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Event:
TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked Pokrajac down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly Pokrajac back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Igor Pokrajac has been cut.
Baha steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Pokrajac is out on his feet! Baha sets himself and nearly takes Pokrajac's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Badou Baha stared into the camera and said 'Gratitude to all. My sponsors Alpha-Male Supplements and Blue Moon have given me opportunities to continue training. Thank you my sensei, Funaki.'.
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Event:
TRFC87
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Jakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pokrajac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jakh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pokrajac counters with a straight right hand.
Jakh moves out of range as Pokrajac strikes.
Pokrajac connects with a leg kick. Jakh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pokrajac scoring well with a low kick there.
Jakh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pokrajac avoids it really well and circles away.
Jakh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pokrajac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pokrajac misses with a hook
and Jakh counters with a two punch combo.
Pokrajac swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakh.
Pokrajac looks to throw the jab but Jakh is out of range. #T1##TD#
Jakh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jakh working the ground and pound but Pokrajac is defending the strikes.
Jakh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pokrajac keeps working. #SUB#
Jakh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pokrajac, who protects the arm well.
Pokrajac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pokrajac keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Jakh trying to control the position but Pokrajac is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jakh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pokrajac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jakh working away.#T3##SUB#
Jakh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jakh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pokrajac is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jakh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pokrajac down.
Pokrajac is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pokrajac regains half guard.
Jakh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pokrajac defending well though.
Jakh is stalling here. Pokrajac is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jakh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pokrajac has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pokrajac is looking to take a break and control but Jakh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pokrajac working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrajac wants to control but Jakh is keeping him busy.
Jakh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Pokrajac will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jakh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pari Jakh has been cut.
Pokrajac throws a head kick but Jakh moves out of range.
Pokrajac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jakh slips under a jab.
Jakh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jakh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pokrajac steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jakh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pokrajac throws a lazy head kick
and Jakh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Igor Pokrajac has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakh ducks under a wild hook from Pokrajac.#TD#
Jakh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jakh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pokrajac is trying to control Jakh's posture but Jakh avoids it. #T1#
Pokrajac regains half guard, as Jakh was trying to land strikes.
Jakh is trying to control the action in half guard but Pokrajac is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pokrajac is holding on to half guard well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pokrajac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jakh.
Jakh trying to control from half guard but Pokrajac is working away.
Jakh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pokrajac defending well though.
Pokrajac gets full guard.#SUB2#
Pokrajac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jakh defends it easily.
Jakh throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Jakh wants to control from the top but Pokrajac keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pokrajac tries a head kick but it misses.
Pokrajac lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick and Jakh moves out of range easily.
Pokrajac lands a head kick. Jakh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pokrajac is breathing heavily.
Pokrajac misses with a lunging right hand
and Jakh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jakh tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Igor Pokrajac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pokrajac lands an overhand right.
Jakh lands with a kick to the temple. Pokrajac shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pokrajac throws a hook but Jakh avoids it easily.
Pokrajac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Jakh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pokrajac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jakh is in Pokrajac's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakh wants to control from the top but Pokrajac keeps moving. #T4#
Jakh postures up and lands a big shot to Pokrajac's brow.
Pokrajac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jakh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pokrajac is retaining full guard.
Jakh trying to control but Pokrajac is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Jakh stands up and waves to Pokrajac to follow him.
Jakh doesn't manage to clinch there - Pokrajac circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jakh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Pokrajac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pokrajac throws a lazy head kick
and Jakh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jakh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pokrajac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jakh is defended easily by Pokrajac.
Jakh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Jakh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pokrajac wants to improve his position but Jakh is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pokrajac is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Jakh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pokrajac has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pokrajac controlling the position well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jakh connects with a nice short shot to Pokrajac's temple.
Jakh is just content to waste time from the top position. Pokrajac takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pokrajac wants to improve his position but instead Jakh has moved into half guard.
Jakh wants to take a breather but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Jakh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pokrajac defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pokrajac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jakh trying to control but Pokrajac is working from the bottom.
Pokrajac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jakh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Pokrajac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Pokrajac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pokrajac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pokrajac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jakh's head.
Pokrajac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pokrajac throws a big elbow that misses.
Pokrajac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Jakh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pokrajac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pokrajac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jakh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jakh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pokrajac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Igor Pokrajac.
I've got Pokrajac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Igor Pokrajac wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Igor Pokrajac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TRFC84
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bangkok walks into a straight right hand from Pokrajac.
Bangkok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pokrajac cracks Bangkok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bangkok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac throws a lazy right hand but Bangkok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pokrajac looks to land a right hand but Bangkok moved out of range.
Bangkok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Pokrajac.
Bangkok walks into a jab.
Bangkok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac throws a lazy right hand but Bangkok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangkok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrajac.
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Pokrajac.
#T1#
Bangkok defending well as Pokrajac loads up on a big left hand.
Bangkok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Bangkok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bangkok landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bangkok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bangkok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangkok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pokrajac is trying to drag Bangkok to the mat but Bangkok just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pokrajac tries to score a body lock takedown but Bangkok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Pokrajac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pokrajac managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pokrajac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bangkok is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bangkok throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bangkok throws an elbow but it misses.
Pokrajac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bangkok after a bit of a struggle.
Pokrajac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bangkok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pokrajac is breathing heavily.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pokrajac is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bangkok has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pokrajac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bangkok can't get the takedown.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bangkok.
Bangkok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pokrajac's face.
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!
Bangkok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangkok looking to throw knees to the head but Pokrajac is blocking nicely.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pokrajac avoids a wild elbow strike from Bangkok.
Bangkok misses with a punch to the body.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Bangkok struggles to land a body shot inside as Pokrajac controls his hands.
Pokrajac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bangkok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the temple.
Pokrajac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bangkok is defending well.
Bangkok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pokrajac's defenses.
Bangkok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body.
Bangkok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bangkok missing with knees to the body.
Pokrajac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bangkok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bangkok misses with some punches.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pokrajac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bangkok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the temple.
Bangkok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pokrajac.
Bangkok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangkok.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pokrajac tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bangkok tries a knee to the head but Pokrajac blocks it.
Pokrajac is looking for a takedown.
Pokrajac dodges an elbow strike from Bangkok.
Pokrajac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangkok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokrajac can't get the takedown.
Pokrajac tries for a takedown but Bangkok manages to get underhooks.
Bangkok throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prasert Bangkok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pokrajac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pokrajac connects with an inside leg kick.
Pokrajac 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.
Pokrajac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Igor Pokrajac is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangkok.
A big left from Pokrajac misses.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick but Bangkok moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Igor Pokrajac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pokrajac looks to land a left hand but Bangkok moved out of range nicely.
Pokrajac throws a hook but Bangkok avoids it easily.
Pokrajac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangkok sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Pokrajac lands a jab to the head.
Bangkok checks a leg kick.
Bangkok feints a counter leg kick.
Pokrajac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangkok throws a head kick but Pokrajac moves out of range.
Bangkok is breathing heavily.
Bangkok slips under a jab from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokrajac missing with a left hand there. Bangkok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pokrajac connects with a right hand. Bangkok shakes it off.
A big left from Pokrajac misses.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Bangkok scores with a leg kick.
Bangkok throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Bangkok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Pokrajac circles away and keeps his distance.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses.
Bangkok connects with a leg kick. Pokrajac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangkok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Pokrajac misses
and Bangkok counters with a good, hard body kick but Pokrajac shrugs it off.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pokrajac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pokrajac misses with a head kick.
Bangkok tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Bangkok connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Bangkok shoots in and drives through. Pokrajac sprawls well.
Pokrajac throws a hook to the side of Bangkok's head but Bangkok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pokrajac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bangkok if he has to take too many more of those.
Pokrajac explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pokrajac throws a body kick that misses.
And Bangkok responds with a good body kick, but Pokrajac manages to step out the way in time.
Bangkok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokrajac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangkok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
Pokrajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pokrajac tries to land a leg kick but Bangkok saw it coming and moves away.
Pokrajac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pokrajac misses with a straight right. #T4#
Pokrajac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangkok.
Pokrajac tries a head kick but it misses.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pokrajac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick
and Bangkok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pokrajac misses the jab.
Pokrajac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangkok throws a head kick but Pokrajac moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick
and Bangkok counters with a nice leg kick.
Pokrajac throws the left hand but Bangkok avoids the punch easily.
Bangkok fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangkok.
Pokrajac with a hook.
Bangkok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangkok lands a leg kick that knocks Pokrajac off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac throws a head kick but Bangkok moves out of range.
Bangkok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pokrajac tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Pokrajac circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Bangkok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangkok.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bangkok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
Bangkok staying out of range there.
Bangkok fails with a takedown attempt.
Bangkok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Bangkok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangkok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
Igor Pokrajac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pokrajac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangkok checks it well.
Bangkok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrajac.
Bangkok tries to counter with a clinch but Pokrajac shakes him off and moves away.
Bangkok tries to land a front kick but Pokrajac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangkok slips a straight right by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Pokrajac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangkok's head.
Pokrajac misses with a head kick.
Pokrajac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pokrajac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangkoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Bangkok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pokrajac misses with a straight right.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac swats away the attempt to clinch by Bangkok.
Pokrajac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pokrajac backing away here, and Bangkok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bangkok wants to clinch up but Pokrajac keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Pokrajac connects with the punch.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac throws a hook but Bangkok avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac moves out of range.
Bangkok just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPokrajac.
Pokrajac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangkok can do to turn this around?
Pokrajac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangkok can pounce on him.
A head kick from Pokrajac lands but Bangkok takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bangkok gets a clinch.
Bangkok lands a nice elbow.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Pokrajac gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bangkok regains guard.
Pokrajac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bangkok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bangkok darts in looking for a takedown but Pokrajac gets double underhooks and turns Bangkok into the cage.
Bangkok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pokrajac half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pokrajac throws a jab when Bangkok was well out of range.
Pokrajac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangkok.
Bangkok is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac lands with a cross.
Bangkok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pokrajac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Pokrajac. That snapped Bangkok's head back.
Bangkok moves away from the strike by Pokrajac. #T1##TD2#
Bangkok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Pokrajac sneaks out the side door and pushes Bangkok away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pokrajac cracks Bangkok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bangkok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pokrajac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Bangkok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that half lands.
Pokrajac lands with a straight right. Bangkok didn't see that one coming.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut.
Pokrajac misses with a body kick.
Bangkok only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Pokrajac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pokrajac looks to throw the jab but Bangkok is out of range.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac motions for Bangkok to come forward. Pokrajac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok tries to counter with a clinch but Pokrajac shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Bangkok tenderised Pokrajac's leg. Pokrajac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac throws a shot from downtown. Bangkok moves away and avoids it.
Pokrajac keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Pokrajac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut. Bangkok saw that one coming.
Bangkok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangkok throws a leg kick
and Pokrajac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bangkok's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangkok.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick
and Bangkok counters with a leg kick.
Pokrajac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangkok.
Bangkok shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bangkok feints and then cracks Pokrajac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pokrajac down.
Bangkok moves out of range of the body kick.
Pokrajac looks to throw the jab but Bangkok is out of range. #T4#
Bangkok avoids a kick to the body.
Pokrajac throws an off balance right hand
and Bangkok counters with an inside leg kick.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses
and Bangkok counters with a thumping low kick.
Pokrajac misses with a kick to the body.
Pokrajac throws an off balance right hand
and Bangkok counters with a good low kick that Pokrajac was not able to check.
Pokrajac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangkok.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pokrajac avoids the head kick by Bangkok.
Bangkok moves away from the strike by Pokrajac.
Bangkok throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangkok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac had his way with Prasert Bangkok in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A good leg kick by Bangkok.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Pokrajac.
Bangkok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pokrajac throws out a powerful jab.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pokrajac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangkok counters with a body kick.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac misses with a left hand
and Bangkok counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pokrajac is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Bangkok.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bangkok shoots for a double leg takedown but Pokrajac sprawls well. He's pushed Bangkok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Pokrajac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pokrajac catches Bangkok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangkok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pokrajac throws a big shot that misses.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pokrajac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pokrajac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok is looking to slow Pokrajac down with leg kicks. #T2#
Pokrajac tried to score with a low kick but Bangkok checks it.
Bangkok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bangkok staying out of range there.
Pokrajac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pokrajac misses with a looping left.
Bangkok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bangkok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pokrajac.
Prasert Bangkok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangkok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Bangkok darts in and clinches Pokrajac up against the cage.
Bangkok prevents the takedown attempt.
Pokrajac looking for a takedown.
Pokrajac managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
#TD#
Bangkok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pokrajac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bangkok to the mat. Bangkok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pokrajac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pokrajac is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Pokrajac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pokrajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bangkok's head.#SUB#
Pokrajac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pokrajac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pokrajac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bangkok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pokrajac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pokrajac's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igor Pokrajac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrajac continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Pokrajac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pokrajac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Igor Pokrajac wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Igor Pokrajac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TRFC83
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Pokrajac lands a nice looking body kick.
Pokrajac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Igor Pokrajac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jak tries to move into range but Pokrajac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Harsh Jak has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Pokrajac throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jak's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pokrajac lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Igor Pokrajac!
Igor Pokrajac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TRFC80
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnz tries to clinch up but Pokrajac circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnz doesn't manage to clinch there - Pokrajac circles away.
Barnz tries to clinch up.
Barnz tries to clinch but Pokrajac moves away
and Pokrajac counters with a three punch combo that has Barnz backing up. Barnz nods at Pokrajac to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnz wants to clinch.#TD#
Pokrajac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Barnz throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Pokrajac to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Barnz is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Pokrajac!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Pokrajac thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SupaJab
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Chol Hyon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pokrajac to score with a decent uppercut.
Pokrajac blocks the body kick.
Chol Hyon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Pokrajac lands.
Chol Hyon staying out of range there.
Pokrajac clobbers Chol Hyon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Chol Hyon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Chol Hyon closes the distance and pushes Pokrajac back into the ropes.
Pokrajac tries to break free but Chol Hyon pushes him back against the ropes.
Pokrajac is trying to force a seperation but Chol Hyon has the dominant position.
Pokrajac is trying to break the clinch but Chol Hyon is controlling him.
Pokrajac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chol Hyon has him pressed against the ropes.
Chol Hyon lands an elbow just above Pokrajac 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Pokrajac has been cut.
Chol Hyon looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Chol Hyon.
Pokrajac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pokrajac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chol Hyon lands a shot to the body.
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!
Chol Hyon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pokrajac working hard to break the clinch.
Chol Hyon looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Pokrajac tries to circle away but Chol Hyon has him pinned against the ropes.
Chol Hyon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pokrajac is trying to break the clinch but Chol Hyon is controlling him.
Pokrajac can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pokrajac tries to break free but Chol Hyon pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Pokrajac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pokrajac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Pokrajac misses.
Chol Hyon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pokrajac.
Chol Hyon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chol Hyon!
Pokrajac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chol Hyon tries to counter by clinching up but Pokrajac breaks away and moves out of range.
Chol Hyon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Chol Hyon catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Pokrajac stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Pokrajac walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#
That has opened up Igor Pokrajac's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chol Hyon plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Pokrajac swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Pokrajac face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). An Chol Hyon!
A relieved looking An Chol Hyon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pokrajac.#TD2#
Pokrajac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pokrajac working away.
Pokrajac trying to control the position but Banks is working away.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pokrajac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banks to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is trying to control Pokrajac's posture but Pokrajac avoids it.
Pokrajac in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pokrajac lands some shots froms side control.
Banks really is a fat lump.
The referee asks Pokrajac politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pokrajac prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Pokrajac working away.#SU2#
Pokrajac decides to stand back up. Pokrajac steps back and let's Banks get back to his feet.
Pokrajac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pokrajac shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moses Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Pokrajac.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Banks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Banks clinches up with Pokrajac and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pokrajac.
#TD#
Banks decides to pull guard.
Pokrajac with a nice head shot there.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pokrajac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controlling the position.
Pokrajac seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Pokrajac from controlling successfully.
Banks is controlling Pokrajac's posture.
Banks wants to sweep here but Pokrajac controlling him for the moment.
Pokrajac wanted to stand there but Banks had control of the position. #T3#
Pokrajac cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pokrajac is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks has control of Pokrajac's left arm, preventing Pokrajac from doing any damage.
Pokrajac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Igor Pokrajac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pokrajac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Pokrajac there. #T4#
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Pokrajac is just content to waste time from the top position. Banks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pokrajac preventing the sweep.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Pokrajac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pokrajac controlling from the top position.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrajac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Pokrajac will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Banks tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Pokrajac blocks a head kick by Banks.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac avoids the head kick by Banks.
#TD#
Banks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pokrajac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banks off and has taken his back!
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pokrajac tries to keep control of the position but Banks is staying busy.
Pokrajac cracks Banks with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Banks from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Banks trying to control the position but Pokrajac manages to sink in the hooks.
Pokrajac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pokrajac loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banks hold on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pokrajac slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Pokrajac has his arm under Banks's chin here. Game over son! Pokrajac squeezes tightly and Banks is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Pokrajac!
A very excited looking Igor Pokrajac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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