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Event:
KOFC 46 - Vandalay vs Dux
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Bakajovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Bakajovic's leg. Bakajovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Bakajovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Bakajovic with a poor takedown
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakajovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakajovic.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakajovic on the side of the head.
Fernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bakajovic on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Fernando lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Bakajovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bakajovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1##TD#
Bakajovic scores with a takedown into Fernando's guard.
Fernando told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fernando wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakajovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernando being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakajovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
Bakajovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakajovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakajovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernando works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Bakajovic chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakajovic is in close to Fernando's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernando working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakajovic.
Fernando is trying to keep Bakajovic in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bakajovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Bakajovic stopping the sweep attempt from Fernando.
Bakajovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakajovic postures up in Fernando's guard and throws a big left but Fernando blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic blocks a head kick by Fernando.
Bakajovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakajovic ducks right into an uppercut from Fernando.
Fernando plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bakajovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic staying out of range there.
Fernando throws out a leg kick but Bakajovic moves out of range and Fernando only half commits. #T4#
Fernando misses with a hook.
Fernando throws the left hand but Bakajovic avoids the punch easily.
Fernando dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakajovic. That did some damage!
Fernando misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bakajovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakajovic.
Bakajovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakajovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernando gets full guard.
Fernando can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.
Bakajovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
That's time! Bakajovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic darts in trying to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Fernando. Beautiful body shot.
Bakajovic takes one to the side of the head.
Fernando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakajovic's sensitive parts. #T1#
Bakajovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernando moves away.#CL#
Bakajovic clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Bakajovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernando blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando tests Bakajovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernando looks to throw the jab but Bakajovic is out of range.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakajovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Fernando's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bakajovic under the eye.#CL#
Fernando tries to keep at a distance but Bakajovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakajovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Fernando is trying to force a seperation but Bakajovic has the dominant position.#BC2#
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakajovic is looking to wear down Fernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernando throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bakajovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernando pulls Bakajovic in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakajovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernando utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakajovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakajovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernando, not yet.
Fernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Bakajovic wants to control from the top but Fernando keeps moving.
Bakajovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakajovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Bakajovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakajovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Fernando.
Still in the clinch, Fernando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bakajovic looking to throw knees to the head but Fernando is blocking nicely.
Fernando lands a shoulder strike.
Bakajovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fernando has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bakajovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Bakajovic slows down the pace here.
Fernando looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bakajovic is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakajovic on the side of the head. #TD#
Bakajovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernando's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernando bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakajovic's guard. #REVB#
Fernando stops Bakajovic from standing up.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakajovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fernando scores with a nice head shot.
Fernando scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakajovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakajovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
A solid body kick from Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernando thumps Bakajovic with a low kick.
Bakajovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bakajovic misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Fernando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakajovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Fernando finds it's way through Bakajovic's defenses.
Bakajovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakajovic tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Bakajovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernando swivels and escapes.
Bakajovic misses with a takedown attempt - Fernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adolfo Fernando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakajovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fernando to score with a decent uppercut.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando lands with a straight right. Bakajovic didn't see that one coming.
Bakajovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando 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.
#T3#
Bakajovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Fernando tenderised Bakajovic's leg. Bakajovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakajovic has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakajovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Bakajovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakajovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fernando throws a head kick that misses.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrij Bakajovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bakajovic tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
Bakajovic takes one on the button.
Bakajovic tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Fernando bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fernando smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bakajovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando counters with a one-two 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!
Bakajovic misses the body punch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Fernando - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernando winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
Adolfo Fernando decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KOFC 34 - Brandao vs Coleman
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bakajovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menezes.
Bakajovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bakajovic misses with a shot to the body
and Menezes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakajovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Menezes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakajovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Menezes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakajovic tries to move into range but Menezes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bakajovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Menezes pinned against the cage. Menezes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Menezes misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bakajovic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Menezes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakajovic's elbow.
Bakajovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Menezes gets an underhook and turns Bakajovic into the cage.#BC#
Menezes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menezes takes a swing at Bakajovic's ribcage but misses.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
Bakajovic blocks a jab.
Bakajovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
#TD2#
Bakajovic gets a double leg takedown into Menezes's guard.
Bakajovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakajovic scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakajovic defends well.
Menezes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakajovic.
Bakajovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Menezes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakajovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakajovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakajovic postures up and lands a big shot to Menezes's brow.
Bakajovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bakajovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bakajovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Menezes's head.#SUB#
Menezes working for a triangle but Bakajovic defends it easily.
Menezes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.
Menezes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bakajovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakajovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Bakajovic drives through and clinches with Menezes against the cage.
Bakajovic is trying to drag Menezes to the mat but Menezes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gabriel Menezes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrij Bakajovic.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakajovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menezes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menezes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menezes stalling in the clinch but Bakajovic improves position.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakajovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Menezes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Menezes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bakajovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Bakajovic.
Menezes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bakajovic stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes lands a nice uppercut.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakajovic scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Menezes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakajovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Menezes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakajovic digs a good hook to Menezes's body.
Bakajovic misses the body punch
enabling Menezes to counter with a crisp jab.
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menezes misses with an uppercut. Bakajovic saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakajovic just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Bakajovic has closed the distance and engaged Menezes in a clinch.
Menezes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Menezes trying to stall but Bakajovic improves his position.
Bakajovic missing with knees to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Menezes here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Menezes stops a takedown attempt from Bakajovic.
Gabriel Menezes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrij Bakajovic.
A short left from Menezes.
Menezes taking a breather.
Menezes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Menezes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Menezes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Menezes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menezes.
Bakajovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Menezes is keeping busy.
Bakajovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Bakajovic trying to control the position but instead, Menezes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bakajovic into the cage.
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakajovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Menezes prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Menezes tries to work over Bakajovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menezes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Menezes as the two fighters clinch.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but Menezes blocks it.
Bakajovic takes a shot to the head.
Bakajovic is breathing heavily.
Menezes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bakajovic or not.
Gabriel Menezes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menezes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakajovic can do to turn this around?
A short left from Menezes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Menezes lands a right hand. #T3#
Menezes stalling in the clinch but Bakajovic improves position.
Menezes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bakajovic backwards.
Menezes lands with a short shot to the head.
Menezes stops a takedown attempt from Bakajovic.
Menezes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD#
Menezes drops Bakajovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bakajovic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Bakajovic is rocked!
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Menezes finish him?
Menezes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menezes lands a big right hand that drops Bakajovic! The killer instinct kicks in and Menezes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Menezes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Menezes!
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Event:
KOFC 28 - Leonidas vs Ei
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Bakajovic. No joy for James on that attempt.
Bakajovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Bakajovic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for James!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James struggling a bit here.
Bakajovic misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic grinds an elbow into James's temple.
James tries to buck Bakajovic off but Bakajovic is having none of it.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bakajovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.#T1#
James wants to control but Bakajovic postures up.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakajovic lands a few punches from side control.
Bakajovic just content to control the position.
James wants to control but Bakajovic postures up.
James trying to remain calm as Bakajovic controls from the top position.
A control attempt from James but he's now mounted!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bakajovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bakajovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakajovic'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.
Bakajovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bakajovic connects with a nice short shot to James's temple. #T3#
James is trying to control but can't.
Bakajovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
James is trying to control but can't.
Bakajovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic fails with a takedown attempt.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bakajovic moves away and avoids it.
Bakajovic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James misses with a right hand #CL#
and Bakajovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Bakajovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Bakajovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bakajovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakajovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
James is trying to keep Bakajovic in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakajovic content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bakajovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James darts in looking for a takedown but Bakajovic gets double underhooks and turns James into the cage. #TD#
Bakajovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakajovic lands in his opponent's guard.
James wants to stand but Bakajovic is controlling the position.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Bakajovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Bakajovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
James is working an open guard so Bakajovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Bakajovic's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakajovic pinned against the cage. Bakajovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakajovic slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrij Bakajovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Bakajovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bakajovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bakajovic has clasped his hands together around James's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
James tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Andrij Bakajovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakajovic content just to control the position here.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Bakajovic controlling from mount.
James wants to hold on but Bakajovic pushes him away.
James is trying to escape the mount.
Bakajovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bakajovic controlling his opponent.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakajovic with a couple of short strikes.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Bakajovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakajovic scores with a decent looking hook.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakajovic moves away.
Bakajovic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bakajovic misses with a few strikes there.
James misses the jab.
Bakajovic is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bakajovic as James shoots in.
James dodges the punch combination from Bakajovic.
#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bakajovic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bakajovic manages to end up in side control.
James gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bakajovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bakajovic is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakajovic wants to pass the guard but James is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James trying to control here.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bakajovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Bakajovic's guard.
Bakajovic is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.#T3#
James won't allow Bakajovic to sweep him here.
Andrij Bakajovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakajovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James wants to control from the top but Bakajovic keeps moving.
Bakajovic trying to control the position here.
James won't allow Bakajovic to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakajovic keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James shoots in and drives through. Bakajovic sprawls well.
Bakajovic shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakajovic.
James shoots in and drives through. Bakajovic sprawls well.
Bakajovic feinted with a counter takedown.
Andrij Bakajovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.#CL2#
Bakajovic gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kevin James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic landing knees to the head.
Bakajovic avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Stalling in the clinch from Bakajovic.
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 Andrij Bakajovic.
Well Bakajovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrij Bakajovic!
In defeat, Kevin James stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tough opponent, my hats off to him. I want to thank both my sponsors and coaches'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 8
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Franco scores with a jab.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco jabs Bakajovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bakajovic has closed the distance and engaged Franco in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Franco.
Franco looking to stall.
#TD#
Bakajovic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Franco being controlled for a moment.
Franco wants to control but Bakajovic postures up.#T1#
Franco is looking to get back to his feet here but Bakajovic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Franco's back.
Franco tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bakajovic looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Franco taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrij Bakajovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Bakajovic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Bakajovic on that attempt.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Shaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakajovic tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range. #CL#
Bakajovic clinches with his opponent.
Bakajovic missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakajovic lands a knee to the body.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Bakajovic is controlling him.
The referee calls for Bakajovic to work.
Bakajovic looking for a takedown.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bakajovic is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Shaw pulls Bakajovic into guard.
#T2#
Bakajovic wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Bakajovic stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shaw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bakajovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bakajovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakajovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakajovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaw looks winded!
Bakajovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#T3#
Bakajovic with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Shaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakajovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakajovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakajovic'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.
Bakajovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bakajovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakajovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaw's head.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakajovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bakajovic works over Shaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakajovic controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Bakajovic.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakajovic working some strikes from top position.
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 Andrij Bakajovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bakajovic has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
Bakajovic is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bakajovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bakajovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Bakajovic won't allow it.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Bakajovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but Shaw blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Bakajovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bakajovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakajovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Bakajovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Bakajovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bakajovic looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bakajovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Bakajovic trying to land knees to the body.
Bakajovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bakajovic scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Cristen Shaw has been cut.
Bakajovic is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakajovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shaw up against the cage.#TD#
Bakajovic lands a takedown into guard.
#T3#
Bakajovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bakajovic trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Bakajovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakajovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.#SUB2#
Bakajovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakajovic has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Bakajovic pushes his legs off easily.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakajovic lands a couple of elbows.
Bakajovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bakajovic postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
Bakajovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Bakajovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bakajovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bakajovic has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cristen Shaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bakajovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakajovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakajovic throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Bakajovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bakajovic backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Bakajovic manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.#T1#
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Bakajovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bakajovic shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrij Bakajovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakajovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Bakajovic moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off.#CL#
Bakajovic moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bakajovic has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Bakajovic is controlling him.
Andrij Bakajovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Shaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakajovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Bakajovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Shaw bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakajovic. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cristen Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bakajovic.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Andrij Bakajovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakajovic tries to clinch up.
As Bakajovic backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Bakajovic manages to avoid it all.
Bakajovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw is looking for the big counter here.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw throws a counter combo.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Bakajovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bakajovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Bakajovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bakajovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Bakajovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Bakajovic wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Bakajovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shaw throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bakajovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bakajovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shaw is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakajovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Andrij Bakajovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Bakajovic moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristen Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakajovic 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrij Bakajovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bakajovic moves into range and clinches up with Townsend.
Bakajovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Bakajovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bakajovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Townsend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Bakajovic content to stall in guard here.
Townsend doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Townsend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic misses with a kick to the body
and Townsend counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Bakajovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Townsend is trying to defend but Bakajovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bakajovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Bakajovic wants to stand up but Townsend manages to regain full guard.
Bakajovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Bakajovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Bakajovic clinches.
Bakajovic landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Renato Townsend has been cut.
Bakajovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bakajovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bakajovic lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Townsend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bakajovic pushes Townsend up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakajovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Townsend avoids the damage to the body.
Bakajovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bakajovic slowing the pace effectively.
Bakajovic avoiding damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bakajovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bakajovic with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakajovic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Townsend regains guard immediately.
Bakajovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Bakajovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bakajovic looking to sit in guard and control but Townsend gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Townsend throwing strikes but missing.
Bakajovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakajovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Townsend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakajovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Townsend.
Townsend throwing strikes but missing.
Bakajovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Bakajovic has his hands on Townsend's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bakajovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakajovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Townsend is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Townsend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bakajovic drives through and clinches with Townsend against the cage.
#TD2#
Bakajovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bakajovic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Bakajovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic stops Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Bakajovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Bakajovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Townsend's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renato Townsend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bakajovic clinches with his opponent.
Bakajovic misses with a knee to the head.
Bakajovic misses with a knee to the head.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakajovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bakajovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Bakajovic to work.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but Townsend blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Bakajovic has clasped his hands together around Townsend's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Bakajovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend pushes Bakajovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bakajovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bakajovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Townsend is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic tries to clinch up but Townsend circles away and keeps his distance.
Townsend drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakajovic sprawls and moves away.
Bakajovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Townsend is looking to counter the offense by Bakajovic and move into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Townsend checks a leg kick. #T3##TD2#
Bakajovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Townsend sprawls well initially but Bakajovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Townsend tries to kick Bakajovic off but Bakajovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bakajovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Townsend pushes Bakajovic off looking to stand but Bakajovic dives back in and keeps control.
Townsend regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bakajovic.
Bakajovic controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Bakajovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Townsend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakajovic has managed to get both his arms back between Townsend's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Townsend is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakajovic defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakajovic misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Townsend gets caught flat footed, as Bakajovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bakajovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrij Bakajovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakajovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrij Bakajovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bakajovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abbott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Bakajovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bakajovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abbott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakajovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakajovic controls the position from side control.
Abbott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abbott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abbott could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakajovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Bakajovic wanted to stand there but Abbott had control of the position.
Bakajovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bakajovic wants to stand but Abbott has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abbott looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Bakajovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bakajovic.
Bakajovic is pushing Abbott up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knees to the body from Bakajovic.
Bakajovic avoiding damage as Abbott throws knees to the body.
Bakajovic crunches a lovely knee into Abbott's ribcage.
Abbott is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bakajovic lands a takedown into guard.
Bakajovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakajovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Bakajovic lands a couple of elbows.
Bakajovic with a nice head shot there.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bakajovic postures up and lands a big shot to Abbott's brow.
Bakajovic is working Abbott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakajovic is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bakajovic moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bakajovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bakajovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bakajovic is taking a breather. Abbott says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abbott wants to get back to his feet.
Bakajovic trying to pass the guard but Abbott defending well.
Bakajovic slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bakajovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bakajovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Bakajovic has Abbott up against the cage in a clinch.
#KD2#
Bakajovic drops Abbott with a big knee straight up the middle! Abbott is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#
It looks like Jeffery Abbott has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bakajovic closes the distance looking for a takedown. Abbott stuffs it but Bakajovic still has hold of him. Bakajovic picks Abbott up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Bakajovic slams Abbott to the floor and that's really hurt Abbott - he doesn't know where he is! Bakajovic throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrij Bakajovic!
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