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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Pavlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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232 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Pavlovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlovic misses with the combination.
Pavlovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bungradidoa feints the counter takedown.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavlovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bungradidoa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pavlovic to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovic throws a low kick but Bungradidoa moves out of range easily.
Bungradidoa feints the counter takedown.
Bungradidoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bungradidoa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlovic misses the body punch
and Bungradidoa counters with a takedown into side control.
Bungradidoa stands up.
Pavlovic misses with the body kick
and Bungradidoa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bungradidoa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pavlovic is looking to chop away at Bungradidoa's legs.
Pavlovic misses with a low kick.
Pavlovic misses with a wild body shot.
Bungradidoa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlovic as he jumps to the side.
Mirko Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bungradidoa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungradidoa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pavlovic misses the shot to the body.
Pavlovic tries to score with a low kick but Bungradidoa moves his leg out of the way.
Bungradidoa feints the counter takedown.
Pavlovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavlovic looks to throw the jab but Bungradidoa is out of range.
Bungradidoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pavlovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Bungradidoa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pavlovic closes the distance and pushes Bungradidoa back into the cage.
Bungradidoa pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pavlovic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bungradidoa tries to pull guard but Pavlovic won't allow it.
Bungradidoa successfully pulls guard.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet but Pavlovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bungradidoa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bungradidoa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bungradidoa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mirko Pavlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bungradidoa has his feet on Pavlovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bungradidoa shoots for a takedown but Pavlovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic instigates a clinch.
Bungradidoa jumps guard.
Bungradidoa is looking to stand up but Pavlovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Bungradidoa kicks Pavlovic off and gets to his feet.
Bungradidoa checks a low kick from Pavlovic.
Bungradidoa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavlovic clinches up with Bungradidoa and pushes him back against the cage.
Bungradidoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pavlovic to keep the fight standing.
Bungradidoa tries to pull guard but Pavlovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bungradidoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pavlovic to keep the fight standing.
Bungradidoa pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungradidoa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pavlovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bungradidoa manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bungradidoa ducks under a wild hook from Pavlovic.
Bungradidoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavlovic thows a leg kick but Bungradidoa checks it
and Bungradidoa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pavlovic won't be happy with that.
Bungradidoa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pavlovic to his feet.
Pavlovic takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Pavlovic missing with a left hand there. Bungradidoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bungradidoa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavlovic defends it well.
Pavlovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bungradidoa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pavlovic.
We've been informed that Bungradidoa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavlovic clinches.
Bungradidoa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pavlovic looking to throw knees to the head but Bungradidoa is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa jumps guard and drags Pavlovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bungradidoa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pavlovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bungradidoa is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pavlovic walks away with a smile on his face. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bungradidoa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pavlovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlovic looks to land a right hand but Bungradidoa moved out of range.
Bungradidoa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pavlovic misses with a low kick.
Bungradidoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bungradidoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlovic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bungradidoa or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlovic, which made it look bad.
Mirko Pavlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic throws out a loose jab but Bungradidoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bungradidoa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavlovic looks to throw a body kick
and Bungradidoa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pavlovic wants to stand but Bungradidoa is controlling the position.
Bungradidoa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pavlovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bungradidoa manages to avoid it.
Bungradidoa feints the counter takedown.
Pavlovic misses with a body shot.
Bungradidoa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pavlovic defends it well.
Pavlovic misses with a left hand
and Bungradidoa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pavlovic won't be happy with that.
Bungradidoa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bungradidoa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pavlovic's guard.
Bungradidoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pavlovic, up you get!
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlovic as he jumps to the side.
Pavlovic misses with a body shot.
Bungradidoa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mirko Pavlovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavlovic tries a low kick but Bungradidoa avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlovic. Bungradidoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bungradidoa with the counter takedown but Pavlovic avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bungradidoa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pavlovic tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bungradidoa manages to move to mount!
Bungradidoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bungradidoa is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pavlovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Bungradidoa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bungradidoa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pavlovic to keep the fight standing.
Bungradidoa pulls Pavlovic into guard.
Bungradidoa has his feet on Pavlovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pavlovic throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Bungradidoa counters with a takedown into side control.
Pavlovic wants to get back to his feet but Bungradidoa is dominant here and he's now got Pavlovic's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pavlovic gets caught flat footed, as Bungradidoa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bungradidoa stands up and waves to Pavlovic to follow him.
Pavlovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bungradidoa checks it well.
Bungradidoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavlovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bungradidoa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pavlovic!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungradidoa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pavlovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pavlovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pavlovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bungradidoa, pushing him back against the cage.
Bungradidoa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pavlovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bungradidoa is trying to pull guard but Pavlovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa successfully pulls guard.
Bungradidoa pushes Pavlovic off and gets back to his feet.
Pavlovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlovic lands a right hook to the body.
Bungradidoa avoids the head kick by Pavlovic.
Bungradidoa with the counter takedown but Pavlovic avoids it easily.
Bungradidoa blocks a head kick by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pavlovic throws a chopping leg kick but Bungradidoa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bungradidoa slips a straight right by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic connects with a body shot that sends Bungradidoa's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic throws a hook but Bungradidoa blocks it.
Bungradidoa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavlovic closes the distance and pushes Bungradidoa back into the cage.
Bungradidoa fails to pull guard.
Mirko Pavlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa fails to pull guard.
Bungradidoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungradidoa wriggles free and stands up.
Pavlovic drives through and clinches with Bungradidoa against the cage.
Bungradidoa jumps guard but Pavlovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pavlovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pavlovic to his feet.
Mirko Pavlovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlovic is looking to chop away at Bungradidoa's legs.
Bungradidoa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pavlovic.
Pavlovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bungradidoa, pushing him back against the cage.
Mirko Pavlovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bungradidoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pavlovic walks away with a smile on his face. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mirko Pavlovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bungradidoa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bungradidoa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pavlovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bungradidoa.
Mophaf Bungradidoa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlovic. Bungradidoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bungradidoa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlovic.
Bungradidoa feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bungradidoa.
Pavlovic is looking to land body kicks.
Bungradidoa with the counter takedown but Pavlovic avoids it easily.
Bungradidoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pavlovic throws a head kick but Bungradidoa moves out of range.
Pavlovic throws a lazy head kick
and Bungradidoa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pavlovic won't be happy with that.
Pavlovic wants to get back to his feet but Bungradidoa is dominant here and he's now got Pavlovic's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungradidoa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pavlovic doesn't escape.
Bungradidoa stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirko Pavlovic.
I think Bungradidoa 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mophaf Bungradidoa!
Mophaf Bungradidoa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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