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Event:
HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Jankovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Jankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick
and Burgess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jankovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Jankovic has been cut.
Burgess takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Jankovic as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jankovic - that will leave a mark!
Jankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Burgess walks into a left hand.
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Burgess moved away.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgess digs a good hook to Jankovic's body.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
A nice side step and Burgess releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jankovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Jankovic lands an overhand right.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burgess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankovic throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burgess! But no joy.
Jankovic lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Jankovic throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Burgess was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burgess misses the jab.
Good shot there by Jankovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess blocks the body kick.
Burgess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jankovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Jankovic.
Burgess moves away from the strike by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgess at a distance.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jankovic lands a jab to Burgess's midsection.#T3#
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it.
Burgess is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a hook but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jankovic digs a good body shot into Burgess's ribs.
Burgess misses with a looping left.
Jankovic looks to land a right hand but Burgess moved out of range.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jankovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Jankovic scores with the left hand. Burgess knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Axton Burgess's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Burgess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jankovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Burgess misses.
Jankovic takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Burgess steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jankovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankovic ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Jankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Burgess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Jankovic throws a hook but Burgess avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jankovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
Jankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burgess slips a jab from Jankovic.
A countering left hand to the body from Burgess misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivan Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankovic defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Burgess tries to move into range but Jankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess throws a hook but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Burgess moved away.#KD#
Jankovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burgess sprawling to the canvas! Burgess rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jankovic finish him?!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burgess in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Jankovic misses
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic stuns Burgess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jankovic - that will leave a mark!
A lazy body kick from Jankovic
and Burgess counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Jankovic. That snapped Burgess's head back.
#CUT#The cut above Axton Burgess's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgess lunges at Jankovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jankovic's hand.
Jankovic throws a lazy right hand but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgess doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jankovic tests Burgess's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
A combination from Jankovic does no damage.
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
Burgess scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Jankovic throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Burgess moves into the clinch.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Jankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.#CUT#Axton Burgess's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a right hand.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivan Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Axton Burgess's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Jankovic gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jankovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankovic is defending well for now.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson looks winded!
Jankovic managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks with his arms.
#T1##BC#
Jankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankovic feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jankovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankovic looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jankovic backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Jackson's temple! It sends Jackson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jankovic celebrates and the doctors try to help Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ivan Jankovic!
After winning the bout, Ivan Jankovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Striker Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He hit the lotto! Ill be back!'. |
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Event:
SMFL 19 - Hunt vs. O Brien 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jankovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bear under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Jankovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Bear.#CL2#
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Jankovic cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Jankovic on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jankovic.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Jankovic breaks from the clinch.
Bear moves to clinch but Jankovic breaks away
and Jankovic rattles Bear with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bear tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jankovic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bear stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic!
A relieved looking Ivan Jankovic 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:
SMFL 16 - Chai vs. Peters
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Jankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega feints the counter takedown.
Ortega scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
Ortega slips a straight right by Jankovic.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jankovic defends it well.
Jankovic connects with a body shot that sends Ortega's belly button to the back.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Jankovic counters with a head kick that drops Ortega to the mat! Ortega scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Jankovic moves in close and cracks Ortega with a massive right hand! Ortega, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jankovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jankovic!
A relieved looking Ivan Jankovic 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:
SMFL 13 - Hunt v Sadewa 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jankovic slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Jankovic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Bear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Bear shoots in but Jankovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jankovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bear blocks it well.
Jankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jankovic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Jankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jankovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bear keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jankovic tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jankovic wants to get back to full guard.
Bear controlling the action here.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Bear sits in half guard.
Jankovic keeping hold of Bear's head, controlling as best he can.
Bear wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bear is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it.
#TD#
Bear scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Jankovic is defending well.
Bear creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SUB#
Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jankovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bear wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy.
Bear has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jankovic!
Jankovic is working to get back to half guard.
Bear controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jankovic because Bear loaded up on that one.
Bear landing strikes from the mount and Jankovic is in trouble! #SUB#
Bear is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jankovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Bear is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jankovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bear looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bear looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jankovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jankovic counters with a three punch combo that has Bear backing up. Bear nods at Jankovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Jankovic cracks Bear with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bear falls to his knees and Jankovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic!
A relieved looking Ivan Jankovic 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:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic throws a right and a left that Solomon avoids nicely.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Jankovic.
Jankovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Jankovic tries to land a leg kick but Solomon saw it coming and moves away.
Solomon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Solomon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Jankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Jankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ben Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Jankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jankovic looks to move away, Solomon throws a big counter combo but Jankovic just gets out of the way.
Jankovic slips a jab from Solomon.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a series of strikes that have Solomon backpedaling.
Solomon misses with a straight left. #T1#
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jankovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solomon connects with a nice looking jab.
Solomon throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jankovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solomon.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
Jankovic misses with a straight left.
Jankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solomon misses with a hook. Jankovic ducked under it nicely.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon slips under a jab.
Solomon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Solomon misses the target. #T2#
Jankovic punishes Solomon's body with a nice straight punch.
Solomon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankovic.
It seemed like Jankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solomon lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Solomon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon moves out of range as Jankovic strikes.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Solomon throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Jankovic coming out on top.
Jankovic throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
A solid body kick from Jankovic.
Solomon misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Jankovic. #T3#
Jankovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.
Solomon looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.
Solomon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon connects with the punch.
Solomon looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
Jankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Jankovic lands a big uppercut and Solomon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Solomon looks OK. Jankovic waves Solomon back to his feet!#ROC2#Solomon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon switches off momentarily and Jankovic cracks him with a monster right hand! Solomon topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jankovic dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jankovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankovic looks to land a combination. Putin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jankovic digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Putin takes one to the side of the head.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin darts in trying to clinch
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand. #ROC#Putin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Jankovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jankovic.
Jankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Jankovic.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jankovic breaks the clinch.
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Jankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jankovic throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Putin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankovic lands with a kick to the temple. Putin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
Putin looking for a takedown.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves away
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to clinch up but Jankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jankovic works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukraine Putin.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Putin is trying to drag Jankovic to the mat but Jankovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jankovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Jankovic digs a right hand underneath Putin's ribcage. Putin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin looks winded!
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Jankovic pushes Putin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jankovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jankovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin jumps guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Jankovic gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jankovic working aggressively here.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Putin blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic takes a shot to the head.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic 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#
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body. Putin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Jankovic.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jankovic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Jankovic!
Our winner, Ivan Jankovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ukraine Putin was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jankovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Raikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Raikov wants to pass to mount but Jankovic is defending the position.
Raikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic moves into full guard.
Jankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankovic tries to get out of the position.
Raikov 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.#T1#
Raikov stands and throws Jankovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Raikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jankovic is defending well.
Raikov advances to mount. #SUB2#
Raikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Jankovic defends it well.
Jankovic tries to reverse the position but Raikov maintains control.#T2#
Raikov fails to advance to Jankovic's back.
Jankovic suckers Raikov into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jankovic is now in Raikov's guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic stopping the sweep attempt from Raikov.
Raikov is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Raikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Raikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jankovic trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Raikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.
Raikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jankovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Raikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankovic is retaining full guard.
Jankovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikov works to advance to full mount. Jankovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Raikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Jankovic is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikov fails to advance to Jankovic's back.
Jankovic is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Raikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jankovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jankovic enables Raikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jankovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
Raikov pushing down on Jankovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raikov moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Raikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikov on the ground.#SUB2#
Raikov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jankovic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Raikov yanks on the arm and Jankovic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Raikov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BE Younick , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Nkruma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nkruma doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankovic circles away.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Nkruma manages to avoid it.
Jankovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Jankovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Nkruma blocks it.
Jankovic tests Nkruma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nkruma wants to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nkruma moves in looking to clinch but Jankovic pushes him off.
Jankovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkruma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkruma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nkruma moves to clinch but Jankovic breaks away
and Jankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jankovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nkruma is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nkruma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jankovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Nkruma instigates a clinch.
Nkruma jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Nkruma around his waist. Nkruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nkruma pushes off an throws an elbow but Jankovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nkruma tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Nkruma back against the cage.
Jankovic works on Nkruma's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Jankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Nkruma drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Jankovic.
#BC#
Jankovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jankovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Nkruma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jankovic lands with 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!
Nice cross by Jankovic.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jankovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nkruma has time to react.#KD#
Jankovic lands a left and a right that send Nkruma crashing to the mat, dazed. Jankovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Samwel Nkruma has been cut.
Jankovic throws a hook but Nkruma blocks it.
Jankovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jankovic lands a slapping body shot.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jankovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nkruma tries to clinch up but Jankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Jankovic.
Nkruma moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Nkruma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jankovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Jankovic lands a jab to Nkruma's midsection.#CL2#
Nkruma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jankovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jankovic as Nkruma tries to tie him up.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nkruma backwards.
Nkruma looking to slow down the pace here.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Nkruma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nkruma wants to stall.
Jankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Nkruma is trying to stall.
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from Jankovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Jankovic digs a right hand underneath Nkruma's ribcage. Nkruma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jankovic gets through Nkruma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samwel Nkruma.
Nkruma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankovic is defending well for now.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Nkruma successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic preventing the sweep.
Jankovic stays in close to Nkruma's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Nkruma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nkruma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nkruma looks to clinch
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Jankovic lands with an overhand left.
Nkruma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Jankovic.
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nkruma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nkruma moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
Nkruma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Jankovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nkruma doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jankovic.
Nkruma avoids the body shot from Jankovic.
Nkruma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jankovic.
Nkruma wants to clinch up but Jankovic keeps it at a distance.
Jankovic misses with a body kick.
Jankovic throws the left hand but Nkruma avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nkruma closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nkruma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jankovic's brow.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Nkruma around his waist. Nkruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Nkruma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Nkruma avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Nkruma tries to work over Jankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic scores with a shot to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
Nkruma tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Nkruma back against the cage.
Ivan Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nkruma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jankovic walks away with a smile on his face. Nkruma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samwel Nkruma.
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Nkruma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jankovic lands with a right hand.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nkruma can do to turn this around?
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkruma.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looks like Jankovic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nkruma manages to avoid it.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jankovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nkruma darts in trying to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankovic. Nkruma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkruma moves away.
Jankovic throws out a loose jab but Nkruma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nkruma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nkruma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jankovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nkruma takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Nkruma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jankovic cracks Nkruma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkruma wants to clinch but Jankovic slips to the side
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic looks for the body kick but Nkruma saw that one coming.
Jankovic lunges at Nkruma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nkruma's hand.
Nkruma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jankovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nkruma scrambles back to his feet.
Nkruma misses with an uppercut.
Jankovic connects with a leg kick.
Jankovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivan Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Nkruma takes one on the button.#ROC#Nkruma is rocked!
Jankovic scores with a nice body kick.
Nkruma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Nkruma clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jankovic throws a good cross that connects.
Nkruma is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Jankovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkruma seems to have recovered his senses.
Jankovic misses with a straight right.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nkruma wants to clinch
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic lands with a good body shot.
Nkruma misses with the body kick
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkruma tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Nkruma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nkruma clinches.
Nkruma is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Nkruma misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Nkruma decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankovic is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jankovic passes into half guard.
Nkruma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, if Jankovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nkruma wants to control but Jankovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jankovic prevents Nkruma from improving his position.
Nkruma is controlling Jankovic's trapped leg to prevent Jankovic from advancing to side control.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Jankovic keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nkruma is looking to get back to full guard here but Jankovic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nkruma is looking for a sweep.
Jankovic controlling the position from side mount.
Nkruma tries to bench press Jankovic off him but Jankovic keeps the position.
Nkruma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jankovic controlling the pace.
Nkruma works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Nkruma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nkruma working for a triangle but Jankovic defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nkruma won't allow Jankovic to sweep him here. #T4#
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Nkruma from controlling successfully.
Nkruma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nkruma on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Jankovic is keeping the position.
Samwel Nkruma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankovic tries to get out of the position.
Jankovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Jankovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jankovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Jankovic!
Our winner, Ivan Jankovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Very Wacky 1 - QF
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Jankovic shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Jankovic shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Jankovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jankovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jankovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Velasquez pulls Jankovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Jankovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jankovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Velasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing Jankovic from standing up.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velasquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Velasquez stays in close to Jankovic's body and controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jankovic trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jankovic has an active guard here but Velasquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Jankovic is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Free Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velasquez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Velasquez!
Free Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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