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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Raijkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felicia Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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178 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taylor Raijkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felicia Pearson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raijkovic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raijkovic stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raijkovic passes into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pearson sneaks back into half guard.
Raijkovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raijkovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Raijkovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pearson is trying to stand back up but Raijkovic is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raijkovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Pearson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Raijkovic jumps into side control!
Raijkovic decides to stand back up. Raijkovic steps back and let's Pearson get back to his feet.
Raijkovic shoots in for a double leg but Pearson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raijkovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raijkovic is breathing heavily.
Raijkovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raijkovic tries for a kimura but Pearson is defending well.
Pearson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Raijkovic.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Raijkovic circles away.
Raijkovic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Raijkovic pushes him off.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Raijkovic circles away.
Taylor Raijkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raijkovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pearson's waist but Pearson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raijkovic off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Raijkovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raijkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson lands a head kick!
It looks like Taylor Raijkovic has been cut.
Pearson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raijkovic's waist but Raijkovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pearson off to one side.
Raijkovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pearson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raijkovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Raijkovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raijkovic, up you get!
Pearson tries to clinch but Raijkovic moves out of range.
Raijkovic misses with a takedown
and Pearson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Raijkovic letting Pearson take a breather here.
Raijkovic blocks an elbow strike from Pearson.
Raijkovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pearson stops a takedown attempt from Raijkovic.
Pearson misses with an elbow over the top.
Raijkovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Raijkovic blocks an elbow strike.
Raijkovic dodges an elbow strike from Pearson.
Raijkovic fails to pull guard.
Raijkovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raijkovic jumps guard but Pearson stands there with Raijkovic around his waist. Raijkovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pearson lands an elbow that stopped Raijkovic in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taylor Raijkovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Raijkovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pearson wants to clinch up but Raijkovic keeps it at a distance.
Raijkovic misses with a takedown attempt
so Pearson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pearson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raijkovic trying to control the position.
Raijkovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raijkovic is working an open guard so Pearson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Raijkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Raijkovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raijkovic swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson tries to clinch but Raijkovic moves out of range.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raijkovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pearson counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Raijkovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson misses with an elbow strike.
Raijkovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pearson smiles and moves away.
Raijkovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raijkovic prevents Pearson from standing back up.
Pearson manages to get to full guard.
Raijkovic won't allow Pearson to sweep him here.
Raijkovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raijkovic passes into half guard.
Raijkovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Taylor Raijkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Raijkovic circles away easily
and Raijkovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor Raijkovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raijkovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raijkovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pearson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pearson has escaped and now he's on top!
Pearson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raijkovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Raijkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raijkovic keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
Pearson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raijkovic dives on top into guard.
Raijkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raijkovic drops back looking for a leg! Pearson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pearson manages to kick Raijkovic off! Raijkovic jumps back into Pearson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson working a defensive guard here.
Raijkovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raijkovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pearson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pearson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pearson!
Raijkovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pearson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raijkovic is working hard here to advance position.
Raijkovic looking for a sweep but Pearson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Raijkovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felicia Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taylor Raijkovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pearson clinches but Raijkovic breaks the clinch
and Raijkovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pearson won't be happy with that.
Raijkovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Raijkovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily.
Raijkovic fails to land the takedown.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Raijkovic circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raijkovic shoots in for a double leg but Pearson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Raijkovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Raijkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raijkovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raijkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raijkovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raijkovic stands and throws Pearson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raijkovic has hold of Pearson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pearson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Raijkovic cranks the arm and Pearson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pearson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Taylor Raijkovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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