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Event:
IFC Four
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Jokic shoots in but Ja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ja went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jokic thows a leg kick but Ja checks it
and Ja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Jokic misses #KD#
and Ja counters with a nice right hand that sends Jokic toppling to the canvas! Jokic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ja finish him?!#ROC#
Jokic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jakob Jokic has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ja. Jokic does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Ja throws a shot from downtown. Jokic moves away and avoids it.
Jokic shoots in looking for a takedown. Ja tries to sprawl out of it but Jokic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jokic closes the distance and clinches up with Ja, looking for a takedown. Jokic pushes Ja against the cage but Ja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ja was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Jokic.
Jokic tries to score with a low kick but Ja moves his leg out of the way.
Ja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokic thows a leg kick but Ja checks it
and Ja counters with a right hand to the body.
Ja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Jokic is predictable there
and Ja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokic looks winded!#T1#
Jokic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ja swivels and escapes.
Jokic slips under a jab.
Jokic throws a leg kick but Ja sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Ja. No joy for Jokic on that attempt.
A low kick from Jokic is predictable there
and Jokic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hwai Ja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Ja cracks Jokic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ja has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jokic to stand back up!
Jokic is still on wobbly legs! Can Ja finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ja looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokic is just out of range.
Jokic throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokic shoots in but no luck this time.
Ja was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ja connects with a body shot.
Ja cracks a nice hook into Jokic's ribs.
Jokic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ja throws out the jab.
Ja throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ja lands with a big right hook that stumbles Jokic - he's out on his feet here! Ja follows up with another monster hook that separates Jokic from consciousness! Jokic falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ja stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hwai Ja!
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Event:
IFC Three
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Lima closes the distance and clinches up with Jokic, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes Jokic against the cage but Jokic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokic feints the counter takedown.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Jokic shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Jokic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lima!
Jokic working the head and body with strikes.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jokic lands strikes from half guard.
Jokic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lima's head.
Jokic thows a huge punch but Lima dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Jokic there.
Jokic winds up and cracks Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jokic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Jokic connects with a nice short shot to Lima's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lima is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Jokic.
Jokic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jokic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokic keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Jokic.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokic keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jokic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lima has Jokic in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokic is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokic defends well.#T3#
Jokic slips nicely into half guard.
Jokic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Jokic.
We've been informed that Jokic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima is staying active underneath Jokic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Jokic defends easily.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Jokic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokic postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Lima has momentary wrist control but Jokic slips an elbow through the middle.
Jokic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lima's head.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokic scoring with some ground and pound.
Jokic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokic trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima has his foot on Jokic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokic works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokic.
Jokic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jokic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lima to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jokic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lima pulls down on the head and he's put Jokic to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raphael Lima!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jokic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Medkjeryakecz did well to prevent Jokic getting side control.
Jokic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Medkjeryakecz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jokic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jokic not doing much here.
Jokic lands strikes from half guard.
Jokic slips a nice elbow through Medkjeryakecz's hands, connecting with Medkjeryakecz's forehead.
Medkjeryakecz taking some punishment here, with Jokic in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Jokic.
Jokic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Medkjeryakecz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medkjeryakecz wants to improve his position but Jokic is controlling well.
Jokic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Medkjeryakecz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jokic drops an elbow to the side of Medkjeryakecz's head.
Jokic working the head and body with strikes.
Medkjeryakecz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jokic on the ground.#T1#
Jokic is nestled in close to Medkjeryakecz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jokic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jokic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jokic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Medkjeryakecz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokic is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokic lands a nice short elbow.
Jokic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jokic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Medkjeryakecz tries to roll over but Jokic keeps him under control.
Jokic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Safe Space. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Jokic stops Medkjeryakecz from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jokic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jokic wants to free his trapped foot but Medkjeryakecz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Medkjeryakecz is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokic lands a nice short elbow.
Jokic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jokic working Medkjeryakecz over with strikes.
Medkjeryakecz taking some punishment here, with Jokic in his half guard.
Jokic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jokic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jokic is taking a breather. Medkjeryakecz 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.#T3#
Jokic working Medkjeryakecz over with strikes.
Jokic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jokic lands with a punch from half guard.
Jokic controlling the action here.
Jokic drops an elbow to the side of Medkjeryakecz's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jokic in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokic lands a nice short elbow.
Jokic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jokic not doing much here.
Jokic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jokic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jokic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Medkjeryakecz sprawls well initially but Jokic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Medkjeryakecz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jokic working over Medkjeryakecz with some ground and pound. Medkjeryakecz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jokic slips a nice elbow through Medkjeryakecz's hands, connecting with Medkjeryakecz's forehead.
Well, if Jokic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jokic lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Jokic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Jokic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Medkjeryakecz gets caught napping as Jokic dives in and scores a takedown. Medkjeryakecz manages to retain guard.#ES#
Medkjeryakecz pushes Jokic off and gets back to his feet.
Jokic throws a leg kick but Medkjeryakecz checks it.
Jokic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Medkjeryakecz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jokic.
Nice sprawl there from Jokic as Medkjeryakecz shoots in.
Jokic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Jokic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Medkjeryakecz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokic grinds an elbow into Medkjeryakecz's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokic taking a breather here.
Jokic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokic cracks Medkjeryakecz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jokic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokic is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Jokic lands an elbow.
Jokic working the ground and pound from side control.
Jokic scoring with punches from side control.
Jokic working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokic moves into full mount!
Medkjeryakecz taking shots to the head.
Jokic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jokic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medkjeryakecz is in a horrible position here. Jokic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jokic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Medkjeryakecz?
Jokic dominating with strikes here.
Jokic with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Jokic landing punches.
Jokic controlling from the full mount.
Jokic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jokic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jokic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Medkjeryakecz's face.
Medkjeryakecz is in a horrible position here. Jokic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jokic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jokic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jokic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jokic lands a big shot there that rocks Medkjeryakecz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Jokic landing shots from mount.
Jokic with the ground and pound from mount.
Jokic lands a heavy elbow.
Jokic working the ground and pound effectively.
Jakob Jokic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medkjeryakecz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jokic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Medkjeryakecz hang on?
Jokic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jokic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jokic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jokic working Medkjeryakecz over with strikes here.
Jokic lands a nice shot to the head.
Jokic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Jokic 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.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jokic.
Jokic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jokic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jokic lands with some strikes.
Medkjeryakecz is in a horrible position here. Jokic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jokic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Medkjeryakecz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jokic with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokic lands a big shot there that rocks Medkjeryakecz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Jokic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jokic.
Medkjeryakecz is not content to let Jokic control the position.
Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Medkjeryakecz to see if he's OK.
Medkjeryakecz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jokic scoring with punches from side control.
Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Medkjeryakecz to see if he's OK.
Jokic lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic is staying tight to Medkjeryakecz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jokic landing strikes.
Check out the look on Jokic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jokic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Medkjeryakecz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jokic lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jokic looks up at the clock and then as Medkjeryakecz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jokic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jokic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jokic landing strikes.
Jokic working the ground and pound.
Medkjeryakecz taking a bit of punishment here - Jokic scoring with strikes.
Jokic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jokic scoring with punches from side control.
Jokic working the body and head with strikes.
Jokic controlling the position from side mount.
Jokic working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Jokic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jokic landing a few strikes.
Jokic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jokic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Medkjeryakecz some visible discomfort.
Jokic lands a nice forearm strike.
Medkjeryakecz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jokic lands a nice forearm strike.
Jokic working the ground and pound.
Jokic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Jokic landing strikes.
Jokic lands an elbow.
Jokic cracks Medkjeryakecz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jokic staying calm.
Jokic lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
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.
Medkjeryakecz taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jokic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Medkjeryakecz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jokic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jokic working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medkjeryakecz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jokic is working Medkjeryakecz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mahat Medkjeryakecz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakob Jokic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Jokic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jokic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Jokic!
The defeated Mahat Medkjeryakecz had this to say: 'Thank you Allah... HEY I will ready soon. Turkmenistan you'll pround of me soon. Thank you! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jokic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Derek wants to stand up but Jokic is controlling him.
Jokic distracts Derek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Derek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Derek being controlled here, momentarily.
Jokic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokic throws a big elbow that misses.
Derek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Derek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jokic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic trying to control the position from guard on top but Derek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Derek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokic throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Derek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Derek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jokic lands a couple of elbows.
Derek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jokic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokic sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jokic scoring with some ground and pound.
Jokic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Derek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Derek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokic. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A jab from Derek misses.
Jokic attempts a counter takedown but Derek avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Derek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Jokic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jokic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Derek takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jokic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jokic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jokic in side control, throwing shots but Derek defends.
Jokic misses with the ground and pound.
Jokic scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Jokic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Derek some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Jokic is chipping away with strikes.
Jokic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Derek taking a bit of punishment here - Jokic scoring with strikes.
Jokic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jokic lands a few punches from side control.
Jokic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jokic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Derek is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Jokic crashes against the mat.
Derek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Derek to see if he's OK.
Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Derek to see if he's OK.
Derek trying to remain calm as Jokic controls from the top position.#T4#
Jokic misses with the ground and pound.
The referee asks Jokic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jokic prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokic lands some shots froms side control.
Derek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jokic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Derek keeps working.
Jokic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Derek is avoiding damage well.
Derek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jokic working the ground and pound.
Jokic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jokic working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokic is chipping away with strikes.
Jokic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Jokic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Jokic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Derek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jokic is chipping away with strikes.
Jakob Jokic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokic tries to score with some ground and pound. Derek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Derek tries to escape but Jokic is in control.
Jokic controls the position.
Jokic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jokic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Derek is avoiding damage well.
Jokic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Derek down.
Jokic lands a few punches from side control.
Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Derek to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Jokic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Derek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jokic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Derek's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jokic throws an elbow but Derek slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Jokic scoring with punches and elbows.
Jokic lands some shots froms side control.
Derek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jokic trying to control the position but Derek is working away.
Derek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jokic is controlling him well.
Derek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jokic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jokic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Derek down.
Jokic happy to just control the position for now.
Jokic scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Derek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jokic working the head with strikes.
Jokic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jokic landing strikes.
Jokic cracks Derek with a big right hand but Derek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Derek taking a bit of punishment here - Jokic scoring with strikes.
Derek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jokic landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokic trying to control the action but Derek is working from the bottom.
Derek taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Derek is being controlled here.
Derek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jokic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Derek keeps working.
Jokic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jokic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jokic is chipping away with strikes.
Jokic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jokic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Derek can do to turn this around?
Jokic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jokic working the body and head with strikes.
Derek is breathing heavily.
Jokic staying calm.
Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Derek to see if he's OK.#T4#
Check out the look on Jokic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Derek's face as Jokic controls the position.
Jokic lands an elbow.
Jokic trying to control the action but Derek is working from the bottom.
Jokic grinds an elbow into Derek's temple.
Jokic working the ground and pound.
Jokic scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Jokic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jokic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Derek checks it well.
Jokic shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Jokic gets a double leg takedown into Derek's guard.
Jokic landing with the ground and pound.
Jokic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Derek working a defensive guard here.
Derek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic stands and throws Derek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jokic lands an elbow. #T1#
Derek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jokic cracks Derek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jokic cracks Derek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jokic working the head with strikes.
Jokic is chipping away with strikes.
Jokic tries to score with some ground and pound. Derek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Derek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Derek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jokic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jokic taking a breather here.
Jokic scores with punches from side control.
Kevin Derek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Derek to see if he's OK.
Jokic lands an elbow.
Derek is not content to let Jokic control the position.
Jokic lands some shots froms side control.
Derek prevents Jokic from moving into mount.
Jokic wants to control but Derek is keeping him busy.
Jokic cracks Derek with a big elbow. #T3#
Jokic landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Jokic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jokic is putting a hurting on Derek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jokic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jokic wants to control but Derek is keeping him busy.
Derek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jokic is putting a hurting on Derek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jokic trying to control the position but Derek is working away.
Jokic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jokic grinds an elbow into Derek's temple. #T4#
Jokic looks up at the clock and then as Derek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jokic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jokic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jokic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Derek down.
Jokic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jokic looks up at the clock and then as Derek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jokic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokic landing a few strikes.
Jokic grinds an elbow into Derek's temple.
Jakob Jokic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokic slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Jokic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jokic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Jokic!
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