Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 3: Mogg v Granger
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Red Eagle clinches.
Our sources have told us that Bakocevic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Red Eagle lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Red Eagle clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Red Eagle. #BC2#
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Red Eagle rushes Bakocevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bakocevic fails to pull guard.
Red Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Red Eagle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bakocevic with a big uppercut! Bakocevic tries to clinch up but Red Eagle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bakocevic to the mat! Bakocevic covers up and Red Eagle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2022

#R1##CL#
Malverde has closed the distance and engaged Bakocevic in a clinch. #TD#
Malverde pulls Bakocevic into guard.
Bakocevic controlling from the top position.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Malverde keeps moving.
Bakocevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malverde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malverde controls Bakocevic momentarily but Bakocevic frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Malverde is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Malverde managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakocevic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malverde is fending him off so far but Bakocevic persists. Nope, Malverde circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malverde as he avoids it easily.
Bakocevic shoots for a takedown but Malverde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesus Malverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Bakocevic.
Bakocevic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malverde is fending him off so far but Bakocevic persists. Nope, Malverde circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Malverde clinches.
Malverde tries to pull guard but Bakocevic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Malverde pulls guard.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malverde has his hands on Bakocevic's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Bakocevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Malverde is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Malverde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Malverde is keeping the position.
Bakocevic throwing strikes from guard but Malverde blocks nicely.
Bakocevic trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Malverde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakocevic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakocevic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bakocevic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Malverde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bakocevic uses it to pass to side control.
Malverde is trying to control Bakocevic's posture but Bakocevic avoids it.
Bakocevic wants to take a breather but Malverde manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bakocevic.
Malverde being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Malverde is pulling down on Bakocevic's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Malverde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakocevic defends well.
Bakocevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakocevic advances to half guard. #SUB#
Malverde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Malverde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bakocevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Malverde circles away.
Bakocevic misses with a takedown attempt - Malverde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Malverde pushes Bakocevic up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Malverde decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Malverde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malverde keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Bakocevic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bakocevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Malverde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakocevic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jesus Malverde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Malverde keeps moving. #SUB#
Malverde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bakocevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Malverde keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Malverde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Malverde keeps moving. #SUB#
Bakocevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malverde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakocevic has managed to get both his arms back between Malverde's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Malverde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakocevic is aware though and is defending well.
Bakocevic trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Malverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakocevic can do to turn this around?
Malverde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Bakocevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Malverde has wrist control.#SUB#
Malverde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakocevic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malverde wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Bakocevic drops back looking for a leg! Malverde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malverde manages to kick Bakocevic off! Bakocevic jumps back into Malverde's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bakocevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bakocevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jesus Malverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Bakocevic.#CL#
Malverde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bakocevic, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##TD#
Malverde has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bakocevic uses from the top position.
Bakocevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakocevic trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bakocevic drops back looking for a leg! Malverde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malverde manages to kick Bakocevic off! Bakocevic jumps back into Malverde's guard. #SUB#
Malverde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Malverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakocevic defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Malverde dominated that second round.
That's time! Malverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Bakocevic fails with a takedown attempt.
Malverde is looking to counter the offense by Bakocevic and move into the clinch.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Malverde gets a clinch.
Malverde has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bakocevic.
Malverde lands a body shot.
Malverde jumps guard but Bakocevic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malverde lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Malverde decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bakocevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malverde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakocevic has managed to get both his arms back between Malverde's legs - danger averted.
Malverde keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully. #T1#
Malverde has control of Bakocevic's left arm, preventing Bakocevic from doing any damage.
Bakocevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakocevic content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Malverde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakocevic trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Malverde has his foot on Bakocevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bakocevic works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakocevic passes Malverde's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bakocevic is pressing down on Malverde's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malverde is holding on for now. #SUB#
Malverde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bakocevic with the ground and pound but Malverde uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Malverde working for a triangle but Bakocevic defends it easily.
Bakocevic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malverde is trying to keep Bakocevic in close.
Bakocevic stays in close to Malverde's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bakocevic has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Malverde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Malverde gets control of Bakocevic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malverde will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakocevic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bakocevic throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Malverde is keeping the position.
Bakocevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Malverde has wrist control.
Bakocevic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakocevic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Malverde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malverde 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Malverde!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nastula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nastula manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bakocevic moves into full guard. #SUB#
Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bakocevic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bakocevic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bakocevic! #REVB##SUB2#
Bakocevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bakocevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Bakocevic landing a few strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nastula looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bakocevic gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nastula is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bakocevic lets go of the hold and Nastula can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veljko Bakocevic!

Event: WCF 78: Anderson vs Skystalker
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Bakocevic's head but Bakocevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges. #TD2#
Bakocevic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Bakocevic is controlling him
Bakocevic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bakocevic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jackson has an active guard here but Bakocevic has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bakocevic is tapping! Great win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Demarcus Jackson!
After winning the bout, Demarcus Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 50: Li Chai vs Haba
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Tacktheritrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakocevic in his tracks.
We've been hearing reports that Bakocevic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tacktheritrix misses with a hook.
Tacktheritrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakocevic.
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacktheritrix as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tacktheritrix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakocevic.
Tacktheritrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakocevic in his tracks.
Bakocevic fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bakocevic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tacktheritrix on his heels. He'll look to pass Tacktheritrix's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacktheritrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakocevic is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tacktheritrix has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bakocevic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Tacktheritrix tries to bench press Bakocevic off him but Bakocevic keeps the position.
Bakocevic works to advance to full mount. Tacktheritrix defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bakocevic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bakocevic avoids the attempt from Tacktheritrix to control.
Bakocevic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bakocevic controlling the position easily from mount.
Tacktheritrix controls the position.#T2#
Bakocevic avoids the attempt from Tacktheritrix to control.
Tacktheritrix is looking to get to half guard.
Bakocevic content just to control the position here.
Bakocevic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tacktheritrix is looking to escape. #T3#
Bakocevic lands a nice shot to the head.
Bakocevic looking to control but Tacktheritrix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tacktheritrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bakocevic controlling from the full mount.
Tacktheritrix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tacktheritrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tacktheritrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakocevic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tacktheritrix is trying to stand back up but Bakocevic is controlling him
Tacktheritrix is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Bakocevic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bakocevic wants to take a breather but Tacktheritrix is having none of it.
Bakocevic prevents Tacktheritrix from improving his position.
Tacktheritrix wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy.
Tacktheritrix is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bakocevic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tacktheritrix sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veljko Bakocevic dominated that round.
That's time! Bakocevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - Tacktheritrix coming out on top.
Tacktheritrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tacktheritrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakocevic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacktheritrix lands with a good body shot.
Bakocevic fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bakocevic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tacktheritrix on his heels. He'll look to pass Tacktheritrix's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tacktheritrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakocevic defends well.
Bakocevic advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tacktheritrix can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Tacktheritrix is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tacktheritrix'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.
Tacktheritrix is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bakocevic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tacktheritrix is squirming around, avoiding Bakocevic's attempts to control the action.
Veljko Bakocevic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakocevic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bakocevic lands a big shot there that rocks Tacktheritrix but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tacktheritrix is working to get back to half guard.
Bakocevic working the ground and pound effectively. #T2##SUB#
Tacktheritrix tries to improve his position but Bakocevic has taken his back! Bakocevic has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tacktheritrix tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bakocevic pushes Tacktheritrix away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Veljko Bakocevic!

Event: WCF WNF 44: Rua vs Dylan
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1#
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakocevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakocevic is looking to clinch.
Bakocevic tries to clinch up.#TD#
Irwin feints and as Bakocevic raises his hands in defense, Irwin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bakocevic working for submissions but it's allowed Irwin to get to half guard.
Irwin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bakocevic!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin moves to the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bakocevic is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1#
Irwin controls the position.
Irwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bakocevic is trying to stand back up.
Bakocevic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
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.
Further stalling from Irwin.
Bakocevic tries to escape the position.
Irwin controlling the position well here. Bakocevic rolled but Irwin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irwin has the hooks in. Bakocevic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Irwin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bakocevic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bakocevic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Irwin. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
Bakocevic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's time! Irwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin pulls Bakocevic in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Bakocevic 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irwin is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Irwin has Bakocevic pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakocevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakocevic with the counter takedown but Irwin avoids it easily.
Irwin fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Bakocevic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bakocevic is fighting to break Irwin's control of his arms but Irwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin wants to sweep here but Bakocevic controlling him for the moment.
Irwin pulls Bakocevic in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakocevic can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bakocevic trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bakocevic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin is controlling Bakocevic's posture.
Bakocevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irwin is adopting a defensive guard.
Christopher Irwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Irwin is looking to sweep but instead, Bakocevic has passed into half guard.
Irwin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Irwin tries to get to full guard but Bakocevic has control of the leg.
Bakocevic is taking a breather. Irwin 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.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
Irwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakocevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakocevic's back!
Irwin controls the position.#T4#
Irwin avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bakocevic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin has good solid back control here.
Bakocevic is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veljko Bakocevic 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bakocevic tries to clinch but Irwin is having none of it.
Irwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Irwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bakocevic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bakocevic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irwin sprawls well initially but Bakocevic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bakocevic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura here.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Bakocevic has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bakocevic's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bakocevic! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Irwin has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Veljko Bakocevic!

Event: WCF WNF 38: Camara v Henderson
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chow misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Chow jumps into guard, dragging Bakocevic to the mat.
Chow controls Bakocevic momentarily but Bakocevic frees himself.
Chow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakocevic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bakocevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chow.
Chow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakocevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakocevic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Bakocevic wants to sweep here but Chow controlling him for the moment.
Chow throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Chow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bakocevic dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bakocevic preventing the sweep.
Chow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakocevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakocevic 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.
Bakocevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Chow keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Bakocevic preventing the sweep.
Bakocevic is stalling in the full guard.
Bakocevic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chow for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chow misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Chow clinches with his opponent. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Chow fails to land.
Chow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakocevic tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Chow pulls guard successfully.
Chow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bakocevic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Chow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakocevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakocevic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakocevic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Chow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bakocevic has picked Chow up and slammed him! Chow can't keep hold of the triangle and Bakocevic manages to pass to side control!
Bakocevic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chow is not content to let Bakocevic control the position.
Chow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chow is trying to maintain the position but Bakocevic is very close to passing his half guard.
Bakocevic trying to control from Chow's half guard. Chow has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Chow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bakocevic's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Chow instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chow pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Chow is looking for a triangle but Bakocevic pushes his legs off easily.
Bakocevic postures up in Chow's guard and throws a big left but Chow blocks it.
Bakocevic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chow is trying to keep Bakocevic in close.
Chow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic 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.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Chow is keeping the position.#T1#
Chow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakocevic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chow looking to control.
Chow wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bakocevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bakocevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakocevic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chow's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Chow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakocevic defends it easily.
Chow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakocevic is one step ahead there.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Chow is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakocevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakocevic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Bakocevic trying to control but Chow is working from the bottom.
Chow working a defensive guard here.
Chow keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Bakocevic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bakocevic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Chow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakocevic is aware though and is defending well.
Chow working a defensive guard but Bakocevic manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bakocevic controls the position.#T4#
Bakocevic lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Bakocevic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bakocevic lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Chow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakocevic's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakocevic wants to control but Chow is keeping him busy.
Chow keeping hold of Bakocevic's head, controlling as best he can.
Chow is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Veljko Bakocevic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chow misses with a double jab
and Bakocevic counters with an outside leg kick.
Chow falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bakocevic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chow's guard.#SUB2#
Chow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakocevic controls the pace.
Bakocevic is in close to Chow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakocevic defends well.#T1#
Bakocevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chow working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Chow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakocevic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chow working a defensive guard here.
Bakocevic content to stall in guard here.
Chow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakocevic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bakocevic prevents Chow from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bakocevic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakocevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chow misses with a head kick.
Bakocevic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chow sprawls and moves away.
Chow misses with an uppercut.
Chow looks to land a right hand but Bakocevic moved out of range.#TD#
Bakocevic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakocevic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bakocevic has control of an arm but Chow manages to advance to Bakocevic's back!#T3#
Bakocevic tries to break free.
Bakocevic wants to get back to his feet.
Despite being in a bad position, Bakocevic is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Chow avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
Bakocevic rolls, trying to escape but Chow keeps control of the position.
Chow trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bakocevic doesn't escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bakocevic trying to control the action but Chow just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Chow working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chow misses with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Bakocevic right now.
Bakocevic wants to control his opponent's hands but Chow gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chow throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Norris Chow has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Chow working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Chow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chow 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norris Chow!
During a confident post fight interview, Norris Chow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Bakocevic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogers.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Bakocevic sees coming a mile off.
Bakocevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakocevic keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic trying to control the position.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Bakocevic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bakocevic wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Bakocevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakocevic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Bakocevic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bakocevic uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bakocevic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakocevic is defended easily by Rogers.
Bakocevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Rogers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakocevic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers lands a jab to Bakocevic's midsection.
Bakocevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Rogers lands the left hand.
Rogers throws a head kick that Bakocevic semi-blocks.
Bakocevic shoots in and drives through. Rogers sprawls well.
Bakocevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a low kick, right behind Bakocevic 's knee. #CL2#
Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rogers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rogers looking to control. #SUB2#
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Bakocevic stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.#T4#
Bakocevic pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Bakocevic sits in half guard.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Rogers wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bakocevic closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Bakocevic pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakocevic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bakocevic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers tests Bakocevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Bakocevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Bakocevic tries to avoid it.
Bakocevic dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Bakocevic's head and hops out.
Bakocevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakocevic is defended easily by Rogers.
Rogers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rogers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakocevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Bakocevic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Veljko Bakocevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakocevic manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bakocevic misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers controlling the position.
Bakocevic is looking for a sweep.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Bakocevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bakocevic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers trying to control the action but Bakocevic is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rogers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bakocevic!
Bakocevic wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakocevic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bakocevic gets back to half guard.
Bakocevic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Bakocevic is having none of it.
Bakocevic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bakocevic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Bakocevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bakocevic defending well though.
Rogers throws a strike but Bakocevic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bakocevic working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
Rogers is taking a breather. Bakocevic 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Bakocevic moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Bakocevic shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Bakocevic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakocevic's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bakocevic is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bakocevic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers trying to control but Bakocevic is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakocevic's head.
Bakocevic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard. #REVR#
Rogers 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#
Bakocevic won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. #T2#
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Bakocevic defends the submission attempt.
Bakocevic wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bakocevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rogers working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Bakocevic's head. #SUB2#
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bakocevic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogers prevents Bakocevic from improving his position.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Bakocevic is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Bakocevic's temple. #SUB2#
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bakocevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
Well, if Rogers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rogers prevents Bakocevic from improving his position.
Veljko Bakocevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakocevic is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
Mason Rogers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Bakocevic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakocevic lands in his opponent's guard.
Irwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin is working hard here to advance position.
Irwin has his hands on Bakocevic's head, controlling the position.
Irwin keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin has Bakocevic pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakocevic won't allow Irwin to sweep him here. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
Irwin really is a fat lump.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakocevic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bakocevic tries to strike from the bottom.
Irwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bakocevic keeping full guard, as Irwin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bakocevic has an active guard here but Irwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irwin wants to pass the guard but Bakocevic is defending well. #T3#
Irwin content to control rather than advance.
Irwin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bakocevic for as long as he can get away with.
Bakocevic trying to control from the bottom.
Irwin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Irwin's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakocevic leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bakocevic enables Irwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bakocevic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakocevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Irwin is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bakocevic is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Bakocevic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Irwin's half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Bakocevic has mounted him!
Irwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Irwin tries to hold on but Bakocevic postures up.
Irwin regains half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Irwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is fighting to break Irwin's control of his arms but Irwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bakocevic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin has his hands on Bakocevic's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin pulls Bakocevic in to control the position.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bakocevic wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Irwin controlling the action here. #T2#
Bakocevic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Irwin prevents Bakocevic from improving his position.
Irwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Bakocevic won't allow Irwin to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin looks for a takedown but Bakocevic sprawls well.
Veljko Bakocevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Bakocevic shows good takedown defense.
Irwin shoots in but Bakocevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin has his takedown stuffed
and Bakocevic counters with a left and a right that stings Irwin.
Bakocevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakocevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Bakocevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4##TD#
Irwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irwin is stalling in the full guard.
Irwin prevents Bakocevic from getting back to his feet.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veljko Bakocevic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Bakocevic, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Bakocevic against the cage but Bakocevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakocevic throws a counter combo.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakocevic tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakocevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Bakocevic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bakocevic gets a takedown into half guard.
Bakocevic wants to pass to mount but Irwin is defending the position.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard.
Irwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic is trying to control. Irwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Bakocevic is controlling well.
Bakocevic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin is not content to let Bakocevic control the position.
Irwin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Bakocevic is controlling well.
Bakocevic is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Irwin is doing well to control the position and prevent Bakocevic from advancing to side control.
Bakocevic trying to control from half guard but Irwin is working away.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bakocevic stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#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.
Irwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Irwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakocevic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bakocevic's face as Irwin controls the position. #SU#
Irwin decides to stand back up. Irwin steps back and let's Bakocevic get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakocevic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bakocevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin struggling a bit here.
Irwin holds on to Bakocevic's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bakocevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irwin keeps working.
Irwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bakocevic trying to control the action but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Bakocevic controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakocevic has control of an arm but Irwin manages to advance to Bakocevic's back!
Irwin controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veljko Bakocevic.
I think Bakocevic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Veljko Bakocevic!

Event: WCF WNF 20:El Shabazz vs Leahy
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fafa tries to avoid it but Bakocevic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fafa to the ground. Fafa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fafa. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
It looked like Fafa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bakocevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bakocevic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakocevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakocevic. Fafa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakocevic tries to clinch but Fafa moves out of range.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Fafa finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fafa avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeff Fafa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Bakocevic.
Fafa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bakocevic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fafa.
Fafa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fafa, as that shot connected.
Fafa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fafa leaves Bakocevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fafa lands with a good body shot.
Fafa lands a head shot.
Fafa connects with a body shot.
Bakocevic looks winded!
Fafa is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bakocevic like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bakocevic from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Fafa!

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS Finals
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee misses with a low kick as Bakocevic jumps back.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bakocevic 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.
Lee looks for the body kick but Bakocevic saw that one coming.
Bakocevic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakocevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bakocevic.
Bakocevic avoids the head kick by Lee. #TD2#
Bakocevic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee tries to bench press Bakocevic off him but Bakocevic keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bakocevic gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bakocevic lets go of the hold and Lee can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veljko Bakocevic!

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakocevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Two swivels and escapes.
Bakocevic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bakocevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Bakocevic tries to stall but Two uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Bakocevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veljko Bakocevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakocevic avoids the body shot from Two. #TD#
Bakocevic dives in and scores a takedown into Two's guard.
Bakocevic postures up.
Bakocevic trying to control but Two is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bakocevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bakocevic passes into half guard.
Bakocevic lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Bakocevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Two doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bakocevic.
Two is looking for a sweep. Bakocevic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Two is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakocevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakocevic's back!
Two is trying to stick to Bakocevic's back but Bakocevic is turning into Two. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Two's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bakocevic.
Bakocevic pushing down on Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakocevic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Bakocevic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bakocevic.
Bakocevic 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.
Bakocevic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Two regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bakocevic postures up. #SUB2#
Bakocevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakocevic has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Bakocevic looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Bakocevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Bakocevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Two works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Two keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bakocevic gets to his feet - Two follows without any prompting.
Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Two Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Two tries to clinch up but Bakocevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakocevic doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Two holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Two tries to throw a body punch but Bakocevic avoids it by throwing Two back against the cage.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakocevic.
Bakocevic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Two fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bakocevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Two counters with a stiff right hand.
Two scores with a nice strike.
Bakocevic switches off momentarily and Two cracks him with a monster right hand! Bakocevic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Two dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Two!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Two Two!
Two Two seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verreira as he jumps to the side.
Bakocevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bakocevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bakocevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Verreira. No joy for Bakocevic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakocevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Verreira counters with a stiff right hand.
Verreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakocevic with a poor takedown
and Verreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakocevic is breathing heavily.
Bakocevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verreira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bakocevic's head.
Verreira drops Bakocevic with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bakocevic! Verreira dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Verreira!

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD1
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bakocevic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Virus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bakocevic manages to move to mount!

Bakocevic working for a submission but Virus is keeping him at bay.

Bakocevic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Virus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bakocevic works his way to his opponent's back.
Bakocevic controls the position.
Virus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakocevic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bakocevic has got one arm under Virus's chin. This could be trouble... Virus trying to control the other hand but Bakocevic gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Virus has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Veljko Bakocevic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Bakocevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown but Benderson shows good takedown defense.
Bakocevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Benderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bakocevic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benderson is pressed up against the cage. Bakocevic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benderson down to the mat. Benderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakocevic has his takedown stuffed
and Bakocevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakocevic misses with a jab to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakocevic darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Bakocevic into the cage. #CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Bakocevic back into the cage.
Benderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bakocevic goes for a takedown attempt but Benderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bakocevic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bakocevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Bakocevic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benderson's guard.#ES2#
Benderson uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Benderson lands a left and a right that send Bakocevic crashing to the mat, dazed. Benderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bakocevic is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Veljko Bakocevic has been cut.
Bakocevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benderson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Bakocevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Bakocevic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but Bakocevic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bakocevic lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez looks winded!#SU#
Bakocevic decides to stand up.
Ramirez tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bakocevic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to is feet but Bakocevic passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Bakocevic controls the position. #SU#
Bakocevic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD#
Bakocevic gets a double leg takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Bakocevic pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bakocevic content to control rather than advance.
Bakocevic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!
Bakocevic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Bakocevic looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
Bakocevic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Bakocevic is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bakocevic extends the arm and Ramirez is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Veljko Bakocevic!

Event: SAFO 39 Gracie vs Turban
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##TD#
Bakocevic shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Thompson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bakocevic frees his head nicely. Oh but Thompson has switched to an armbar! Bakocevic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Felix Thompson!

Event: SAFO 36 Gracie v Vilheimshauge
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Bakocevic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Bakocevic sits in half guard.
Bakocevic wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #T1#
Bakocevic wants to stand but Thompson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
Thompson 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#
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Bakocevic is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bakocevic.
Bakocevic is trying to control Thompson's posture but Thompson avoids it.
Bakocevic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Bakocevic is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Bakocevic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES#
Bakocevic sneaks out the side door and pushes Thompson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3##TD#
Bakocevic drives through with a takedown into Thompson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bakocevic stops Thompson from standing up.
Bakocevic trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bakocevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bakocevic connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Bakocevic is proving a slippery customer.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bakocevic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bakocevic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Veljko Bakocevic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bakocevic rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Bakocevic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Bakocevic jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control but Bakocevic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bakocevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bakocevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bakocevic is controlling Thompson's posture.
Bakocevic looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bakocevic wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bakocevic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Bakocevic wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Bakocevic moves out of range easily.
Bakocevic feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bakocevic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Bakocevic getting side control.
Bakocevic tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Bakocevic stalling away here and it's allowed Thompson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakocevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson controlling Bakocevic's posture.
Bakocevic trying to move into half guard but instead Thompson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bakocevic wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakocevic trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bakocevic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bakocevic wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakocevic is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felix Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Bakocevic is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.#TD#
Bakocevic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bakocevic stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic postures up.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakocevic is one step ahead there.
Thompson 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##T1##SUB2#
Thompson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Bakocevic dodges it nicely.
Bakocevic wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson throwing shots but Bakocevic is blocking nicely.
Bakocevic is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Bakocevic wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Bakocevic wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Bakocevic actively working from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Bakocevic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bakocevic has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Bakocevic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thompson is now in half guard. #SUB#
Bakocevic actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Bakocevic pulls guard.
Bakocevic is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakocevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Felix Thompson!

Event: SAFO The Next Level
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Bakocevic throws a right hand that Rhodes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhodes also avoids with ease.
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rhodes tries to sprawl out of it but Bakocevic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rhodes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bakocevic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhodes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rhodes decides to pull guard.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bakocevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes! #REVB#
Rhodes wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bakocevic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rhodes connects with a decent elbow.
Rhodes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working.
Rhodes cracks Bakocevic with a big right hand but Bakocevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bakocevic can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Bakocevic is working away. #T2#
Bakocevic is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes working the ground and pound from side control.
Rhodes lands some shots froms side control.
Rhodes cracks Bakocevic with a big right hand but Bakocevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Bakocevic is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakocevic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Bakocevic wants to get back to his feet but Rhodes is dominant here and he's now got Bakocevic's back!
Bakocevic is keeping busy.
Rhodes has the hooks in. Bakocevic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodes lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rhodes avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rhodes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The referee is taking a good look at Bakocevic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rhodes!
Rhodes looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #ROC2#
Bakocevic is rocked!#T4#
Rhodes is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Bakocevic is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rhodes!

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