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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Furio Spartan (ranked 1787 p4p, 237 weight class) and Zoran Paunovic (ranked 1994 p4p, 261 weight class). Spartan comes to the cage accompanied by This is Sparta. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furio Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoran Paunovic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Paunovic misses with a double jab.
Paunovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spartan counter with a right hand.
Paunovic lands with a kick to the temple. Spartan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spartan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paunovic defends well and Spartan ends up having to push Paunovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Paunovic swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Paunovic misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Paunovic misses
enabling Spartan to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan avoids a kick to the body.
Paunovic misses with a body shot.
Paunovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Spartan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.
Paunovic tries to land a body kick
and Spartan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paunovic's guard.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Paunovic.
Spartan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paunovic throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses
and Spartan counters with a thumping low kick.
Paunovic takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan slips a jab from Paunovic.
Spartan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a low kick but Spartan moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paunovic lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan swinging wildly here.
Paunovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
A low kick from Paunovic misses
and Spartan counters with a series of strikes. Paunovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paunovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Paunovic missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick and Spartan moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paunovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Paunovic.
Spartan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Spartan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spartan lands in his opponent's guard.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to control but Paunovic is working from the bottom.
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
Paunovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paunovic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Paunovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paunovic wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Spartan lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paunovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spartan rather than just go for the knockout.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoran Paunovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paunovic misses with a hook.
Paunovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Paunovic throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Paunovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paunovic.
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Spartan does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Paunovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Paunovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Paunovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan throws a head kick but Paunovic moves out of range.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Spartan blocks the low kick.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Paunovic avoids it well.
Paunovic throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Paunovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spartan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Paunovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Spartan is wise to it.
Paunovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paunovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paunovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zoran Paunovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Paunovic does it's job there.
Spartan lands with a kick to the temple. Paunovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Paunovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spartan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paunovic - the referee stops the clock and Spartan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paunovic. Spartan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Paunovic misses.
Paunovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spartan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Spartan saw that one coming.
Spartan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paunovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paunovic cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paunovic.
Paunovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paunovic lands with a nice body punch.
Paunovic lands with a good body shot.
Paunovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spartan tries to move into range but Paunovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paunovic at a distance.
Paunovic throws a lazy head kick
and Spartan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spartan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
A big right from Spartan misses.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Paunovic moved out of range nicely.
Paunovic tries to score with a low kick but Spartan moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Paunovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Spartan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Spartan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paunovic throws a nice head kick!
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paunovic. Spartan shrugs it off though.
Spartan throws a hook but Paunovic blocks it.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paunovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paunovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by Paunovic.
Paunovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spartan.
A head kick by Paunovic misses
so Spartan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paunovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spartan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Nice cross by Paunovic.
Paunovic lands with a straight right. Spartan didn't see that one coming.
Paunovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartan slips a straight right by Paunovic.
Spartan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paunovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan takes one on the button.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paunovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paunovic lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paunovic throws a leg kick
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Paunovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paunovic swinging wildly here.
Spartan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic throws a shot from downtown. Spartan moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan scores with a three punch combo!
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paunovic connects with a body shot that sends Spartan's belly button to the back.
Paunovic stuns Spartan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paunovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paunovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spartan momentarily.
Spartan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paunovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paunovic misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
As Paunovic looks to move away, Spartan throws a big counter combo but Paunovic just gets out of the way.
Paunovic connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paunovic lands with a cross.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
Paunovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Paunovic blocks a leg kick.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paunovic lands a nice shot that snaps Spartan's head back.
Paunovic cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.
Paunovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paunovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paunovic.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic throws a shot to the body.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spartan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paunovic scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Paunovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paunovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartan on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paunovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartan in the body.
Paunovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paunovic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
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