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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Radovic (ranked 1065 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Adriel Nayati (ranked 31 p4p, 56 weight class). Radovic comes into the arena with BAGS! blaring out of the sound system. Nayati has chosen Indian Calling - At War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Radovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adriel Nayati!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Radovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Nayati off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as Radovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nayati doesn't seem phased though.
Radovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nayati moves away.
Nayati checks a leg kick nicely.
Nayati closes the distance and clinches up with Radovic, looking for a takedown. Nayati pushes Radovic against the cage but Radovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nayati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Radovic misses with a leg kick
and Nayati counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Radovic is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Radovic tenderised Nayati's leg. Nayati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Radovic connects with a jab.
Nayati shoots in looking for a takedown but Radovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nayati's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nayati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nayati looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radovic misses with a body shot.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niko Radovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Radovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nayati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radovic.
Nayati takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Radovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nayati circles away quickly and effectively.
Radovic misses with a body shot.
Nayati scores with a sloppy right hand. Radovic should have avoided that one.
Radovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nayati counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Radovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Radovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Nayati prevents Radovic from standing back up.
Nayati not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nayati lands with a punch from half guard.
Nayati winds up and cracks Radovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Radovic is trying to stand.
Nayati winds up and cracks Radovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nayati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Radovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nayati seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nayati working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Radovic tries to get to full guard but Nayati has control of the leg.
Radovic gets full guard.
Radovic is trying to keep Nayati in close.
Radovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nayati is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Radovic kicks off Nayati and gets to his feet.
Radovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nayati. That did some damage!
The crowd cheers as Radovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nayati doesn't seem phased though.
Radovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nayati drops his hands momentarily and Radovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Radovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Nayati.
Nayati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radovic.
Radovic throws a leg kick but Nayati sees it coming and moves out of range.
Radovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Nayati.
Nice takedown defense from Radovic. No joy for Nayati on that attempt.
Radovic throws a body punch but Nayati moves out of range.
Nayati with the counter takedown but Radovic avoids it easily.
Radovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Radovic cracks Nayati with an open hand slap.
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!
Radovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Nayati is just out of range.
Radovic misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radovic swivels and escapes.
Radovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nayati manages to avoid it.
Nayati walks forward, straight into a front kick from Radovic.
Radovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Radovic misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radovic.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nayati takes one to the side of the head.
Radovic with a hook.
Nayati shoots in and drives through. Radovic sprawls well.
Radovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Radovic finds it's target.
Nayati tests Radovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Radovic lands with a nice body punch.
Nayati lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nayati checks the leg kick.
Nayati throws out a counter right but Radovic avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Radovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Radovic feints and then cracks Nayati's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nayati down.
Radovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Radovic scores with the left hand. Nayati knows he should have avoided that one.
Nayati moves out of range of the leg kick from Radovic.
A nice side step and Nayati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Radovic misses with a leg kick
and Nayati counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Radovic keeps moving.
Radovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Radovic keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nayati trying to control but Radovic is working from the bottom.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Radovic's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nayati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Radovic keeps moving.
Radovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nayati can do to turn this around?
Nayati throws a big elbow that misses.
Nayati content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Radovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nayati's guard.
Nayati is trying to keep Radovic in close.
Radovic tries to stand but Nayati is controlling from the bottom.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radovic manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nayati slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Radovic keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nayati controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Radovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nayati postures up and lands a big shot to Radovic's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati stopping the sweep attempt from Radovic.
Radovic controls Nayati momentarily but Nayati frees himself.
Radovic pulls Nayati in to control the position.
Nayati passes into half guard.
Nayati lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Radovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nayati is working Radovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati stands and throws Radovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Radovic is being controlled here.
Nayati trying to control the action but Radovic is working from the bottom.
Nayati cracks Radovic with a big elbow.
Radovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nayati's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nayati looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Radovic wants to stand but Nayati is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Radovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nayati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radovic.
Radovic is looking to counter punch.
Nayati avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looks like Radovic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nayati shoots in for a double leg but Radovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nayati lands a body shot.
Radovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Radovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Radovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Nayati makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nayati dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Radovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Radovic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Radovic catches Nayati right on the button with a cross.
Radovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nayati. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niko Radovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Nayati lands a nice hook to Radovic's body. Radovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt
and Radovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nayati doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nayati checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nayati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radovic tries to avoid it but Nayati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radovic to the ground. Radovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niko Radovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
A nice inside leg kick there by Radovic. That's going to slow Nayati down.
Radovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radovic thows a leg kick but Nayati checks it
and Nayati connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nayati scores with a jab.
Nayati's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Radovic throws a leg kick but Nayati sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nayati lands a head shot.
Nayati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Radovic's head backwards.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radovic as he jumps to the side.
Radovic connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radovic scores with a leg kick.
Radovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nayati looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Radovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nayati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radovic pinned against the cage. Radovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nayati takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Niko Radovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radovic tests Nayati's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nayati fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nayati 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nayati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nayati there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Radovic tries to land a front kick but Nayati steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Radovic finds it's target.
Radovic tries to land a front kick but Nayati steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nayati has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Nayati.
Nayati takes one to the chin there.
Nayati slips under a jab from Radovic.
Nayati moves away from the strike by Radovic.
Nayati tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radovic but Radovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nayati checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Radovic misses with a hook. Nayati ducked under it nicely.
Nayati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Radovic.
Radovic connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radovic throws a leg kick but Nayati sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Nayati.
Radovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Radovic cracks Nayati with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Nayati ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Nayati as he checks the leg kick.
Nayati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Radovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nayati throws a looping overhand right but Radovic ducks down to avoid it.
Nayati throws a body shot but no joy.
Nayati closes the distance and clinches up with Radovic, looking for a takedown. Nayati pushes Radovic against the cage but Radovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Radovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radovic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Radovic!
A very excited looking Niko Radovic 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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