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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asim Ferhatovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pavicevic's choice of entrance music: hello ladies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asim Ferhatovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferhatovic lands a nice hook to Pavicevic's body. Pavicevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Pavicevic.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Asim Ferhatovic has been cut.
Zoran Pavicevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferhatovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferhatovic lands with a kick to the temple. Pavicevic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Zoran Pavicevic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferhatovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavicevic.
Ferhatovic tries to keep at a distance but Pavicevic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pavicevic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferhatovic has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
Pavicevic crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.
Pavicevic works on Ferhatovic's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pavicevic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pavicevic lands an elbow just above Ferhatovic 's eye.
Pavicevic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferhatovic blocks the elbow strike.
Ferhatovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pavicevic leaning against his opponent.
Pavicevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferhatovic backwards.
Ferhatovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pavicevic scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferhatovic is breathing heavily.
Pavicevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferhatovic or not.
Pavicevic scores a nice knee to the body.
Pavicevic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pavicevic lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic lands an elbow that stopped Ferhatovic in his tracks for a moment.
Ferhatovic can't break the clinch.
Pavicevic lands a nice knee to the body.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavicevic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferhatovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pavicevic crunches a lovely knee into Ferhatovic's ribcage.
Pavicevic tries a knee to the head but Ferhatovic blocks it.
Pavicevic effectively controlling the action here.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pavicevic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferhatovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that Ferhatovic semi-blocks.
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!
Pavicevic tries to clinch but Ferhatovic moves out of range.
Pavicevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferhatovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavicevic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferhatovic. That one must have hurt.
Ferhatovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pavicevic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferhatovic lands with a straight right. Pavicevic didn't see that one coming.
Ferhatovic throws a combination. Pavicevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferhatovic tries to land a front kick but Pavicevic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferhatovic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses.
Ferhatovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavicevic throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferhatovic scores with a push kick.
Pavicevic slips a jab from Ferhatovic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pavicevic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pavicevic.
Pavicevic thumps Ferhatovic with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic throws a body kick that misses.
Ferhatovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pavicevic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pavicevic blocks a low kick nicely.
Pavicevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavicevic throws a head kick but Ferhatovic moves out of range.
Ferhatovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pavicevic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferhatovic throws a head kick but Pavicevic moves out of range.
Pavicevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ferhatovic.
Pavicevic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferhatovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pavicevic!
Ferhatovic scores with a kick to the body.
Pavicevic rushes Ferhatovic and presses him up against the cage.
Ferhatovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pavicevic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavicevic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pavicevic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferhatovic breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferhatovic.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferhatovic, right into the meat.
Pavicevic throws a head kick but Ferhatovic moves out of range.
Pavicevic throws a head kick but Ferhatovic moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic avoids the head kick by Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic stalks Pavicevic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pavicevic's face. Pavicevic staggers backwards, shaken.
Pavicevic instigates a clinch.
Pavicevic prevents Ferhatovic from breaking the clinch.
Ferhatovic stalling in the clinch but Pavicevic improves position.
Pavicevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferhatovic or not.
Ferhatovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferhatovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Pavicevic has double underhooks.
Pavicevic scores with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferhatovic can't break the clinch.
Pavicevic keeps control of Ferhatovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavicevic.
Ferhatovic is trying to break the clinch but Pavicevic has him pressed against the cage.
Pavicevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferhatovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pavicevic leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavicevic lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferhatovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Pavicevic has double underhooks.
Ferhatovic has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic slowing the pace effectively.
Ferhatovic blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Pavicevic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ferhatovic thuds a left hand into Pavicevic's body.
Asim Ferhatovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavicevic avoids the head kick by Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pavicevic lands a two punch combo.
Pavicevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavicevic throws a sloppy head kick and Ferhatovic moves out of range easily.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferhatovic scores with a push kick.
Ferhatovic throws a head kick but Pavicevic moves out of range.
Ferhatovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pavicevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavicevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ferhatovic lands with an overhand left.
Ferhatovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavicevic throws a sloppy head kick and Ferhatovic moves out of range easily.
Pavicevic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferhatovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pavicevic.
Ferhatovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pavicevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferhatovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ferhatovic.
Both fighters circling a little - Pavicevic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferhatovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavicevic rushes Ferhatovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Pavicevic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferhatovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferhatovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pavicevic throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferhatovic counters with a low kick, right behind Pavicevic 's knee.
Ferhatovic throws a right and a left that Pavicevic avoids nicely.
Pavicevic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ferhatovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferhatovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Pavicevic throws a head kick but Ferhatovic moves out of range.
Pavicevic scores with a jab. Ferhatovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pavicevic wants to clinch up but Ferhatovic keeps it at a distance.
Ferhatovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pavicevic avoids the head kick by Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavicevic.
Ferhatovic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that Ferhatovic semi-blocks.
Asim Ferhatovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Ferhatovic.
Pavicevic tries to clinch up.
Ferhatovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that Ferhatovic semi-blocks.
Ferhatovic throws a right hand that Pavicevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Pavicevic also avoids with ease.
Pavicevic is looking to clinch.
Ferhatovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferhatovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pavicevic.
A combination from Ferhatovic does no damage.
Pavicevic misses with the combination.
Ferhatovic throws a series of punches but Pavicevic avoids them all with ease.
Ferhatovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pavicevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferhatovic connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic throws a sloppy head kick and Ferhatovic moves out of range easily.
Ferhatovic lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferhatovic.
Pavicevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferhatovic throws a series of punches but Pavicevic avoids them all with ease.
Pavicevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferhatovic circles away.
Ferhatovic blocks a head kick by Pavicevic.
Ferhatovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pavicevic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pavicevic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferhatovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pavicevic swinging wilding here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic throws a nice head kick!
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses
and Ferhatovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pavicevic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pavicevic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferhatovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pavicevic's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pavicevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pavicevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferhatovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pavicevic tries to clinch there but Ferhatovic circles away.
Ferhatovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferhatovic looks to land a body kick but Pavicevic moved away.
Pavicevic thows a leg kick but Ferhatovic checks it
and Ferhatovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pavicevic lands a with a good body shot.
Pavicevic misses with a head kick.
Pavicevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavicevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Ferhatovic.
Pavicevic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferhatovic.
Pavicevic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ferhatovic's head.
Ferhatovic avoids the head kick by Pavicevic.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pavicevic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pavicevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavicevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferhatovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zoran Pavicevic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pavicevic throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferhatovic counters with a good low kick that Pavicevic was not able to check.
Pavicevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferhatovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferhatovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pavicevic throws a head kick but Ferhatovic moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ferhatovic.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavicevic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pavicevic throws a series of punches but Ferhatovic moves out of range.
Ferhatovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferhatovic throws a series of punches but Pavicevic avoids them all with ease.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses
and Ferhatovic counters with a two punch combo.
Ferhatovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavicevic misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferhatovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferhatovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavicevic lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferhatovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic tries to clinch there but Ferhatovic circles away.
Pavicevic avoids a kick to the body.
Ferhatovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pavicevic misses with a leg kick
and Ferhatovic counters with a two punch combo.
Pavicevic gets a clinch.
Pavicevic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pavicevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferhatovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavicevic is trying to stall.
Ferhatovic has had enough of the clinch but Pavicevic keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Pavicevic.
Ferhatovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferhatovic throws a nice head kick!
Pavicevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavicevic lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferhatovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferhatovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pavicevic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pavicevic does no damage.
Pavicevic tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ferhatovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pavicevic instigates a clinch.
Ferhatovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferhatovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferhatovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavicevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pavicevic scores with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pavicevic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pavicevic throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling the position.
Pavicevic stalling the fight.
Pavicevic working aggressively here.
Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferhatovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferhatovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Pavicevic lands but Ferhatovic takes it in his stride.
Zoran Pavicevic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferhatovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick from Ferhatovic lands but Pavicevic takes it in his stride.
Pavicevic misses with the combination.
Ferhatovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferhatovic looks to land a combination but Pavicevic avoids it well.
Pavicevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferhatovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferhatovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick misses from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses.
Ferhatovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferhatovic!
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferhatovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavicevic rushes Ferhatovic and presses him up against the cage.
Ferhatovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Pavicevic won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferhatovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavicevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferhatovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferhatovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferhatovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pavicevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferhatovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferhatovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferhatovic tries to keep at a distance but Pavicevic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Pavicevic is controlling the position.
Pavicevic keeps control of Ferhatovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pavicevic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ferhatovic's face.
Pavicevic lands a knee to the head.
Ferhatovic can't break the clinch.
Zoran Pavicevic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferhatovic wants to break free but Pavicevic has control.
Pavicevic landing knees to the body.
Pavicevic trying to land knees to the body.
Ferhatovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Pavicevic has double underhooks.
Asim Ferhatovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavicevic misses with a knee to the head.
Ferhatovic lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asim Ferhatovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavicevic 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zoran Pavicevic!
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