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Event:
RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ponjevic scores with a hook to the body. Markovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ponjevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markovic takes a swing at Ponjevic's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Markovic.#TD2#
Markovic gets caught napping as Ponjevic dives in and scores a takedown. Markovic manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Ponjevic 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.
Ponjevic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ponjevic wants to pass the guard but Markovic is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ponjevic looking to pass the guard.
Markovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ponjevic looking to pass the guard.
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!#SUB2#
Ponjevic 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. #T1#
Markovic keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Markovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Markovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Markovic! #REVR#
Ponjevic is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Ponjevic parries the strikes from Markovic easily there. Markovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ponjevic to escape.
Ponjevic looks to move to half guard but instead Markovic has passed into mount! Damn!
Ponjevic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ponjevic is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Markovic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ponjevic is trying desperately to improve position.
Ponjevic keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Markovic controlling from mount.
Ponjevic can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponjevic on the ground.
Ponjevic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milan Ponjevic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ponjevic fails with the takedown
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ponjevic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markovic won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Ponjevic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ponjevic working away.#SUB2#
Ponjevic in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Markovic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
River leaves Ponjevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Ponjevic is wise to it.
Ponjevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
River scores with a body shot.
Ponjevic scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from River . No joy for Ponjevic on that attempt.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Ponjevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Ponjevic is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
River kicks off Ponjevic and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River defending well as Ponjevic loads up on a big left hand.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponjevic.
Ponjevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD#
Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ponjevic has gone for a leg lock! River slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ponjevic's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ponjevic is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Ponjevic extends and breaks River 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ponjevic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Krahujec closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krahujec working the ground and pound.
Ponjevic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ponjevic is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big elbow.
Ponjevic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjevic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krahujec connects with a decent elbow.
Krahujec blocks the strikes from Ponjevic.
Ponjevic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Krahujec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ponjevic to see if he's OK.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec scoring with punches and elbows.
Ponjevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponjevic tries to bench press Krahujec off him but Krahujec keeps the position.
Ponjevic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big right hand but Ponjevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ponjevic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ponjevic wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Krahujec looks up at the clock and then as Ponjevic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krahujec smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krahujec grinds an elbow into Ponjevic's temple.
Ponjevic tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big right hand but Ponjevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjevic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Krahujec cracks Ponjevic with a big elbow.
Ponjevic tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Krahujec is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Ponjevic is rocked!#T1#
Krahujec scoring with punches from side control.
Ponjevic is still in real trouble! Can Krahujec finish him?
Ponjevic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krahujec lands a strong strike to the head of Ponjevic. That's dazed him! Krahujec looking to finish here. Ponjevic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Krahujec lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec! |
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Event:
RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Popara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ponjevic, pushing him back against the cage.
Popara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popara lands a nice elbow.
Ponjevic blocks a body shot from Popara.
Ponjevic jumps guard but Popara stands there with Ponjevic around his waist. Ponjevic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponjevic's defenses.
Ponjevic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popara stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Ponjevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
and Popara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popara stuffs the takedown attempt from Ponjevic. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet.
Popara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ponjevic doesn't seem bothered though.
Popara cracks a nice hook into Ponjevic's ribs.
Milan Ponjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara lands with an overhand left.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popara as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Popara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Popara wants it to stay on the feet.
Ponjevic is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Popara cracks Ponjevic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ponjevic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Popara finish him?
#ROC2#Ponjevic is rocked!
Popara stuffs the takedown.
Oh Ponjevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Popara rushes Ponjevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Popara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponjevic's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Popara.
Popara digs a right hand into Ponjevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponjevic's gas tank.
Popara lands a hook that snaps the head of Ponjevic backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Popara.
A right handed body shot lands from Popara.
A left hand lands to the body for Popara.
Popara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Popara.
Ponjevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popara digs a right hand into Ponjevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponjevic's gas tank.
Popara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popara lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Popara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponjevic's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Milan Ponjevic has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Popara as the two fighters clinch.
Popara lands an elbow inside.
Popara lands an elbow just above Ponjevic 's eye.
Popara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Popara - that landed with a thud.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Popara.
A hook to the body from Popara.
Popara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popara lands an elbow that stopped Ponjevic in his tracks for a moment.
Popara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popara lands a damaging elbow.
Popara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Popara.
Popara digs a right hand into Ponjevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponjevic's gas tank.
Popara lands an elbow inside.
Popara lands a body punch.
Popara has Ponjevic pressed against the cage. He pushes Ponjevic back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Popara throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ponjevic crashing to the floor! Popara piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ponjevic is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petar Popara!
A very excited looking Petar Popara 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:
RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ponjevic or perhaps it was just good defense by Popara, which made it look bad.
Ponjevic looks for a takedown but Popara sprawls well.
It looked like Popara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ponjevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popara defends it nicely.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Ponjevic.
Ponjevic shoots in looking for a takedown but Popara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ponjevic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ponjevic tries for a takedown but Popara circles away easily
and Popara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ponjevic dives in for a single leg takedown but Popara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ponjevic fails with the takedown
and Popara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjevic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Popara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponjevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Popara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Popara.
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Popara counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
and Popara counters with a right hand from hell and Ponjevic is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petar Popara!
A victorious Petar Popara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ponjevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ponjevic 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.
Thibodeaux wants to stand and escape but Ponjevic is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Ponjevic off! Ponjevic jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponjevic on the ground.#SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Ponjevic off! Ponjevic jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard. #SUB2#
Ponjevic 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.
Ponjevic trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux pulls Ponjevic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponjevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Ponjevic trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ponjevic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thibodeaux on his heels. He'll look to pass Thibodeaux's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Ponjevic 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.
Thibodeaux has control of Ponjevic's left arm, preventing Ponjevic from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjevic 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Ponjevic off! Ponjevic jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard. #SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Ponjevic trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Thibodeaux keeping full guard, as Ponjevic tries to pass.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Ponjevic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ponjevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ponjevic wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ponjevic passes Thibodeaux's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ponjevic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thibodeaux tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ponjevic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponjevic thinking.
A left lands for Nysus.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a nice body shot.
Nysus connects with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Ponjevic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ponjevic.
Nysus throws a combination. Ponjevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nysus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nysus lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ponjevic.
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nysus lands a two punch combo.
Ponjevic fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Ponjevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ponjevic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a left to the body.
Nysus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ponjevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponjevic shoots for a double leg takedown but Nysus sprawls well. He's pushed Ponjevic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ponjevic shoots in but Nysus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ponjevic with a poor takedown
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponjevic shoots in but no luck this time. #T2##TD2#
Ponjevic scores with a takedown into Nysus's guard.
Nysus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nysus, not yet. #SUB2#
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nysus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.
Nysus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Nysus content to control rather than advance.
Nysus prevents Ponjevic from improving his position.
Nysus controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ponjevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nysus controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.
Nysus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ponjevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU#
Nysus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nysus misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Nysus finds it's way through Ponjevic's defenses.
Ponjevic tries for a takedown but Nysus circles away easily
and Nysus counters with a two punch combo.
Ponjevic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nysus circles away.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponjevic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nysus's waist but Nysus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ponjevic off to one side.
Ponjevic fails with a takedown attempt.
Nysus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nysus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nysus lands a nice shot to the body.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown but Nysus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Nysus 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#
Ponjevic tries for a takedown but Nysus circles away easily
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponjevic dodges the punch combination from Nysus.
Nysus stuffs the takedown.
Ponjevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nysus manages to avoid it.
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus counters with a three punch combo that has Ponjevic backing up. Ponjevic nods at Nysus to acknowledge the strikes.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Ponjevic.
Ponjevic has a takedown stuffed.
As Ponjevic looks to move away, Nysus throws a big counter combo but Ponjevic just gets out of the way.
Nysus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Nysus coming out on top.#T1#
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic goes for a double leg but Nysus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nysus continues to drive forward.
Ponjevic is breathing heavily.
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nysus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponjevic can do to turn this around?
Nysus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ponjevic tries to move into range but Nysus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic fails with the takedown
and Nysus counters with a straight right hand.
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
and Nysus counters with a three punch combo that has Ponjevic backing up. Ponjevic nods at Nysus to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Nysus.
Dio Nysus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nysus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ponjevic backs up against the cage.
Nysus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Nysus stuns Ponjevic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ponjevic misses the body punch
and Nysus counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Nysus.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ponjevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Nysus lands a left and a right that sends Ponjevic crashing to the canvas! Nysus dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Ponjevic is rocked!
Nysus content just to control the position here.
Ponjevic is still in real trouble! Can Nysus finish him?#SU#
Nysus stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nysus throws an overhand right that drops Ponjevic like a sack of potatoes! Nysus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dio Nysus!
Dio Nysus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ponjevic fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Daxton clinches with his opponent.
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Daxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Daxton gets a clinch.
Ponjevic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daxton walks away with a smile on his face. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into Daxton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ponjevic wants to pass the guard but Daxton is keeping the position.
Ponjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponjevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ponjevic has gone for a leg lock! Daxton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ponjevic's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ponjevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daxton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ponjevic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daxton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daxton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Ponjevic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Ponjevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daxton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daxton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daxton! #REVR#
Ponjevic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ponjevic tries to bench press Daxton off him but Daxton keeps the position.
Daxton tries to stand but Ponjevic is controlling his head.
Ponjevic is trying to get back to half guard.
Ponjevic is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Ponjevic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daxton off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Daxton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ponjevic gets his way!
Daxton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Daxton wants to get back to his feet.
Daxton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ponjevic on the ground.#SUB2#
Ponjevic working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daxton prevents Ponjevic from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Daxton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ponjevic.
Daxton wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Ponjevic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ponjevic working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ponjevic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Daxton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ponjevic. #SUB2#
Ponjevic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daxton is defending well though. Ponjevic let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ponjevic working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Ponjevic is looking for the choke from the back position but Daxton is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ponjevic looking for the RNC.
Ponjevic trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Daxton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ponjevic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ponjevic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Daxton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Ponjevic has his arm under Daxton's chin here. Game over son! Ponjevic squeezes tightly and Daxton is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milan Ponjevic!
Euan Daxton was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for stepping in here with me. It was an honour to eat his punches.'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 36
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Ponjevic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reem's guard.#SUB#
Ponjevic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reem has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Reem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reem trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ponjevic looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reem is defending well. Ponjevic quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reem has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ponjevic celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Saitoh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saitoh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponjevic is just out of range.
Ponjevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Ponjevic.
Saitoh lands a jab to Ponjevic's midsection.
Saitoh stuffs the takedown attempt from Ponjevic. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet.
Ponjevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Saitoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Ponjevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saitoh sprawls well. Saitoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Saitoh misses.
Ponjevic with a poor takedown
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
Saitoh lands a jab to Ponjevic's midsection.
Saitoh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ponjevic rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjevic throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Saitoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ponjevic doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Saitoh.#T1#
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saitoh as he jumps to the side.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the body.
Ponjevic ducks right into an uppercut from Saitoh.
A jab lands there for Saitoh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ponjevic. #TD#
Saitoh tries to sprawl but Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ponjevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saitoh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ponjevic.
Ponjevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponjevic from advancing to side control.
Saitoh tries to get to full guard but Ponjevic has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Ponjevic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Saitoh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ponjevic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Ponjevic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ponjevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ponjevic dives in and grabs Arnold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnold pushes down on Ponjevic's head and hops out.
Arnold lands a really nice looking cross but Ponjevic seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arnold.#TD#
Arnold tries to sprawl but Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ponjevic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arnold defends it well. #SUB#
Ponjevic is looking for a kimura but Arnold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ponjevic to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arnold can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ponjevic seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnold is in trouble now - Ponjevic has advanced to mount!
Arnold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ponjevic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ponjevic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arnold to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arnold shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ponjevic working for a submission but Arnold is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Arnold has left one of his arms exposed and Ponjevic doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Arnold screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milan Ponjevic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Sirotek counters with a low kick, right behind Ponjevic 's knee.
Milan Ponjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ponjevic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ponjevic has gone for a leg lock! Sirotek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ponjevic's guard.#REVB#
Ponjevic keeping moving, preventing Sirotek from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ponjevic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ponjevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ponjevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirotek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ponjevic is tightening it up a little... Sirotek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sirotek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sirotek taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ponjevic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Milan Ponjevic!
The defeated Petr Sirotek had this to say: 'Thanks to my family, my friends and my trainers and also my sponsors. I'LL BE BACK!'. |
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