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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ion Novosad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ion Novosad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Mike!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike forces Novosad back against the cage and clinches.
Novosad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novosad takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Ion Novosad has been cut.
Mike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novosad.
Novosad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novosad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novosad.
Novosad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Novosad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike blocks a body shot from Novosad.
Novosad struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Novosad.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Novosad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novosad has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Novosad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike cracks Novosad with a nice body shot.
Mike is leaning against Novosad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novosad can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Novosad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike manages to break the clinch.
Mike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novosad's head.
Mike with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Novosad looks to land a right hand but Mike moved out of range.
Mike bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Novosad's head backwards.
Good exchange - Mike coming out on top.
Novosad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mike.
Mike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike clinches.
Novosad tries to throw a body punch but Mike avoids it by throwing Novosad back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike is leaning against Novosad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novosad is breathing heavily.
Novosad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike lands with a left to the head.
Novosad blocking some punches.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike pushes Novosad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Novosad misses with some punches.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novosad can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike is working Novosad over against the cage.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novosad throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Novosad or not.
Mike trying to stall but Novosad improves his position.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novosad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Novosad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novosad backwards.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Novosad.
Novosad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novosad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike working aggressively here.
Novosad misses with some punches.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novosad blocking some punches.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Novosad.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Novosad blocks a body shot from Mike.
A head punch on the inside from Novosad fails to land.
Novosad blocks a body shot from Mike.
Novosad misses with a punch to the body.
Novosad misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novosad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike prevents a body shot from Novosad.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novosad's elbow.
Novosad tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mike.
Novosad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Novosad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Novosad controls the action.
Mike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novosad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novosad lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Novosad prevents a body shot from Mike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Novosad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mike connects with a crisp jab.
Mike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Mike missing with a left hand there. Novosad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novosad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Novosad looks to score with a jab to the body but Mike is just out of range.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novosad moves away.
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Novosad's shoulder, as Novosad tries to avoid the shot.
Mike misses with an uppercut
and Novosad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Big Mike has been cut.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novosad was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
Novosad is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novosad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mike.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Novosad is out of range.
Mike lands a slapping body shot.
Novosad ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novosad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mike.
Novosad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Novosad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mike.
Mike takes a swing at Novosad's ribcage but misses.
Mike scores with a shot to the body.
Novosad tries to clinch up but Mike circles away and keeps his distance.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Novosad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mike takes a swing at Novosad's ribcage but misses.
Novosad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mike misses with a left hand
and Novosad counters with a straight right hand.
Mike misses the jab.
Big Mike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novosad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novosad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novosad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike misses with a hook. Novosad ducked under it nicely.
Mike throws the left hand but Novosad avoids the punch easily.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novosad counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Mike as he connects with a hook.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novosad.
Mike misses with a left hand
and Novosad counters with a nice uppercut.
Novosad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mike scores with a nice right hand.
Mike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novosad.
Novosad throwing a counter right hand but Mike manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mike. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike darts in and clinches Novosad up against the cage.
Novosad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Novosad avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Novosad lands a right hand.
Novosad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novosad blocks an uppercut.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Novosad.
Novosad misses with the head strike.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Novosad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novosad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novosad blocking some punches.
Mike lands a body punch.
Novosad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novosad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Novosad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novosad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novosad blocks an uppercut.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Novosad.
Novosad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novosad lands an uppercut.
Novosad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novosad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Novosad's head.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Novosad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Novosad backwards.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novosad misses with a body punch.
Novosad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novosad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Novosad uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novosad on the side of the head.
Mike throws a shot from downtown. Novosad moves away and avoids it.
Novosad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mike throws the left hand but Novosad avoids the punch easily.
Mike with a jab.
Mike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mike, as that shot connected.
Novosad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mike manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike lands with an uppercut that bounces Novosad off the cage and back into range.
Novosad throws the left hand but Mike avoids the punch easily.
Mike looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mike lands a nice hook to Novosad's body. Novosad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mike misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mike. Novosad does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Novosad just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike misses with an uppercut
letting Novosad counter with a right hand.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Novosad to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike sizes up Novosad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mike lands a right hook to the body.
Mike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike throws a hook to the side of Novosad's head but Novosad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike lands a nice shot that snaps Novosad's head back.
Novosad moves into the clinch.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Ion Novosad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Mike is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novosad misses with some punches.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Big Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Novosad struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Novosad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Novosad working aggressively here.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novosad tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novosad presses Mike against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Novosad scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novosad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novosad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Novosad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Novosad scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Novosad misses with a punch on the inside.
Novosad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike tries to work over Novosad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novosad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Novosad lands a body punch.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novosad swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike blocks a body shot from Novosad.
Novosad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Novosad - that landed with a thud.
Novosad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Novosad.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Novosad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novosad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Novosad swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novosad misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Mike.
Well Mike 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Mike!
Our winner, Big Mike, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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