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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Milovan Cirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Lievin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirkovic comes to the ring accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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208 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milovan Cirkovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abe Lievin !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lievin cracks Cirkovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Lievin throws the kick towards the body but Cirkovic avoids it.
The fighters circling - Lievin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic works Lievin 's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lievin looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Lievin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lievin takes one to the chin there.
Cirkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lievin moves away.
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Cirkovic lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Lievin 's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot
and Lievin counters with a straight right hand.
Cirkovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lievin is out of range and Cirkovic settles back down.
Lievin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lievin misses with the body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkovic thuds a left hand into Lievin 's body.
Lievin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Lievin and move into the clinch.
Lievin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lievin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with a hook
and Cirkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Lievin is predictable there
and Cirkovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lievin really felt that one!
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Lievin avoids it.
Cirkovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cirkovic is looking to wear down Lievin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lievin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lievin missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Lievin misses with a straight right.
Cirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Cirkovic misses
and Lievin counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lievin blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lievin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
A slow jab from Lievin misses its intended target.
Cirkovic lands an overhand right.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Lievin tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin blocks a jab.
Lievin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lievin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lievin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lievin looks to throw a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lievin misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lievin .
Lievin throws a sloppy head kick and Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Lievin 's ribs.
Lievin cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lievin can do to turn this around?
Lievin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cirkovic's hands.
Lievin delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Lievin misses.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lievin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lievin loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Lievin misses with a hook.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Lievin keeps it at a distance.
Lievin lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Cirkovic misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lievin ! But no joy.
Cirkovic tries to bum rush Lievin with a series of wild strikes but Lievin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cirkovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lievin misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lievin 's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin throws a body kick.
Lievin misses the jab.
Lievin ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lievin misses with a left hand
letting Cirkovic counter with a right hand.
Cirkovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lievin tries to land a body kick
and Cirkovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cirkovic cracks Lievin with a nice body shot.
Lievin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lievin scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Lievin avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
A short left from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Lievin has Cirkovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Cirkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic defending well as Lievin loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Cirkovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lievin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Lievin connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lievin . Cirkovic shrugs it off though.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lievin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
Lievin tests Cirkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lievin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin strikes.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic drives through and clinches with Lievin against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin letting Cirkovic take a breather here.
Lievin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Lievin .
Lievin lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirkovic.
A body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic works on Lievin 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cirkovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Lievin .
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Lievin .
Lievin thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Abe Lievin just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Cirkovic motions for Lievin to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lievin 's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Lievin off balance momentarily.
Lievin 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lievin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Lievin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin avoids the head kick by Cirkovic.
Lievin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Cirkovic there.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievin lands an overhand right.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lievin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirkovic. Cirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lievin misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Lievin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Lievin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lievin ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Lievin .
Lievin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic pushes Lievin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievin prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lievin lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Lievin misses with the head strike.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lievin is defending well for now.
Lievin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin misses with the head strike.
Lievin manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Lievin throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lievin misses with a body kick.
Abe Lievin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lievin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cirkovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lievin .
Lievin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lievin lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Lievin scores with a jab. Cirkovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lievin throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Lievin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
A low kick from Lievin is predictable there
and Cirkovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Lievin .
Cirkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Lievin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Lievin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cirkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Cirkovic.
Lievin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lievin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lievin blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lievin tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Lievin back against the ropes.
Lievin manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirkovic blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic works the jab nicely.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the body
and Lievin counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievin scores with a push kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lievin lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lievin tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin flicks out a counter leg kick but Cirkovic steps away.
Lievin looks to land a body kick but Cirkovic moved away.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Lievin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lievin throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Lievin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abe Lievin .
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Milovan Cirkovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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