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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ibrahimovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mind Heist. Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
27
167 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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177 cm
24
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Ibrahimovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that misses and Mihattovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses. Ibrahimovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibrahimovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick by Mihattovic misses and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice body kick.
Ibrahimovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Mihattovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ibrahimovic looks to throw the jab but Mihattovic is out of range. Ibrahimovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mihattovic avoids a kick to the body.
Mihattovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibrahimovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mihattovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ibrahimovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mihattovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A left lands for Ibrahimovic. Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihattovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibrahimovic is just out of range. Ibrahimovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mihattovic. Ibrahimovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ibrahimovic misses the shot to the body. Mihattovic misses with a looping left. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ibrahimovic - that will leave a mark!
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch there but Mihattovic circles away.
Mihattovic misses with a looping right. Ibrahimovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice inside leg kick there by Ibrahimovic. That's going to slow Mihattovic down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mihattovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihattovic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mihattovic throws a sloppy head kick and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mihattovic's knee momentarily. Ibrahimovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ibrahimovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mihattovic. 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! Mihattovic misses with a leg kick. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick misses from Ibrahimovic. Mihattovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibrahimovic throws a hook but Mihattovic avoids it easily. Ibrahimovic blocks the body kick.
Ibrahimovic misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mihattovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mihattovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic. Mihattovic tries to score with a low kick but Ibrahimovic moves his leg out of the way. Ibrahimovic throws a head kick that Mihattovic semi-blocks.
Mihattovic throws a combination that misses and Ibrahimovic counters with a body kick that stops Mihattovic in his tracks momentarily. Mihattovic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Mihattovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibrahimovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Ibrahimovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibrahimovic moves out of range as Mihattovic throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Mihattovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ibrahimovic wants to clinch. Mihattovic throws a head kick but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mihattovic blocks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Ibrahimovic. The fight stays on the outside here - Ibrahimovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ibrahimovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mihattovic is out of range and Ibrahimovic settles back down. Ibrahimovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ibrahimovic blocks a head kick by Mihattovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihattovic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mihattovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ibrahimovic misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ibrahimovic lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Mihattovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mihattovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mihattovic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mihattovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Ibrahimovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Mihattovic misses with a head kick.
Mihattovic moves out of range as Ibrahimovic throws a body kick.
Ibrahimovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibrahimovic slowing the pace effectively. Mihattovic pulls guard effortlessly. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Ibrahimovic's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ibrahimovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mihattovic is proving hard to escape from. Ibrahimovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mihattovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ibrahimovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ibrahimovic wants to stand but Mihattovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic wasn't doing enough on the ground. Ibrahimovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihattovic.
Ibrahimovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mihattovic throws a leg kick and Ibrahimovic counters with a stiff right hand. Ibrahimovic feints and then cracks Mihattovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mihattovic down. Mihattovic checks a low kick from Ibrahimovic. Mihattovic scores with the left hand. Ibrahimovic knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ibrahimovic scores with a head kick.
Mihattovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ibrahimovic tries to land a leg kick but Mihattovic saw it coming and moves away.
Ibrahimovic wants to clinch but Mihattovic slips to the side and Mihattovic counters with a stiff right hand. Mihattovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibrahimovic. Mihattovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ibrahimovic wants to clinch up but Mihattovic keeps it at a distance. Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mihattovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice cross by Mihattovic. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mihattovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a straight right hand. Mihattovic staying out of range there. Ibrahimovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ibrahimovic cracks Mihattovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mihattovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibrahimovic. Mihattovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mihattovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Mihattovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibrahimovic. That did some damage! Mihattovic throws a quick inside leg kick. Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up and Mihattovic counters with an inside leg kick. Mihattovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ibrahimovic thuds his shin into the meat of Mihattovic's side. Mihattovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibrahimovic is out of range and Mihattovic settles back down. Ibrahimovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihattovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibrahimovic. A head kick misses from Mihattovic. Ibrahimovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mihattovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibrahimovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Mihattovic's head. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic is winning the standup battle so far. Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up. Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihattovic. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice sprawl there from Ibrahimovic as Mihattovic shoots in. Mihattovic misses with a wild body shot. Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksandar Ibrahimovic will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Mihattovic. Mihattovic takes one to the side of the head.
Mihattovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sloppy strikes from Mihattovic. Those never looked like landing. Mihattovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mihattovic moves out of range of the strikes. Ibrahimovic tries to score with a low kick but Mihattovic moves his leg out of the way. Good leg kick by Ibrahimovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibrahimovic scores with a body shot.
Ibrahimovic has closed the distance and engaged Mihattovic in a clinch.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
Mihattovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mihattovic stalling in the clinch but Ibrahimovic improves position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ibrahimovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mihattovic is keeping busy. Ibrahimovic landing knees to the head.
Ibrahimovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mihattovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihattovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mihattovic can't get the takedown.
Mihattovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mihattovic creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ibrahimovic with a big uppercut! Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up but Mihattovic pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ibrahimovic to the mat! Ibrahimovic covers up and Mihattovic unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nebojsa Mihattovic! Our winner, Nebojsa Mihattovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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