Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Rakic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Privilege's waist but Privilege gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rakic off to one side.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Privilege as he jumps to the side.
Rakic blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Rakic misses.
Rakic moves out of range of the leg kick from Privilege.
Rakic wants to counter the offense by Privilege and move into the clinch position.
Privilege lands with a thumping leg kick.
Privilege throws a leg kick but Rakic moved away.
Privilege lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Privilege throws a hook but Rakic blocks it.
Privilege connects with a body shot.
Rakic looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege is looking to slow Rakic down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Privilege.
Rakic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Privilege sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rakic somewhat.
White Privilege has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Rakic.#T1#
Rakic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Privilege looks to land a left hand but Rakic moved out of range nicely.
Rakic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Privilege missing with a left hand there. Rakic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Privilege throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rakic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Privilege seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Privilege throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Privilege throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Privilege stuns Rakic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Privilege dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Privilege keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Privilege lands a leg kick that knocks Rakic off balance momentarily.
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!
Privilege connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Privilege fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rakic checks it well.
Rakic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Privilege gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rakic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Privilege!
White Privilege thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Marko Rakic stepped up to the mic, saying 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rakic.
Rakic working the body and head with strikes.
Rakic is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic working the head with strikes.
Rakic lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#King is rocked!
A big shot lands for Rakic! That's hurt King! Will he recover? Rakic fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
Marko Rakic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jason King stepped up to the mic, saying 'Major respect to my opponent, we both came ti battle and he was the better man tonight'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Rakic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rakic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic slips nicely into half guard.
Rakic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovacs wants to improve his position but Rakic is controlling well.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rakic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kovacs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Kovacs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovacs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakic.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovacs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kovacs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kovacs trying to control here.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Kovacs's head.
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Kovacs taking some punishment here, with Rakic in his half guard.
Rakic 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.
Kovacs is positioning himself well to prevent Rakic advancing to mount.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rakic lands a nice short elbow.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Rakic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovacs defending well though.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rakic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakic is thwarting Kovacs's attempts to control the position.
Rakic working Kovacs over with strikes.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovacs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovacs is looking to improve his position.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Kovacs dodges it nicely. #T4#
Kovacs tries to get to full guard but Rakic has control of the leg.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kovacs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rakic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kovacs!
Kovacs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rakic.
Rakic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Rakic avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Rakic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rakic dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws the left hand but Rakic avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Rakic.
Rakic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs throws a jab when Rakic was well out of range.
Rakic tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacs is quick to defend against it.
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovacs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kovacs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rakic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovacs is fending him off so far but Rakic persists. Nope, Kovacs circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kovacs moves into range and clinches up with Rakic.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rakic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Rakic pulls guard successfully.
Rakic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Rakic 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.
Rakic trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kovacs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rakic keeping full guard, as Kovacs tries to pass.
Rakic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovacs is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kovacs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marko Rakic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakic wants to sweep here but Kovacs controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Rakic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rakic.
Kovacs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rakic slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Rakic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Rakic up against the cage.
Rakic misses with a punch to the body.
Rakic tries to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling the position.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands. #T3#
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakic misses with a body punch.
Kovacs presses Rakic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rakic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Rakic breaks the clinch.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Rakic avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakic shoots and misses
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Rakic back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land. #T4#
Rakic goes for a takedown attempt but Kovacs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rakic tries for a takedown but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
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!#TD#
Rakic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kovacs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rakic lands a couple of digs.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovacs has wrist control.
Rakic postures up in Kovacs's guard and throws a big left but Kovacs blocks it.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Rakic throwing strikes but missing.
Rakic cracks Kovacs with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakic on the side of the head.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rakic misses with a takedown attempt - Kovacs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovacs lands a nice shot that snaps Rakic's head back.
Rakic dives in for a single leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakic tries to break free but Kovacs pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Rakic lands a takedown into guard.

Kovacs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rakic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Rakic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Rakic back into the cage.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakic.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
Rakic is trying to pull guard but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs lands a right hand.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Kovacs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovacs has double underhooks. #T2#
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Rakic controls the action.
Andor Kovacs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rakic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacs.
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!
Rakic tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rakic throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rakic backwards.
Rakic blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs is stalling here.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Rakic controls the action.
Kovacs lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kovacs instigates a clinch.
Rakic trying to stall but Kovacs improves his position.
Rakic blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakic.
Kovacs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rakic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Rakic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Rakic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kovacs clinches. #T4##BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Rakic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kovacs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakic's guard. #REVB#
Rakic seems keen to control Kovacs's posture.
Kovacs won't allow Rakic to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovacs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Niska vs Bee
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
Rakic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakic shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakic is just out of range.#TD#
Rakic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bronson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is controlling Rakic's trapped leg to prevent Rakic from advancing to side control.
Bronson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rakic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rakic's back!
Rakic is trying to break free.
Bronson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rakic's body. #T1#
I really don't envy Rakic right now.
Rakic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bronson keeps control of the position as Rakic tries to break free.
Bronson controlling from the back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakic is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bronson controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Bronson 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.
Rakic tries to escape but Bronson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Bronson not allowing Rakic to control his hands.
Bronson controlling the position well here. Rakic rolled but Bronson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rakic is trying to break free.
Rakic is working hard here to advance position.
Bronson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rakic.
Rakic avoids the strikes from Bronson. #T4#
Bronson has the hooks in. Rakic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bronson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rakic doesn't escape.
Rakic tries to roll but Bronson sticks to his back.
Rakic turns into Bronson and is now in his guard.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Rakic postures up.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Bronson trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakic's guard. #REVB#
Bronson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Rakic keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
That's time! Rakic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rakic shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Bronson misses with a hook. Rakic ducked under it nicely.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rakic if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakic misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a good low kick that Rakic was not able to check.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson throws a big counter head kick but Rakic avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson lands the left hand.#T1#
Bronson throws a head kick but Rakic moves out of range.
Bronson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rakic is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Rakic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rakic is in Bronson's guard.
Rakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bronson 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.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakic looking to control.
Bronson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Rakic is controlling Bronson's posture.
Bronson trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
Rakic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakic is keeping the position for now.
Bronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rakic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rakic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Rakic misses with a double jab.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson swings for the body but Rakic moves out of range.
Rakic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakic manages to avoid it.
Rakic takes one to the chin there.
Bronson misses with a hook. Rakic ducked under it nicely.
Bronson stuns Rakic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rakic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakic manages to avoid it.
Bronson's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakic.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Rakic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Rakic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to avoid it but Rakic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bronson to the ground. Bronson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Rakic jumps back.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rakic ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Rakic misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rakic misses the shot to the body.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Rakic's body.#CL#
Rakic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bronson pushes Rakic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rakic's head.
Marko Rakic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rakic looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson punishes Rakic's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a body punch but Rakic moves out of range.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Rakic slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson lands a head kick. Rakic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rakic on the side of the head. #T1#
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Bronson catches Rakic right on the button with a cross.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bronson!
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rakic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakic misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakic.
Rakic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.#T2#
Bronson throws a body punch but Rakic moves out of range.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakic walks into a left hand.
Bronson digs a good hook to Rakic's body.
Rakic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rakic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rakic moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Bronson thows a body kick. Rakic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakic.
Bronson sizes up Rakic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rakic is defended easily by Bronson.#TD#
Rakic scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.#T3#
Rakic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakic throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rakic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bronson forces his way into half guard.
Marko Rakic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson is looking to advance position but Rakic won't allow it.
Bronson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Bronson is thwarting Rakic's attempts to control the position.
Bronson trying to control the pace.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but Rakic defending well.
Bronson is taking a breather. Rakic 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.
Rakic misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
A relieved looking Don Bronson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marko Rakic was interviewed post fight and said 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Rakic shoots for a takedown but Glass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.
Glass jabs at Rakic's body.
Rakic lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glass.
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!#TD2#
Rakic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rakic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Glass is trying to buck Rakic off.#T1#
Rakic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rakic working the ground and pound from side control.
Glass defending against the ground and pound.
Rakic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glass is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Glass parries the strikes from Rakic easily there. Rakic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Glass to escape.
Glass tries to escape but Rakic is in control.
Glass defending against the ground and pound.
Glass taking a bit of punishment here - Rakic scoring with strikes.
Glass is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rakic is controlling him well.
Glass regains half guard, as Rakic was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Glass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Glass pushes Rakic off looking to stand but Rakic dives back in and keeps control.
Rakic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glass is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic wants to advance to full mount but Glass doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Glass uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Rakic does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Rakic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glass avoids it really well and circles away.
Glass throws a jab when Rakic was well out of range.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Glass throws a jab when Rakic was well out of range.
Glass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakic with the counter takedown but Glass avoids it easily.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Glass lands but Rakic takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Glass misses
letting Rakic counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Rakic misses. #CL#
Glass moves into the clinch.
Glass tries a body shot but Rakic blocks it.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Rakic breaks the clinch.
Glass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Glass coming out on top.
Glass throws a solid leg kick but Rakic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glass.
A bone on bone clash there as Rakic blocks the leg kick.
Rakic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glass defends it well.
Rakic fails with a takedown attempt.
Glass tried to counter with a leg kick but Rakic avoided it.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Rakic.
Rakic slips under a jab from Glass.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass is looking to slow Rakic down with leg kicks.
Glass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rakic momentarily. #ROC#Rakic is rocked!
Glass lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rakic - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Glass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Glass!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Desmond Glass made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Marko Rakic was interviewed post fight and said 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Monger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rakic throws a counter combo.
Rakic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rakic throws a series of punches but Monger moves out of range.
Rakic fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Monger gets a double leg takedown into Rakic's guard.
Rakic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakic, not yet.
Monger postures up.
Monger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monger is really struggling to control Rakic but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Monger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rakic can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakic tries to control but Monger manages to take his back.
Monger gets his hands free as Rakic looks to control. #SUB#
Monger is persistently looking for the submission but Rakic is defending it well.
Rakic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rakic trying to control the action but Monger just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Monger has the hooks in. Rakic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rakic is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rakic showing good submission defense here.
Rakic can't escape the position. #SUB#
Monger looking to break Rakic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rakic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Monger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Rakic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monger. #SUB#
Monger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rakic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rakic for a finish. #SUB#
Rakic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monger. #T3##SUB#
Rakic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rakic wants to control his opponent's hands but Monger gets his hands free. #SUB#
Monger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Monger is hanging on to Rakic's back as he tries to escape.
Rakic keeps trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Monger is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Monger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rakic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Monger looking for the RNC.
Rakic trying to control the hands but Monger breaks the grip. #SUB#
Monger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rakic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Monger looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Monger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Monger throws a good cross that connects.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown but Monger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monger fails with the takedown.
Rakic looks to land a combination. Monger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monger.
Rakic is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Monger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rakic's legs.
Rakic struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rakic regains half guard.
Monger is thwarting Rakic's attempts to control the position.
Rakic is staying active underneath Monger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rakic wants to improve his position but Monger is controlling well.
Rakic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monger's back!
I really don't envy Monger right now.
Rakic scores with punches from the back. #CUT2#It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Monger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rakic doesn't have the hooks in and Monger manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Rakic pulls Monger in close to prevent any damage.
Rakic 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.
Monger postures up.
Monger trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
Monger looking to pass the guard.
Rakic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Monger trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rakic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakic, not yet.
Rakic keeping full guard, as Monger tries to pass.
Rakic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rakic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monger.
Monger advances position into side control!#SUB#
Monger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #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.
Monger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakic keeps working.
Rakic struggling a bit here.
Rakic is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Monger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Monger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rakic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monger regains half guard.#SUB#
Monger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Monger actively working from the bottom here.
Rakic working Monger over with strikes.
Rakic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monger defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kill Monger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakic postures up in Monger's guard and throws a big left but Monger blocks it. #SUB#
Monger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakic is aware though and is defending well.
Rakic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rakic is in close to Monger's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Monger keeping full guard, as Rakic tries to pass.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Monger looking for a sweep. Not yet Monger, not yet.
Rakic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monger's head.
Monger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rakic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakic scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Monger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rakic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Monger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kill Monger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Monger managing to control the position.
Monger trying to control the position.
Monger is trying to hold Rakic in close to prevent damage but Rakic has managed to pass into half guard.
Monger is looking to improve his position.
Rakic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rakic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic. #T3#
Rakic is thwarting Monger's attempts to control the position.
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard.
Monger has hold of Rakic's hands but Rakic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monger trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rakic manages to pass to mount!
Rakic unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Monger wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rakic celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
Our winner, Marko Rakic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Rautio
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Rakic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roach on his heels. He'll look to pass Roach's guard now, I'm sure.
Rakic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakic throwing strikes from guard but Roach blocks nicely.
Rakic throws an elbow that misses. Roach uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakic's guard. Nice move by Roach!#REVR#
Rakic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rakic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully.
Rakic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roach sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Rakic pulls Roach in to control the position.
Roach stopping the sweep attempt from Rakic.
Rakic being controlled here, momentarily.
Rakic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Roach closes the distance and clinches.
Roach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakic blocks a body shot from Roach.
Rakic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Rakic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Roach clinches up against the cage.
Rakic can't get the takedown.
Roach looking to slow down the pace here.
Roach putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rakic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rakic tries to score a body lock takedown but Roach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roy Roach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Rakic.
Roach is trying to pull guard but Rakic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rakic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roach has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Rakic blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Rakic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roach defends it nicely.
Roach is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Roach drops Rakic with a beautiful combination! Rakic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Roach is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.#CL#
Roach forces Rakic back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rakic.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakic fails to pull guard.
Rakic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach struggles to land a body shot inside as Rakic controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rakic fails to land.
Rakic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roach pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Rakic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Roach gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Roach!
A victorious Roy Roach thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Marko Rakic spoke after the fight, saying 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Rakic tries to clinch up.
Rakic wants to clinch.
Rakic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queef's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Queef duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.#TD2#
Rakic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Queef to the mat! Queef manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Queef is looking for a triangle but Rakic pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Queef is looking for a triangle but Rakic pushes his legs off easily.
Rakic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rakic throwing strikes from guard but Queef blocks nicely.
Rakic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Queef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Queef is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakic defends well.
Rakic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Queef has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic stands up over Queef, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Queef isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rakic stacks Queef on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rakic!
Queef is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rakic connects with a decent elbow.
Queef is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rakic off and has taken his back!
Rakic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Queef working Rakic over with strikes.
Queef not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Queef not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queef thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rakic's head.
Rakic trying to hold on to Queef's head to control him but Queef postures up.
Rakic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Queef. #T2#
Queef with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakic managing to control the position.
Rakic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queef throws a big right hand that misses.
Queef postures up.
Rakic is pulling down on Queef's head. It's preventing any offense from Queef, at least for the moment.
Queef missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queef scoring with punches to the head and body.
Queef trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rakic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Queef's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Queef is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakic is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rakic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Rakic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Rakic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Queef looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rakic has picked Queef up and slammed him! Queef can't keep hold of the triangle and Rakic manages to pass to side control!
Rakic grinds an elbow into Queef's temple.
Rakic working the body and head with strikes.
Queef is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rakic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Queef is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakic pulls his head out easily.
Rakic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Queef looking for submissions off his back.
Rakic 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. #ROC2#Queef is rocked!
Rakic lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Queef quite badly. Queef pulls Rakic in close trying to recover. Rakic postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Queef on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Queef doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Rakic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckeye.
Rakic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a big shot that misses.
Rakic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buckeye.
Buckeye throws a big shot that misses.
As Buckeye looks to move away, Rakic throws a big counter combo but Buckeye just gets out of the way.
Rakic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rakic staying out of range there.
Rakic looks for a takedown but Buckeye sprawls well.#CL#
Buckeye tries to keep at a distance but Rakic has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rakic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Buckeye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rakic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Buckeye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakic is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Rakic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rakic lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckeye is trying to keep Rakic in close. #T1#
Rakic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Buckeye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakic defends well.
Rakic works over Buckeye with some ground and pound from guard.
Rakic working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Buckeye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rakic has passed into half guard!
Buckeye is looking to get back to full guard here but Rakic has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Buckeye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rakic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Rakic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Rakic slips a nice elbow through Buckeye's hands, connecting with Buckeye's forehead.#CUT#That has opened up Jab Buckeye's cut even more.
Rakic lands strikes from half guard.
Buckeye on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Jab Buckeye's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice strikes from Rakic there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buckeye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#Jab Buckeye's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jab Buckeye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Rakic!
A victorious Marko Rakic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Trump vs Rocker
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Monger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rakic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakic is trying to hold Monger in close to prevent damage but Monger has managed to pass into half guard.
Rakic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Monger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monger passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monger working for a submission but Rakic is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Rakic tries to reverse the position but Monger maintains control.
Rakic tries to hold on but Monger postures up.#SUB#
Monger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Monger wants to control the pace but Rakic is squirming around nicely.
Rakic tries to lock up and control but Monger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Rakic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Monger looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monger working for the choke. #SUB#
Monger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rakic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Monger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Monger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rakic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rakic tries to break free. #T3#
Rakic is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Monger is persistently looking for the submission but Rakic is defending it well. #SUB#
Monger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rakic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rakic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monger tries to keep control of the position but Rakic is staying busy.
Monger has the hooks in. Rakic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rakic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rakic staying busy and making it hard for Monger to control. #T4##SUB#
Monger looking for the choke from the back.
Monger is not going to allow Rakic to sit and survive in this position.
Rakic tries to escape but Monger has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Monger gets his hands free as Rakic looks to control. #SUB#
Monger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Monger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rakic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rakic for a finish.
I really don't envy Rakic right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monger not allowing Rakic to control his hands.
Rakic is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Monger off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Monger is looking for the choke from the back position but Rakic is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Monger looks to land a right hand but Rakic moved out of range.
Rakic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.#TD2#
Rakic shoots in and gets a takedown into Monger's guard.
Rakic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rakic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rakic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Monger throwing strikes but missing.
Rakic is trying to keep Monger in close.
Monger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kill Monger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakic is trying to keep Monger in close.
Monger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Monger passes Rakic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Monger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monger wants to take a breather but Rakic is having none of it.
Rakic trying to control but Monger postures up.
Rakic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Monger is working for a kimura but Rakic is defending it quite comfortably.
Rakic is looking to improve his position.
Monger is keen to just control but Rakic is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Monger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rakic is just riding it out for now. Monger eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Monger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rakic has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Rakic is in trouble now - Monger has advanced to mount!
Rakic is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monger throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rakic has his hands clasped together but Monger breaks the hold and Rakic is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Monger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kill Monger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kill Monger made sure he mentioned Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Marko Rakic spoke after the fight, saying 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bundy
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Rakic gets a clinch. #TD#
Buckeye is trying to trip Rakic. He has hold of a leg but Rakic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Buckeye persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye looking to pass the guard.
Rakic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rakic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rakic 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.
Buckeye throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Buckeye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rakic scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Buckeye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckeye manages to get to full guard.
Rakic throws an elbow that misses. Buckeye uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakic's guard. Nice move by Buckeye!#REVR#
Buckeye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rakic 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.
Rakic keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.
Buckeye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Rakic keeps moving. #T2#
Rakic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Rakic there. #CUT2#It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye wants to control but Rakic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Buckeye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buckeye with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Buckeye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakic scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Jab Buckeye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rakic slips a nice elbow through Buckeye's hands, connecting with Buckeye's forehead.#T3##SUB#
Buckeye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Buckeye actively working from the bottom here.
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. Rakic connects with a nice short shot to Buckeye's temple.
Buckeye wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rakic lands a nice short elbow.
Rakic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#Jeez, Jab Buckeye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jab Buckeye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Rakic!
A very excited looking Marko Rakic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Rakic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Rakic gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
Rakic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Rakic is having none of it.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Rakic chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy is trying to keep Rakic in close.
Rakic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Rakic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Rakic is proving a slippery customer.
Rakic is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakic controls the pace.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Rakic slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakic postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it. #SUB#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakic defends it easily.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Rakic with a nice head shot there.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Rakic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakic is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Rakic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakic landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Murphy pulls Rakic in close to prevent any damage.
Rakic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakic passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rakic slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Rakic 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.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakic is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Rakic is very close to passing his half guard.
Rakic working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy is looking to control Rakic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rakic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Rakic decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Rakic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Rakic from controlling successfully.
Marko Rakic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic postures up. #T1#
Rakic preventing the sweep.
Rakic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Rakic stands up from Murphy's guard - Rakic perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Rakic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rakic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rakic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rakic working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy trying to hold on to Rakic's head to control him but Rakic postures up.
Rakic lands strikes from half guard.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rakic is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head. #T3#
Rakic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rakic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy trying to control here.
Rakic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rakic winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rakic 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.
Nice strikes from Rakic there.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rakic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Rakic in his half guard. #T4#
Murphy is staying active underneath Rakic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Rakic is controlling the pace.
Rakic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rakic is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy trying to control here.
Rakic is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rakic tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rakic lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Rakic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Rakic.
Murphy missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Rakic breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Rakic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Murphy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rakic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Rakic gets a clinch. #TD2#
Rakic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Murphy just trying to survive but Rakic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rakic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Can Murphy hold on?! Rakic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Murphy wants to control his opponent's hands but Rakic gets his hands free.
Rakic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rakic is landing with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Murphy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rakic!
Rakic trying to control momentarily.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Rakic.
Rakic lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Rakic.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Rakic lands strikes to the head.
Rakic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakic lands a series of strikes from the back and Murphy goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
A relieved looking Marko Rakic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RRFC 48: Gunn vs Mitchell
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bergstrem does no damage.
Bergstrem falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Rakic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bergstrem's guard.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bergstrem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bergstrem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergstrem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakic stands up over Bergstrem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bergstrem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bergstrem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bergstrem has his hands on Rakic's head, controlling the position.
Rakic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rakic works over Bergstrem with some ground and pound from guard.
Bergstrem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bergstrem is looking for a triangle but Rakic pushes his legs off easily.
Rakic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bergstrem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergstrem looking to control.
Rakic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bergstrem's head.#SUB2#
Bergstrem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rakic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Bergstrem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rakic landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergstrem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakic postures up.
Rakic wants to pass the guard but Bergstrem is keeping the position.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergstrem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rakic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Bergstrem looking for a guillotine here but Rakic defends easily.
Rakic trying to control but Bergstrem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bergstrem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bergstrem controls Rakic momentarily but Rakic frees himself.
Rakic landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rakic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergstrem has wrist control.
Rakic lands a couple of elbows.
Rakic won't allow Bergstrem to sweep him here.
Rakic connects with a couple of short punches.
Bergstrem seems keen to control Rakic's posture.
Bergstrem 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.#SUB2#
Bergstrem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rakic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bergstrem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bergstrem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bergstrem scores with a kick to the body.
Bergstrem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Rakic feints and as Bergstrem raises his hands in defense, Rakic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bergstrem controls Rakic momentarily but Rakic frees himself.
Rakic landing with the ground and pound.
Bergstrem looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergstrem, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bergstrem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakic scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Bergstrem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergstrem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bergstrem on the ground.#SUB2#
Bergstrem is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rakic frees his head nicely. Oh but Bergstrem has switched to an armbar! Rakic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daniel Bergstrem!
A very excited looking Daniel Bergstrem made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills misses with a combination
and Rakic counters with a one-two to the body.
Mills throws a shot from downtown. Rakic moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Rakic lands a left and a right that send Mills crashing to the mat, dazed. Rakic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rakic misses with the combination.
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!
Rakic shoots and misses
and Mills counters with a straight right hand.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakic manages to avoid it.
Mills throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rakic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mills's guard.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Mills has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rakic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mills has his foot on Rakic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rakic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakic defends it easily.
Rakic stopping the sweep attempt from Mills.
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakic preventing the sweep.
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rakic works over Mills with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mills escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mills looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rakic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rakic working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Mills has his foot on Rakic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rakic works his way back into a safe position though.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Mills is rocked!#SUB2#
Mills working for a triangle but Rakic defends it easily.
Rakic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rakic landing some decent shots from guard.
Mills is still in real trouble! Can Rakic finish him?#T2#
Rakic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mills seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mills is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakic is aware though and is defending well.
Rakic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mills has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rakic content to stall in guard here.
Rakic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.
Mills lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Mills decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Rakic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mills sprawls well initially but Rakic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Mills kicks off Rakic and gets to his feet. #T3#
Mills fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Rakic forces Mills back against the cage and clinches.
Rakic blocks a body shot from Mills. #BC#
Rakic breaks the clinch.
Mills stalks Rakic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rakic's face. Rakic staggers backwards, shaken.
Rakic throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Mills falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rakic counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Rakic rushes Mills and presses him up against the cage.
Rakic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mills tries to stall but Rakic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mills tries to work over Rakic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rakic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills has had enough of the clinch but Rakic keeps him there for the moment.
Mills is trying to break free.
Mills swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Rakic has picked Mills up - he's going for a ride! Rakic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mills is looking to improve his position.
Mills is refusing to be controlled, as Rakic sits in half guard.
Mills is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakic pulls his head out easily.
Mills manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mills trying to control the position.
Rakic chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rakic misses with a wild combination.
Mills lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Mills. Those never looked like landing.
Mills takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Rakic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mills looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Mills bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakic.
Mills throws a series of punches but Rakic moves out of range.
No joy there for Mills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mills scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Rakic instigates a clinch.
Rakic lands a body shot.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rakic's elbow. #BC2#
Mills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
Loki Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Rakic takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rakic.
Rakic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rakic duly obliges.
Mills misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rakic throwing a counter right hand but Mills manages to avoid it.
Rakic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Mills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rakic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mills misses with a double jab
and Rakic counters with a left and a right... And another left! Mills is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!

Event: RRFC: London
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creature swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rakic counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Creature.
Creature showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakic.
Creature swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rakic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creature fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rakic throws a right and a left that Creature avoids nicely.
Rakic misses with a wild combination.
Rakic misses with a takedown
enabling Creature to counter with a crisp jab.
Rakic digs a good body shot into Creature's ribs.
Creature misses with a wild body shot.
Rakic moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creature. #T1#
A punch combination from Creature misses.
Rakic avoids the body shot from Creature.
As Creature looks to move away, Rakic throws a big counter combo but Creature just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Creature. Those never looked like landing.
Creature will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rakic throws a big counter combination but Creature scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Creature swings for the body but Rakic moves out of range.
Rakic is looking for a counter combo.
Creature misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakic.
Creature's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Creature's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Rakic takes the fight into the clinch.
Rakic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Creature breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Rakic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Creature keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rakic 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. #T2#
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!
Creature is looking for a sweep. Rakic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Creature slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Creature controls Rakic momentarily but Rakic frees himself.
Creature can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakic controls the pace.
Rakic distracts Creature with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rakic is working Creature over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Creature keeping moving, preventing Rakic from controlling successfully.
Creature not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rakic with a nice head shot there.
Rakic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Creature working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Creature is trying to control the position but Rakic postures up.
Rakic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Creature is pulling down on Rakic's head to control his posture.
Creature looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakic is one step ahead there.
Rakic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Creature's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rakic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Creature's head.
Rakic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Creature keeping moving, preventing Rakic from controlling successfully.
Creature 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.
Rakic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rakic stopping the sweep attempt from Creature.
Rakic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Creature's head.
Rakic trying to control but Creature is working from the bottom.
Creature is trying to control the position but Rakic postures up.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creature is defended easily by Rakic.
Rakic fails to land the takedown.
Creature misses the shot to the body.
Creature getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marko Rakic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Creature misses.
Creature keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Rakic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creature is on top in guard. #REVB#
Creature stopping the sweep attempt from Rakic.#T1#
Creature wants to control from the top but Rakic keeps moving.
Creature stopping the sweep attempt from Rakic.
Creature working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Creature with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakic is striking from the bottom but Creature uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rakic won't allow Creature to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Creature is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rakic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Creature.
Creature thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Creature seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creature might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rakic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marko Rakic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creature prevents Rakic from improving his position.
Rakic is looking to control Creature's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rakic avoid being mounted?
Rakic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Creature. #T3#
Creature is trying to control. Rakic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creature misses with a two punch combination.
Rakic shoots in but Creature avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creature pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rakic back to the cage. Creature follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Creature shoots in for a takedown but Rakic shows good takedown defense.
Rakic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Creature misses with a double jab.
Rakic throws a right and a left that Creature avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Creature.
It looked like Rakic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rakic takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Rakic slips a jab from Creature.#CL#
Rakic has Creature up against the cage in a clinch.
Rakic misses with a body punch.
Rakic is stalling here.
Creature struggles to land a body shot inside as Rakic controls his hands.
Creature prevents a body shot from Rakic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Rakic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creature struggles to land a body shot inside as Rakic controls his hands.
Rakic blocking some punches.
Rakic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Creature showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Creature rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creature throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rakic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Creature misses.
Creature comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rakic looks to land a combination but Creature avoids it well.
Creature lands a glancing blow to the side of Rakic's head.
Creature tries for a takedown but Rakic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rakic shoots for a takedown but Creature saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Creature shoots in for a takedown but Rakic shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Rakic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Creature throws a body shot but no joy.
Rakic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creature.
Rakic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Creature on the side of the head.
Creature lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rakic backs up against the cage. #T1#
Creature lands a jab to Rakic's midsection.
Creature takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creature throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rakic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Creature is rocked!#TD#
Rakic gets a big slam - oh, Creature is out! Creature is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Marko Rakic!

Event: RRFC 39: Pandens vs Gunn
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic misses with a two punch combination.
Schoff is looking to counter punch.

Schoff clinches with his opponent.

Schoff manages to pull guard.

Schoff is looking for a triangle but Rakic pushes his legs off easily.

Rakic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Schoff has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rakic is looking to defend but Schoff has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rakic! Schoff pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rakic taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Farren Schoff!
Farren Schoff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC 36: Lban vs Molloway
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
LeBeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rakic was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBeau.
Rakic unleashes a big counter combination but LeBeau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Rakic misses.
It looked like LeBeau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rakic blocks a jab.
LeBeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by LeBeau or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakic, which made it look bad.
Rakic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
LeBeau has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rakic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rakic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LeBeau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
LeBeau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
LeBeau sneaks back into half guard.
LeBeau tries to get to full guard but Rakic has control of the leg. #T1#
LeBeau is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Rakic stands up from half guard. #CL#
LeBeau moves into the clinch.
Rakic stalling against the cage. #BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakic but Rakic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LeBeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby LeBeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau throws the kick towards the body but Rakic avoids it.
LeBeau takes a swing at Rakic's ribcage but misses. #T2#
LeBeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rakic's hands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a hook to the body. Rakic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rakic misses with a few strikes there.
Rakic misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau connects with a leg kick. Rakic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
LeBeau loads up on a big right hand but Rakic slips the punch.
Rakic with the counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it easily.
LeBeau shoots in for a double leg but Rakic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by LeBeau. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBeau misses the target.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Rakic avoids the punch easily.
Rakic slips under a jab from LeBeau.
Rakic cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.#T3#
Jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeBeau misses with a low kick as Rakic jumps back.
LeBeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Rakic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rakic showed some decent athleticism there.
Rakic 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.
Rakic is nestled in close to LeBeau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rakic stalling.
LeBeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Rakic there. #T4#
LeBeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakic is working away from the top position though.
Rakic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBeau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeBeau wants to improve his position but Rakic is controlling well.
Rakic is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
LeBeau manages to escape and get back to 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!#CL2#
Rakic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LeBeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakic.
LeBeau wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rakic takes one on the button.
Rakic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rakic unleashes a big counter combination but LeBeau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby LeBeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
LeBeau misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Rakic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from LeBeau finds it's way through Rakic's defenses.
LeBeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeBeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Rakic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rakic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
And Rakic tries to counter it with a takedown but LeBeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Rakic rushes LeBeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rakic leaning against his opponent. #BC#
LeBeau breaks from the clinch. #CL#
LeBeau forces Rakic back against the cage and clinches.
LeBeau fails to pull guard. #BC#
LeBeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBeau scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rakic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rakic misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBeau misses its target.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
LeBeau swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Rakic counters with a single leg into guard. LeBeau didn't expect that. #T1#
LeBeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakic connects with a couple of short punches.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rakic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rakic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakic landing with the ground and pound.
LeBeau being controlled here, momentarily.
LeBeau is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Rakic is in close to LeBeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marko Rakic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rakic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rakic working some strikes from top position.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
LeBeau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakic is aware though and is defending well.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Rakic is working LeBeau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
LeBeau is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh LeBeau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
LeBeau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rakic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Rakic chips away with some ground and pound.
Rakic with a nice head shot there.
Rakic with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
LeBeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rakic wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
LeBeau seems to have got his legs back now.
LeBeau tries to strike from the bottom.
Rakic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Rakic cracks LeBeau with a solid left hand.#SUB#
LeBeau is looking for a triangle but Rakic pushes his legs off easily.
Rakic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LeBeau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeBeau is trying to control the position but Rakic postures up.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeBeau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakic controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rakic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LeBeau quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
LeBeau pushes Rakic off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Rakic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
LeBeau pushes Rakic off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Rakic looking to score a takedown here. LeBeau is defending well but Rakic drives through and ends up in LeBeau's guard.
Rakic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rakic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rakic landing some decent shots from guard.
Rakic controlling from the top position. #SUB#
LeBeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Rakic working some strikes from top position.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rakic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rakic cracks LeBeau with a solid left hand.
Rakic stays in close to LeBeau's body and controls the position.
Rakic works over LeBeau with some ground and pound from guard.
Rakic distracts LeBeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rakic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LeBeau's head.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
LeBeau wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBeau wants to stand up but Rakic is controlling him.
Rakic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rakic lands a couple of digs.
LeBeau trying to keep a closed guard but Rakic is proving a slippery customer.
LeBeau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rakic lands a couple of elbows.
LeBeau working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Rakic wants to control from the top but LeBeau keeps moving.
Rakic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rakic cracks LeBeau with a solid left hand.
Rakic lands a couple of digs.
Rakic gets to his feet and stands over LeBeau, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! LeBeau felt that one! Rakic unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save LeBeau from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 26
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Savage has closed the distance and engaged Rakic in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rakics head.
We've been hearing reports that Rakic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rakic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Savage. #BC#
Rakic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Savage has Rakic up against the cage in a clinch.
Rakic has Savage pushed against the cage.
Savage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rakic backwards.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rakic blocking some punches.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Rakic.
Savage stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rakic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Savage can turn it around.#TD#
Rakic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Rakic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakic is aware though and is defending well.
Rakic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rakic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rakic wants to get back to his feet but Savage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rakic's head.
Rakic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savage scoring with some ground and pound.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Savage postures up in Rakic's guard and throws a big left but Rakic blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage throws a big right hand that misses.
Savage chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Rakic is rocked!
Savage arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rakic's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage!
Macho Man Savage really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RRFC Challengers 28
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1##TD#
Lewis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rakic to the mat! Rakic manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rakic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis prevents Rakic from getting back to his feet.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic pulls Lewis in to control the position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rakic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Rakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rakic trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Rakic from controlling successfully.
Rakic throws a big elbow that misses.
Rakic is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic landing some decent shots from guard.
Lewis seems keen to control Rakic's posture.
Rakic is working Lewis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Rakic from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Rakic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis 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.
Rakic keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Rakic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lewis throws an elbow that misses. Rakic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lewis's guard. Nice move by Rakic!#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rakic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Rakic throws an elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakic's guard. Nice move by Lewis!#REVR#
Lewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Rakic is keeping the position.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Lewis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rakic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Rakic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Rakic ducks down to avoid it.
Rakic blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Rakic feints and as Lewis raises his hands in defense, Rakic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Lewis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rakic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rakic stuffs the takedown.
Rakic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Rakic slips a jab and a cross from Lewis. #TD#
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rakic's guard.#ES2#
Rakic has his feet on Lewis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Rakic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakic throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rakic misses with a double jab.
Kyle Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Rakic sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Rakic counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakic but Rakic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rakic throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakic, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Rakic as Lewis shoots in.
Rakic ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a hook. Rakic ducked under it nicely.
Rakic throws a counter combo.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rakic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rakic lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Rakic lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Rakic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lewis can't fight it off and eventually Rakic manages to take the fight to the floor. Lewis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Lewis trying to control the position.
Rakic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Rakic isn't so interested in that idea.
Rakic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rakic throws a big elbow that misses.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Rakic is proving a slippery customer.
Rakic throws a big elbow that misses.
Rakic is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewis. That snapped Rakic's head back.
Lewis connects with a looping right hand.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Rakic ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Rakic moved out of range.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Rakic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rakic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakic but Rakic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rakic throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Rakic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rakic slips under a jab.
Rakic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rakic rushes Lewis and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lewis is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Rakic piles on the pressure and Lewis crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!

Event: RRFC 27: Dilbrandt vs De Lima
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1##CL#
Pereira clinches with his opponent.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Rakic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira working Rakic over with knees to the body.
Pereira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rakic's face. #CUT#
It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Rakic gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rakic slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Rakic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pereira swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Rakic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereira's half guard.
Pereira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Pereira dodges it nicely. #T1#
Pereira is trying to stand back up but Rakic is controlling him
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pereira tries to kick Rakic off but Rakic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pereira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakic.
Rakic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rakic trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Rakic wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling the position.
Rakic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pereira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rakic.
Rakic throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Rakic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rakic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Rakic prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Rakic throws an elbow that misses. Pereira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakic's guard. Nice move by Pereira!#REVR#
Rakic looking to control.
Rakic wants to improve his position but instead Pereira has moved into half guard. #T4#
Rakic wants to sweep but Pereira has passed to side control!#SU#
Pereira stands up. #CL#
Pereira moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rakic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rakic is keeping busy.
Pereira is trying to maintain a safe position but Rakic gets an underhook and turns Pereira into the cage.
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 Michel Pereira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pereira misses with a body kick.
Pereira looks to throw a body kick
and Rakic counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Pereira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Rakic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pereira quickly recovers to half guard.
Pereira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakic.
Rakic throws a strike but Pereira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rakic 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.
Rakic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rakic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Rakic controlling from the top position.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira has momentary wrist control but Rakic slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakic throwing strikes but missing.
Rakic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rakic is controlling him.
Rakic wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rakic throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rakic wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Rakic wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pereira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Pereira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Rakic.
Rakic lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Pereira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakic tries for a takedown but Pereira manages to get underhooks.
Rakic has Pereira pressed against the cage.
Rakic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4##BC2#
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Pereira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rakic throws a combination. Pereira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pereira misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Rakic feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Rakic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakic lands a couple of digs.
Rakic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rakic wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Rakic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Rakic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rakic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Pereira forces Rakic back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Rakic is blocking nicely.
Rakic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakic gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Rakic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rakic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira looks to land a combination but Rakic avoids it well.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rakic counters with a shoot takedown. Pereira fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakic.
Rakic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakic postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
Rakic content to stall in guard here.
Rakic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rakic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rakic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Rakic throwing strikes from guard but Pereira blocks nicely.
Rakic 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.
Rakic throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pereira passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#ES2#
Rakic manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pereira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Rakic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pereira up against the cage.#BC2#
Rakic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rakic moves away.#CL#
Pereira closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Rakic throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Pereira feints a jab promting Rakic to slip. Pereira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rakic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Pereira clinches up against the cage.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rakic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Pereira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rakic wants to take the fight to the mat but Pereira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Pereira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rakic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pereira to the mat. Pereira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Pereira has his feet on Rakic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pereira lands the left hand.
Rakic misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Pereira moves into the clinch.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pereira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pereira leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pereira 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 18
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Weiner misses with a double jab.
Weiner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rakic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weiner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rakic swivels and escapes.
As Weiner backs off Rakic throws a huge counter combo but Weiner manages to avoid it all.
Rakic with a jab.
Weiner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Rakic counters with a crisp one two that drops Weiner! Rakic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Weiner to his feet! Weiner is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Weiner is rocked!
Weiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakic.
Weiner tries to score with a low kick but Rakic moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rakic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Weiner thows a leg kick but Rakic checks it #TD2#
and Rakic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weiner won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Weiner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weiner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Weiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Weiner seems to have got his legs back now.
Rakic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Weiner down.
Rakic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Weiner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weiner tries to buck Rakic off but Rakic is having none of it.#T1#
Rakic is looking to take a break and control but Weiner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakic working away.
Rakic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weiner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiner is trying to improve his position.
Weiner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rakic lands some shots froms side control.
Rakic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rakic grinds an elbow into Weiner's temple.
Rakic working the ground and pound.
Rakic scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd goes nuts as Rakic knocks Weiner out cold with a massive hammerfist! Rakic Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Cathaway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Cathaway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rakic is able to avoid easily.
Rakic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Cathaway cracks Rakic with an uppercut from hell and Rakic crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Cathaway's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Rakic is rocked!
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!
Cathaway stays in close to Rakic's body and controls the position.
Rakic is still in real trouble! Can Cathaway finish him?
Rakic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cathaway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cathaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cathaway looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Cathaway stands up from Rakic's guard - Cathaway perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cathaway steps in with a hook that catches Rakic right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cathaway follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rakic looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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