoranovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baltasar Halko!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halko swings for the body but Zoranovic moves out of range.
Halko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zoranovic's guard.
Zoranovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halko wants to control from the top but Zoranovic keeps moving.
Zoranovic is trying to keep Halko in close.
Halko won't allow Zoranovic to get back to his feet.
Zoranovic is controlling Halko's posture.
Halko wants to control from the top but Zoranovic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoranovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Halko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halko is taking a breather. Zoranovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zoranovic is not content to let Halko control the position.
Zoranovic gets back to full guard.
Halko looking to sit in guard and control but Zoranovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Halko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoranovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zoranovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Halko postures up in Zoranovic's guard and throws a big left but Zoranovic blocks it.
Zoranovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halko passes into half guard.
Halko controlling the action here.
Halko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoranovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic has one foot on Halko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Halko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zoranovic tries to avoid it but Halko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zoranovic to the ground. Zoranovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Halko lands a jab-cross combination.
Halko throws a body kick that misses
and Zoranovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. Zoranovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko laying and praying for a moment but Zoranovic takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoranovic wants to get back to full guard.
Halko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoranovic is positioning himself well to prevent Halko advancing to mount.
Halko wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoranovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baltasar Halko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Halko or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoranovic, which made it look bad.
Zoranovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoranovic slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Halko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zoranovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halko misses with a few strikes there.
Zoranovic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halko sprawls and moves away.
Halko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halko looks to land a right hand but Zoranovic moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zoranovic checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halko throws a right hand that Zoranovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoranovic also avoids with ease.
Zoranovic tries to counter with a takedown but Halko is quick to defend against it.
Halko thows a leg kick but Zoranovic checks it
and Zoranovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halko.
Zoranovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoranovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoranovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halko misses with a jab to the body
and Zoranovic counters with a crisp one two that drops Halko! Zoranovic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halko to his feet! Halko is in big trouble!
Halko fails with a takedown attempt.
Milan Zoranovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halko just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoranovic throws a big counter combination but Halko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halko throws a push kick but Zoranovic slaps the foot to one side.
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!
A punch combination from Halko misses.
Halko throws a right hand that Zoranovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoranovic also avoids with ease.
Zoranovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halko.
Halko shoots for a takedown but Zoranovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zoranovic enables Halko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zoranovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zoranovic kicks Halko off and gets to his feet.
Halko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zoranovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halko misses with the combination.
Halko misses with a series of wild punches.
Halko misses with a body shot.
Halko tries a head kick but it misses.
Halko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halko swings widly with a right hand
and Zoranovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Halko.
Zoranovic throwing a counter right hand but Halko manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic misses with a double jab.
Halko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zoranovic drops Halko with a beautiful combination! Halko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zoranovic is looking for the KO!
Halko is rocked!
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoranovic lands a huge takedown. Halko is out but the ref is slow to react and Zoranovic lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Halko lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Zoranovic!
Milan Zoranovic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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hype
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