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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Bimbasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dren is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Rain Man. Marko Bimbasic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marko Bimbasic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Dren!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bimbasic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dren avoids it really well and circles away.
Dren looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bimbasic throws a leg kick that misses.
Bimbasic gets the takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bimbasic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dren to his feet.
Dren wants to clinch up but Bimbasic keeps it at a distance.
Bimbasic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bimbasic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bimbasic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Bimbasic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bimbasic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dren avoids it really well and circles away.
Bimbasic looks for a takedown but Dren sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dren dodges the punch combination from Bimbasic.
Dren missing with a left hand there. Bimbasic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dren wants to clinch
and Dren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Zdravko Dren has been cut.
Bimbasic shoots in for a double leg but Dren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dren moves into the clinch.
Bimbasic slows down the pace here.
Dren tries to pull guard but Bimbasic won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bimbasic is trying to break the clinch but Dren is controlling him.
Dren wants a takedown.
Bimbasic tries to break the clinch but Dren is controlling the position.
Bimbasic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bimbasic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Bimbasic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bimbasic is working for takedown but Dren is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbasic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dren uses from the top position.
Bimbasic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dren defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bimbasic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bimbasic wants to sweep here but Dren controlling him for the moment.
Bimbasic wants to get back to his feet but Dren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bimbasic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bimbasic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dren manages to get himself to full guard.
Dren wants to improve his position but instead Bimbasic has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bimbasic seems to be looking for submissions.
Bimbasic lands strikes from half guard.
Bimbasic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dren's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bimbasic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bimbasic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Bimbasic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Dren's cut.
That's time! Bimbasic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bimbasic clinches with his opponent.
Bimbasic tries to score a body lock takedown but Dren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bimbasic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bimbasic trying to stall but Dren improves his position.
Bimbasic is trying to force a seperation but Dren has the dominant position.
Bimbasic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bimbasic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bimbasic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Bimbasic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dren wants to stall.
Dren is breathing heavily.
Dren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bimbasic smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dren throws a series of punches but Bimbasic moves out of range.
Dren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dren avoids the head kick by Bimbasic.
Bimbasic closes the distance and clinches.
Bimbasic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bimbasic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dren defends well.
Dren throws an elbow that misses. Bimbasic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dren's guard. Nice move by Bimbasic!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbasic stands and steps away. Dren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bimbasic swats away the attempt to clinch by Dren.
Bimbasic shoots in looking for a takedown but Dren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bimbasic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Dren as Bimbasic shoots in.
Bimbasic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dren tries to clinch but Bimbasic moves out of range.
Bimbasic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bimbasic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dren as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbasic dives in and grabs Dren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dren pushes down on Bimbasic's head and hops out.
Dren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bimbasic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bimbasic tries to close the distance and clinch but Dren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bimbasic circles away.
Dren jabs Bimbasic right on the nose. Bimbasic blinks but takes it well.
Bimbasic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dren circles away.
Bimbasic looks for a takedown but Dren sprawls well.
Zdravko Dren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dren looks for a takedown but Bimbasic sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bimbasic gets a clinch.
Dren letting Bimbasic take a breather here.
Dren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bimbasic blocks it with crossed arms.
Bimbasic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bimbasic gets control of Dren's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bimbasic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dren is fighting to break Bimbasic's control of his arms but Bimbasic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bimbasic working for a triangle but Dren defends it easily.
Bimbasic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Bimbasic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Dren's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bimbasic throws a head kick but Dren moves out of range.
Bimbasic is looking to clinch.
Bimbasic closes the distance and pushes Dren back into the cage.
Bimbasic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bimbasic is keeping the position for now.
Dren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bimbasic has his hands on Dren's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bimbasic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bimbasic has Dren up against the cage in a clinch.
Dren tries to pull guard but Bimbasic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dren drops back down to his feet.
Bimbasic manages to break the clinch.
Bimbasic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dren sprawls well. Dren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bimbasic gets slowly back to his feet.
Dren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bimbasic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bimbasic or perhaps it was just good defense by Dren which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Bimbasic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bimbasic scores with a hook to the body. Dren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bimbasic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dren avoids the body shot from Bimbasic.
Dren fails with a takedown attempt.
Bimbasic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dren pinned against the cage. Dren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bimbasic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbasic is looking to clinch.
Dren tries to clinch but Bimbasic moves out of range.
Bimbasic tries to clinch but Dren moves out of range.
Bimbasic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bimbasic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dren swivels and escapes.
Dren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dren misses with a wild combination.
Bimbasic tries to close the distance and clinch but Dren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bimbasic tries to clinch up but Dren circles away and keeps his distance.
Dren misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dren leaves Bimbasic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bimbasic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bimbasic shoots for a double leg takedown but Dren sprawls well. He's pushed Bimbasic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marko Bimbasic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Dren as he connects with a hook.
Bimbasic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bimbasic.
Dren lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bimbasic shoots in for a double leg but Dren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zdravko Dren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marko Bimbasic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bimbasic shoots in looking for a takedown. Dren tries to sprawl out of it but Bimbasic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Bimbasic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bimbasic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Bimbasic!
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energy
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hype
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