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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Radovic (ranked 1037 p4p, 1146 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 154 p4p, 172 weight class). Radovic comes into the arena with BAGS! blaring out of the sound system. Vlad Tepes lV told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Niko Radovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Tepes lV 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Radovic throws out a powerful jab.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radovic.
Tepes lV walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tepes lV misses with a hook.
Radovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tepes lV will feel that in the morning.
Radovic dips to his left and cracks Tepes lV with an uppercut!
Radovic avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Radovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Radovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes lV tries a quick counter leg kick but Radovic is wise to it.
Tepes lV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Radovic misses with a body kick.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Radovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes lV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radovic throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Radovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Radovic.
Tepes lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radovic throws out the jab.
Radovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes lV walks into a straight right hand from Radovic.
We've been told by Radovic's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tepes lV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Radovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes lV's head.
Tepes lV slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Radovic misses.
Tepes lV tests Radovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Radovic works over Tepes lV's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Tepes lV
letting Radovic counter with a right hand.
Niko Radovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes lV finds it's way round the side to connect with Radovic's head.
Radovic throws the kick towards the body but Tepes lV avoids it.
Tepes lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radovic throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Radovic lands an overhand right.
Tepes lV pivots, looking for a leg kick but Radovic is out of range and Tepes lV settles back down.
Tepes lV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tepes lV's hands.
Radovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tepes lV takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radovic punishes Tepes lV's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Radovic.
Tepes lV tries to move into range but Radovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a three punch combo that has Radovic backing up. Radovic nods at Tepes lV to acknowledge the strikes.
Radovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes lV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Radovic.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Radovic.
Tepes lV replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Radovic blocks it well.
Tepes lV throws a looping overhand right but Radovic ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes lV misses with a low kick.
Radovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Radovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Radovic lands with a cross.
Tepes lV moves out of range of the body kick from Radovic.
Tepes lV tries to move into range but Radovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tepes lV takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radovic looks to throw the jab but Tepes lV is out of range.
Tepes lV appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Radovic.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovic misses with a kick to the body.
Radovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes lV off the cage and back into range.
Radovic looks to land a left hand but Tepes lV moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tepes lV or perhaps it was just good defense by Radovic, which made it look bad.
Radovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes lV! But no joy.
Radovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Radovic falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radovic throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes lV counters with a nice leg kick.
Radovic moves into range and clinches up with Tepes lV.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Radovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Radovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Tepes lV's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Radovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Radovic prevents a body shot from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes lV blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radovic.
Tepes lV lands a takedown into guard.
Radovic trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes lV is proving a slippery customer.
Radovic controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV postures up.
Tepes lV trying to control but Radovic is working from the bottom.
Tepes lV looking to pass the guard.
Radovic trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes lV is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV being controlled here momentarily.
Radovic is trying to hold Tepes lV in close to prevent damage but Tepes lV has managed to pass into half guard.
Tepes lV trying to control from half guard but Radovic is working away.
Radovic is trying to control but Tepes lV passes into side control!
Radovic tries to control but Tepes lV manages to take his back.
Radovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tepes lV lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tepes lV trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tepes lV.
Radovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Radovic trying to control the position but Tepes lV manages to sink in the hooks.
Tepes lV lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Tepes lV throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Radovic!
Can Radovic hold on?! Tepes lV is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Tepes lV throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV doesn't have the hooks in and Radovic manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radovic trying to move into half guard but instead Tepes lV has managed to sweep!
Radovic pulls Tepes lV in close to his closed guard and prevents Tepes lV from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes lV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV seems keen to control Radovic's posture.
Radovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tepes lV managing to control the position.
Tepes lV wants to sweep here but Radovic controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Radovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radovic looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Radovic throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.
Tepes lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radovic is looking for a counter combo.
Radovic jabs at Tepes lV's body.
Tepes lV blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Tepes lV on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Radovic.
Radovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tepes lV misses with a body punch
and Radovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes lV blocks the body kick.
Radovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV lands a jab to the nose.
Radovic swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body kick.
Tepes lV moves forwards but Radovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic misses with an uppercut
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes lV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes lV is able to avoid easily.
Radovic misses the jab.
Tepes lV feints the counter takedown.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
Tepes lV looks to land a body kick but Radovic moved away.
Radovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radovic misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes lV feints the counter takedown.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Radovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radovic. That did some damage!
Tepes lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Radovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Radovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Radovic blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Tepes lV misses
and Radovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Radovic lands an overhand right.
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!
Tepes lV doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Radovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Radovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Radovic lands with a cross.
Radovic connects with a body shot that sends Tepes lV's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV moves away from the strike by Radovic.
Tepes lV tries to score with a low kick but Radovic moves his leg out of the way.
Radovic avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws the kick towards the body but Radovic avoids it.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes lV misses.
Radovic cracks Tepes lV with a good jab.
Radovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes lV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Radovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niko Radovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Radovic throws a lazy body kick
and Tepes lV connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Radovic thinking.
Nice defenses there by Tepes lV.
Radovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Radovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Radovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Radovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radovic misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes lV misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes lV.
Radovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tepes lV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes lV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Timothy Bukovac 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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hype
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