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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Habagat Maliksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miki Zdravkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maliksi comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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180 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Habagat Maliksi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miki Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maliksi but Maliksi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zdravkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maliksi stalks Zdravkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zdravkov's face. Zdravkov staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Miki Zdravkov has been cut.
Maliksi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maliksi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zdravkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maliksi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zdravkov somewhat.
Maliksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zdravkov as he jumps to the side.
Maliksi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zdravkov.
Habagat Maliksi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miki Zdravkov.
Maliksi blocks a head kick by Zdravkov.
Maliksi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maliksi looks for a takedown but Zdravkov sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zdravkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maliksi postures up in Zdravkov's guard and throws a big left but Zdravkov blocks it.
Maliksi postures up in Zdravkov's guard and throws a big left but Zdravkov blocks it.
Maliksi stays in close to Zdravkov's body and controls the position.
Maliksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Maliksi in close.
Maliksi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maliksi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zdravkov is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miki Zdravkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zdravkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maliksi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zdravkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maliksi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maliksi jumps guard but Zdravkov stands there with Maliksi around his waist. Maliksi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zdravkov can't find room to land a body shot as Maliksi controls the action.
Maliksi decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zdravkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zdravkov trying to control but Maliksi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maliksi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maliksi fails with the takedown.
Maliksi tries to clinch there but Zdravkov circles away.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Maliksi shows good takedown defense.
Maliksi throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Maliksi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zdravkov which made him look bad.
Habagat Maliksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maliksi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Zdravkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maliksi has managed to clinch.
Zdravkov wants to stall.
Maliksi decides to pull guard.
Maliksi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zdravkov is one step ahead there.
Zdravkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maliksi wants to control but Zdravkov passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Habagat Maliksi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miki Zdravkov's cut.
That's time! Maliksi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maliksi shoots and misses
and Zdravkov counters by clinching up.
Zdravkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zdravkov.
Maliksi connects with a body shot that sends Zdravkov's belly button to the back.
Zdravkov moves into the clinch.
Maliksi lands a left hand.
Maliksi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maliksi stalling against the cage.
Maliksi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zdravkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Maliksi controls his hands.
Maliksi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maliksi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zdravkov walks away with a smile on his face. Maliksi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habagat Maliksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Maliksi with that takedown attempt.
Zdravkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zdravkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maliksi keeps working.
Zdravkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zdravkov stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov has a takedown stuffed.
Maliksi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zdravkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Zdravkov throws a leg kick but Maliksi moved away.
Maliksi shoots for a double leg takedown but Zdravkov sprawls well. He's pushed Maliksi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zdravkov instigates a clinch.
Zdravkov jumps guard but Maliksi stands there with Zdravkov around his waist. Zdravkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maliksi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maliksi can't find room to land a body shot as Zdravkov controls the action.
Zdravkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Maliksi avoids the damage to the body.
Zdravkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Maliksi avoids the damage to the body.
Maliksi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maliksi tries to pull guard but Zdravkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zdravkov gets control of Maliksi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zdravkov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maliksi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zdravkov looking to control.
Maliksi is looking to advance position but Zdravkov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Zdravkov prevents Maliksi from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maliksi is working hard here to advance position.
Zdravkov landing shots from mount.
Zdravkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zdravkov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maliksi is surviving well by controlling Zdravkov's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zdravkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maliksi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miki Zdravkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miki Zdravkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maliksi misses with a few strikes there.
Maliksi keeps the fight on the outside.
Maliksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zdravkov.
Nice takedown defense from Maliksi. No joy for Zdravkov on that attempt.
Zdravkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maliksi on his heels. He'll look to pass Maliksi's guard now, I'm sure.
Zdravkov drops back looking for a leg! Maliksi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maliksi manages to kick Zdravkov off! Zdravkov jumps back into Maliksi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maliksi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maliksi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zdravkov trying to control but Maliksi is working from the bottom.
Maliksi wants to stand and escape but Zdravkov is having none of it.
Maliksi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Miki Zdravkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maliksi shoots and misses
and Zdravkov counters with a shoot takedown. Maliksi fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maliksi wants to sweep here but Zdravkov controlling him for the moment.
Zdravkov slips nicely into half guard.
Zdravkov wants to advance to full mount but Maliksi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Maliksi keeps moving.
Zdravkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maliksi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maliksi wants to get back to his feet but Zdravkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maliksi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Maliksi keeps moving.
Zdravkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Maliksi keeps moving.
Zdravkov stops Maliksi from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miki Zdravkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maliksi as he jumps to the side.
Habagat Maliksi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miki Zdravkov.
A shot to the liver by Maliksi. Beautiful body shot.
Zdravkov moves in looking to clinch but Maliksi pushes him off.
Zdravkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zdravkov avoids the head kick by Maliksi.
Habagat Maliksi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdravkov takes a swing at Maliksi's ribcage but misses.
Zdravkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zdravkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maliksi's guard.
Maliksi pushes Zdravkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maliksi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zdravkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miki Zdravkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zdravkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miki Zdravkov!
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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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