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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Branko Popovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popovic comes to the cage accompanied by None. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
22 - 16 - 1 |
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184 cm
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190 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Branko Popovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Santana!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws a hook to the side of Popovic's head but Popovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Popovic's waist but Popovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santana off to one side.
Santana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Popovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Popovic moves out of range easily.
Santana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Popovic ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santana.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Popovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popovic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popovic takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Popovic misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
A jab from Santana misses.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popovic is looking to wear down Santana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Popovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santana on the side of the head.
Santana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Popovic will feel that in the morning.
Popovic connects with a body shot.
Popovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santana misses with a head kick.
Popovic misses with a hook.
Popovic throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popovic.
Santana throws a body punch but Popovic moves out of range.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popovic throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Popovic moves out of range easily.
Popovic avoids the head kick by Santana.
Santana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popovic throws out the jab.
Popovic dips to his left and cracks Santana with an uppercut!
A jab from Popovic misses.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popovic.
Popovic misses with an uppercut. Santana saw that one coming.
Santana lands a head kick!
It looks like Branko Popovic has been cut.
Santana gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Popovic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Santana tries to advance to mount but Popovic denies him.
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Popovic keeps working.
Santana wants to stand but Popovic is controlling his arm.
Popovic is not content to let Santana control the position.
Santana stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Popovic throws an overhand right that lands on Santana's shoulder, as Santana tries to avoid the shot.
Popovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana forces Popovic back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Popovic prevents it.
Branko Popovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Santana.
Popovic stops a takedown attempt from Santana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paolo Santana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Branko Popovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Popovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Popovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popovic.
Popovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Popovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Santana misses the jab.
Popovic connects with a right hand. Santana shakes it off.
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!
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Popovic throws a big shot that misses.
Popovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Popovic throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Popovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Popovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santana to score with a decent uppercut.
Paolo Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana fails to land with a series of punches.
Santana motions for Popovic to come forward. Santana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a lazy uppercut
and Popovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santana throws a head kick that Popovic semi-blocks.
Donk. Popovic catches Santana right on the button with a cross.
Santana is rocked!
Santana drops his hands for a split second and Popovic immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Santana face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Popovic follows up with a right hand that knocks Santana into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Branko Popovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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