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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Januszov Goatov (ranked 25821 p4p, 720 weight class) and Zivan Radosavjevic (ranked 25786 p4p, 735 weight class). Zivan Radosavjevic struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Januszov Goatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zivan Radosavjevic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radosavjevic lands a nice shot that snaps Goatov's head back.
Radosavjevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Radosavjevic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goatov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Radosavjevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Radosavjevic is looking to improve his position.
Goatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Radosavjevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goatov wants to control but Radosavjevic is keeping him busy.
Goatov is looking for a kimura but Radosavjevic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goatov to get the leverage.
Goatov trying to control from half guard but Radosavjevic is working away.
Radosavjevic tries to roll over but Goatov keeps him under control.
Goatov is trying to control. Radosavjevic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radosavjevic is just riding it out for now. Goatov eventually gives up the hold.
Radosavjevic is staying active underneath Goatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatov trying to pass the guard but Radosavjevic defending well.
Radosavjevic trying to control from the bottom.
Goatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radosavjevic is just riding it out for now. Goatov eventually gives up the hold.
Goatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Radosavjevic wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goatov trying to control the action but Radosavjevic is working from the bottom.
Radosavjevic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goatov pulls his head out easily.
Goatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Radosavjevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radosavjevic is just riding it out for now. Goatov eventually gives up the hold.
Goatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goatov is working for a kimura but Radosavjevic is defending it quite comfortably.
Goatov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatov prevents Radosavjevic from improving his position.
Goatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Radosavjevic is trying to maintain the position but Goatov is very close to passing his half guard.
Goatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Radosavjevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goatov is looking to advance position but Radosavjevic won't allow it.
Goatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radosavjevic's head.
Goatov is thwarting Radosavjevic's attempts to control the position.
Goatov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goatov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Radosavjevic as he works his way to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radosavjevic is looking for a triangle but Goatov pushes his legs off easily.
Goatov wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Januszov Goatov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Radosavjevic misses.
Goatov drives through and clinches with Radosavjevic against the cage.
Goatov jumps guard and drags Radosavjevic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Goatov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Radosavjevic connects with a couple of short punches.
Radosavjevic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goatov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radosavjevic stands up from Goatov's guard - Radosavjevic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Radosavjevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radosavjevic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goatov is fending him off so far but Radosavjevic persists. Nope, Goatov circles away and we're back to standing.
Radosavjevic is breathing heavily.
Goatov fails with the takedown.
Radosavjevic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radosavjevic clinches up with Goatov and pushes him back against the cage.
Goatov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Radosavjevic can't keep his opponent in guard - Goatov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Radosavjevic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Januszov Goatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Radosavjevic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goatov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Radosavjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goatov passes into half guard.
Goatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goatov is trying to work for a kimura but Radosavjevic is defending well.
Goatov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goatov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatov wants to take a breather but Radosavjevic is having none of it.
Goatov controlling the action here.
Goatov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Radosavjevic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Januszov Goatov!
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hype
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RATING
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