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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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232 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Drogba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogba blocks a head kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic dives in and grabs Drogba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drogba pushes down on Vukovic's head and hops out.
Drogba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vukovic shoots in but Drogba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vukovic delivers a nice body kick.
Vukovic lands with a nice body kick.
Drogba looks gassed!
Vukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Didier Drogba has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vukovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vukovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vukovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirko Vukovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vukovic thows a body kick. Drogba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vukovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vukovic is looking to slow Drogba down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vukovic.
Vukovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drogba's half guard.
Vukovic slips a nice elbow through Drogba's hands, connecting with Drogba's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drogba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vukovic.
Drogba is staying active underneath Vukovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vukovic connects with a nice short shot to Drogba's temple.
Vukovic is looking to take a break and control but Drogba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drogba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vukovic.
Vukovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drogba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vukovic. That one must have hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vukovic.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vukovic.
Drogba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vukovic can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vukovic, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Vukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vukovic throws a head kick but Drogba moves out of range.
Drogba fails to land the takedown.
Vukovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Drogba tries to sprawl out of it but Vukovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drogba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drogba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vukovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drogba moves out of range of the body kick from Vukovic.
Drogba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vukovic.
Vukovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vukovic thows a body kick. Drogba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vukovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogba's sensitive parts.
Drogba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba 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.
Vukovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vukovic preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vukovic pushes down on Drogba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drogba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drogba wants to get back to his feet.
Vukovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vukovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vukovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vukovic is looking to take a break and control but Drogba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vukovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vukovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drogba moves out of range of the body kick from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vukovic.
Vukovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drogba.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drogba as he avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vukovic!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Vukovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Didier Drogba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Vukovic as he connects with a hook.
Vukovic thuds his shin into the meat of Drogba's side.
Vukovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vukovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drogba can do to turn this around?
Vukovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drogba tries to clinch but Vukovic is having none of it.
Vukovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vukovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drogba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vukovic. That's going to slow Drogba down.
Vukovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vukovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vukovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vukovic connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vukovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vukovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Vukovic with that takedown attempt.
Good work by Drogba as he checks the leg kick.
Vukovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vukovic.
Drogba tries to close the distance and clinch but Vukovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drogba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drogba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Vukovic as Drogba shoots in.
Drogba doesn't manage to clinch there - Vukovic circles away.
Vukovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drogba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vukovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vukovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vukovic.
Drogba shoots in but Vukovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mirko Vukovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Didier Drogba.
Vukovic lands with a nice body kick.
Drogba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vukovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogba's sensitive parts.
Vukovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vukovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drogba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drogba throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Vukovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vukovic.
Drogba shoots in but Vukovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vukovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vukovic checks a leg kick.
Drogba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vukovic.
Vukovic thumps Drogba with a low kick.
Drogba doesn't manage to clinch there - Vukovic circles away.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drogba as he jumps to the side.
Drogba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vukovic sprawls well. Vukovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drogba gets slowly back to his feet.
Vukovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Drogba in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vukovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drogba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vukovic can pounce on him.
Drogba blocks a head kick by Vukovic.
Drogba avoids the head kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogba's sensitive parts.
Drogba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vukovic but Vukovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vukovic lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirko Vukovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukovic avoids the head kick by Drogba.
Vukovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Vukovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Drogba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vukovic swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Vukovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Didier Drogba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Vukovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Drogba which made him look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vukovic.
Drogba looks for a takedown but Vukovic sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a head kick. Drogba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vukovic scores with a push kick.
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drogba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crunch! Vukovic slams his shin into Drogba's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Vukovic lands but Drogba takes it in his stride.
Vukovic shoots in and bounces Drogba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drogba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogba wants to get back to his feet but Vukovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba keeping full guard, as Vukovic tries to pass.
Drogba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vukovic is in close to Drogba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drogba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vukovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drogba is controlling Vukovic's posture.
Vukovic trying to control but Drogba is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vukovic lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body kick from Vukovic.
Drogba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vukovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vukovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drogba tries to avoid it but Vukovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drogba to the ground. Drogba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vukovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Drogba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vukovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vukovic cracks the inside of Drogba's front leg.
Vukovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Vukovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vukovic, right into the meat.
Drogba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drogba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drogba avoids the head kick by Vukovic.
Drogba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vukovic is trying to control Drogba's posture but Drogba avoids it.
Drogba trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
Drogba throwing strikes but Vukovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drogba down.
Vukovic cracks Drogba with a big elbow.
Vukovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Drogba wants to control but Vukovic postures up.
Vukovic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mirko Vukovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drogba wants to control but Vukovic postures up.
Vukovic controlling from side mount.
Vukovic is working Drogba over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vukovic is putting a hurting on Drogba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Didier Drogba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drogba keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Vukovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vukovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Vukovic!
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