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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Polly Italiano I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Milivojevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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177 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Polly Italiano I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dejan Milivojevic!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Italiano I I changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Milivojevic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Italiano I I looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Milivojevic wants to control but Italiano I I postures up.
Italiano I I throws an elbow but Milivojevic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Milivojevic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milivojevic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Milivojevic looking to control.
We've been hearing that Italiano I I has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Milivojevic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Italiano I I haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Italiano I I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milivojevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Italiano I I is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milivojevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milivojevic wants to sweep here but Italiano I I controlling him for the moment.
Milivojevic pulls Italiano I I in close to prevent any damage.
Italiano I I throwing strikes from guard but Milivojevic blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano I I is looking to work some ground and pound but Milivojevic has wrist control.
Milivojevic is trying to control the position but Italiano I I postures up.
Italiano I I in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milivojevic controlling Italiano I I's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dejan Milivojevic.
Milivojevic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Italiano I I tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Milivojevic is in Italiano I I's guard.
Milivojevic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Milivojevic stalling.
Italiano I I is refusing to be controlled, as Milivojevic sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milivojevic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dejan Milivojevic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Milivojevic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Italiano I I avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Milivojevic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milivojevic trying to control the action but Italiano I I is working from the bottom.
Milivojevic tries to stand but Italiano I I is controlling his head.
Italiano I I defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Milivojevic in side control, throwing shots but Italiano I I defends.
Milivojevic trying to control the action but Italiano I I is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dejan Milivojevic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Milivojevic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Italiano I I won't allow Milivojevic to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milivojevic wants to stand up but Italiano I I has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dejan Milivojevic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Milivojevic has closed the distance and engaged Italiano I I in a clinch.
Italiano I I drops down looking for an ankle pick but Milivojevic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Milivojevic closes the distance and clinches.
Milivojevic trying to control the position but instead, Italiano I I has worked for underhooks and has pushed Milivojevic into the cage.
Milivojevic successfully pulls guard.
Milivojevic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Milivojevic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Italiano I I avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Italiano I I throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milivojevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Italiano I I has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Milivojevic is on top in guard.
Milivojevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Italiano I I has wrist control.
Milivojevic drops back looking for a leg! Italiano I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Italiano I I manages to kick Milivojevic off! Milivojevic jumps back into Italiano I I's guard.
Milivojevic controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italiano I I utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dejan Milivojevic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Italiano I I avoids the head kick by Milivojevic.
Milivojevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Italiano I I misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Milivojevic clinches.
Milivojevic tightens his grip and picks Italiano I I up, before dumping him to the ground. Italiano I I manages to land in guard.
Milivojevic wants to control from the top but Italiano I I keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dejan Milivojevic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Milivojevic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Milivojevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dejan Milivojevic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Milivojevic looking to score a takedown here. Italiano I I is defending well but Milivojevic drives through and ends up in Italiano I I's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milivojevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Italiano I I is retaining full guard.
Milivojevic wants to control from the top but Italiano I I keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dejan Milivojevic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Italiano I I tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milivojevic swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dejan Milivojevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Milivojevic.
Milivojevic tries to stand but Italiano I I is controlling his head.
Milivojevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Italiano I I keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italiano I I prevents Milivojevic from improving position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dejan Milivojevic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Milivojevic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milivojevic has closed the distance and engaged Italiano I I in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Milivojevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milivojevic throws a body kick that misses.
Polly Italiano I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Italiano I I shoots in looking for a takedown. Milivojevic tries to sprawl out of it but Italiano I I keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milivojevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Milivojevic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milivojevic throws out a powerful jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Italiano I I enables Milivojevic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Italiano I I manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Milivojevic wants to control from the top but Italiano I I keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dejan Milivojevic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Milivojevic shoots in and gets a takedown into Italiano I I's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milivojevic throws a big right hand that misses.
Italiano I I controlling Milivojevic's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dejan Milivojevic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Italiano I I shoots in for a double leg but Milivojevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milivojevic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Milivojevic wants to stand and escape but instead Italiano I I has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Italiano I I chips away with some ground and pound.
Milivojevic looking to control.
Milivojevic has his foot on Italiano I I's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Italiano I I works his way back into a safe position though.
Italiano I I postures up and lands a big shot to Milivojevic's brow.
Milivojevic trying to keep a closed guard but Italiano I I is proving a slippery customer.
Italiano I I scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Italiano I I preventing the sweep.
Italiano I I throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milivojevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milivojevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dejan Milivojevic has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Milivojevic is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milivojevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Italiano I I is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dejan Milivojevic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Italiano I I shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milivojevic is trying to defend but Italiano I I finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Milivojevic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Italiano I I is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Italiano I I throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polly Italiano I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dejan Milivojevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Milivojevic pushes Italiano I I off looking to stand but Italiano I I dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dejan Milivojevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Milivojevic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dejan Milivojevic!
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energy
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hype
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