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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Pokrajac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prasert Bangkok (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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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Pokrajac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Prasert Bangkok!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangkok walks into a straight right hand from Pokrajac.
Bangkok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pokrajac cracks Bangkok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bangkok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac throws a lazy right hand but Bangkok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pokrajac looks to land a right hand but Bangkok moved out of range.
Bangkok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Pokrajac.
Bangkok walks into a jab.
Bangkok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac throws a lazy right hand but Bangkok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangkok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrajac.
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Pokrajac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok defending well as Pokrajac loads up on a big left hand.
Bangkok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangkok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bangkok landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bangkok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bangkok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangkok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pokrajac is trying to drag Bangkok to the mat but Bangkok just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pokrajac tries to score a body lock takedown but Bangkok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Pokrajac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pokrajac managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pokrajac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bangkok is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bangkok throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok throws an elbow but it misses.
Pokrajac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bangkok after a bit of a struggle.
Pokrajac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bangkok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pokrajac is breathing heavily.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pokrajac is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bangkok has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pokrajac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bangkok can't get the takedown.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bangkok.
Bangkok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pokrajac's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bangkok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangkok looking to throw knees to the head but Pokrajac is blocking nicely.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pokrajac avoids a wild elbow strike from Bangkok.
Bangkok misses with a punch to the body.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok struggles to land a body shot inside as Pokrajac controls his hands.
Pokrajac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bangkok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the temple.
Pokrajac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bangkok is defending well.
Bangkok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pokrajac's defenses.
Bangkok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body.
Bangkok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bangkok missing with knees to the body.
Pokrajac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bangkok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bangkok misses with some punches.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pokrajac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bangkok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the temple.
Bangkok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pokrajac.
Bangkok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangkok.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pokrajac tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bangkok tries a knee to the head but Pokrajac blocks it.
Pokrajac is looking for a takedown.
Pokrajac dodges an elbow strike from Bangkok.
Pokrajac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangkok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokrajac can't get the takedown.
Pokrajac tries for a takedown but Bangkok manages to get underhooks.
Bangkok throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prasert Bangkok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pokrajac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pokrajac connects with an inside leg kick.
Pokrajac has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pokrajac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Igor Pokrajac is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangkok.
A big left from Pokrajac misses.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick but Bangkok moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Igor Pokrajac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pokrajac looks to land a left hand but Bangkok moved out of range nicely.
Pokrajac throws a hook but Bangkok avoids it easily.
Pokrajac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangkok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokrajac lands a jab to the head.
Bangkok checks a leg kick.
Bangkok feints a counter leg kick.
Pokrajac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangkok throws a head kick but Pokrajac moves out of range.
Bangkok is breathing heavily.
Bangkok slips under a jab from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokrajac missing with a left hand there. Bangkok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pokrajac connects with a right hand. Bangkok shakes it off.
A big left from Pokrajac misses.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Bangkok scores with a leg kick.
Bangkok throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Pokrajac circles away and keeps his distance.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses.
Bangkok connects with a leg kick. Pokrajac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangkok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Pokrajac misses
and Bangkok counters with a good, hard body kick but Pokrajac shrugs it off.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pokrajac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pokrajac misses with a head kick.
Bangkok tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Bangkok connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok shoots in and drives through. Pokrajac sprawls well.
Pokrajac throws a hook to the side of Bangkok's head but Bangkok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pokrajac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bangkok if he has to take too many more of those.
Pokrajac explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pokrajac throws a body kick that misses.
And Bangkok responds with a good body kick, but Pokrajac manages to step out the way in time.
Bangkok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokrajac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangkok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
Pokrajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pokrajac tries to land a leg kick but Bangkok saw it coming and moves away.
Pokrajac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pokrajac misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangkok.
Pokrajac tries a head kick but it misses.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pokrajac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick
and Bangkok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pokrajac misses the jab.
Pokrajac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangkok throws a head kick but Pokrajac moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick
and Bangkok counters with a nice leg kick.
Pokrajac throws the left hand but Bangkok avoids the punch easily.
Bangkok fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangkok.
Pokrajac with a hook.
Bangkok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangkok lands a leg kick that knocks Pokrajac off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac throws a head kick but Bangkok moves out of range.
Bangkok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pokrajac tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Pokrajac circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangkok.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bangkok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
Bangkok staying out of range there.
Bangkok fails with a takedown attempt.
Bangkok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangkok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
Igor Pokrajac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pokrajac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangkok checks it well.
Bangkok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrajac.
Bangkok tries to counter with a clinch but Pokrajac shakes him off and moves away.
Bangkok tries to land a front kick but Pokrajac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangkok slips a straight right by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangkok's head.
Pokrajac misses with a head kick.
Pokrajac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pokrajac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangkoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Bangkok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pokrajac misses with a straight right.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac swats away the attempt to clinch by Bangkok.
Pokrajac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pokrajac backing away here, and Bangkok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bangkok wants to clinch up but Pokrajac keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac connects with the punch.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac throws a hook but Bangkok avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac moves out of range.
Bangkok just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPokrajac.
Pokrajac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangkok can do to turn this around?
Pokrajac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangkok can pounce on him.
A head kick from Pokrajac lands but Bangkok takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangkok gets a clinch.
Bangkok lands a nice elbow.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body.
Pokrajac gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bangkok regains guard.
Pokrajac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bangkok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bangkok darts in looking for a takedown but Pokrajac gets double underhooks and turns Bangkok into the cage.
Bangkok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pokrajac half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pokrajac throws a jab when Bangkok was well out of range.
Pokrajac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangkok.
Bangkok is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac lands with a cross.
Bangkok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pokrajac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Pokrajac. That snapped Bangkok's head back.
Bangkok moves away from the strike by Pokrajac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pokrajac sneaks out the side door and pushes Bangkok away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pokrajac cracks Bangkok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bangkok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pokrajac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bangkok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that half lands.
Pokrajac lands with a straight right. Bangkok didn't see that one coming.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut.
Pokrajac misses with a body kick.
Bangkok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pokrajac looks to throw the jab but Bangkok is out of range.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac motions for Bangkok to come forward. Pokrajac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok tries to counter with a clinch but Pokrajac shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Bangkok tenderised Pokrajac's leg. Pokrajac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac throws a shot from downtown. Bangkok moves away and avoids it.
Pokrajac keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut. Bangkok saw that one coming.
Bangkok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangkok throws a leg kick
and Pokrajac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bangkok's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangkok.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick
and Bangkok counters with a leg kick.
Pokrajac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangkok.
Bangkok shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bangkok feints and then cracks Pokrajac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pokrajac down.
Bangkok moves out of range of the body kick.
Pokrajac looks to throw the jab but Bangkok is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok avoids a kick to the body.
Pokrajac throws an off balance right hand
and Bangkok counters with an inside leg kick.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses
and Bangkok counters with a thumping low kick.
Pokrajac misses with a kick to the body.
Pokrajac throws an off balance right hand
and Bangkok counters with a good low kick that Pokrajac was not able to check.
Pokrajac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangkok.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pokrajac avoids the head kick by Bangkok.
Bangkok moves away from the strike by Pokrajac.
Bangkok throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangkok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac had his way with Prasert Bangkok in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Bangkok.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Pokrajac.
Bangkok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pokrajac throws out a powerful jab.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pokrajac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangkok counters with a body kick.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac misses with a left hand
and Bangkok counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pokrajac is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Bangkok.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bangkok shoots for a double leg takedown but Pokrajac sprawls well. He's pushed Bangkok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokrajac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pokrajac catches Bangkok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangkok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pokrajac throws a big shot that misses.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pokrajac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pokrajac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok is looking to slow Pokrajac down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac tried to score with a low kick but Bangkok checks it.
Bangkok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bangkok staying out of range there.
Pokrajac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pokrajac misses with a looping left.
Bangkok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bangkok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pokrajac.
Prasert Bangkok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangkok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangkok darts in and clinches Pokrajac up against the cage.
Bangkok prevents the takedown attempt.
Pokrajac looking for a takedown.
Pokrajac managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pokrajac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bangkok to the mat. Bangkok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pokrajac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pokrajac is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pokrajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bangkok's head.
Pokrajac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pokrajac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pokrajac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bangkok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pokrajac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pokrajac's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igor Pokrajac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrajac continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Pokrajac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pokrajac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Igor Pokrajac wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Igor Pokrajac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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