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Event: Dynasty 14     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Cirkovic scores with a decent looking hook.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
West gets a clinch.
Cirkovic misses with a knee to the head.
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike.
Cirkovic looking to slow down the pace here.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cirkovic avoids it.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Cirkovic to work.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West prevents a body shot from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West throws a nice looking combination but Cirkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cirkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cirkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##CL2#
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cirkovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
West lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
West wants to clinch up but Cirkovic keeps it at a distance.
Cirkovic throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
West tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Cirkovic scores with a hook.
West tries to clinch but Cirkovic moves away
and Cirkovic counters with a nice uppercut.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cirkovic as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Cirkovic.
West tries to clinch there but Cirkovic circles away.
Cirkovic is looking to counter with head kicks.
West tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Nice shot by Cirkovic.
Carson West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that West shrugs off.
A short right from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic is looking to control West's arms but West gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cirkovic has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West tries to clinch there but Cirkovic circles away.
Cirkovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cirkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cirkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Cirkovic tries a low kick but West avoids it.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but West moved away.
West appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
West tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cirkovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West moves out of range of the body kick.
Cirkovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cirkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cirkovic cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
West wants to clinch.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
West clinches with his opponent.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cirkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic pushes West back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that West shrugs off.
West misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is struggling to control the position.#T1#
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a right hand.
West presses Cirkovic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carson West seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the ropes.
Cirkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West lands a knee to the body.
Cirkovic avoids the elbow strike from West, against the ropes.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cirkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Cirkovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the ropes, West throws an elbow but misses.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cirkovic's brow.
Cirkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Cirkovic.
West creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkovic's defenses.
West avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Cirkovic tries to tie him up.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
West lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
Cirkovic avoids the elbow strike from West, against the ropes.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
West lands a nice elbow.
West lands a damaging elbow.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West blocks an elbow strike from Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
West moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.
West cracks Cirkovic with an open hand slap.#CL2#
West rushes Cirkovic and presses him up against the ropes.
West lands a good knee to the midsection. Cirkovic won't want to take too many of those.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West landing knees to the body.
Cirkovic avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
Cirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by West.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Cirkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cirkovic takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Milovan Cirkovic has been cut.#T1#
West missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, West throws an elbow but misses.
Cirkovic lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment.
Cirkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike from West.
West takes a shot to the head.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of West backwards.
Cirkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
West lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cirkovic's brow.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic lands a left hand.
West gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
West with a knee to the head. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
West tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West wants to clinch up but Cirkovic keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West wants to clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
West has managed to clinch.
West pushes Cirkovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cirkovic misses with a right hand
and West counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cirkovic thinking.
West tries to clinch but Cirkovic is having none of it.
West wants to clinch.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
West tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
West clinches with his opponent.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
West lands a good knee to the midsection. Cirkovic won't want to take too many of those.
West lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
West lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Cirkovic lands an elbow just above West 's eye.
Cirkovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
West misses with an elbow over the top.
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from West.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cirkovic throws an elbow but misses.
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike from West.
West missing with knees to the body.
West misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic lands an elbow just above West 's eye.
Cirkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West lands an elbow that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic tries a low kick but West avoids it.
A big left from Cirkovic misses. #CL2#
West drives through and clinches with Cirkovic against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirkovic.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. West looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
West has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cirkovic's brow.
West landing knees to the body.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but West blocks it.
West blocks the elbow strike.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West lands an elbow that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cirkovic's brow.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike from West.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
West landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson West dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
West is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
West has closed the distance and engaged Cirkovic in a clinch.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cirkovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cirkovic avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
Cirkovic digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cirkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Cirkovic.
West misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic taking a breather.
Cirkovic has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cirkovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cirkovic.
West tries a knee to the head but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Milovan Cirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
West misses with a knee strike.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
West lands an elbow that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks for a moment.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cirkovic's efforts to push away.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by West.
West gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cirkovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
West throws an elbow that misses.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
West avoids a wild elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside. #T2#
West prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
West pushes Cirkovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic working aggressively here.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
West lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
West lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cirkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West blocking some punches.
Cirkovic connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carson West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson West!

 
Event: Dynasty 11     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego lands with a hook. Cirkovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cirkovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Cirkovic looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
Diego misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cirkovic throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic is looking to score with low kicks.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic misses with a right hand
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Cirkovic slips under a jab.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego cracks Cirkovic with an open hand slap.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A little jabbing left from Cirkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego thumps Cirkovic with a low kick.
Diego thuds his right hand into Cirkovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
Diego defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Cirkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Cirkovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cirkovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirkovic scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it. #T1#
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cirkovic. That one must have hurt.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a jab.
Cirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Diego punishes Cirkovic's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a straight left. #T2#
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Diego moves out of range as Cirkovic strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cirkovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diego jabs at Cirkovic's body.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic walks into a jab.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego stuns Cirkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Diego blocks a head kick by Cirkovic.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Cirkovic wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Cirkovic coming out on top.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cirkovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Cirkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Cirkovic dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.#T1#
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Diego.
Cirkovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cirkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirkovic with a hook.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Jab by Diego.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Cirkovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cirkovic on the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirkovic.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cirkovic. Diego shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic looks to land a combination. Diego sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cirkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirkovic. Cirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Cirkovic feints a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
Diego throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dwan Diego 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.
#R4#
Cirkovic lands the left hand.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Cirkovic clinches.
Cirkovic lands a right hand.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic lands with a left to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego takes a knee to the side of the body.
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 nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Cirkovic cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Cirkovic looking to stall.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego working aggressively here.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Cirkovic.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic lands a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cirkovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cirkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Cirkovic - just one landing.
Cirkovic slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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!
#R5#
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the jab.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
It seemed like Cirkovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego scores with the left hand. Cirkovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic misses with the body kick
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Cirkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego tries to clinch there but Cirkovic circles away.
Milovan Cirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Cirkovic misses.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirkovic.
Diego slips under a jab.
Cirkovic motions for Diego to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.#T2#
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Diego.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Cirkovic avoided it.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cirkovic stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Cirkovic.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: Dynasty 7     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Cirkovic throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirkovic throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.#CL#
Cirkovic darts in and clinches Diego up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Cirkovic. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Cirkovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Cirkovic.
A short right from Cirkovic on the inside. #T1#
Cirkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
Diego tries to stall but Cirkovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Diego takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Milovan Cirkovic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cirkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego lands a right hand. #T2#
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Cirkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks for a moment.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Cirkovic misses with some punches.
Cirkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Diego tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diego.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Cirkovic has Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cirkovics head.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Cirkovic improves position.
Cirkovic wants to stall.
Cirkovic blocks the elbow strike.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego looking to stall.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego taking a breather.
Cirkovic lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diego is defending well for now.
Cirkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Cirkovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego avoids a wild elbow strike from Cirkovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic. #T1#
Diego tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego is trying to stall.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cirkovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cirkovic digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cirkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirkovic.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Diego.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic connects with a high kick.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Cirkovic's ribs.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Diego.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses the jab.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Cirkovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Diego misses with an uppercut. Cirkovic saw that one coming.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cirkovic.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego fakes the leg kick and cracks Cirkovic in the body.
Diego takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cirkovic misses with a head kick.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Cirkovic throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Diego scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Cirkovic does no damage.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Cirkovic's head back.
Diego misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Diego delivers a nice body kick.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Cirkovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Diego misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Good work by Cirkovic as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic moved away.#CL#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Cirkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirkovic.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dwan Diego just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Cirkovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego lands a leg kick that knocks Cirkovic off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diego's calf.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cirkovic at a distance.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirkovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Diego looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Diego.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Diego swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses Cirkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Cirkovic tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego is looking to slow Cirkovic down with leg kicks.
Cirkovic connects with the punch.
Cirkovic defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Cirkovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Cirkovic seems unphased.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Cirkovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cirkovic counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic slips under a jab.
Cirkovic keeps Diego at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic takes one to the chin there.
Cirkovic throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cirkovic scores with a leg kick.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic had his way with Dwan Diego in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego tries to counter with a clinch but Cirkovic shakes him off and moves away.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego lands with a straight right. Cirkovic didn't see that one coming.
Diego swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Diego misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Diego.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Cirkovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego avoids the head kick by Cirkovic.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cirkovic.
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Diego takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Diego.
Cirkovic is looking to counter punch.
Cirkovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Diego lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Diego throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Cirkovic moves his leg out of the way.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwan Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: Dynasty 4     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Diego throws a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cirkovic connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow Cirkovic down.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Diego gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cirkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Diego misses.
Cirkovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Cirkovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego digs a right hand into Cirkovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cirkovic's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirkovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
Cirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego jabs Cirkovic right on the nose. Cirkovic blinks but takes it well.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirkovic throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego jabs at Cirkovic's body.
A big left from Diego misses.
As Diego looks to move away, Cirkovic throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.#T1#
Diego looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Diego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cirkovic tries to work over Diego's front leg with a kick but Diego checks it. #CL#
Cirkovic pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego digs a good body shot into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cirkovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Cirkovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Cirkovic has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands. #T2#
Diego is leaning against Cirkovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cirkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Diego slips a jab from Cirkovic.#CL#
Cirkovic rushes Diego and presses him up against the ropes.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cirkovic. #CUT#
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego misses with a hook.
Cirkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Cirkovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Diego throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.#T2#
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Cirkovic seems unphased.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Diego 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Cirkovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Diego's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Diego is looking to clinch but Cirkovic is avoiding it.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cirkovic misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Diego throws a right hand that Cirkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Cirkovic also avoids with ease.
Cirkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Cirkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with a body shot.
A big left from Diego misses.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Diego.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Diego breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Diego swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Cirkovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cirkovic pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Diego.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Cirkovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cirkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic had his way with Dwan Diego in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diego checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diego 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.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cirkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirkovic jabs at Diego's body.
Milovan Cirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Diego wants to counter the offense by Cirkovic and move into the clinch position.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cirkovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Cirkovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Diego shrugs it off.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a leg kick.
Diego throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Cirkovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Diego scores with a spinning back kick!
Cirkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Cirkovic finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic pushes Diego away with a front kick.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

 
Event: FC 155:The Tribute     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Azhari misses.
Cirkovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Azhari will feel that in the morning.
Azhari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azhari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azhari.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Azhari thows a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it
and Cirkovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Azhari shrugs it off.
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Azhari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Azhari takes a step back to recover.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic throws a looping overhand right but Azhari ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Cirkovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azhari misses the jab.
Azhari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cirkovic's hands.
Azhari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic. #T1#
Azhari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirkovic connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Ebrahim Azhari has been cut.
Azhari throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Cirkovic throws a head kick but Azhari moves out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick as Azhari jumps back.
Azhari looks for the body kick but Cirkovic saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cirkovic!
Cirkovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Azhari.
A little feinted left hand from Azhari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cirkovic throws a lazy head kick
and Azhari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Azhari connects with a leg kick. Cirkovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Azhari off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhari throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azhari connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Azhari connects with the punch.
Azhari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Azhari misses.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that Azhari semi-blocks.
Azhari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Cirkovic catches Azhari right on the button with a cross.
Azhari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azhari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Cirkovic coming out on top.
Cirkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azhari.#CL2#
Cirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azhari.
Azhari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azhari lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ebrahim Azhari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Azhari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azhari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azhari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azhari checks it well.
Azhari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azhari lands the left hand.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Azhari can pounce on him.
Azhari moves away from the strike by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Cirkovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Azhari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Azhari.
Cirkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Azhari blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic. #T1#
Azhari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Azhari.
Azhari throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cirkovic throws a front kick aimed at Azhari's knee but Azhari avoids it well.
Cirkovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Cirkovic finds it's way through Azhari's defenses.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azhari throws out the jab.
Cirkovic lands a slapping body shot.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Azhari.
Cirkovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Cirkovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Azhari. #T2#
Cirkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Azhari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cirkovic's brow. #BC#
Azhari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azhari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cirkovic clobbers Azhari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azhari will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cirkovic throws a low kick, looking for Azhari's leg but Azhari calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Azhari misses the target.
Azhari throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azhari.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Azhari moves out of range easily.
Azhari appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
Azhari misses with a leg kick.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Azhari strikes.
Cirkovic throws a right hand that Azhari ducks under and follows up with a left that Azhari also avoids with ease.
Azhari slips a jab from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ebrahim Azhari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Cirkovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azhari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cirkovic checks it well.
Azhari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cirkovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azhari crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cirkovic - the referee stops the clock and Azhari gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cirkovic. Azhari manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Azhari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range.
Azhari throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
Cirkovic lands a jab to Azhari's midsection.
Cirkovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cirkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Azhari off the ropes and back into range.
Azhari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Azhari misses.
Cirkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirkovic stuns Azhari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azhari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Azhari steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cirkovic. That one must have hurt.
Cirkovic digs a good body shot into Azhari's ribs.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Azhari.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azhari's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azhari.
Azhari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azhari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Azhari misses.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azhari.
Azhari feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Azhari avoids it.
Cirkovic throws a hook but Azhari blocks it.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azhari throws a chopping leg kick but Cirkovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azhari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirkovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azhari scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A big right from Cirkovic misses.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Azhari does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Azhari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cirkovic throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azhari misses with a straight left.
Azhari throws a leg kick but Cirkovic moved away.
Azhari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cirkovic wants to counter with a clinch but Azhari pushes him away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Azhari - that will leave a mark!
Cirkovic lands a jab to Azhari's midsection.
Azhari throws a series of punches but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Azhari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azhari moves forwards but Cirkovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cirkovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Azhari in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ebrahim Azhari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Azhari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
Azhari throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that Azhari semi-blocks.
Azhari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Azhari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Cirkovic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to land body kicks.
Azhari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirkovic. Cirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Azhari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azhari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick
and Azhari counters with a thumping low kick.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Azhari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Azhari misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Azhari.
Cirkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Azhari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cirkovic throws a right hand that Azhari ducks under and follows up with a left that Azhari also avoids with ease.
Azhari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.
Cirkovic scores with a body shot.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azhari moves away.
Azhari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cirkovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azhari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Azhari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Good shot there by Azhari.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Azhari.
An inside leg kick lands from Azhari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azhari.
Azhari moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body kick.
Azhari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cirkovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Azhari is having none of it.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Azhari is just out of range.
Azhari takes one to the side of the head.
Azhari thuds his right hand into Cirkovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ebrahim Azhari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Azhari throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cirkovic cracks Azhari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Azhari lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Cirkovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Azhari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azhari ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azhari moves away.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azhari.
A lazy body kick from Azhari
and Cirkovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Azhari's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
A little jabbing left from Cirkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic with a hook.
Cirkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Azhari moves out of range.
Cirkovic scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Azhari blocks a jab.
Cirkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Azhari's ribs.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azhari throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Cirkovic with a jab.
Cirkovic pushes Azhari away with a front kick.
Ebrahim Azhari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cirkovic throws a one two combo.
Cirkovic with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Azhari misses
and Cirkovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azhari connects with a body shot that sends Cirkovic's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.#T2#
Cirkovic defending well as Azhari loads up on a big left hand.
Azhari moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Cirkovic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Azhari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Azhari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Azhari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Azhari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azhari down.
Azhari looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Cirkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azhari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azhari tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cirkovic 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 Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ebrahim Azhari spoke after the fight, saying 'Well you loose some and win some, but lately i kinda loose more then win. I have to see how to continue with my career.'.

 
Event: FC 151:Legendary!     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirkovic.
A leg kick checked by Cirkovic.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost misses the jab.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick there by Cirkovic.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirkovic.
Frost ducks right into an uppercut from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Cirkovic had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Cirkovic backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Cirkovic manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Cirkovic finds it's way through Frost's defenses. #T1#
Nice jab there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
Cirkovic cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic connects with a knee to the head.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost. #T2#
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cirkovic or not.
Cirkovic is breathing heavily.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cirkovic fails to land.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Frost. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cirkovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cirkovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Cirkovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Frost's front leg but catches the back leg as Frost tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Frost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Cirkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost tries to score with a low kick but Cirkovic moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Cirkovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frost. Frost obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cirkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost misses with a kick to the body.
Frost throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirkovic.
Frost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cirkovic misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Frost. #T2#
Frost with a nice cross.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cirkovic can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost tries to move into range but Cirkovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cirkovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frost's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from Frost.
Cirkovic throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Frost cracks Cirkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Frost tenderised Cirkovic's leg. Cirkovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A leg kick checked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Frost blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirkovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frost has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frost and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cirkovic gets a clinch.
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Cirkovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action. #T1#
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cirkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Frost clobbers Cirkovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Frost.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Frost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Frost.#T2#
Cirkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic thumps Frost with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cirkovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cirkovic misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Frost misses.
Cirkovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Milovan Cirkovic 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.
#R4#
Cirkovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Cirkovic moves away and avoids it.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Cirkovic.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Frost rushes Cirkovic and presses him up against the ropes.
Cirkovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Cirkovic tries to tie him up.
Cirkovic can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Cirkovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Frost lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
Cirkovic's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.#T1#
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cirkovic dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Cirkovic trying to stall but Frost improves his position.
Cirkovic misses with some punches.
Cirkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cirkovics head.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Frost won't want to take too many of those.
Cirkovic wants to stall.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frost prevents Cirkovic from breaking the clinch.
Frost blocks an elbow strike.
Frost keeps control of Cirkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frost lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic jabs at Frost's body.
Deacon Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cirkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks for a moment.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Cirkovic.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Cirkovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cirkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cirkovic throws an elbow that misses.
Frost throws an elbow that misses.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Frost lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
Frost dodges an elbow strike from Cirkovic. #BC2#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cirkovic.
Nice body kick there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic lands a nice hook to Frost's body. Frost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Frost throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cirkovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frost momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
An inside leg kick from Frost misses.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Cirkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Cirkovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cirkovic misses with some punches.
Frost working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cirkovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
Milovan Cirkovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.
Deacon Frost was interviewed post fight and said 'Stay classy!'.

 
Event: FC 148     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Deck cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Cirkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deck. Deck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Deck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cirkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Deck misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Deck.
A lazy left from Deck finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Deck circles away.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deck backwards. #BC2#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Deck has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deck misses with a combination
and Cirkovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deck's knee momentarily.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Deck.#T1#
Deck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from Deck.
Deck throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Deck down.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Deck takes a step back to recover.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck throws out a loose jab but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deck.#T2#
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Deck.
Deck swings widly with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deck walks into a straight right hand from Cirkovic.
Deck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
Deck lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deck can pounce on him.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Cirkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
Deck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Deck takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Deck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab.
Cirkovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
A big left from Deck misses.
Cirkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deck doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Deck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cirkovic throws a low kick, looking for Deck's leg but Deck calmly moves out of range.
Deck is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range. #T1#
Cirkovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deck throws a nice looking combination but Cirkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cirkovic jabs at Deck's body.
Deck throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
Cirkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Deck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Deck.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck misses with a hook.
As Deck tries to get set, Cirkovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Deck manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Deck's leg. Deck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deck throws a low kick but Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Deck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Deck.
Cirkovic misses with a looping right.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Deck misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic counters with a nice body kick.
Jab from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Cirkovic is looking to land body kicks.
Deck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cirkovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Deck.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
A little jabbing left from Deck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Deck's leg. Deck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic scores with a nice strike.
Cirkovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Deck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
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!
Deck misses the jab.
Deck slips a jab and a cross from Cirkovic. #T1#
Nice body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cirkovic lands a really nice looking cross but Deck seems unphased.
Deck throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Deck had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Deck misses with a straight right.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up but Deck circles away and keeps his distance.
Deck misses with an uppercut
and Cirkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cirkovic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirkovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Deck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deck keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Cirkovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deck digs a good body shot into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic motions for Deck to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Deck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Cirkovic tried to score with a low kick but Deck checks it.
Deck connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Inspectah Deck just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Cirkovic.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deck.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Deck breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic works the jab nicely.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cirkovic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Deck.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deck misses with a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Cirkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic moves in looking to clinch but Deck pushes him off.
Cirkovic misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deck's hands.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deck dips to his left and cracks Cirkovic with an uppercut!
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Deck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cirkovic thows a leg kick but Deck checks it
and Deck counters with a straight right hand.
Deck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Deck.
Deck lands a nice looking body shot.
Deck dodges the punch combination from Cirkovic. #T2#
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Cirkovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cirkovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Deck keeps it at a distance.
Deck tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Deck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Deck misses.
Deck throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Deck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cirkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Deck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cirkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Deck.
A little feinted left hand from Cirkovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cirkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deck throws a lazy uppercut
and Cirkovic counters with a left to the body.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Deck down.
Deck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Deck takes a step back to recover.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Deck should have avoided that one.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Deck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deck throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
As Deck backs away, Cirkovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
A head kick misses from Cirkovic.
Decent striking displayed by Deck there.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck slips a jab from Cirkovic.
Deck throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deck.
Deck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirkovic tries to work over Deck's front leg with a kick but Deck checks it.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic motions for Deck to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milovan Cirkovic thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Inspectah Deck spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 
Event: FC PPV 3     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Lievin cracks Cirkovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Lievin throws the kick towards the body but Cirkovic avoids it.
The fighters circling - Lievin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic works Lievin 's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lievin looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Lievin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lievin takes one to the chin there.
Cirkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lievin moves away.
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Cirkovic lands.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Lievin 's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot
and Lievin counters with a straight right hand.
Cirkovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lievin is out of range and Cirkovic settles back down.
Lievin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lievin misses with the body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkovic thuds a left hand into Lievin 's body.
Lievin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Lievin and move into the clinch.
Lievin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lievin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Lievin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with a hook
and Cirkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Lievin is predictable there
and Cirkovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lievin really felt that one!
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Lievin avoids it.
Cirkovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cirkovic is looking to wear down Lievin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lievin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lievin missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Lievin misses with a straight right.
Cirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Cirkovic misses
and Lievin counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lievin blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lievin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
A slow jab from Lievin misses its intended target.
Cirkovic lands an overhand right.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Lievin tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin blocks a jab.
Lievin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lievin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lievin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lievin looks to throw a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lievin misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lievin .
Lievin throws a sloppy head kick and Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Lievin 's ribs.
Lievin cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lievin can do to turn this around?
Lievin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cirkovic's hands.
Lievin delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Lievin misses.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lievin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lievin loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Lievin misses with a hook.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Lievin keeps it at a distance.
Lievin lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Cirkovic misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lievin ! But no joy.
Cirkovic tries to bum rush Lievin with a series of wild strikes but Lievin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cirkovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lievin misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lievin 's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin throws a body kick.
Lievin misses the jab.
Lievin ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Lievin misses with a left hand
letting Cirkovic counter with a right hand.
Cirkovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lievin tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Cirkovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cirkovic cracks Lievin with a nice body shot.
Lievin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lievin scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Lievin avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
A short left from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Lievin has Cirkovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Cirkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands with a cross. #T1#
Cirkovic defending well as Lievin loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Cirkovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lievin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Lievin connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lievin . Cirkovic shrugs it off though.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lievin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
Lievin tests Cirkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lievin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin strikes.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2##CL#
Cirkovic drives through and clinches with Lievin against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin letting Cirkovic take a breather here.
Lievin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Lievin .
Lievin lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirkovic.
A body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic works on Lievin 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cirkovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Lievin .
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Lievin .
Lievin thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Abe Lievin just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Cirkovic motions for Lievin to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lievin 's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Lievin off balance momentarily.
Lievin 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lievin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Lievin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin avoids the head kick by Cirkovic.
Lievin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Cirkovic there.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Lievin lands an overhand right.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lievin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirkovic. Cirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lievin misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Lievin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Lievin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lievin ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Cirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Lievin .
Lievin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic pushes Lievin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Lievin prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lievin lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Lievin misses with the head strike.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lievin is defending well for now.
Lievin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Lievin manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Lievin throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lievin misses with a body kick.
Abe Lievin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lievin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cirkovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lievin .
Lievin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lievin lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Lievin scores with a jab. Cirkovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lievin throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Lievin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
A low kick from Lievin is predictable there
and Cirkovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Lievin .
Cirkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Lievin misses. #T1#
Lievin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Lievin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Cirkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Cirkovic.
Lievin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lievin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lievin blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lievin tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Lievin back against the ropes. #BC2#
Lievin manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirkovic blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic works the jab nicely.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the body
and Lievin counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Lievin scores with a push kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lievin lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lievin tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin flicks out a counter leg kick but Cirkovic steps away.
Lievin looks to land a body kick but Cirkovic moved away.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Lievin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lievin throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Lievin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abe Lievin .
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Milovan Cirkovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 
Event: FC PPV     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Cirkovic rushes Lievin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cirkovic is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lievin .
Lievin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Lievin .
Lievin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lievin .
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cirkovic on the inside.
Lievin lands an elbow just above Cirkovic 's eye.
Cirkovic gets through Lievin 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lievin 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lievin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Lievin .
Cirkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Lievin .
Lievin misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it. #BC#
Lievin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Lievin .
Cirkovic lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Lievin throws a push kick but Cirkovic slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Lievin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Lievin misses the target.
Lievin misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
Lievin swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Lievin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Lievin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirkovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lievin on the side of the head.
Abe Lievin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic takes one to the side of the head.
Cirkovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lievin at a distance.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lievin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lievin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lievin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Lievin throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cirkovic - that will leave a mark!
Cirkovic looks to throw the jab but Lievin is out of range.
Lievin throwing a counter right hand but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lievin .
Lievin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick
and Lievin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lievin connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Lievin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Lievin 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lievin tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Cirkovic tests Lievin 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cirkovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Lievin throws a shot from downtown. Cirkovic moves away and avoids it.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Lievin .
Lievin clobbers Cirkovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lievin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lievin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lievin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lievin sizes up Cirkovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Lievin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lievin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Lievin off balance momentarily.
Lievin misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lievin misses the target.
Lievin with a jab.
Lievin misses with a low kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lievin 's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic wants to slow Lievin down by chopping away at his legs.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lievin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lievin .
Lievin lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Lievin .
Lievin throws a right hand that misses
and Cirkovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A cross from Cirkovic lands.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lievin throws out the jab.
Lievin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Lievin .
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lievin 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lievin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Lievin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lievin throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lievin throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic throws a looping overhand right but Lievin ducks down to avoid it.
Lievin misses with an uppercut.
Cirkovic cracks the inside of Lievin 's front leg.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lievin defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lievin .
Cirkovic scores with a nice head shot.
Lievin throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Lievin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot that snaps Lievin 's head back. #T1#
Lievin misses with a looping left.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body kick.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Cirkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Cirkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the head but Lievin blocks with his arms.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Lievin avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cirkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic working aggressively here.
Lievin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Lievin working aggressively here. #BC2#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin throws a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Lievin misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Cirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lievin misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cirkovic! But no joy.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lievin .
Lievin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lievin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cirkovic! But no joy.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Lievin 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lievin tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lievin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lievin throws out the jab.
Cirkovic connects with a jab.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Lievin . That snapped Cirkovic's head back.
Lievin throws a shot to the body.
Cirkovic takes one to the side of the head.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Lievin 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lievin tries to avoid it. #T3#
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cirkovic throws a front kick aimed at Lievin 's knee but Lievin avoids it well.
Lievin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lievin throws a right hand that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Cirkovic misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lievin . Cirkovic shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Lievin 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lievin tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lievin .
Cirkovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Lievin moves out of range easily.
Lievin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lievin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Lievin misses.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
Cirkovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cirkovic takes one to the side of the head.
Lievin throws a right hand that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Lievin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Cirkovic lands.
Lievin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lievin tests Cirkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lievin works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Cirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lievin tries to break free but Cirkovic pushes him back against the ropes.
Lievin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
Lievin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cirkovic throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Lievin .
Cirkovic misses with a jab to the body
and Lievin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lievin misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lievin misses with a looping right.
Lievin misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Cirkovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lievin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Lievin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lievin tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lievin .
Lievin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lievin .
Lievin tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lievin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cirkovic is trying to push Lievin away but Lievin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cirkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lievin keeps control of Cirkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lievin . #T1#
Lievin misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Lievin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lievin . Lievin obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lievin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Lievin lands a leg kick that knocks Cirkovic off balance momentarily.
Lievin 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic looks to land a left hand but Lievin moved out of range nicely.
Lievin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lievin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lievin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lievin checks a leg kick.
As Cirkovic backs away, Lievin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lievin throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Cirkovic defending well as Lievin loads up on a big left hand.
Lievin misses with an uppercut. Cirkovic saw that one coming.
Lievin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic takes one to the side of the head.
Lievin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Lievin misses.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lievin throws out the jab.
Lievin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin misses with a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Lievin does it's job there.
Lievin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Cirkovic rushes Lievin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lievin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cirkovic has double underhooks.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Lievin blocks it.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Lievin controls the action. #BC2#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lievin .
Cirkovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Lievin is wise to it.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin throws a body kick. #CL2#
Cirkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lievin as the two fighters clinch.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lievin blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Lievin avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Lievin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lievin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4##BC#
Lievin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Lievin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lievin . Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic thuds his right hand into Lievin 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lievin misses with a looping left.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Lievin .
A lazy body kick from Cirkovic
and Lievin counters with a nice leg kick.
Lievin throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cirkovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a wild body shot.
Lievin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lievin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Lievin clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lievin .
A low kick from Lievin misses
and Cirkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lievin throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lievin throws a combination that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lievin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lievin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lievin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lievin looks to throw a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lievin 's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Lievin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Good exchange - Cirkovic coming out on top.#T1#
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lievin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cirkovic scores with a push kick.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the nose.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Lievin keeps it at a distance.
Lievin throwing a counter right hand but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Lievin moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Cirkovic jabs Lievin right on the nose. Lievin blinks but takes it well.
Lievin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lievin scores with a spinning back kick!
Lievin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lievin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirkovic lands with a good body shot.
Lievin stalks Cirkovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cirkovic's face. Cirkovic staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lievin lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Lievin misses.
Cirkovic jabs Lievin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Lievin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lievin takes a step back to recover.
Lievin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lievin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Lievin .#CL2#
Cirkovic instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Cirkovic lands a right hand.
Lievin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cirkovic is working Lievin over against the ropes.
Lievin misses with a knee to the head.
Lievin misses with a body punch.
Lievin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lievin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lievin misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Lievin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lievin tests Cirkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Cirkovic scores with a hook.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lievin is just out of range.
Lievin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lievin manages to avoid it.
Lievin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lievin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Cirkovic both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Lievin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cirkovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lievin .
Jab, jab by Cirkovic - just one landing.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Lievin scores with a jab. Cirkovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lievin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lievin .
Lievin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lievin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lievin throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic misses with a head kick.
Lievin lands a front kick.#T1#
Lievin digs a good body shot into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Lievin 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lievin tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lievin thows a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it
and Cirkovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lievin wants to slow Cirkovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Cirkovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lievin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cirkovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lievin blocks it well.
Cirkovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lievin 's head.
Lievin throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Lievin steps away.
Lievin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cirkovic's head backwards.
Cirkovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lievin .
Lievin scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Lievin .
Abe Lievin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin strikes.
Lievin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lievin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cirkovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lievin .
Lievin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lievin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
Cirkovic thows a body kick. Lievin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lievin throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lievin .
Cirkovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Lievin is wise to it.
Lievin misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lievin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lievin misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Cirkovic counters by clinching up. #BC#
Lievin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lievin blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Lievin throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Cirkovic moves into the clinch.
Lievin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lievin digs a right hand underneath Cirkovic's ribcage. Cirkovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Lievin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cirkovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Lievin .
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lievin misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lievin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cirkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Lievin tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lievin .
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lievin throws out the jab. #T4#
Lievin looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Cirkovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Lievin steps away.
Cirkovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cirkovic does it's job there.
Lievin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Cirkovic rushes Lievin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lievin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cirkovic has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cirkovic.
Lievin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
Lievin is looking to break free of the clinch but Cirkovic has double underhooks.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Lievin blocks it.
Lievin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lievin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lievin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic thumps Lievin with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lievin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abe Lievin .
Well Cirkovic 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic is the new super heavyweight champion!
Milovan Cirkovic very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 
Event: FC 139:Cirkovic vs Frost II     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Frost wants to clinch.
Cirkovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Frost.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Cirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Cirkovic darts in and clinches Frost up against the ropes.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cirkovics head.
Our sources have told us that Cirkovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frost lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cirkovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Frost back against the ropes.
Frost prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the head.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic looking to throw knees to the head but Frost is blocking nicely.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that Frost shrugs off.
Cirkovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Frost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
We've been informed that Frost has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cirkovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Cirkovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirkovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Frost tries to keep at a distance but Cirkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cirkovic can pounce on him.
Frost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Frost.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frost checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws out a powerful jab.
Cirkovic cracks Frost with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Frost swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Frost jabs at Cirkovic's body.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
Cirkovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a straight right.
Cirkovic cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Frost checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cirkovic on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirkovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frost has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frost and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirkovic wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch.#T1#
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Cirkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cirkovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frost takes a step back to recover.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Cirkovic lands a body shot. #T2##CL#
Cirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is trying to stall.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Cirkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic working Frost over with knees to the body.
Cirkovic stalling against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Cirkovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cirkovic is looking to chop away at Frost's legs.
Frost counters with a body kick.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches up against the ropes.
Cirkovic avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the ropes.
Frost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Cirkovic lands a shot to the body.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cirkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cirkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cirkovic lands a body punch.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cirkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cirkovic crunches a lovely knee into Frost's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cirkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cirkovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frost's defenses. #T2#
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cirkovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cirkovic wants to stall. #BC#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Cirkovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cirkovic blocks a leg kick.
Cirkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Frost throws a head kick but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirkovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.#CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
A short left from Frost.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Frost back against the ropes.
Cirkovic is struggling to control the position.
Cirkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Frost leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Cirkovic.
Frost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Frost throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost looks to land a body kick but Cirkovic moved away.
As Frost backs away, Cirkovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Cirkovic swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost tries to clinch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cirkovic thuds his right hand into Frost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Cirkovic tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cirkovic is defending well for now.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Cirkovic.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cirkovic throws an elbow but misses.
Frost prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic misses with an elbow strike.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Frost throws an elbow that misses.
Cirkovic is working Frost over against the ropes.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Frost won't want to take too many of those.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
Cirkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Frost tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks.
Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic had his way with Deacon Frost in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
Deacon Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the nose.
Cirkovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Cirkovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost drops his hands momentarily and Cirkovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Cirkovic slams his shin into Frost's torso.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cirkovic - that will leave a mark!
Frost is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic cracks Frost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Frost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirkovic blocks the body kick.
Frost takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Cirkovic cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Cirkovic lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost digs a good body shot into Cirkovic's ribs.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cirkovic counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Milovan Cirkovic waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Deacon Frost had this to say: 'Stay classy!'.

 
Event: EFFA 193     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Mayweather.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Mayweather throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Mayweather blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Mayweather on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cirkovic on the side of the head.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tries to work over Mayweather's front leg with a kick but Mayweather checks it.
Cirkovic backing away here, and Mayweather unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Mayweather avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Cirkovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cirkovic.
Mayweather looks for the body kick but Cirkovic saw that one coming.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cirkovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mayweather - the referee stops the clock and Cirkovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mayweather. Cirkovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cirkovic thows a body kick. Mayweather tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather misses with a looping left.
Mayweather lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cirkovic's sensitive parts.
Mayweather throws a shot from downtown. Cirkovic moves away and avoids it.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mayweather.#T1#
Cirkovic moves in looking to clinch but Mayweather pushes him off.
Cirkovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mayweather lands with a nice body kick.
Cirkovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mayweather with a jab.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayweather!
Mayweather sizes up Cirkovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kevin Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cirkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mayweather.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Mayweather throws a leg kick which misses Cirkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Cirkovic tries to avoid it.
Mayweather throws a big shot that misses.
Cirkovic throws a front kick aimed at Mayweather's knee but Mayweather avoids it well.
Mayweather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Cirkovic saw that one coming.#T2#
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Mayweather breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayweather connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirkovic scrambles back to his feet.
Cirkovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayweather on the side of the head.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cirkovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cirkovic.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Mayweather.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Mayweather and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic tries to clinch
and Mayweather counters with a straight right hand.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayweather tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Mayweather checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cirkovic delivers a nice body kick.
Mayweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mayweather looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Mayweather throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayweather.#CL#
Cirkovic instigates a clinch.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cirkovic fails to land.
Mayweather wants to break free but Cirkovic has control.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic looking to throw knees to the head but Mayweather is blocking nicely.
Cirkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayweather avoids the elbow strike from Cirkovic, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cirkovic throws an elbow but misses.
Mayweather pushes Cirkovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Mayweather softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Mayweather throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cirkovics head. #BC2#
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic tries to move into range but Mayweather moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mayweather looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Donk. Mayweather catches Cirkovic right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Cirkovic gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cirkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mayweather's brow.
Cirkovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Mayweather gets an underhook and turns Cirkovic into the ropes.
Cirkovic taking a breather.
Cirkovic can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Mayweather dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mayweather throws a leg kick but Cirkovic moved away.
Mayweather misses with a head kick. #CL#
Cirkovic rushes Mayweather and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mayweather managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Mayweather misses with some punches.
Mayweather blocks the elbow strike.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mayweather on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayweather blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Cirkovic. #T1#
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkovic works on Mayweather's body with a couple of short punches.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mayweather lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mayweather misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cirkovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cirkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Mayweather won't want to take too many of those.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Mayweather has been cut.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayweather avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mayweather up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.#T2#
Mayweather takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayweather.
Cirkovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cirkovic crunches a lovely knee into Mayweather's ribcage.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Mayweather on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic.
Mayweather takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic presses Mayweather against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayweather as Cirkovic tries to tie him up.
Mayweather takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cirkovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Mayweather takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cirkovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cirkovic as the two fighters clinch.
Cirkovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cirkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cirkovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayweather in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cirkovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cirkovic just leaning against Mayweather, taking a breather.
Mayweather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cirkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
A short right from Mayweather.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Kevin Mayweather's cut even more.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
Cirkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cirkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cirkovic pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cirkovic connects with a knee to the head.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Cirkovic is controlling him.
Cirkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cirkovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the side of Mayweather's head.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayweather avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Mayweather.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch but Mayweather improves position.
A short uppercut from Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Mayweather's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayweather avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayweather thinks about the counter body kick.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayweather looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Mayweather loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Kevin Mayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands an overhand right.
Cirkovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Cirkovic connects with a body shot.
Mayweather throws a push kick but Cirkovic slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayweather has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayweather there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayweather fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range.
Mayweather throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Cirkovic darts in and clinches Mayweather up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Mayweather scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather misses with the head strike. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mayweather lands a knee to the head.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayweather can do to turn this around?
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside.
Cirkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cirkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cirkovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Mayweather doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic working Mayweather over with knees to the body.
Cirkovic works on Mayweather's body with a couple of short punches.
Cirkovic gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Mayweather is rocked!#T3#
A short uppercut from Cirkovic.
Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Cirkovic finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is stalling here.
Mayweather takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cirkovic lands a body punch.
Cirkovic has Mayweather pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Mayweather lands a nice uppercut.
Mayweather seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cirkovic lands with a right to the head.
Cirkovic lands an elbow just above Mayweather 's eye.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Mayweather avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes. #BC2#
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cirkovic!
Nice uppercut lands for Cirkovic. That snapped Mayweather's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirkovic lands a jab to Mayweather's midsection.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cirkovic digs a good hook to Mayweather's body.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Mayweather takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayweather lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Cirkovic.
Mayweather lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cirkovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 
Event: EFFA 190     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Khanom Tom ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic connects with a crisp jab.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the temple. Khanom Tom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Khanom Tom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khanom Tom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirkovic blocks a head kick by Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khanom Tom scores with a head kick. Cirkovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khanom Tom walks into a stiff left hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic misses the body punch
and Khanom Tom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khanom Tom takes a step back to recover.
Cirkovic misses the jab.#T1#
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khanom Tom manages to circle out of the way.
Khanom Tom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Cirkovic throws a head kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Khanom Tom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khanom Tom swats away the attempt to clinch by Cirkovic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Khanom Tom down.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Khanom Tom.#CL#
Cirkovic rushes Khanom Tom and presses him up against the ropes.
Khanom Tom prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khanom Tom is defending well for now.
Cirkovic pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T2#
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Khanom Tom misses with a knee strike.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Khanom Tom.
Knees to the body from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khanom Tom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanom Tom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khanom Tom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirkovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khanom Tom is out of range and Cirkovic settles back down.
Khanom Tom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Cirkovic lands with a good body shot.
Cirkovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khanom Tom at a distance.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Khanom Tom lands a nice hook to Cirkovic's body. Cirkovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cirkovic dips to his left and cracks Khanom Tom with an uppercut!
Cirkovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanom Tom moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirkovic.
A good leg kick by Cirkovic.
Khanom Tom wants to clinch up but Cirkovic keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Khanom Tom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Cirkovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cirkovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Khanom Tom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Khanom Tom moves his leg out of the way.
Khanom Tom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cirkovic defending well as Khanom Tom loads up on a big left hand.
Khanom Tom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Khanom Tom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khanom Tom throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Khanom Tom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cirkovic backs up against the ropes.
Cirkovic scores with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cirkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khanom Tom. Khanom Tom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cirkovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khanom Tom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Khanom Tom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Cirkovic.
Khanom Tom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cirkovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cirkovic, as that shot connected.
Cirkovic delivers a nice body kick.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Khanom Tom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khanom Tom down.
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Khanom Tom moved away.
Cirkovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic thows a leg kick but Khanom Tom checks it
and Khanom Tom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cirkovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom tries a quick counter leg kick but Cirkovic is wise to it.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanom Tom.
As Khanom Tom tries to get set, Cirkovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Khanom Tom manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
No joy there for Khanom Tom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Khanom Tom down.
A jab lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cirkovic misses with a leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khanom Tom counters with a left and a right that stings Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khanom Tom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khanom Tom is breathing heavily.
Cirkovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cirkovic lands a slapping body shot.
Cirkovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khanom Tom on the side of the head.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cirkovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khanom Tom throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Cirkovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic. #CL#
Cirkovic clinches up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom tries to break the clinch but Cirkovic is controlling the position.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khanom Tom avoids it.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khanom Tom avoids it.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khanom Tom can do to turn this around?
Khanom Tom blocks an elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch but Khanom Tom improves position. #BC#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanom Tom throws out the jab.
Khanom Tom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Khanom Tom throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Khanom Tom misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Khanom Tom moved away.
Cirkovic scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a good body shot.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khanom Tom connects with a crisp jab.
Cirkovic lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Khanom Tom lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanom Tom walks into a left hand.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Khanom Tom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic tries to work over Khanom Tom's front leg with a kick but Khanom Tom checks it.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khanom Tom's calf.
Cirkovic scores with a body shot.
Khanom Tom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cirkovic lands with a shot to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Khanom Tom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Khanom Tom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khanom Tom.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Khanom Tom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Khanom Tom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanom Tom.#CL#
Cirkovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Khanom Tom avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khanom Tom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Cirkovic stuns Khanom Tom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
You can see that Khanom Tom has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Khanom Tom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic is leaning against Khanom Tom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Khanom Tom controls the action.
Khanom Tom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khanom Tom counters with a three punch combo that has Cirkovic backing up. Cirkovic nods at Khanom Tom to acknowledge the strikes.
Cirkovic with a jab.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanom Tom.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanom Tom misses the target.
Nai Khanom Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cirkovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut.
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!
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanom Tom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Cirkovic cracks Khanom Tom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cirkovic scores with a head kick. #CL#
Cirkovic pushes Khanom Tom up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Khanom Tom tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it. #BC2#
Khanom Tom breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khanom Tom! But no joy.
Khanom Tom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirkovic scores with a jab. Khanom Tom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khanom Tom throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Khanom Tom's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Khanom Tom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khanom Tom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cirkovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Khanom Tom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cirkovic. That one must have hurt.
Khanom Tom throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cirkovic digs a good hook to Khanom Tom's body.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanom Tom misses the target.
Cirkovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Cirkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milovan Cirkovic thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 
Event: EFFA 189     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1##CL#
Cirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Cirkovic works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith looks winded!
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cirkovic lands with a left to the head.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic stalls.
Cirkovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cirkovic drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Our sources have told us that Cirkovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cirkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cirkovic works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Cirkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Cirkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. #T1#
Cirkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a body punch.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the nose.
Cirkovic scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cirkovic lands a right hook to the body.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith tries to get into range but Cirkovic steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Smith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cirkovic scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 
Event: EFFA 187     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Cirkovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cirkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Cirkovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Cirkovic lunges at Spong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spong's hand.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic motions for Spong to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.
A jab from Cirkovic misses.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cirkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Spong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Cirkovic is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Cirkovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cirkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong tries to clinch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong misses with the combination.
Cirkovic is looking to wear down Spong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Cirkovic throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Cirkovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Cirkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Spong tries to clinch but Cirkovic is having none of it.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
As Spong backs away, Cirkovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Spong down.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well. #CL#
Cirkovic clinches up against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spong throws a right hand that Cirkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Cirkovic also avoids with ease.
A big left from Spong misses. #T4#
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Spong avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong wants to counter with a clinch but Cirkovic pushes him away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cirkovic as he connects with a hook.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Cirkovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cirkovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cirkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cirkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Spong.
Cirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Cirkovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spong, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cirkovic working Spong over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Spong is breathing heavily.
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!
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Cirkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
A short uppercut from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cirkovic landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
Spong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spong throws a low kick but Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches with his opponent.
Cirkovic works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic - that landed with a thud.
Spong takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head. #T2#
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Cirkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Cirkovic.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Cirkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cirkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cirkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cirkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Cirkovic lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cirkovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Spong avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands with a right to the head.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cirkovic wants to stall.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Cirkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Cirkovic. #T4#
Cirkovic just leaning against Spong, taking a breather.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cirkovic gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Cirkovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
As Cirkovic backs off Spong throws a huge counter combo but Cirkovic manages to avoid it all.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Spong down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Cirkovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cirkovic misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a good low kick that Cirkovic was not able to check.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong thows a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Spong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cirkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Cirkovic crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Cirkovic effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Cirkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic keeps Spong at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cirkovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spong avoids it.
Cirkovic lands with an overhand left.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirkovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
Cirkovic lands with a straight right. Spong didn't see that one coming.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cirkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic scores with a hook.
Cirkovic wants to clinch but Spong slips to the side
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Cirkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Cirkovic throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab by Spong.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic blocking some punches. #T4#
Spong lands a right hand.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cirkovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Spong tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cirkovic keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping'.

 
Event: EFFA 185     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Cirkovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic tries to counter with a clinch but Frost shakes him off and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cirkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost throws a front kick aimed at Cirkovic's knee but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Cirkovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Cirkovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cirkovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cirkovic looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkovic's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Cirkovic fails to land. #T1#
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Frost has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost pushes Cirkovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Frost takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Frost.
Good body shot from Frost.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic. #T2#
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the ropes.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cirkovic.
Cirkovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic looking to stall.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkovic's defenses.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cirkovic is defending well for now.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
Frost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cirkovic working Frost over with knees to the body.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action. #BC2#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic tries to land a body kick
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Frost blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost throws a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Frost moved away.
Frost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frost tries to score with a low kick but Cirkovic moves his leg out of the way.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Frost avoids it.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cirkovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frost throws a front kick that sends Cirkovic stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cirkovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Cirkovic finds it's way through Frost's defenses.
Frost throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Frost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic connects with the punch.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frost thinks about countering with a body kick.
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range. #T1#
Cirkovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frost lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Cirkovic misses.
Frost is looking to counter the offense by Cirkovic and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cirkovic can do to turn this around?
Frost throws a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Cirkovic closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the ropes.
Cirkovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Cirkovic seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cirkovic lands with a left to the head.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Frost tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it. #T2#
Cirkovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Cirkovic pushes Frost back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Cirkovic is breathing heavily.
Frost is working Cirkovic over against the ropes.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkovic's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost. #CUT#
It looks like Milovan Cirkovic has been cut.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost lands a damaging elbow.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.#T3#
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Deacon Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Frost.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks for a moment.
Frost is leaning against Cirkovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frost crunches a lovely knee into Cirkovic's ribcage.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cirkovic is defending well for now.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkovic's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cirkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Frost.
Frost tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic wants to counter the offense by Frost and move into the clinch position.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost tries to counter by clinching up but Cirkovic breaks away and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Frost.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a combination that misses
and Cirkovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Frost really felt that one!
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cirkovic - that will leave a mark!
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic tries to counter with a clinch but Frost shakes him off and moves away.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Frost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost scores with a nice head shot.
Cirkovic blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Cirkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Frost throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic wants to counter the offense by Frost and move into the clinch position.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost tries to clinch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Frost avoids it.
Frost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cirkovic thumps Frost with a low kick.#T3#
Nice cross by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick as Frost jumps back.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Frost lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Frost.
Cirkovic tries to counter with a clinch but Frost shakes him off and moves away.
Frost misses with a body shot
enabling Cirkovic to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cirkovic clinches.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Frost won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws an elbow that misses.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic working hard to break the clinch.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Frost.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cirkovic or not.
Frost throws an elbow but it misses.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Cirkovic tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic - that landed with a thud.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Milovan Cirkovic just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Cirkovic tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Frost.#CL2#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Cirkovic gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost avoids the elbow strike from Cirkovic, against the ropes.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost throws a leg kick but Cirkovic moved away.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cirkovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Cirkovic clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cirkovic. That one must have hurt.
Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frost throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Frost misses.
Cirkovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frost rather than just go for the knockout.
Cirkovic stuns Frost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frost avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cirkovic throws a front kick that sends Frost stumbling back into the ropes.
Frost throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.#T2#
Cirkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Cirkovic throws a front kick that sends Frost stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Cirkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Frost moved away.
Cirkovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frost looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cirkovic connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Cirkovic.
Frost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Frost.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Cirkovic as he checks the leg kick.
Frost will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Cirkovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a straight right.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.#T4#
Frost throws the kick towards the body but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic misses with a looping right.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Cirkovic avoided it.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cirkovic counters with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cirkovic, as that shot connected.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirkovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Frost gets tackled into the ropes by Cirkovic. Cirkovic maintains the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Frost.
Cirkovic trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cirkovic into the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Frost won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Frost tries to clinch up
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frost if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic misses with a head kick.
Cirkovic scores with a punch to the head.
Cirkovic lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Frost throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Cirkovic drives through and clinches with Frost against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cirkovic avoids it.#T1#
Cirkovic blocking some punches.
Frost avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Frost tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Frost pushes Cirkovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
Cirkovic lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Cirkovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the ropes.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cirkovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frost - the referee stops the clock and Cirkovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frost. Cirkovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cirkovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost blocks an elbow strike.
Cirkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost misses with a body punch. #T3#
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
Frost avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now.
Cirkovic dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Frost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Frost.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frost cracks Cirkovic with a nice body shot.
Cirkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost lands a nice elbow.
Cirkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Frost crunches a lovely knee into Cirkovic's ribcage.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards. #ROC#
Cirkovic is rocked!
A body shot lands from Frost.
Cirkovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?#T4#
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Frost lands a body punch.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cirkovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frost creates a bit of distance and cracks Cirkovic with a big uppercut! Cirkovic goes down! The referee pushes Frost away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Cirkovic make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Frost takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Deacon Frost!
Deacon Frost retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Deacon Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: EFFA 179 - PPV     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suri tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Suri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cirkovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Suri cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Suri misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
Suri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suri manages to circle out of the way.
Suri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Suri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Cirkovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suri will feel that in the morning.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cirkovic throws out a powerful jab.
Suri misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Cirkovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cirkovic lands with a cross.
Cirkovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cirkovic thuds a left hand into Suri's body.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cirkovic misses.
Suri is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Suri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Cirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Suri.
Suri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cirkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Suri misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Cirkovic throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Suri on the inside. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Suri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Cirkovic drives through and clinches with Suri against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suri.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suri as Cirkovic tries to tie him up.
Suri blocks an uppercut.
Cirkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirkovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suri scrambles back to his feet.
Cirkovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Suri slips a jab from Cirkovic.
Suri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suri checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cirkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Suri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic tries a low kick but Suri avoids it.
Suri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot lands for Suri.
Suri takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suri counters with a three punch combo that has Cirkovic backing up. Cirkovic nods at Suri to acknowledge the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Suri blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suri counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Suri slips under a jab.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Suri. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suri lands a head kick. Cirkovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Milovan Cirkovic has been cut.
Good leg kick by Suri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Cirkovic misses.
Suri throws a leg kick #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suri throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Suri.#CL#
Cirkovic forces Suri back against the ropes and clinches.
Suri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suri.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Suri.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri throws a counter combo.
Cirkovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suri checks the leg kick.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suri throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suri misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cirkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic misses the jab.
Suri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cirkovic. #CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Suri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cirkovic on the inside.
Cirkovic digs a right hand into Suri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suri's gas tank. #BC2#
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Suri sees coming a mile off.
Suri avoids a kick to the body.
Suri slips a jab and a cross from Cirkovic. #CL#
Cirkovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cirkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suri avoids a wild elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suri's elbow. #T2#
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suri is defending well for now.
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic is looking to control Suri's arms but Suri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cirkovic has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Suri breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body kick.
Suri misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Suri working aggressively here.
Cirkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Suri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suri can do to turn this around?
Suri working aggressively here.
Cirkovic presses Suri against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Suri prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Cirkovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cirkovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Cirkovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suri flicks out a counter leg kick but Cirkovic steps away.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suri's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suri.#CL#
Cirkovic gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suri.
Suri blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
Suri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Suri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suri misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Suri is trying to force a seperation but Cirkovic has the dominant position.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cirkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cirkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic tries to work over Suri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suri.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Suri working aggressively here. #BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suri looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Cirkovic throwing a counter right hand but Suri manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suri on the side of the head.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Suri sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Suri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suri lands a leg kick that knocks Cirkovic off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic connects with a looping right hand.
Cirkovic lands a jab to Suri's midsection.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suri pushes Cirkovic away with a front kick.
Cirkovic digs a good body shot into Suri's ribs.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Cirkovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suri to score with a decent uppercut.
Suri throws a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Suri's knee momentarily.
Suri tests Cirkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Suri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suri jabs Cirkovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.
Suri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Suri.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Suri misses the target.
Suri lands with a right hand.
Suri looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Suri checks it.
Cirkovic misses with a hook. Suri ducked under it nicely.
Suri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Cirkovic is looking to chop away at Suri's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suri! But no joy.
Suri scores with a spinning back kick!
Suri cracks a nice hook into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic walks into a left hand.
Cirkovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suri thumps Cirkovic with a low kick.
Suri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suri lands with a kick to the temple. Cirkovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Suri moves his leg out of the way.
Suri lands with a kick to the temple. Cirkovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suri misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Suri takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Suri slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Suri.
Suri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suri.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suri.
Suri checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirkovic blocks the leg kick.
Suri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Suri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suri misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Cirkovic clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.#T3##BC2#
Suri breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cirkovic scores with a leg kick.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Suri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suri tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suri walks into a stiff left hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Suri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Suri blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cirkovic.
A big left from Suri misses.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suri manages to circle out of the way.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suri manages to circle out of the way.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Suri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cirkovic will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Suri sizes up Cirkovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suri fails to land with a series of punches.
Suri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cirkovic will feel that in the morning.
Cirkovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cirkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic throws a shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
Suri counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Suri #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cirkovic.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cirkovic. #BC2#
Suri manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Suri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Suri moved away.
Suri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cirkovic.
Suri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Suri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Suri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Suri dips to his left and cracks Cirkovic with an uppercut!
Cirkovic thuds his shin into the meat of Suri's side.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Cirkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suri. Suri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Suri blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Suri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suri throws the kick towards the body but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Cirkovic is predictable there
and Suri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Cirkovic misses
enabling Suri to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by clinching up.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Suri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suri managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Suri.#T3#
Suri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Suri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Suri moved away.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Suri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
Suri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suri.
Cirkovic blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
Cirkovic scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Suri misses the target.
Cirkovic lands with a hook. Suri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Suri's leg. Suri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Suri tries to keep at a distance but Cirkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cirkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cirkovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Suri gets an underhook and turns Cirkovic into the ropes.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cirkovic misses with a knee strike.
Suri avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Suri breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Suri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Cirkovic.
Suri tries a quick counter leg kick but Cirkovic is wise to it.
Suri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Suri gets tackled into the ropes by Cirkovic. Cirkovic maintains the clinch.
Suri misses with some punches.
Cirkovic tries to stall but Suri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Suri won't want to take too many of those.
Cirkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Suri controls his hands. #BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suri to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Cirkovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cirkovic wants to slow Suri down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suri.
Suri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Suri slams his shin into Cirkovic's torso.
Cirkovic misses with a double jab.
Cirkovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suri finds it's way round the side to connect with Cirkovic's head.
A leg kick checked by Suri.
Cirkovic is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch.
Suri managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic landing knees to the head.
Suri tries to land a knee to the head but Cirkovic blocks with his arms. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suri scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic has Suri pressed against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cirkovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cirkovic pushes Suri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suri lands a right hand.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Suri.
Cirkovic throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Cirkovic wants to land a leg kick but Suri is out of range.
Suri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suri throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
Suri swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick
and Suri counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Suri walks into a straight right hand from Cirkovic.
A head kick misses from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Suri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cirkovic's knee momentarily.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Suri.
Cirkovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Suri counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Suri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Suri's front leg but catches the back leg as Suri tries to avoid it.
Suri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Cirkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Cirkovic finds it's target.
Suri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cirkovic! #CL#
Cirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Suri.
Cirkovic misses with a knee strike.
Suri lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milovan Cirkovic.
I think Cirkovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Milovan Cirkovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 
Event: EFFA 176     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Souza dips to his left and cracks Cirkovic with an uppercut!
Cirkovic avoids the head kick by Souza.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cirkovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Cirkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Souza. Cirkovic shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Souza moved away.
Souza moves forwards but Cirkovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Souza misses. #T1#
Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
As Cirkovic backs off Souza throws a huge counter combo but Cirkovic manages to avoid it all.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Souza's calf.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic with a jab.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Cirkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Souza.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
Souza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Souza avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cirkovic misses with a hook
and Souza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Souza, as that shot connected.
Souza takes one to the chin there.
Souza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Cirkovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cirkovic.
Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Souza misses with a jab to the body
and Cirkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Souza has time to react.
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cirkovic to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a leg kick but Souza moves out of range and Cirkovic only half commits.
Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Souza sizes up Cirkovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cirkovic thows a body kick. Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souza. Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range. #T4#
Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Souza avoids it.
Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Souza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Souza blocks the leg kick.
Souza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range and Souza settles back down.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Souza crunches a lovely knee into Cirkovic's ribcage.
Cirkovic lands a knee to the body.
Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Souza throws a fast counter high kick but Cirkovic manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters circling a little - Cirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Souza works Cirkovic's body with a nice hook.
Cirkovic works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Cirkovic. That snapped Souza's head back.
Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cirkovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Souza is defending well for now.#BC2#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cirkovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Souza throws a shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Cirkovic misses
and Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cirkovic thinking.
Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Cirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Good work by Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Souza.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souza.
Souza misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Cirkovic defending well as Souza loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Souza misses #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Cirkovic is looking to control Souza's arms but Souza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cirkovic has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Cirkovic slowing the pace effectively.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Cirkovic has Souza pushed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Cirkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the head.
Souza tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Souza scores with a shot to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Cirkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Cirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Souza scores with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Souza misses.
Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza avoids the head kick by Cirkovic. #CL#
Souza gets tackled into the ropes by Cirkovic. Cirkovic maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cirkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Souza misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Cirkovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Cirkovic catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Souza is looking to slow Cirkovic down with leg kicks.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souza down.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cirkovic throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Souza manages to circle out of the way.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
Cirkovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Souza is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target. #T1#
Souza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cirkovic misses with a looping right.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Souza's leg. Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic misses with the body kick
and Souza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Souza scores with a head kick. Cirkovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Souza.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
Cirkovic throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Souza throws a head kick but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Souza throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Cirkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Souza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cirkovic.
Souza throws a series of punches but Cirkovic moves out of range.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Cirkovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Souza throws a push kick but Cirkovic slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
Souza tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Souza throws a nice looking combination but Cirkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cirkovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Souza avoided it.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cirkovic lands with an overhand left.
Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Souza.
Souza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Souza tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Cirkovic down.
Souza throws a head kick but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cirkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cirkovic stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Souza misses the body punch #CL#
and Cirkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cirkovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Cirkovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic wants to slow Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Souza.
Souza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Souza throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic lands a head kick. Souza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Milovan Cirkovic 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.
#R4#
Souza tries to score with a low kick but Cirkovic moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souza slips under a jab from Cirkovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Souza checks a leg kick.
Souza swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Souza and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souza. Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Souza avoids the head kick by Cirkovic.
Souza misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Souza is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cirkovic throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range. #T2#
Cirkovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Souza coming out on top.
Cirkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza misses with a kick to the body
and Cirkovic counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Cirkovic gets a clinch.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Souza.
Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Cirkovic crunches a lovely knee into Souza's ribcage.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cirkovic scores with a knee to the head.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Cirkovic has the dominant position.
Souza trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic presses Souza against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Cirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirkovic.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch.
Souza tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Cirkovic lands.
A head kick misses from Souza.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Good work by Souza as he checks the leg kick.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Cirkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cirkovic digs a right hand into Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souza's gas tank.
Cirkovic is leaning against Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cirkovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cirkovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cirkovic for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic had his way with Sergio Souza in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks.
Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souza drops his hands momentarily and Cirkovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Souza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cirkovic. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza blocks a leg kick.
Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Souza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cirkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Cirkovic digs a good body shot into Souza's ribs.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic walks into a left hand.
Cirkovic lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
Cirkovic misses with a looping left.
Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Cirkovic moves away and avoids it.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Souza.
Souza misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic counters with a solid body kick.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souza. Souza obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Souza.
Souza stuns Cirkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches up with Souza and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sergio Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Souza.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Souza throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Souza sees coming a mile off.
Cirkovic lands with a good body shot.
Cirkovic cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat. #T3#
Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from Souza.
Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirkovic.
Souza tries to land a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Souza.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Cirkovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Souza is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Souza swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
And Cirkovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Souza blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Cirkovic.
Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Souza's leg. Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cirkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cirkovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cirkovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Souza avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Cirkovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that Souza shrugs off.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cirkovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Souza's defenses.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Souza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
Milovan Cirkovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: EFFA 174     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Cirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bill throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Cirkovic moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bill fails to land.
Bill takes an elbow to the temple.
Cirkovic leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Bill swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bill. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Milovan Cirkovic has been cut.
Bill misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Cirkovic ducks into a a hook from Bill and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cirkovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Bill breaks away and moves out of range.
Bill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Cirkovic rushes Bill and presses him up against the ropes.
Bill scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill is trying to push Cirkovic away but Cirkovic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Bill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cirkovic.
A head punch on the inside from Bill fails to land.
Cirkovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Bill avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bill looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Cirkovic.
Bill throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic - that landed with a thud.
Bill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cirkovic scores with a punch to the head.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cirkovic works the jab nicely.
Cirkovic cracks Bill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Bill.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Bill.
Bill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a hook to the body. Bill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Cirkovic thumps Bill with a low kick.
Bill throws a nice looking combination but Cirkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cirkovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bill throws a shot from downtown. Cirkovic moves away and avoids it.
Bill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick as Bill jumps back.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Bill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bill ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Bill backwards.
Bill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cirkovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Cirkovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cirkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bill throws a right hand that misses
letting Cirkovic counter with a right hand.
Bill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Bill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cirkovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cirkovic scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic lands a jab to Bill's midsection.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cirkovic can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Shitty Bill should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bill throws a poor cross that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cirkovic cracks the inside of Bill's front leg.
Bill throws out a loose jab but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a hook but Bill avoids it easily.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bill.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Bill moved away.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Good exchange - Cirkovic coming out on top.
Cirkovic is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.#T1#
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Bill's ribs.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bill looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a leg kick
and Bill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill blocks the body kick.
Bill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bill throws a counter combo.
Bill misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Bill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bill.
A little jabbing left from Bill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bill.
As Bill tries to get set, Cirkovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bill manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Bill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Cirkovic forces Bill back against the ropes and clinches.
Bill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bill can do to turn this around?
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 short body shot lands from Cirkovic as the two fighters clinch.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Cirkovic trying to control the position but instead, Bill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cirkovic into the ropes.
Cirkovic blocking some punches.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bill tries to break free but Cirkovic pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Bill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Bill lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Bill.
Cirkovic tries to clinch there but Bill circles away. #T3#
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Bill's front leg but catches the back leg as Bill tries to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a hook but Bill avoids it easily.
Cirkovic thuds his right hand into Bill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cirkovic thumps Bill with a low kick.
Bill avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Bill off balance momentarily.
Bill avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to wear down Bill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cirkovic. Bill shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bill throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Bill loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Bill avoids it.#T4#
Bill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Bill.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic blocks a head kick by Bill.
Bill misses with a wild combination.
Bill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bill throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cirkovic presses Bill against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic'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.
#R3#
Bill moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bill. That did some damage!
Shitty Bill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bill moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
Bill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Cirkovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cirkovic slips a jab and a cross from Bill.
Bill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Cirkovic rushes Bill and presses him up against the ropes.
Bill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic prevents a body shot from Bill.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1##BC#
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Bill down.
Danga de danga de dang - Bill scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Cirkovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cirkovic works on Bill's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bill walks into a left hand.
Cirkovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
You can see that Bill has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Cirkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Bill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic moves to clinch but Bill breaks away
and Bill counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Bill down with leg kicks.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bill. That did some damage!
Cirkovic is looking to clinch but Bill is avoiding it.
Bill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bill! But no joy.
Bill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Cirkovic throws out a loose jab but Bill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirkovic blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Bill slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bill! But no joy.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Bill's ribcage but misses.
Bill throws a right and a left that Cirkovic avoids nicely.
Bill blocks the body kick.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bill's calf.
Cirkovic feints a jab promting Bill to slip. Cirkovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cirkovic tests Bill's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Bill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic looks to throw the jab but Bill is out of range.
Bill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Bill sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bill
and Cirkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.#CL#
Cirkovic rushes Bill and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirkovic.
Bill has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Cirkovic dodges the punch combination from Bill.
Bill throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Bill down.
Bill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bill throws a big shot that misses.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot
enabling Bill to counter with a crisp jab.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bill's hands.
Bill misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a straight left.
Bill unleashes a big counter combination but Cirkovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Cirkovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bill misses with a left hand #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cirkovic avoids it.
Bill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Bill.
A short right from Cirkovic.
Bill misses with the head strike.
Cirkovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bill takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bill misses with a series of wild punches. #T2##CL#
Cirkovic darts in and clinches Bill up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bill.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bill.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Bill breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic scores with a nice head shot.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bill in his tracks.
Bill misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bill looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Bill scores with a one two! Cirkovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Bill throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Bill tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Bill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bill just manages to avoid it.
Bill throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bill lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Bill looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Bill breaks away and moves out of range.
Bill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cirkovic.
A slow jab from Bill misses its intended target.
Bill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cirkovic eats them both and turns towards Bill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cirkovic cracks Bill with a good jab.
Bill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bill's hands.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Bill's ribs.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
Bill throws a low kick but Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bill throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Bill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milovan Cirkovic'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bill is looking for the big counter here.
Bill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cirkovic counters with a left to the body.
Bill misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Cirkovic moves into the clinch.
Bill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Bill blocks it.
Cirkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bill is trying to push Cirkovic away but Cirkovic has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cirkovic.
Bill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bill is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cirkovic prevents Bill from breaking the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bill.
Nice elbow from Cirkovic.
Bill wants to break free but Cirkovic has control.
Bill is looking to break free of the clinch but Cirkovic has double underhooks. #T1#
A body shot lands from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Cirkovic pushes Bill up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic taking a breather.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Bill lands with a right to the head.
Bill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bill can't break the clinch.
Cirkovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic. #T2##BC2#
Bill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bill manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Cirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic looks to land a combination but Bill avoids it well.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cirkovic motions for Bill to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic is looking to chop away at Bill's legs.
Bill throws a leg kick but Cirkovic moved away.
Bill lands with a kick to the temple. Cirkovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Bill is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirkovic dodges the punch combination from Bill.
Cirkovic throws a hook but Bill blocks it.#CL#
Cirkovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bill, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cirkovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shitty Bill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cirkovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bill tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Bill back against the ropes.
Cirkovic has Bill pressed against the ropes, preventing Bill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bill misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Bill throws a combination. Cirkovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Bill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bill throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic lands a slapping body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a body shot. #CL#
Cirkovic forces Bill back against the ropes and clinches.
Bill throws a head punch that misses.
Cirkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Bill counter with a right hand.
Bill swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic is the new super heavyweight champion!
Milovan Cirkovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!, into his post fight interview.

 
Event: EFFA 169     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Mustacho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mustacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustacho scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic moves forwards but Mustacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cirkovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustacho's head.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Mustacho strikes.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mustacho.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustacho is just out of range.
Mustacho throws a push kick but Cirkovic slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic looks to land a right hand but Mustacho moved out of range.
Mustacho slips a straight right by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustacho moves away.
Cirkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Mustacho. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mustacho.
A jab lands there for Cirkovic.
Mustacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Mustacho moved away.
A shot to the liver by Mustacho. Beautiful body shot.
Cirkovic thuds his right hand into Mustacho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mustacho throws a lazy head kick
and Cirkovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Cirkovic throws a looping overhand right but Mustacho ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Mustacho misses.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic dips to his left and cracks Mustacho with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustacho connects with a looping right hand.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Mustacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Mustacho.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustacho lands with a kick to the temple. Cirkovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mustacho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cirkovic misses with a hook.
Mustacho feints a counter leg kick.
Mustacho scores with a nice strike.
Mustacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Mustacho tries to land a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mustacho moves out of range of the body kick.
Cirkovic backing away here, and Mustacho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mustacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Mustacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Mustacho avoided it.
Mustacho throws a leg kick which misses Cirkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Cirkovic tries to avoid it.
Mustacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mustacho.
Cirkovic walks into a jab.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Mustacho throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Cirkovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mustacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mustacho avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Cirkovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Mustacho sees coming a mile off.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Mustacho's shoulder, as Mustacho tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Mustacho gets tackled into the ropes by Cirkovic. Cirkovic maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mustacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Cirkovic catches Mustacho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mustacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mustacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Mustacho.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mustacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mustacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mustacho feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Mustacho off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic digs a good hook to Mustacho's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustacho manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Mustacho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donnito Mustacho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mustacho throws the kick towards the body but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mustacho.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mustacho.
Mustacho works the jab nicely.
Cirkovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mustacho counters with a good low kick that Cirkovic was not able to check.
Mustacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Mustacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mustacho misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Mustacho off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic misses with a leg kick.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Mustacho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cirkovic's sensitive parts.
Mustacho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cirkovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mustacho's calf.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mustacho. That's going to slow Cirkovic down. #T1#
Mustacho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mustacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Mustacho thinks about the counter body kick.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Mustacho misses.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mustacho moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Mustacho.
Mustacho is looking to slow Cirkovic down with leg kicks.
Mustacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Mustacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
Mustacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mustacho throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mustacho manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Cirkovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustacho's head.
Donnito Mustacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mustacho throws out the jab.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mustacho.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Mustacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mustacho down.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the side of Mustacho's head but Mustacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mustacho misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Mustacho.
Mustacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirkovic.
Mustacho throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Mustacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Mustacho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustacho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cirkovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mustacho wants to land a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range.
Mustacho throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mustacho's calf.
A head kick misses from Mustacho.
As Mustacho looks to move away, Cirkovic throws a big counter combo but Mustacho just gets out of the way.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick as Mustacho jumps back.
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Mustacho moves his leg out of the way.
Mustacho throws a head kick that Cirkovic semi-blocks.
Mustacho throws a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with a left to the body.
Mustacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Mustacho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mustacho swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Cirkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Mustacho had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic blocks a head kick by Mustacho.
Mustacho tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Cirkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mustacho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mustacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustacho cracks a nice hook into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mustacho checks it well.
Mustacho stuns Cirkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnito Mustacho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mustacho throws a chopping leg kick but Cirkovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Cirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mustacho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mustacho lands a lovely overhand right.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mustacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mustacho blocks the body kick.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Mustacho 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.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Mustacho is having none of it.
Cirkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Mustacho.
Mustacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cirkovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mustacho manages to circle out of the way.
Mustacho looks for the body kick but Cirkovic saw that one coming.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Mustacho breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Cirkovic jabs Mustacho right on the nose. Mustacho blinks but takes it well.
Mustacho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Mustacho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a front kick that sends Mustacho stumbling back into the ropes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cirkovic. Mustacho shrugs it off though.
That kick from Mustacho tenderised Cirkovic's leg. Cirkovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mustacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic lands with a cross. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustacho misses with a low kick.
Mustacho lands with a nice body kick.
Cirkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cirkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mustacho misses with a leg kick
and Cirkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mustacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Mustacho backs away, Cirkovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mustacho dips to his left and cracks Cirkovic with an uppercut!
Mustacho misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mustacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milovan Cirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mustacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Cirkovic.
Mustacho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
You can see that Mustacho has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mustacho - that will leave a mark!
Mustacho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mustacho looks to land a body kick but Cirkovic moved away.
Cirkovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cirkovic wants to clinch but Mustacho slips to the side
and Mustacho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mustacho scores with a nice head shot.
Mustacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustacho connects with the punch.#T4#
Mustacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Cirkovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cirkovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mustacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Mustacho looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Cirkovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a right hand
and Mustacho counters with a thumping low kick.
Mustacho scores with a leg kick.
Mustacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mustacho tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donnito Mustacho.
I've got Mustacho 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnito Mustacho!
Our winner, Donnito Mustacho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 
Event: EFFA 167     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1##CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and pushes Tiberio back into the ropes.
Cirkovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiberio is defending well for now.
Cirkovic is leaning against Tiberio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiberio tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Tiberio back against the ropes.
Tiberio misses with some punches.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiberio has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiberio prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiberio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Tiberio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cirkovic or not.
Tiberio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiberio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Tiberio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tiberio working aggressively here.
Tiberio misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiberio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
A body shot lands from Tiberio.
Tiberio pushes Cirkovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Cirkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiberio's elbow.
Tiberio avoids a wild elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Tiberio just leaning against Cirkovic, taking a breather. #BC2#
Tiberio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Tiberio had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic blocks the body kick.
Tiberio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Tiberio.
Tiberio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Tiberio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.
Cirkovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tiberio counters with a body kick that stops Cirkovic in his tracks momentarily.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Cirkovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Tiberio blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Tiberio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiberio.
Tiberio lands with a nice body punch.
Tiberio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiberio's sensitive parts. #T2#
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Tiberio moves out of range.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Tiberio moves out of range.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
Tiberio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiberio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiberio needs to keep his hands up - Cirkovic had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tiberio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a shot to the body.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.
Tiberio stalling.
Tiberio prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cirkovic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cirkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3##BC2#
Tiberio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiberio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Cirkovic as he checks the leg kick.
Cirkovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tiberio counters with a straight right hand.
Tiberio is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Tiberio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back to recover.
Tiberio scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Tiberio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tiberio loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiberio. #T4#
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiberio tries a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiberio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Tiberio and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiberio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiberio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cirkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiberio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Tiberio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Tiberio tries a quick counter leg kick but Cirkovic is wise to it.
Tiberio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valmir Tiberio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cirkovic tries to clinch up but Tiberio circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiberio misses the jab.
Cirkovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tiberio scores with a nice body kick.
Tiberio lands with a cross.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick as Tiberio jumps back.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiberio was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Valmir Tiberio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiberio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiberio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiberio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiberio throws a big counter head kick but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic wants to slow Tiberio down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiberio misses the body punch
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Tiberio slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiberio.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch but Tiberio is avoiding it.
Tiberio scores with a jab. Cirkovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiberio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tiberio if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiberio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cirkovic tries to land a body kick
enabling Tiberio to counter with a crisp jab.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiberio.
Cirkovic tries to work over Tiberio's front leg with a kick but Tiberio checks it.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Tiberio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiberio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiberio's head.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Tiberio strikes.
Cirkovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tiberio is out of range and Cirkovic settles back down. #T2#
Cirkovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tiberio takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valmir Tiberio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiberio avoids the body shot from Cirkovic. #CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cirkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiberio's brow.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Tiberio controls the action.
Tiberio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tiberio trying to control the position but instead, Cirkovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiberio into the ropes.
Tiberio swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tiberio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiberio throws a fast counter high kick but Cirkovic manages to duck under it in time.
Tiberio feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Tiberio.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Tiberio avoids it.
Tiberio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tiberio misses with a head kick.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Tiberio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tiberio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cirkovic on the side of the head.
Cirkovic jabs Tiberio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiberio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiberio throws a body kick that misses.
Tiberio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiberio throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiberio on the side of the head.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Tiberio checks it. #T4#
Tiberio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cirkovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tiberio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiberio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiberio can pounce on him.
Cirkovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiberio moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Tiberio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Tiberio blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic is looking to wear down Tiberio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cirkovic thumps Tiberio with a low kick.
Tiberio wants to land a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range.
Tiberio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiberio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiberio avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Tiberio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Tiberio throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Tiberio only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Tiberio looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Cirkovic scores with a body shot.
Cirkovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
Cirkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiberio loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Tiberio breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cirkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiberio.
Cirkovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Tiberio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cirkovic jabs at Tiberio's body.
Tiberio scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiberio lands a glancing blow to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Tiberio saw that one coming. #T1#
Tiberio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cirkovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiberio misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cirkovic throws a right and a left that Tiberio avoids nicely.
Tiberio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cirkovic under the eye.
Cirkovic cracks the inside of Tiberio's front leg.
Cirkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiberio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiberio looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Tiberio tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tiberio throws a chopping leg kick but Cirkovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiberio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Tiberio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiberio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cirkovic checks it well. #T2#
Tiberio just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Tiberio's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Tiberio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tiberio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tiberio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiberio is just out of range.
Tiberio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiberio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.
Tiberio throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiberio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cirkovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiberio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirkovic scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Tiberio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tiberio's head.
Crunch! Cirkovic slams his shin into Tiberio's torso.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Tiberio.
Tiberio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiberio jabs Cirkovic right on the nose. Cirkovic blinks but takes it well.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Tiberio moved away.
Tiberio looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
As Tiberio tries to get set, Cirkovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Tiberio manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic motions for Tiberio to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiberio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiberio digs a good body shot into Cirkovic's ribs.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Tiberio.
Tiberio connects with a right hand. Cirkovic shakes it off.
Tiberio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tiberio will feel that in the morning.
Cirkovic avoids a kick to the body.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiberio throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
Cirkovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiberio drops his hands momentarily and Cirkovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiberio.
Tiberio fakes the leg kick and cracks Cirkovic in the body.
The fighters circling - Tiberio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic blocks a head kick by Tiberio.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
Tiberio throws a jab when Cirkovic was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cirkovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valmir Tiberio really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tiberio motions for Cirkovic to come forward. Tiberio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic tries to counter by clinching up but Tiberio breaks away and moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cirkovic tries to bum rush Tiberio with a series of wild strikes but Tiberio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cirkovic scores with a jab.
Tiberio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tiberio feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
Tiberio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Tiberio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tiberio swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiberio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiberio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cirkovic on the side of the head.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Tiberio's shoulder, as Tiberio tries to avoid the shot.
Tiberio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cirkovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiberio.#T1#
Tiberio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic digs a good body shot into Tiberio's ribs.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiberio manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tiberio.
Cirkovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiberio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Tiberio misses #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cirkovic.
Tiberio lands a right hand.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tiberio throws a punch but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
A shot in the inside from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cirkovics head.
Tiberio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiberio lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiberio avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic lands a shoulder strike.
Tiberio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiberio.
Cirkovic blocking some punches.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
Tiberio struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiberio.
Cirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiberio slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiberio as Cirkovic tries to tie him up.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Tiberio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiberio throws a front kick that sends Cirkovic stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiberio manages to avoid it.
Tiberio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tiberio connects with a single shot there.
Cirkovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Tiberio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Tiberio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a poor cross that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a nice body shot.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
Tiberio slips under a jab from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Tiberio checks it. #T4#
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Tiberio.
Cirkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Cirkovic scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiberio connects with a body shot that sends Cirkovic's belly button to the back.
Donk. Tiberio catches Cirkovic right on the button with a cross.
Tiberio tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirkovic thuds his shin into the meat of Tiberio's side.
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the temple. Tiberio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiberio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Tiberio is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Cirkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cirkovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiberio.
Cirkovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiberio throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Cirkovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tiberio lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Tiberio throws a head kick that misses
and Tiberio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiberio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiberio moves out of range as Cirkovic strikes.
Tiberio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Tiberio moves out of range.
Cirkovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Tiberio moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tiberio misses with an uppercut
and Cirkovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiberio.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiberio.
Tiberio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiberio throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tiberio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiberio misses with a straight left.
Tiberio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cirkovic on the side of the head.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Tiberio moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tiberio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiberio avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Cirkovic lands a nice hook to Tiberio's body. Tiberio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiberio moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Tiberio checks a leg kick.
Tiberio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Tiberio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiberio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cirkovic can pounce on him.
Tiberio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tiberio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiberio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirkovic.
Tiberio slips a jab from Cirkovic.
Tiberio feints a counter leg kick.
Tiberio throws out a powerful jab.
Tiberio jabs Cirkovic right on the nose. Cirkovic blinks but takes it well.
Tiberio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily. #T3#
Tiberio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Tiberio.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot that snaps Tiberio's head back.
Tiberio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Tiberio misses.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the side of Tiberio's head but Tiberio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cirkovic throws a low kick, looking for Tiberio's leg but Tiberio calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic walks into a left hand.
Tiberio walks into a straight right hand from Cirkovic.#T4#
Tiberio takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Tiberio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiberio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiberio throws a good cross that connects.
Tiberio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiberio.
Tiberio fakes the leg kick and cracks Cirkovic in the body.
Tiberio throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cirkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiberio.
Tiberio throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Tiberio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cirkovic checks it well.
Cirkovic throws a lazy body kick
and Tiberio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Tiberio moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valmir Tiberio.
I think Tiberio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valmir Tiberio!
Valmir Tiberio is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Valmir Tiberio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: EFFA 165: HW Knockout Final     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic scores with a push kick.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Deck tenderised Cirkovic's leg. Cirkovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cirkovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Cirkovic throws a series of punches but Deck avoids them all with ease.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Deck seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic digs a good hook to Deck's body.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Cirkovic clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Cirkovic working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deck.
A right handed body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Deck lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deck lands a hook that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Deck's head. #CL2#
Deck tries to keep at a distance but Cirkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.
Cirkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deck gets through Cirkovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a body punch. #T2#
Cirkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deck backwards. #BC#
Deck manages to break the clinch.
Deck lands a jab to Cirkovic's midsection.
Deck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Deck throws a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with a three punch combo that has Deck backing up. Deck nods at Cirkovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch but Cirkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deck throws a front kick that sends Cirkovic stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Deck tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Deck slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Cirkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deck avoids it.
Cirkovic digs a right hand into Deck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deck's gas tank.
Deck misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.
Deck tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Deck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deck blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Cirkovic.
Deck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Nice body punch from Deck - that landed with a thud.
Deck stalling.
Cirkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cirkovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Deck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deck.
Deck working aggressively here.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deck misses with a body punch.
Deck tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Deck back against the ropes.
Cirkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Deck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deck lands a leg kick that knocks Cirkovic off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Deck is looking to counter the offense by Cirkovic and move into the clinch.
Cirkovic throws a shot to the body.
Donk. Deck catches Cirkovic right on the button with a cross.
Deck sizes up Cirkovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic connects with a looping right hand.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deck.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cirkovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deck scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Deck keeps it at a distance.
Deck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cirkovic's calf.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Deck down.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a nice hook to Deck's body. Deck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cirkovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deck rather than just go for the knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cirkovic. Deck shrugs it off though.
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Deck's leg. Deck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Deck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck misses with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic connects with a body shot.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Deck.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deck's hands.
Deck checks a leg kick.
Deck blocks a leg kick.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Deck lands a jab to Cirkovic's midsection.
Deck lands with a slapping head kick.
Deck looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Deck.
Deck misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Deck's front leg but catches the back leg as Deck tries to avoid it. #T3#
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deck's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deck.
Good leg kick by Cirkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deck avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a nice right hand.
Deck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Deck misses.
Cirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Deck's ribs.
A low kick from Deck misses
enabling Cirkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Deck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cirkovic blocks the body kick.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Deck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deck down.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Nice defenses there by Deck.
Deck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deck looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely.
Cirkovic wants to counter with a clinch but Deck pushes him away.
Deck blocks a head kick by Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milovan Cirkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Deck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Deck throws a sloppy head kick and Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deck. That's going to slow Cirkovic down.
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Deck's shoulder, as Deck tries to avoid the shot.
Deck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Deck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic cracks Deck with a good jab.
Good shot there by Deck.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cirkovic manages to circle out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic throws an off balance right hand
and Deck counters with a nice uppercut.
Deck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cirkovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Deck pushes Cirkovic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch but Deck improves position.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deck avoids it.
Cirkovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Deck gets an underhook and turns Cirkovic into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cirkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cirkovic's efforts to push away.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Deck avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Deck's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Deck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Cirkovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deck's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Deck avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Deck fails to land.
A short right from Deck on the inside.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cirkovic lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deck working aggressively here. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Deck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deck slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Deck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cirkovic.
Deck connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Deck throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Deck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deck connects with a nice looking jab.
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deck.#CL#
Deck closes the distance and clinches.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deck is defending well for now.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Deck throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deck checks a leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Deck off balance momentarily.
Deck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Deck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
Cirkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
Deck avoids a kick to the body.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Deck.
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck jabs Cirkovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Milovan Cirkovic just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Cirkovic thumps Deck with a low kick.
Deck feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Cirkovic avoids the head kick by Deck.
Crunch! Cirkovic slams his shin into Deck's torso.
Deck fails to land with a series of punches.
Deck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses.
Deck throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirkovic looks to land a right hand but Deck moved out of range.
Cirkovic scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Cirkovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Deck is trying to force a seperation but Cirkovic has the dominant position.#T1#
Cirkovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Deck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Cirkovic.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deck is trying to stall.
Deck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deck blocks an uppercut.
Cirkovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Deck misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cirkovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deck delivers a nice body kick.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Deck there.
Deck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck cracks Cirkovic with a good jab.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deck can pounce on him.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Deck circles away.
Deck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Deck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deck. #T3#
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Deck.
Deck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cirkovic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
Deck throws a head kick but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cirkovic, right into the meat.
Deck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deck.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deck tries to clinch up.#T4#
Deck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deck throws a series of punches but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Deck.
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!
Cirkovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deck defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Deck throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deck throws a low kick but Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.#CL2#
Cirkovic forces Deck back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Deck manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Deck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cirkovic. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck had his way with Milovan Cirkovic in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deck. Deck obviously looking to wear him down.
Deck misses with a hook.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body kick.
Deck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut. Deck saw that one coming.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
Cirkovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck connects with an inside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Deck will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Deck throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deck slips under a jab.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab. #T1#
Deck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cirkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Deck. Cirkovic shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Deck throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Deck moves into the clinch successfully.
Cirkovic misses with the head strike.
Deck misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deck.
Deck managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deck is defending well for now.
Inspectah Deck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Deck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic is trying to stall.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch but Deck improves position.
Deck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deck misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Deck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deck's calf.
Deck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Cirkovic walks into a left hand.
Deck wants to slow Cirkovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Deck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Deck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck lands with a nice body kick.
Deck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deck lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic scores with a nice strike.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deck connects with an inside leg kick.
Deck misses with a double jab
and Cirkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Deck needs to keep his hands up - Cirkovic had a free shot at his head there.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Deck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deck sets himself, and Cirkovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Deck avoids it this time.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic keeps Deck at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Deck.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deck blocks a jab.
Cirkovic defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deck checks a leg kick.
Deck moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Cirkovic tries to counter with a clinch but Deck shakes him off and moves away.
Deck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cirkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deck.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Inspectah Deck.
Well Cirkovic 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milovan Cirkovic! Milovan Cirkovic retains his light heavyweight title!
Milovan Cirkovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Inspectah Deck spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

 
Event: EFFA 163: HW Knockout League 3     
Date:   May 23, 2016
#R1#
Po Boy defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Po Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Po Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Cirkovic moves into the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Po Boy.
Po Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cirkovic is defending well for now.
A short left from Po Boy.
Cirkovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Po Boy gets an underhook and turns Cirkovic into the ropes.#BC2#
Po Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Po Boy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Po Boy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Po Boy connects with a high kick.
Po Boy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Po Boy throws a nice head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Po Boy, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Po Boy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Po Boy looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
A head kick by Po Boy misses
and Cirkovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Po Boy does it's job there.#T1#
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Po Boy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Po Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Po Boy misses with a looping left.
Po Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Po Boy is just out of range.
Po Boy lands a jab to Cirkovic's midsection.
Po Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Po Boy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cirkovic checks it well.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po Boy tests Cirkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Po Boy's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po Boy moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Po Boy.
Cirkovic jabs Po Boy right on the nose. Po Boy blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Cirkovic as he connects with a hook.
Po Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Po Boy misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Po Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Po Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Po Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Po Boy.
Po Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Percy Po Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Cirkovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Po Boy.
Cirkovic is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Po Boy.
Po Boy lands a jab.
Po Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
And Po Boy responds with a good body kick, but Cirkovic manages to step out the way in time.
Cirkovic throws a lazy right hand but Po Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Po Boy slips the punch.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Po Boy strikes.
Cirkovic punishes Po Boy's body with a nice straight punch.
Po Boy is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Cirkovic throws a shot from downtown. Po Boy moves away and avoids it.
Po Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po Boy throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Cirkovic.
Po Boy lands with a good body shot.
Po Boy cracks Cirkovic with an open hand slap.
Po Boy lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po Boy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Po Boy. Beautiful body shot.
Cirkovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Po Boy tries to move into range but Cirkovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Po Boy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cirkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Po Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po Boy.
Po Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Po Boy can pounce on him.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Po Boy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Po Boy misses with a low kick as Cirkovic jumps back.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po Boy.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Po Boy throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Po Boy.
Po Boy lands a jab-cross combination.
Po Boy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percy Po Boy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cirkovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Po Boy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Po Boy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Po Boy's head.
Po Boy throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Po Boy.
Percy Po Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Po Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Po Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po Boy stalling in the clinch but Cirkovic improves position.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Po Boy won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic.
Po Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cirkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Po Boy is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Cirkovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po Boy takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Percy Po Boy has been cut.#T1#
Po Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Po Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Po Boy.
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Cirkovic looks low and kicks high, catching Po Boy right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Sloppy strikes from Cirkovic. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po Boy misses with a low kick.
Po Boy throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Po Boy tries to get set, Cirkovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Po Boy manages to avoid the attempt.
Po Boy scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Po Boy is predictable there
and Cirkovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Po Boy misses with a leg kick
and Cirkovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirkovic avoids the head kick by Po Boy.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Po Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirkovic.
A shot to the liver by Po Boy. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Po Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cirkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po Boy.
Cirkovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Cirkovic finds it's way through Po Boy's defenses.
Cirkovic lands a jab to Po Boy's midsection.
Po Boy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Po Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cirkovic - that will leave a mark!
Cirkovic avoids the head kick by Po Boy.
Cirkovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Po Boy.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Po Boy at a distance.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Po Boy. That did some damage!
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Po Boy should have avoided that one.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Po Boy is rocked!
Cirkovic punishes Po Boy's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Po Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Cirkovic finish him?
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Po Boy out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his light heavyweight title!
Milovan Cirkovic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 
Event: EFFA 160: HW Knockout League 2     
Date:   May 05, 2016
#R1#
Cirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Kanitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanitz throws a body kick that misses.
Kanitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanitz misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic is looking to chop away at Kanitz's legs.
Kanitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic stuns Kanitz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanitz lands with a nice body kick.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.#CL#
Kanitz takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanitz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Cirkovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cirkovic is trying to break the clinch but Kanitz has him pressed against the ropes.
Kanitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic tries to circle away but Kanitz has him pinned against the ropes.
Kanitz can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Kanitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kanitz misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kanitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cirkovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kanitz.
Kanitz scores with a leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.#T2#
Kanitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Kanitz moves out of range easily.
Kanitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cirkovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanitz lands with a right hand.
A big right from Cirkovic misses.
Kanitz takes a swing at Cirkovic's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanitz.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Kanitz.
Kanitz scores with a jab.
Kanitz throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Cirkovic wants to counter with a clinch but Kanitz pushes him away.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirkovic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cirkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Kanitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirkovic blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cirkovic.
Crunch! Cirkovic slams his shin into Kanitz's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanitz.
Cirkovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kanitz. That did some damage!
Kanitz looks for the body kick but Cirkovic saw that one coming.
Kanitz cracks Cirkovic with a good jab.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanitz.
Kanitz looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Kanitz throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
Cirkovic misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kanitz.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Kanitz moved away.
Kanitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanitz blocks a head kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kanitz is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cirkovic works Kanitz's body with a nice hook.
Kanitz throws a push kick but Cirkovic slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kanitz thuds his right hand into Cirkovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kanitz can pounce on him. #T5#
Kanitz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a shot to the body.
Kanitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kanitz, right into the meat.
Cirkovic throws a series of punches but Kanitz avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Kanitz misses its target.
Kanitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cirkovic.
Kanitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Kanitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cirkovic.#CL2#
Cirkovic rushes Kanitz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanitz avoids it.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanitz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Kanitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Kanitz.
Cirkovic looks winded!
Kanitz presses Cirkovic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kanitz.
Still in the clinch, Kanitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kanitz tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kanitz.
Kanitz lands a right hook to the body.
Kanitz connects with a leg kick. Cirkovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanitz with a hook.#CL#
Kanitz has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanitz.
Kanitz can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action. #T7#
Cirkovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kanitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cirkovic blocking some punches.
Cirkovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanitz pushes Cirkovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kanitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanitz gets through Cirkovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanitz.
Cirkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanitz.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Kanitz avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes. #BC2#
Cirkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanitz scores with a hook.#T8##CL#
Kanitz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cirkovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kanitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cirkovic. #BC2#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Kanitz misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanitz.
A swing and a miss from Kanitz.
Kanitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanitz is just out of range.
Kanitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kanitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kanitz missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanitz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanitz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirkovic looks to land a right hand but Kanitz moved out of range.#T9#
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanitz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cirkovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kanitz blocks a jab.
Kanitz moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanitz scores with a sloppy right hand. Cirkovic should have avoided that one. #CL#
Kanitz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cirkovic is trying to force a seperation but Kanitz has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanitz.
Cirkovic throws an elbow that misses.
Cirkovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Kanitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Kanitz misses with the head strike.
Cirkovic misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Kanitz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkovic looks to throw the jab but Kanitz is out of range.
Kanitz avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
An inside leg kick from Cirkovic misses.
Kanitz missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanitz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cirkovic in his tracks.
Kanitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kanitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cirkovic can do to turn this around?
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cirkovic blocks a head kick by Kanitz.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kanitz.
Cirkovic is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kanitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Kanitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Kanitz.
Kanitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Kanitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cirkovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanitz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kanitz misses with a body shot.
Kanitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kanitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Cirkovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Kanitz
and Cirkovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kanitz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kanitz digs a good hook to Cirkovic's body.
Kanitz connects with a body shot.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
A swing and a miss from Kanitz.
Kanitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kanitz throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Kanitz throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kanitz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Kanitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirkovic.#T3#
Kanitz throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Kanitz only half commits.
Kanitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simon Kanitz is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanitz. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back to recover.
Kanitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kanitz.
Cirkovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
You can see that Cirkovic has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A solid body kick from Kanitz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanitz. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz misses with an uppercut.
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Kanitz coming out on top.#T4#
Kanitz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Kanitz misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Cirkovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cirkovic feints a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanitz is just out of range.
Kanitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Kanitz moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.
Kanitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cirkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kanitz misses with a left hand
and Cirkovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanitz cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Cirkovic defending well as Kanitz loads up on a big left hand.
Cirkovic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses. #T5#
Kanitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Kanitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.#CL#
Kanitz has closed the distance and engaged Cirkovic in a clinch.
Kanitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kanitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
Simon Kanitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanitz won't want to take too many of those.
Cirkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cirkovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kanitz prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocking some punches.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T6#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz scores with a shot to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanitz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kanitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanitz avoids it.
Kanitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kanitz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanitz blocking some punches.
Kanitz lands a right hand.
Kanitz lands a left hand.
Kanitz working aggressively here.
Kanitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Kanitz controls the action.
Kanitz scores with a nice hook to the head.#T7#
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanitz avoids it.
Kanitz blocking some punches.
Kanitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kanitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanitz.
Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kanitz.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cirkovic lands a shot to the body.
Kanitz throws a head punch that misses.
Cirkovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Kanitz won't want to take too many of those.
Cirkovic has Kanitz pressed against the ropes.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Kanitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Kanitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kanitz.
Kanitz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T8#
Kanitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
A right hand to the body from Kanitz. #BC2#
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanitz avoids a kick to the body.
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!
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Kanitz saw that one coming.
Kanitz misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Kanitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz tries to clinch up but Cirkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Cirkovic slips under a jab.
Kanitz scores with a hook.
Cirkovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kanitz scores with a leg kick. #T9#
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but Kanitz moves out of range easily.
Kanitz is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Cirkovic there.
Kanitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range and Kanitz settles back down.
Kanitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Cirkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanitz lands a nice looking body kick.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanitz moves away.
Cirkovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Kanitz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Kanitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cirkovic's sensitive parts.
Kanitz scores with a hook to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Kanitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirkovic.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanitz checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Kanitz saw that one coming.
Kanitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanitz looks to land a body kick but Cirkovic moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanitz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cirkovic under the eye.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.#T1#
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut. Kanitz saw that one coming.
Good work by Kanitz as he checks the leg kick.
Kanitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cirkovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kanitz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cirkovic.
Kanitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kanitz checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
Kanitz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cirkovic will feel that in the morning.
Cirkovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kanitz.
Kanitz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kanitz counters with a good low kick that Cirkovic was not able to check. #T2#
Cirkovic throws a shot from downtown. Kanitz moves away and avoids it.
Kanitz avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
Cirkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanitz scores with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Kanitz.
Cirkovic is looking to land body kicks.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kanitz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cirkovic under the eye.#T3#
Kanitz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cirkovic tries to land a front kick but Kanitz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cirkovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cirkovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Cirkovic clinches.
Cirkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kanitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards.
Kanitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanitz presses Cirkovic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cirkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Kanitz.
Kanitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanitz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kanitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanitz tries to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
Kanitz blocking some punches.
Cirkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Cirkovic blocks an uppercut.
Kanitz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T5#
Kanitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Kanitz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kanitz down.
Kanitz tries to land a leg kick but Cirkovic saw it coming and moves away.
Kanitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Kanitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Kanitz.
Kanitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kanitz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kanitz digs a good hook to Cirkovic's body.
Cirkovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T6#
Kanitz misses with a kick to the body.
Kanitz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanitz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kanitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanitz.
Kanitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanitz is just out of range.
Kanitz scores with a nice head shot.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kanitz.
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.#T7#
Kanitz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Kanitz.
Kanitz blocks the body kick.
Cirkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kanitz.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Kanitz strikes.
Cirkovic feints a counter leg kick.
Kanitz jabs Cirkovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirkovic tried to score with a low kick but Kanitz checks it.
As Cirkovic backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kanitz cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Kanitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Kanitz misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanitz manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T8#
Kanitz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Kanitz strikes.
Kanitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kanitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Cirkovic's head.
Kanitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kanitz throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Kanitz slips under a jab from Cirkovic.
Kanitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kanitz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cirkovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cirkovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kanitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanitz defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand. #T9#
Cirkovic works Kanitz's body with a nice hook.
Cirkovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanitz.
Cirkovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kanitz is able to avoid easily.
Cirkovic moves forwards but Kanitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kanitz lands with a good body shot.
Kanitz lands a body shot.
Kanitz tries to clinch up.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cirkovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Kanitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cirkovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Kanitz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Cirkovic misses with a hook
and Kanitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cirkovic moves forwards but Kanitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kanitz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Kanitz's shoulder, as Kanitz tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Kanitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic thumps Kanitz with a low kick.
Kanitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Kanitz throws a big shot that misses.
Kanitz delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanitz misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kanitz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cirkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Kanitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanitz connects with a body shot.#T1#
Kanitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kanitz misses with a leg kick.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Kanitz moves out of range.
Kanitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Kanitz's ribcage but misses.
Kanitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cirkovic throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirkovic.
The fighters circling - Cirkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanitz lands with a straight right. Cirkovic didn't see that one coming.
Kanitz tries to land a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanitz moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Kanitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cirkovic's sensitive parts.
Kanitz lands a body shot. #T2#
Cirkovic throws out a leg kick but Kanitz moves out of range and Cirkovic only half commits.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanitz moves away.
Kanitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkovic throws a low kick but Kanitz avoids it.
Kanitz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kanitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanitz throws out a loose jab but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanitz throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Kanitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Kanitz throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Kanitz misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kanitz connects with a right hand. Cirkovic shakes it off.
Kanitz is looking to slow Cirkovic down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Kanitz.
Kanitz misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Cirkovic misses
and Kanitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanitz.
Kanitz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanitz moves away.
Kanitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanitz. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cirkovic on the side of the head.
Kanitz avoids the head kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Cirkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanitz staying out of range there.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Kanitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick there by Cirkovic.
Kanitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cirkovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanitz scores with a hook to the body. Cirkovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Kanitz thumps Cirkovic with a low kick.
Kanitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cirkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirkovic connects with a right hand. Kanitz shakes it off.#T5#
Kanitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kanitz lands a body shot.
Kanitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cirkovic at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanitz.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Kanitz.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanitz.
Kanitz avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
As Cirkovic backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cirkovic misses with a looping right.
Kanitz throwing a counter right hand but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Kanitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.#CL#
Kanitz has managed to clinch.
Kanitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kanitz misses with a punch to the body. #T6#
Cirkovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic is trying to stall.
Kanitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cirkovic's elbow.
Cirkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanitz takes an elbow to the temple.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kanitz fails to land.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Kanitz blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cirkovic.
Kanitz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanitz working aggressively here.
Kanitz lands an uppercut.#T7#
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanitz.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic digs a right hand underneath Kanitz's ribcage. Kanitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kanitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cirkovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cirkovic.
A short body shot lands from Cirkovic as the two fighters clinch.
Cirkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic misses with some punches.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cirkovic.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
Kanitz tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Kanitz back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Kanitz.
A right hand to the body from Kanitz.
Cirkovic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Kanitz. #T8#
Kanitz misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kanitz.
A short left from Kanitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic blocking some punches.
Kanitz misses with a punch to the body.
Kanitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kanitz lands with a left to the head.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Cirkovic.
Kanitz blocks an elbow strike.
Kanitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cirkovic scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kanitz.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanitz.
Kanitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kanitz lands a nice uppercut.#T9#
Kanitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cirkovics head. #ROC#
Cirkovic is rocked!
Kanitz lands a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanitz finish him?
Kanitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kanitz breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Cirkovic with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Cirkovic looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Cirkovic get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Simon Kanitz!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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