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Event:
ACE17 Mi VS Sage III
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Quinonez tries to clinch but Mihajlovic is having none of it.
Mihajlovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Mihajlovic has managed to clinch.
Quinonez tries to pull guard but Mihajlovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mihajlovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Quinonez is keeping busy.
Quinonez is trying to pull guard but Mihajlovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mihajlovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Mihajlovic trying to stall but Quinonez improves his position.
Mihajlovic is trying to pull guard but Quinonez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quinonez lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinonez is trying to push Mihajlovic away but Mihajlovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Mihajlovic manages to pull guard.
Mihajlovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Quinonez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Quinonez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinonez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quinonez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mihajlovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Quinonez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mihajlovic, up you get! #CL2#
Quinonez takes the fight into the clinch.
Quinonez leaning against his opponent.
Quinonez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mihajlovic is defending well.
Darko Mihajlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Alberto Quinonez.
Quinonez is looking for a takedown.
Quinonez jumps guard but Mihajlovic stands there with Quinonez around his waist. Quinonez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mihajlovic misses with a body punch.
Quinonez throws a head punch that misses.
Quinonez is trying to break free.#BC#
Mihajlovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quinonez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinonez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quinonez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mihajlovic tries to avoid it but Quinonez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mihajlovic to the ground. Mihajlovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mihajlovic wants to clinch.
Mihajlovic leaves Quinonez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Quinonez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mihajlovic.
Quinonez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Quinonez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mihajlovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quinonez is in Mihajlovic's guard.#SUB2#
Quinonez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quinonez preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Quinonez stands up from Mihajlovic's guard - Quinonez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Quinonez tries to clinch up but Mihajlovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Quinonez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quinonez duly obliges.
Mihajlovic misses with a straight right.
Quinonez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Mihajlovic as Quinonez shoots in.
Quinonez looks winded!#KD#
Mihajlovic lands a big head kick that sends Quinonez tumbling to the mat! Mihajlovic takes a step backwards and waves Quinonez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Quinonez is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Mihajlovic and Quinonez falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mihajlovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darko Mihajlovic!
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Event:
ACE13 MI vs Jones
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mihajlovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henrik to the mat! Henrik manages to get full guard.
Henrik pulls Mihajlovic in to control the position.
Mihajlovic advances position into side control!
Mihajlovic is trying to move to mount but Henrik reverses beautifully and ends up in Mihajlovic's guard.
Mihajlovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henrik's guard. #REVB#
Henrik pulls Mihajlovic in close to prevent any damage.
Mihajlovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henrik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henrik managing to control the position.
Henrik looking for a sweep. Not yet Henrik, not yet.
Henrik keeping moving, preventing Mihajlovic from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henrik seems keen to control Mihajlovic's posture.
Henrik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mihajlovic's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henrik trying to control but Mihajlovic is working from the bottom.
Mihajlovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henrik tries to free his leg and advance position but Mihajlovic is retaining full guard.
Henrik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mihajlovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henrik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Henrik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henrik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Henrik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Henrik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mihajlovic!
Henrik looking to control but Mihajlovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mihajlovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Henrik moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mihajlovic has worked his arm free - good work by Mihajlovic!
Henrik tries to stand but Mihajlovic is controlling his head. #SUB#
Henrik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Henrik lands some shots froms side control.
Henrik has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mihajlovic!
Henrik trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Henrik jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mihajlovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mihajlovic and Henrik has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Henrik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Henrik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mihajlovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henrik to the ground. Mihajlovic is now in Henrik's guard.#SUB#
Henrik is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mihajlovic frees his head nicely. Oh but Henrik has switched to an armbar! Mihajlovic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roy Henrik!
Roy Henrik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rico scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rico remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mihajlovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Rico tries for a kimura but Mihajlovic is defending well. #SUB#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mihajlovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihajlovic tries to bench press Rico off him but Rico keeps the position. #T1##SU#
Rico decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mihajlovic to his feet.
Mihajlovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mihajlovic looks winded!
Rico swats away the attempt to clinch by Mihajlovic.#TD#
Rico closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rico is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Rico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rico takes a little break here. Mihajlovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3##SUB#
Rico tries for a kimura but Mihajlovic is defending well. #SU#
Rico stands up.
Mihajlovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rico counters with a series of strikes. Mihajlovic will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Rico shoots in and gets a takedown into Mihajlovic's guard.#T4#
Rico wants to control from the top but Mihajlovic keeps moving.
Mihajlovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rico controls the pace.
Rico trying to control but Mihajlovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico passes Mihajlovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rico is looking to advance position but Mihajlovic won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rico performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rico dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Rico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mihajlovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rico has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rico won't allow Mihajlovic to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Rico stands and steps away. Mihajlovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rico sizes up Mihajlovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mihajlovic is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Rico clinches up with Mihajlovic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihajlovic checks a low kick from Rico.
Mihajlovic takes one to the chin there.
Mihajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Rico pushes Mihajlovic up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rico lands a body punch.
Mihajlovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rico has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rico successfully pulls guard.
Rico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mihajlovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mihajlovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Rico pushing down on Mihajlovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rico not doing much here.
Mihajlovic has hold of Rico's hands but Rico slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rico takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mihajlovic is staying active underneath Rico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rico is taking a breather. Mihajlovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihajlovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rico. #T3#
Rico is pressing down on Mihajlovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mihajlovic is holding on for now.
Rico wants to control but Mihajlovic is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rico is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mihajlovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mihajlovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rico missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Rico manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mihajlovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Mihajlovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Rico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Rico stands and steps away. Mihajlovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Mihajlovic gets caught napping as Rico dives in and scores a takedown. Mihajlovic manages to retain guard.
Mihajlovic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rico dives into side control.
#REVB#
Rico has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mihajlovic!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rico landing strikes from the mount and Mihajlovic is in trouble! #SUB#
Rico is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mihajlovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rico dominated that second round.
That's time! Rico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rico shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rico showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Rico is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mihajlovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rico.
Rico seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihajlovic's head.
Mihajlovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihajlovic can do to turn this around?
Rico is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Rico with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rico connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rico lands a big shot there that rocks Mihajlovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Rico landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rico is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mihajlovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Rico.
Mihajlovic wants to hold on but Rico pushes him away.
Rico lands a heavy elbow.
Rico controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rico.#T3#
Mihajlovic can't escape the position.
Rico lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mihajlovic is squirming around, avoiding Rico's attempts to control the action.
Rico with shots to the head and body - Mihajlovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mihajlovic taking shots to the head. #T4#
Rico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mihajlovic is looking to escape.
Rico lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Mihajlovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rico.
Rico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mihajlovic is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rico controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Rico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rico 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Rico!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Mihajlovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mihajlovic darts in looking for a takedown but Ottaviano gets double underhooks and turns Mihajlovic into the cage.
Mihajlovic throws a sloppy head kick and Ottaviano moves out of range easily.
Mihajlovic slips a jab and a cross from Ottaviano.
Mihajlovic throws a big counter head kick but Ottaviano avoids it with no problem.
Mihajlovic goes for a double leg but Ottaviano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ottaviano continues to drive forward.
Carlos Ottaviano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic looks winded!
Mihajlovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mihajlovic wants to clinch up but Ottaviano keeps it at a distance.
Ottaviano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ottaviano misses with a few strikes there.
Ottaviano tries to bum rush Mihajlovic with a series of wild strikes but Mihajlovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ottaviano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihajlovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ottaviano.
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ottaviano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihajlovic.
A combination from Ottaviano does no damage.
Ottaviano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mihajlovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Ottaviano misses with a two punch combination.
Ottaviano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ottaviano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown but Ottaviano shows good takedown defense.
Carlos Ottaviano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Ottaviano sends Mihajlovic down but not out. Ottaviano dives into side control looking to finish. #SU#
Ottaviano stands up.
Ottaviano works over Mihajlovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottaviano misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Mihajlovic.
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihajlovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Mihajlovic.
Ottaviano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mihajlovic throws a big counter head kick but Ottaviano avoids it with no problem.
Ottaviano throws a series of punches but Mihajlovic moves out of range.
Ottaviano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mihajlovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Mihajlovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottaviano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mihajlovic somewhat.#T2#
Ottaviano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihajlovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mihajlovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mihajlovic is defended easily by Ottaviano.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mihajlovic slips a jab and a cross from Ottaviano.
Ottaviano misses with a wild combination.
Ottaviano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch up.
Ottaviano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mihajlovic dives in and grabs Ottaviano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ottaviano pushes down on Mihajlovic's head and hops out.
Ottaviano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ottaviano misses with a double jab.
Mihajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ottaviano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Ottaviano. Those never looked like landing.
Mihajlovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mihajlovic looks for a takedown but Ottaviano sprawls well.#T3#
Ottaviano misses with a two punch combination.
Mihajlovic shoots in but Ottaviano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ottaviano misses with the combination.
Ottaviano misses with a series of wild punches.
Mihajlovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mihajlovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Ottaviano tries to sprawl out of it but Mihajlovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ottaviano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ottaviano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mihajlovic dodges the punch combination from Ottaviano.
Mihajlovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Ottaviano. Those never looked like landing.
Mihajlovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ottaviano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mihajlovic somewhat.#T4#
Ottaviano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihajlovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a double leg but Ottaviano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mihajlovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ottaviano looks to land a combination but Mihajlovic avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Mihajlovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mihajlovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ottaviano, which made it look bad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ottaviano!
Mihajlovic moves in looking to clinch but Ottaviano pushes him off.
Mihajlovic connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ottaviano tries to bum rush Mihajlovic with a series of wild strikes but Mihajlovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mihajlovic.
Ottaviano keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ottaviano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ottaviano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mihajlovic fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihajlovic dodges the punch combination from Ottaviano.
Ottaviano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ottaviano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihajlovic.
Ottaviano lands with a nice combination. Mihajlovic backs away looking to recover.
Mihajlovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Ottaviano misses with a few strikes there.
Mihajlovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ottaviano pinned against the cage. Ottaviano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by Ottaviano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ottaviano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ottaviano sprawls well. Ottaviano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mihajlovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlos Ottaviano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Mihajlovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ottaviano. Those never looked like landing.
Ottaviano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano slips a jab from Mihajlovic.
Ottaviano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihajlovic can do to turn this around?
A combination from Ottaviano does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Mihajlovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihajlovic darts in looking for a takedown but Ottaviano gets double underhooks and turns Mihajlovic into the cage.
Mihajlovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Ottaviano does no damage.
Ottaviano misses with a two punch combination.
Mihajlovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Ottaviano is looking for a counter combo.
Ottaviano swinging wildly here.
Mihajlovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ottaviano tries to avoid it but Mihajlovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ottaviano to the ground. Ottaviano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlos Ottaviano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Ottaviano.
Ottaviano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ottaviano wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
Mihajlovic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ottaviano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic fails with the takedown.
Mihajlovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ottaviano.
Mihajlovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Mihajlovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ottaviano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mihajlovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ottaviano's waist but Ottaviano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mihajlovic off to one side.
Ottaviano misses with a few strikes there.
Mihajlovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ottaviano pinned against the cage. Ottaviano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ottaviano closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottaviano throws a nice looking combination but Mihajlovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ottaviano misses with a wild combination.
Mihajlovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Ottaviano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Ottaviano backs off Mihajlovic throws a huge counter combo but Ottaviano manages to avoid it all.
Mihajlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that Mihajlovic avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Ottaviano as Mihajlovic shoots in.
Ottaviano throws a series of punches but Mihajlovic moves out of range.
Mihajlovic is looking to clinch but Ottaviano is avoiding it.
A combination from Ottaviano does no damage.
Mihajlovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ottaviano's head.
Mihajlovic shoots in but Ottaviano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Ottaviano does no damage.
Mihajlovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
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!
Ottaviano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ottaviano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Ottaviano. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Ottaviano. No joy for Mihajlovic on that attempt.
Ottaviano works over Mihajlovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Mihajlovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Ottaviano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ottaviano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mihajlovic wants to clinch.
Mihajlovic fails with the takedown.
Ottaviano looks to land a combination but Mihajlovic avoids it well.
Mihajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mihajlovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihajlovic is looking to clinch but Ottaviano is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ottaviano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ottaviano misses with a wild combination.
Mihajlovic misses the jab.
Ottaviano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ottaviano.
Mihajlovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottaviano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mihajlovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ottaviano, which made it look bad.
Ottaviano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano misses with a few strikes there.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mihajlovic slips a jab and a cross from Ottaviano.
Mihajlovic darts in looking for a takedown but Ottaviano gets double underhooks and turns Mihajlovic into the cage.
Carlos Ottaviano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ottaviano.
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihajlovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ottaviano throws a right hand that Mihajlovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihajlovic also avoids with ease.#T1#
Ottaviano misses with a two punch combination.
Mihajlovic unleashes a big counter combination but Ottaviano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mihajlovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ottaviano avoids it really well and circles away.
Ottaviano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ottaviano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihajlovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ottaviano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMihajlovic.
Mihajlovic throws a head kick that Ottaviano semi-blocks.
Mihajlovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Ottaviano misses.
Mihajlovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ottaviano defends well and Mihajlovic ends up having to push Ottaviano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ottaviano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ottaviano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Ottaviano misses with a few strikes there.
Mihajlovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ottaviano avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Ottaviano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Mihajlovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ottaviano.
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
Nice takedown defense from Ottaviano. No joy for Mihajlovic on that attempt.
Ottaviano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mihajlovic circles away quickly and effectively.
As Ottaviano backs off Mihajlovic throws a huge counter combo but Ottaviano manages to avoid it all.
Ottaviano throws a nice looking combination but Mihajlovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mihajlovic darts in looking for a takedown but Ottaviano gets double underhooks and turns Mihajlovic into the cage.
Ottaviano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Mihajlovic pushes Ottaviano up against the cage in a clinch.
Ottaviano working hard to break the clinch.
Mihajlovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Ottaviano is trying to force a seperation but Mihajlovic has the dominant position.
Ottaviano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ottaviano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mihajlovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ottaviano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Mihajlovic breaks the clinch.
Mihajlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ottaviano misses with a double jab.
Mihajlovic slips a jab and a cross from Ottaviano.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch there but Ottaviano circles away.
Ottaviano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ottaviano as he jumps to the side.
Ottaviano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mihajlovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ottaviano throws a nice looking combination but Mihajlovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlos Ottaviano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ottaviano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mihajlovic.
Ottaviano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mihajlovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Ottaviano throws a right hand that Mihajlovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihajlovic also avoids with ease.#T4#
Mihajlovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ottaviano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottaviano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mihajlovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ottaviano misses with a wild combination.
Mihajlovic goes for a double leg but Ottaviano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ottaviano continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ottaviano swinging wildly here.
Ottaviano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch there but Ottaviano circles away.
Ottaviano misses with the combination.
Ottaviano slips a jab and a cross from Mihajlovic.
Ottaviano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mihajlovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darko Mihajlovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ottaviano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ottaviano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihajlovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ottaviano misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ottaviano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ottaviano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ottaviano!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piwari but Piwari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piwari looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mihajlovic lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Hiriwa Piwari has been cut.
Mihajlovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihajlovic darts in looking for a takedown but Piwari gets double underhooks and turns Mihajlovic into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Piwari.
Mihajlovic throws out a counter right but Piwari avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Piwari. No joy for Mihajlovic on that attempt.
Hiriwa Piwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Mihajlovic.
Piwari moves out of range as Mihajlovic strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mihajlovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piwari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Piwari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihajlovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihajlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piwari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Mihajlovic takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piwari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mihajlovic.
#T1#
Piwari working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Mihajlovic jumps guard.
Piwari wanted to stand there but Mihajlovic had control of the position.
Mihajlovic trying to keep a closed guard but Piwari is proving a slippery customer.
Piwari wanted to stand there but Mihajlovic had control of the position.
Mihajlovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piwari wants to stand but Mihajlovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mihajlovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piwari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mihajlovic darts in looking for a takedown but Piwari gets double underhooks and turns Mihajlovic into the cage.
Mihajlovic dodges the punch combination from Piwari.
Mihajlovic moves in looking to clinch but Piwari pushes him off.
Piwari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piwari but Piwari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mihajlovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Piwari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piwari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihajlovic goes for a double leg but Piwari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piwari continues to drive forward.
Mihajlovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piwari throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Piwari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piwari as he avoids it easily.
Mihajlovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mihajlovic.
Piwari throws a head kick but Mihajlovic moves out of range.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch but Piwari is having none of it.
Piwari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch there but Piwari circles away.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Mihajlovic avoids the head kick by Piwari.
Mihajlovic closes the distance and clinches up with Piwari, looking for a takedown. Mihajlovic pushes Piwari against the cage but Piwari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Piwari scores with a head kick. Mihajlovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mihajlovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Piwari defends well and Mihajlovic ends up having to push Piwari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mihajlovic blocks a head kick by Piwari.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihajlovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Piwari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Piwari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piwari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piwari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mihajlovic.
Piwari tries to bum rush Mihajlovic with a series of wild strikes but Mihajlovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihajlovic is looking to clinch but Piwari is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mihajlovic.
Piwari throws a head kick but Mihajlovic moves out of range.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihajlovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch there but Piwari circles away.
Piwari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihajlovic.#CL2#
Mihajlovic rushes Piwari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mihajlovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piwari lands with a slapping head kick.
Mihajlovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mihajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiriwa Piwari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiriwa Piwari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Piwari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mihajlovic misses with the combination.
Mihajlovic lands with a kick to the temple. Piwari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Piwari has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mihajlovic blocks a head kick by Piwari.
A combination from Mihajlovic does no damage.
Mihajlovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mihajlovic moves in looking to clinch but Piwari pushes him off.
Mihajlovic lands a head kick. Piwari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mihajlovic tries to clinch there but Piwari circles away.
Mihajlovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piwari.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihajlovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Piwari avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiriwa Piwari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piwari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mihajlovic.
Piwari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Mihajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piwari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piwari but Piwari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiriwa Piwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Mihajlovic.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Piwari keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mihajlovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piwari pinned against the cage. Piwari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mihajlovic takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Mihajlovic gets a clinch. #BC2#
Mihajlovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mihajlovic fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Piwari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mihajlovic is looking to clinch but Piwari is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihajlovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mihajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piwari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihajlovic misses with a looping right.
Hiriwa Piwari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mihajlovic fails to land the takedown.
Mihajlovic blocks a head kick by Piwari.
Piwari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Piwari as Mihajlovic shoots in.
Piwari throws a counter high kick but Mihajlovic was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick from Piwari lands but Mihajlovic takes it in his stride.
Piwari throws a head kick but Mihajlovic moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mihajlovic. Those never looked like landing.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Mihajlovic moves out of range easily.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihajlovic throws a hook to the side of Piwari's head but Piwari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihajlovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piwari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mihajlovic somewhat.
Piwari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mihajlovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piwari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mihajlovic is looking to clinch but Piwari is avoiding it.
Piwari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piwari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a double leg but Piwari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piwari blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Mihajlovic avoids the head kick by Piwari.
Mihajlovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Piwari leaves Mihajlovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Mihajlovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Piwari circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mihajlovic.
Hiriwa Piwari is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihajlovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mihajlovic avoids the head kick by Piwari.
Mihajlovic avoids the head kick by Piwari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihajlovic connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Piwari keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihajlovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Piwari throws a big counter combination but Mihajlovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Mihajlovic moves out of range easily.
Mihajlovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mihajlovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Piwari sprawls well. He's pushed Mihajlovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Piwari. Those never looked like landing.
Mihajlovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piwari tries to avoid it but Mihajlovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piwari to the ground. Piwari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Piwari misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiriwa Piwari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiriwa Piwari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihajlovic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Piwari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihajlovic throws out the jab.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piwari but Piwari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mihajlovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piwari as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Piwari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Piwari misses with a head kick.
Piwari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Piwari wants it to stay on the feet.
Hiriwa Piwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Mihajlovic.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
Mihajlovic blocks a head kick by Piwari.
Mihajlovic throws a counter combo.
Piwari slaps away a takedown attempt from Mihajlovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piwari misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piwari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mihajlovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Piwari misses with a looping right.
Piwari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihajlovic can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Mihajlovic closes the distance and clinches.
Mihajlovic keeps control of Piwari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Mihajlovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Piwari wants to get up but he can't break Mihajlovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Piwari stands and steps away. Mihajlovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mihajlovic avoids the head kick by Piwari.
Mihajlovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Piwari sprawls well. He's pushed Mihajlovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari throws a series of punches but Mihajlovic moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Piwari throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihajlovic.
Piwari misses with a wild combination.
Mihajlovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piwari lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mihajlovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mihajlovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Piwari avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Piwari. Those never looked like landing.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Piwari keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihajlovic tries for a takedown but Piwari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Piwari lands but Mihajlovic takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Mihajlovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Piwari pinned against the cage. Piwari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
Mihajlovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihajlovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piwari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihajlovic misses with a head kick.
Mihajlovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piwari tries to avoid it but Mihajlovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piwari to the ground. Piwari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mihajlovic avoids the head kick by Piwari.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihajlovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Piwari dodges the punch combination from Mihajlovic.
A combination from Piwari does no damage.
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Mihajlovic moves out of range easily.
Mihajlovic throws a big counter head kick but Piwari avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihajlovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mihajlovic closes the distance and clinches.
Piwari wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihajlovic won't allow it.
Mihajlovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piwari walks away with a smile on his face. Mihajlovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Mihajlovic moves in looking to clinch but Piwari pushes him off.
Piwari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mihajlovic throws a jab when Piwari was well out of range.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Mihajlovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piwari is fending him off so far but Mihajlovic persists. Nope, Piwari circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihajlovic fails with the takedown.#T4#
Piwari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihajlovic moves in looking to clinch but Piwari pushes him off.
Mihajlovic dives in and grabs Piwari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piwari pushes down on Mihajlovic's head and hops out.
Piwari lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Mihajlovic has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piwari is trying to break free.
Piwari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mihajlovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Piwari up against the cage.#BC2#
Mihajlovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piwari but Piwari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Mihajlovic looks to move away, Piwari throws a big counter combo but Mihajlovic just gets out of the way.
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Mihajlovic moves out of range easily.
Mihajlovic shoots in but Piwari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darko Mihajlovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiriwa Piwari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mihajlovic tries for a takedown but Piwari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mihajlovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piwari as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiriwa Piwari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Piwari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiriwa Piwari!
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