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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Rajkovich (ranked 4298 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Tatum (ranked 3730 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Rajkovich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drake Tatum's chin.
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Rajkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drake Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajkovich throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rajkovich misses the target.
Rajkovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tatum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rajkovich defends it nicely.
Tatum closes the distance and clinches.
Tatum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajkovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rajkovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tatum won't allow Rajkovich to get back to his feet.
Tatum stands and throws Rajkovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rajkovich is pushing Tatum's head away, looking to escape. Tatum manages to hold on to the position though.
Rajkovich looks to move to half guard but instead Tatum has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rajkovich is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rajkovich can't escape the position.
Tatum throws some wild stikes that Rajkovich manages to avoid easily.
Tatum controlling the pace for now.
Rajkovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatum on the ground.
Tatum throws some wild stikes that Rajkovich manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum trying to control but Rajkovich is having none of it.
Tatum punching from mount but Rajkovich doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum controlling from the full mount.
Tatum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rajkovich is looking to get to half guard.
Tatum wants to control the pace but Rajkovich is squirming around nicely.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet but Rajkovich is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rajkovich is trying to reverse the position but instead Tatum has taken his back - oops!
Rajkovich trying to control the hands but Tatum breaks the grip.
Tatum is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rajkovich. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tatum controlling from the back.
Tatum looking to break Rajkovich's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rajkovich remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tatum will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tatum is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rajkovich defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rajkovich is trying to get back to his feet but Tatum has full control of the position and if anything, Rajkovich has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Tatum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Rajkovich's shoulder, as Rajkovich tries to avoid the shot.
Rajkovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Rajkovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Tatum. Tatum gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Rajkovich misses.
Rajkovich lands an overhand right.
Tatum moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajkovich throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum shoots in and drives through. Rajkovich sprawls well.
Tatum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rajkovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Rajkovich misses the target.
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands a two punch combo.
Rajkovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from Rajkovich.
Rajkovich leaves Tatum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jan Rajkovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Tatum.
Rajkovich with a jab.
Rajkovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards.
Tatum is rocked!
Jan Rajkovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum with a poor takedown
and Rajkovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Donk. Rajkovich catches Tatum right on the button with a cross.
Tatum is still on wobbly legs! Can Rajkovich finish him?
Rajkovich fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tatum out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jan Rajkovich!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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