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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatko Zahovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahovic slips a jab from Uk.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zahovic walks into a left hand.
Zahovic clinches.
Uk keeps control of Zahovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land.
Zahovic has a couple of punches blocked by Uk.
Zahovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Uk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zahovic backwards.
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uk lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Zahovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zahovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zahovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uk has a couple of punches blocked by Zahovic.
A frustrated look appears on Zahovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zahovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Uk lands with a left to the head.
Zahovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uk misses with the head strike.
Zahovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uk backwards.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uk prevents a body shot from Zahovic.
Zahovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zahovic can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land.
Zahovic trying to control the position but instead, Uk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zahovic into the cage.
Uk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uk throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Zahovic has a couple of punches blocked by Uk.
Zahovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uk backwards.
Uk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zahovic lands an uppercut.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zahovic tries to work over Uk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uk up against the cage.
Uk has a couple of punches blocked by Zahovic.
Uk lands with a light punch inside.
Zahovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uk is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Uk.
Uk misses with some punches.
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zahovic taking a breather.
Uk misses with a punch on the inside.
Uk throws a head punch that misses.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Uk.
Uk prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic jumps guard but Uk stands there with Zahovic around his waist. Zahovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zahovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uk throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahovic.
Uk lands a right hand.
Zahovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uk working aggressively here.
Uk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zahovic is trying to force a seperation but Uk has the dominant position.
Uk misses with the head strike.
Zahovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zahovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zahovic misses with the head strike.
Zahovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zahovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uk avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Uk misses.
Uk connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahovic lands with an overhand left.
Dong Uk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zahovic on the side of the head.
Dong Uk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Uk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uk looks to land a left hand but Zahovic moved out of range nicely.
Zahovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Uk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uk connects with the punch.
Zahovic is rocked!
Uk punishes Zahovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Zahovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uk lands with an overhand left.
Uk misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zahovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zahovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Uk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uk cracks Zahovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zahovic is looking to clinch but Uk is avoiding it.
Uk connects with a right hand. Zahovic shakes it off.
Uk catches Zahovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uk looks to score with a jab to the body but Zahovic is just out of range.
Uk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uk cracks Zahovic with a good jab.
Zahovic closes the distance and clinches.
Zahovic lands a nice uppercut.
Zahovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Uk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uk lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uk to keep the fight standing.
Uk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uk misses with the head strike.
Uk misses with some punches.
Uk blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Uk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic can't find room to land a body shot as Uk controls the action.
Zahovic trying to stall but Uk improves his position.
Uk gets underhooks to prevent Zahovic's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatko Zahovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zahovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Zahovic blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Uk fails to land.
Uk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zahovic backwards.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uk working aggressively here.
Zahovic misses with some punches.
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zahovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zahovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zahovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uk ducks under a wild hook from Zahovic.
Uk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Uk.
Zahovic is looking to counter punch.
Dong Uk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic takes one to the chin there.
Zahovic shoots in but Uk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uk lands with an uppercut that bounces Zahovic off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zahovic connects with the punch.
Uk lunges at Zahovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zahovic's hand.
Zahovic clinches up with Uk and pushes him back against the cage.
Uk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zahovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zahovic at a distance.
Zahovic looks to throw the jab but Uk is out of range.
Uk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zahovic at a distance.
Zahovic lands a jab.
Zahovic walks into a left hand.
Zahovic throws an overhand right that lands on Uk's shoulder, as Uk tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Zahovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uk scores with a jab. Zahovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zahovic needs to keep his hands up - Uk had a free shot at his head there.
Uk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zahovic shoots in and bounces Uk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zahovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uk is looking for a sweep.
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.
Zahovic lands an elbow.
Uk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zahovic lands some shots froms side control.
Zahovic working the body and head with strikes.
Zahovic cracks Uk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Uk gets back to half guard.
Uk is trying to get back to full guard.
Zahovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zahovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zahovic throws a jab when Uk was well out of range.
Zahovic loads up on a big right hand but Uk slips the punch.
Uk misses with a body shot.
Zahovic needs to keep his hands up - Uk had a free shot at his head there.
Zahovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zahovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uk is looking to control Zahovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uk avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Uk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zahovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Uk trying to hold on to Zahovic's head to control him but Zahovic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uk preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zahovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zahovic.
Uk controlling the position for now.
Zahovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uk trying to control from the bottom.
Zahovic is stalling here. Uk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zahovic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Uk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zahovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uk off and has taken his back!
Uk trying to control the position but Zahovic manages to sink in the hooks.
Uk is trapped and Zahovic is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Uk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zahovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zahovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Uk defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zahovic's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk is in bad spot here.
Zahovic is not going to allow Uk to sit and survive in this position.
Uk breaks Zahovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zlatko Zahovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zahovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zahovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uk staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk is looking to take a break and control but Zahovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zahovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zahovic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Uk wants to control but Zahovic is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatko Zahovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uk 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Uk!
After the fight, Dong Uk was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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