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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 1567 p4p, 1865 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 181 p4p, 213 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meet Fran. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Novak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski 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.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
A low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Novak counters with a thumping low kick.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
It looked like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novak throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novak avoids the head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Good exchange - Novak coming out on top.
Novak misses with a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body punch
and Novak counters with a stiff right hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Novak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a solid body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the body punch
and Novak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a slapping head kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild body kick that Novak sees coming a mile off.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the body punch
and Novak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Novak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Novak does no damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a hook.
Novak swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak is looking to chop away at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak walks into a jab.
Novak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski controls the action.
Novak lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak gets through Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working aggressively here.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a body shot from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the head but Novak blocks with his arms.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with some punches.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ante Novak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's time! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Novak slips a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Novak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks right into an uppercut from Novak.
Novak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands with a cross.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novak.
Novak lands a jab to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's midsection.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Novak connects with a right hand. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski shakes it off.
Ante Novak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a combination but Novak avoids it well.
Novak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rather than just go for the knockout.
Novak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to slow Novak down with leg kicks.
Novak throws a head kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak jabs Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski right on the nose. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blinks but takes it well.
Novak throws a lazy head kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a one two! Novak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Novak thinks about the counter body kick.
Novak throws a right hand that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Novak.
Novak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Novak misses with a hook to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a head kick that drops Novak to the mat! Novak scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Novak is rocked!
The cut above Ante Novak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Novak lands a nice looking body kick.
Novak is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand.
Novak seems to have recovered his senses.
Novak tries to land a body kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Novak! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Novak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Novak misses with a body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Novak lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Novak misses.
Novak lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Novak tenderised Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's leg. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak sizes up Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novak takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
Novak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novak walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A slow jab from Novak misses its intended target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski as he connects with a hook.
Novak moves into the clinch.
Novak lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Novak throws a body kick that misses.
Novak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Novak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Novak misses with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducked under it nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a head kick by Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski needs to keep his hands up - Novak had a free shot at his head there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novak.
Novak checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Novak.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novak has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak breaks from the clinch.
Novak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak misses with a looping right.
Novak misses with a wild combination.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski digs a good hook to Novak's body.
Novak delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sizes up Novak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novak stuns Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick
and Novak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thows a leg kick but Novak checks it
and Novak counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Novak misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight left.
Novak is looking to slow Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Novak - just one landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a sloppy head kick and Novak moves out of range easily.
Novak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a kick to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novak throws a wild body kick that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a head kick.
Novak throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Novak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can pounce on him.
Novak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ante Novak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Novak counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Novak at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ante Novak.
I think Novak 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Novak!
A very excited looking Ante Novak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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