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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 573 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Niko Radovic (ranked 26 p4p, 50 weight class). Falandas comes into the arena with Feed the Machine blaring out of the sound system. Radovic has chosen BAGS! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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14 - 9 - 1 |
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5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Radovic!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovic checks the leg kick.
Radovic lands a really nice looking cross but Falandas seems unphased.
Radovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Falandas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Radovic's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic throws a leg kick
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radovic misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Falandas misses.
Radovic lands with a kick to the temple. Falandas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Falandas slips a jab from Radovic.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Radovic tried to score with a low kick but Falandas checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radovic.
A swing and a miss from Falandas.
A head kick by Radovic misses
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radovic jabs at Falandas's body.
Falandas walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Radovic just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Radovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas throwing a counter right hand but Radovic manages to avoid it.
Radovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands.
Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
Radovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Radovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falandas.
Radovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws a head kick but Falandas moves out of range.
Radovic misses the jab.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Radovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radovic lands with a straight right. Falandas didn't see that one coming.
Radovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falandas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
As Radovic tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Radovic manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Radovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radovic.
Radovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Radovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Niko Radovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radovic.
Radovic connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falandas backing away here, and Radovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Radovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas throws a jab but it's blocked by Radovic.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radovic throws out the jab.
Radovic connects with a jab.
Radovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falandas. Falandas obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Radovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Radovic throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falandas scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falandas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Falandas tenderised Radovic's leg. Radovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Radovic misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas throws a lazy uppercut
and Radovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falandas thinking.
Radovic throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Radovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic misses with a body punch
and Falandas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falandas avoids the head kick by Radovic.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas throws the left hand but Radovic avoids the punch easily.
Radovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Radovic is predictable there
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
Radovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovic manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niko Radovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Radovic lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radovic.
Radovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Radovic and move into the clinch.
Radovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Radovic.
Falandas cracks Radovic with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Radovic as Falandas tries to tie him up.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falandas is out of range.
Radovic misses with an uppercut
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radovic connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Falandas.
Good work by Falandas as he checks the leg kick.
Falandas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falandas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Radovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas looks to land a left hand but Radovic moved out of range nicely.
Radovic swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Radovic misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niko Radovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Falandas tries to work over Radovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radovic working aggressively here.
Radovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Radovic throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Falandas misses the target.
A head kick misses from Falandas.
Radovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radovic lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Radovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radovic throws a counter combo.
Falandas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niko Radovic.
I've got Radovic 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Radovic!
A relieved looking Niko Radovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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