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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vogolsain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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194 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Kilovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Vogolsain! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kilovic lands with a cross. Kilovic fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilovic. Vogolsain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kilovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice combo by Kilovic! Oh, that's hurt him - Vogolsain falls to the canvas and Kilovic follows him into side control.
Vogolsain is rocked! Vogolsain is looking for a sweep. Vogolsain is still in real trouble! Can Kilovic finish him? 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! Vogolsain is trying to control Kilovic's posture but Kilovic avoids it. Vogolsain seems to have recovered his senses. Vogolsain wants to get back to his feet. Kilovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vogolsain is trying to get back to his feet. Kilovic decides to take the fight back to the feet. Kilovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vogolsain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilovic as he avoids it easily. Kilovic misses with a double jab.
Vogolsain keeps the fight on the outside. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilovic. Kilovic on the wrong end of a nice hook. Vogolsain gets caught flat footed, as Kilovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kilovic has gone for a leg lock! Vogolsain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kilovic's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kilovic has control of Vogolsain's left arm, preventing Vogolsain from doing any damage. Vogolsain looks gassed! Kilovic pushes Vogolsain off and gets back to his feet.
Kilovic is looking to clinch but Vogolsain is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vogolsain's guard. Vogolsain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilovic defends well. Vogolsain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kilovic gets to his feet. Vogolsain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kilovic drives through with a takedown into guard. Kilovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kilovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vogolsain, up you get! Kilovic misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Kilovic dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kilovic shoots and misses and Vogolsain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kilovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vogolsain shoots in but no luck this time. Vogolsain throws a head kick that misses. Vogolsain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kilovic misses with a looping right. Kilovic cracks Vogolsain with a good jab. Vogolsain shoots in for a double leg but Kilovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kilovic darts in trying to clinch and Vogolsain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilovic won't be happy with that. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vogolsain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. I wouldn't like to be where Kilovic is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilovic sneaks out the side door and pushes Vogolsain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Kilovic throws a nice head kick!
Kilovic clinches but Vogolsain breaks the clinch and Vogolsain counters with a lovely shot to the body. No luck for Vogolsain with that takedown attempt. Mirko Kilovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Vogolsain. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A head kick misses from Kilovic. Vogolsain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vogolsain is defended easily by Kilovic. Kilovic tries to clinch but fails miserably and Vogolsain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kilovic's guard now. Vogolsain trying to control but Kilovic is working from the bottom. Kilovic trying to control the position here. Vogolsain tries to stand but Kilovic is controlling from the bottom. Kilovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vogolsain off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vogolsain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Vogolsain will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilovic throws a right hand that Vogolsain ducks under and follows up with a left that Vogolsain also avoids with ease. Kilovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Vogolsain, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kilovic throws a nice looking combination but Vogolsain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vogolsain lands with a slapping head kick. Vogolsain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vogolsain showed some decent athleticism there. Vogolsain decides to stand up. Kilovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vogolsain napping and manages to drive through into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kilovic grinds an elbow into Vogolsain's temple. Kilovic decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kilovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kilovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Vogolsain is pressing down on Kilovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kilovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kilovic won't allow Vogolsain to sweep him here. Kilovic scoring with punches to the head and body. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kilovic trying to control but Vogolsain is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vogolsain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kilovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vogolsain, up you get! Mirko Kilovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kilovic throws a right hand that Vogolsain ducks under and follows up with a left that Vogolsain also avoids with ease. Vogolsain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kilovic is trying to defend but Vogolsain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Vogolsain wants to control but Kilovic is keeping him busy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mirko Kilovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kilovic trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight! Mirko Kilovic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kilovic 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Kilovic!
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