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Event:
Madness Insanity 16
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Bogduk throws a lazy right hand but Nganuo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nganuo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogduk misses with a wild body shot.
Bogduk throws a body punch but Nganuo moves out of range.
Nganuo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like FunkBoy Bogduk has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Nganuo has knocked Bogduk down with a huge combo! Nganuo steps away and waves a wobbly Bogduk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogduk get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bogduk stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Nganuo runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankis Nganuo!
A very excited looking Frankis Nganuo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 12
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Hugsie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Mister Hugsie has been cut.
Nganuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hugsie.
#CL2#
Hugsie moves into range and clinches up with Nganuo.
I was talking to Nganuo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Hugsie.
A shot in the inside from Hugsie.
Hugsie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hugsie prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugsie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hugsie digs a right hand underneath Nganuo's ribcage. Nganuo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nganuo is breathing heavily.
Hugsie lands a shoulder strike.
Hugsie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hugsie.
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!
Hugsie digs a right hand underneath Nganuo's ribcage. Nganuo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hugsie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nganuo backwards.
Hugsie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hugsie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
A short left from Hugsie.
Hugsie stalling the fight.
Hugsie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hugsie lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hugsie.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugsie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugsie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hugsie has Nganuo pushed against the cage.
Hugsie scores with a shot to the side of Nganuo's head.
A short uppercut from Hugsie.
Hugsie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nganuos head.
Hugsie gets through Nganuo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nganuo takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Nganuo is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Hugsie scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Nganuo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hugsie lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hugsie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nganuo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hugsie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hugsie dips a shoulder and cracks Nganuo with a mighty uppercut! Nganuo falls back against the cage and Hugsie unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nganuo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hugsie screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Hugsie!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 8
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Oppenheimer throws a leg kick but Nganuo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oppenheimer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Oppenheimer tenderised Nganuo's leg. Nganuo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nganuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer lands a right hook to the body.
Nganuo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oppenheimer has time to react.
Good leg kick by Oppenheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oppenheimer throws a leg kick but Nganuo moved away.
Oppenheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oppenheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nganuo.
Nganuo lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oppenheimer, right into the meat.
Oppenheimer misses with a wild body shot.
Nganuo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lord Oppenheimer has been cut.
Oppenheimer is looking to wear down Nganuo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Oppenheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nganuo is just out of range.
Oppenheimer misses with a wild body shot.
Nganuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oppenheimer moves away.
Nganuo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Oppenheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Nganuo.
Lord Oppenheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nganuo throws a jab but it's blocked by Oppenheimer.
Nganuo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oppenheimer circles away quickly and effectively.
Nganuo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Oppenheimer throws a chopping leg kick but Nganuo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oppenheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nganuo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oppenheimer slips a jab and a cross from Nganuo.
Nganuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nganuo looks winded!
Oppenheimer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oppenheimer. That's going to slow Nganuo down.
Oppenheimer misses with a hook. Nganuo ducked under it nicely.
Nganuo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nganuo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oppenheimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nganuo manages to avoid it.
Nganuo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oppenheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer misses the shot to the body.
Nganuo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oppenheimer cracks the inside of Nganuo's front leg.
Nganuo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oppenheimer can pounce on him.
Oppenheimer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nganuo.
Oppenheimer throws a low kick, looking for Nganuo's leg but Nganuo calmly moves out of range.
Oppenheimer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oppenheimer defending well as Nganuo loads up on a big left hand.
Nganuo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nganuo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Oppenheimer as he connects with a hook.
Oppenheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oppenheimer lands with a nice body kick.
Nganuo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppenheimer misses with a looping right.#T3#
Oppenheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nganuo lands the left hand.
Oppenheimer connects with a leg kick. Nganuo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oppenheimer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oppenheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oppenheimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nganuo.
Nganuo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oppenheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nganuo throws a series of punches but Oppenheimer moves out of range.
Oppenheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Oppenheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nganuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oppenheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nganuo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oppenheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Oppenheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oppenheimer misses the shot to the body.
Oppenheimer connects with a crisp jab.
Oppenheimer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nganuo if he has to take too many more of those.
Oppenheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nganuo moves away.
Oppenheimer scores with a kick to the body.
Nganuo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nganuo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oppenheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nganuo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oppenheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nganuo on the side of the head.
Oppenheimer scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nganuo. Oppenheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oppenheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Nganuo. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Oppenheimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Oppenheimer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Nganuo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nganuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oppenheimer throws a hook to the side of Nganuo's head but Nganuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nganuo stalks Oppenheimer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oppenheimer's face. Oppenheimer staggers backwards, shaken.
Frankis Nganuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nganuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lord Oppenheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Oppenheimer scoring well with a low kick there.
Nganuo avoids the body shot from Oppenheimer.
Nganuo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nganuo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nganuo misses with a wild combination.
Oppenheimer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer misses the shot to the body.
Nganuo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oppenheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nganuo. That did some damage!
Oppenheimer throws a body punch but Nganuo moves out of range.
Oppenheimer looks to land a left hand but Nganuo moved out of range nicely.
Nganuo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Oppenheimer. Nganuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nganuo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oppenheimer.
Nganuo is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oppenheimer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oppenheimer, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oppenheimer!
Nganuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenheimer connects with a solid leg kick.
Nganuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nganuo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oppenheimer. Nganuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oppenheimer lands a leg kick that knocks Nganuo off balance momentarily.
Nganuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oppenheimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nganuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nganuo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oppenheimer can pounce on him.
Oppenheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nganuo moves away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nganuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Oppenheimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nganuo's calf.
Oppenheimer staying out of range there.
That kick from Oppenheimer tenderised Nganuo's leg. Nganuo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oppenheimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Nganuo counters with a straight right hand.
Oppenheimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oppenheimer digs a good body shot into Nganuo's ribs.
Oppenheimer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nganuo counters with a two punch combo.
Nganuo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oppenheimer misses with a wild body shot.
Nganuo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oppenheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oppenheimer misses with a body shot
and Nganuo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nganuo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nganuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nganuo fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Nganuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oppenheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nganuo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oppenheimer. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Oppenheimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oppenheimer misses with an uppercut.
Oppenheimer throws a front kick that sends Nganuo stumbling back into the cage.
Nganuo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nganuo throws a jab when Oppenheimer was well out of range.
Nganuo throws a right and a left that Oppenheimer avoids nicely.
Nganuo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nganuo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oppenheimer feints and then cracks Nganuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nganuo down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppenheimer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Oppenheimer. That's going to slow Nganuo down.
Oppenheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nganuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oppenheimer.
Nganuo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oppenheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nganuo's sensitive parts.
Nganuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oppenheimer.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nganuo can do to turn this around?
Nganuo walks into a stiff left hand from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer feints and then cracks Nganuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nganuo down.
Oppenheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nganuo. That did some damage!
Oppenheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nganuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Oppenheimer.
Nganuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oppenheimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oppenheimer punishes Nganuo's body with a nice straight punch.
Oppenheimer throws out a loose jab but Nganuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nganuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nganuo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oppenheimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Oppenheimer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lord Oppenheimer'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#
Oppenheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nganuo ducks under a wild hook from Oppenheimer.
Nganuo avoids the body shot from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer cracks the inside of Nganuo's front leg.
Oppenheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Oppenheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oppenheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nganuo is just out of range.
Nganuo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oppenheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oppenheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oppenheimer takes a swing at Nganuo's ribcage but misses.
Oppenheimer throws a front kick that sends Nganuo stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oppenheimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nganuo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oppenheimer connects with a solid leg kick.
Nganuo avoids the body shot from Oppenheimer.
#T1#
Oppenheimer scores with a jab.
Oppenheimer swings for the body but Nganuo moves out of range.
A jab from Oppenheimer finds it's way through Nganuo's defenses.
Nganuo scores with a jab to the head.
Nganuo throws a right and a left that Oppenheimer avoids nicely.
Nganuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oppenheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nganuo's sensitive parts.
Oppenheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oppenheimer. Nganuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Nganuo does no damage.
Nganuo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oppenheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oppenheimer, right into the meat.
Oppenheimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oppenheimer is looking to slow Nganuo down with leg kicks.
Nganuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oppenheimer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Oppenheimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nganuo is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppenheimer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oppenheimer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nganuo if he has to take too many more of those.
Nganuo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nganuo avoids the body shot from Oppenheimer.
Nganuo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oppenheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nganuo moves away.
Oppenheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Nganuo off the cage and back into range.
Oppenheimer thumps Nganuo with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oppenheimer - that will leave a mark!
Nganuo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nganuo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oppenheimer.
Nganuo avoids the body shot from Oppenheimer.
Nganuo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Oppenheimer.#T3#
Oppenheimer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oppenheimer digs a good hook to Nganuo's body.
Oppenheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nganuo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Oppenheimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oppenheimer throws a body punch but Nganuo moves out of range.
Nganuo lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Oppenheimer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oppenheimer. Nganuo shrugs it off though.
A big left from Nganuo misses.
Nganuo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nganuo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nganuo blocks a jab.
Oppenheimer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nganuo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lord Oppenheimer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oppenheimer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oppenheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Oppenheimer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oppenheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer swings for the body but Nganuo moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Nganuo.
Oppenheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oppenheimer swings for the body but Nganuo moves out of range.
Oppenheimer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oppenheimer throws the left hand but Nganuo avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Nganuo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oppenheimer misses the shot to the body.
Oppenheimer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nganuo if he has to take too many more of those.
Frankis Nganuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters circling a little - Oppenheimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oppenheimer misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Oppenheimer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oppenheimer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Oppenheimer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Rajkovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nganuo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rajkovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Rajkovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nganuo throws a lazy right hand but Rajkovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frankis Nganuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajkovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nganuo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nganuo throws a series of punches but Rajkovich avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Rajkovich misses the target.
A punch combination from Nganuo misses.
Rajkovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nganuos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Rajkovich 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajkovich won't allow Nganuo to get back to his feet.
Rajkovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nganuo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rajkovich prevents Nganuo from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Nganuo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajkovich.
Nganuo wants to stand and escape but Rajkovich is having none of it.
Rajkovich distracts Nganuo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rajkovich postures up in Nganuo's guard and throws a big left but Nganuo blocks it.
Rajkovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nganuo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rajkovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rajkovich is in close to Nganuo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nganuo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajkovich.
Nganuo wants to get back to his feet but Rajkovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rajkovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Nganuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Rajkovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Nganuo has momentary wrist control but Rajkovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Rajkovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nganuo wants to stand up but Rajkovich is controlling him.
Rajkovich throwing strikes from guard but Nganuo blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Nganuo misses.
Rajkovich clobbers Nganuo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rajkovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nganuo misses with a two punch combination.
Rajkovich scores with a hook.#T3##TD#
Rajkovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nganuo's half guard.
Rajkovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nganuo's head.
Nganuo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rajkovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nganuo's head.
Rajkovich slips a nice elbow through Nganuo's hands, connecting with Nganuo's forehead.
Rajkovich could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rajkovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rajkovich lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Nganuo is trying to escape back to his feet but Rajkovich uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nganuo is not content to let Rajkovich control the position.
Rajkovich scoring with punches and elbows.
Rajkovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nganuo on the ground.
Rajkovich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nganuo some visible discomfort.
Rajkovich advances to full mount.
Rajkovich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Rajkovich.
A nice elbow there by Rajkovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Rajkovich dominated that round.
That's time! Rajkovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rajkovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nganuo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rajkovich throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Rajkovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frankis Nganuo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nganuo misses with a double jab.
Nganuo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajkovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Rajkovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nganuo throws a jab when Rajkovich was well out of range.
Nganuo lands a nice shot that snaps Rajkovich's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nganuo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nganuo connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Rajkovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nganuo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nganuo wants to stand and escape but Rajkovich is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nganuo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rajkovich is pushing down on Nganuo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nganuo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rajkovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rajkovich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rajkovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rajkovich winds up and cracks Nganuo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rajkovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rajkovich throwing shots but Nganuo is blocking nicely.
Rajkovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nganuo has hold of Rajkovich's hands but Rajkovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nganuo is trying to stand.
Jan Rajkovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Rajkovich thows a huge punch but Nganuo dodges it nicely.
Rajkovich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rajkovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rajkovich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rajkovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rajkovich slips a nice elbow through Nganuo's hands, connecting with Nganuo's forehead.
Nganuo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rajkovich lands a nice short elbow.
Nganuo is trying to stand back up but Rajkovich is controlling him
Rajkovich lands strikes from half guard.
Nganuo is looking to escape.
Nganuo is breathing heavily.
Rajkovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nganuo is looking to escape.
Rajkovich working Nganuo over with strikes.
Rajkovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nganuo defending well though.
Nganuo tries to kick Rajkovich off but Rajkovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rajkovich lands with a punch from half guard.
Rajkovich 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.
Rajkovich lands strikes from half guard.
Rajkovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rajkovich lands strikes from half guard.
Rajkovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rajkovich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nganuo to regain full guard. #T4#
Rajkovich wants to control from the top but Nganuo keeps moving.
Rajkovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rajkovich scoring with some ground and pound.
Rajkovich stops Nganuo from standing up.
Rajkovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rajkovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Nganuo has wrist control.
Rajkovich working some strikes from top position.
Rajkovich won't allow Nganuo to get back to his feet.
Rajkovich looking to pass the guard.
Rajkovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nganuo can do to turn this around?
Rajkovich 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.
Jan Rajkovich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rajkovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nganuo to the mat! Nganuo manages to get full guard.
Rajkovich won't allow Nganuo to get back to his feet.
Rajkovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rajkovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rajkovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rajkovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Nganuo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Rajkovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rajkovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Rajkovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rajkovich looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Nganuo wants to stand up but Rajkovich is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rajkovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Nganuo should have avoided that one. #TD#
Rajkovich dives in and scores a takedown into Nganuo's guard.
Nganuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rajkovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nganuo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rajkovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rajkovich won't allow Nganuo to get back to his feet.
Rajkovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rajkovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Rajkovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Rajkovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rajkovich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rajkovich distracts Nganuo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rajkovich with a nice head shot there.
Rajkovich is working Nganuo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rajkovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rajkovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rajkovich trying to control but Nganuo is working from the bottom.
Rajkovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Rajkovich postures up and lands a big shot to Nganuo's brow.
Nganuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nganuo keeping moving, preventing Rajkovich from controlling successfully.
Nganuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nganuo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rajkovich scoring with some ground and pound.
Rajkovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rajkovich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rajkovich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nganuo's head.#T4#
Nganuo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajkovich.
Rajkovich wants to control from the top but Nganuo keeps moving.
Rajkovich prevents Nganuo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nganuo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rajkovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Nganuo dodges the punch combination from Rajkovich.
Jan Rajkovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Nganuo does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rajkovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Nganuo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Rajkovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rajkovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Rajkovich!
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