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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Speights ducks right into an uppercut from Kucoc.
Speights walks into a stiff left hand from Kucoc.
Kucoc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kucoc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kucoc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Speights with the counter takedown but Kucoc avoids it easily.
Kucoc lands with a nice combination. Speights backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Jay Speights has been cut.
Kucoc misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Speights counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kucoc!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucoc takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kucoc managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Speights.
#T1#
Speights passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kucoc!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speights lands a nice shot to the head.
Speights controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Speights has isolated one of Kucoc's arms. Kucoc looking to fight him off but Speights twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Speights!
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Dickinson loads up on a big right hand but Kucoc slips the punch.
Kucoc throws a counter combo.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Kucoc saw that one coming.
Kucoc shoots in but no luck this time.
Kucoc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
A left lands for Dickinson.
A punch combination from Kucoc misses.
Dickinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dickinson throws a hook but Kucoc blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucoc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Dickinson misses.
Kucoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dickinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickinson scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kucoc misses with a double jab.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raji Kucoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kucoc counters with a nice body shot.
Kucoc works over Dickinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Kucoc scores with a one two! Dickinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Kucoc's head but Kucoc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kucoc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kucoc wants it to stay on the feet.
Dickinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kucoc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dickinson back to the cage. Kucoc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Kucoc misses. #T2#
Kucoc misses with the combination.
Dickinson fails with the takedown
and Kucoc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucoc stuffs the takedown attempt from Dickinson. Dickinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kucoc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kucoc as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Kucoc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dickinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kucoc tries to bum rush Dickinson with a series of wild strikes but Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3##TD#
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kucoc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dickinson trying to control the position but Kucoc is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kucoc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dickinson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Kucoc's face as Dickinson controls the position. #SUB#
Dickinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Dickinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kucoc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kucoc is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Dickinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kucoc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dickinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raji Kucoc dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dickinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kucoc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Kucoc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dickinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kucoc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kucoc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kucoc misses with a double jab.
Kucoc defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Kucoc throws a counter combo.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Dickinson finds it's way through Kucoc's defenses.
Dickinson lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kucoc finds it's way through Dickinson's defenses.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Kucoc saw that one coming.#T1#
Dickinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kucoc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dickinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dickinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kucoc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kucoc counters with a three punch combo that has Dickinson backing up. Dickinson nods at Kucoc to acknowledge the strikes.
Dickinson tests Kucoc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kucoc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dickinson cracks Kucoc with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucoc moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.#T2#
Kucoc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Kucoc fails to land the takedown.
Kucoc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kucoc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dickinson.
As Dickinson backs off Kucoc throws a huge counter combo but Dickinson manages to avoid it all.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kucoc.
Kucoc cracks Dickinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kucoc as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Kucoc as he connects with a hook.
Dickinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucoc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickinson cracks Kucoc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dickinson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dickinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucoc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Kucoc both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Dickinson misses
and Kucoc counters with a two punch combo.
Dickinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kucoc moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Dickinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kucoc.
Dickinson misses the body punch
and Kucoc counters with a two punch combo.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Kucoc moved out of range.
Kucoc is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dickinson misses with a wild body shot.
Kucoc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kucoc has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kucoc feints a jab promting Dickinson to slip. Kucoc then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dickinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kucoc misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raji Kucoc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dickinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kucoc.
Kucoc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kucoc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dickinson goes for a double leg but Kucoc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kucoc continues to drive forward.
Dickinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dickinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucoc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickinson swings widly with a right hand
and Kucoc counters with a three punch combo that has Dickinson backing up. Dickinson nods at Kucoc to acknowledge the strikes.
Kucoc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dickinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kucoc scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Dickinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kucoc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dickinson somewhat.
Kucoc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dickinson lands a head shot.
Kucoc moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Dickinson throws a right and a left that Kucoc avoids nicely.
Dickinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Kucoc does no damage.
Dickinson appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Dickinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kucoc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Kucoc fails to land with a series of punches.
Kucoc tries to move into range but Dickinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Kucoc counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucoc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Kucoc is out of range.
Kucoc looks to land a combination but Dickinson avoids it well.
Kucoc misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucoc lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Dickinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kucoc pinned against the cage. Kucoc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dickinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kucoc.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kucoc.
Dickinson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kucoc misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Dickinson throws a jab when Kucoc was well out of range.
Dickinson dodges the punch combination from Kucoc.
Dickinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
Dickinson lands a nice hook to Kucoc's body. Kucoc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kucoc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kucoc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dickinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kucoc's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raji Kucoc.
I've got Kucoc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raji Kucoc!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Theeh tries to clinch up
and Kucoc counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Theeh with that takedown attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kucoc enables Theeh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kucoc manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kucoc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Theeh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Theeh wants to pass the guard but Kucoc is keeping the position.#SU#
Kucoc is working an open guard so Theeh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Theeh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kucoc did well to prevent Theeh getting side control.
Theeh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Kucoc is trying to stand.
Theeh content to control rather than advance.
Theeh'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.
Kucoc is trying to stand up here but Theeh is controlling him well.
Theeh controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Theeh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kucoc's guard.
Theeh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Theeh prevents Kucoc from getting back to his feet.
Theeh throws a big right hand that misses.
Theeh stops Kucoc from standing up.
Theeh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Theeh wants to pass the guard but Kucoc is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Theeh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Theeh controlling from the top position.
Theeh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kucoc works over Theeh's head and body with a nice combination.
Theeh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kucoc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kucoc is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Theeh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kucoc to counter with a crisp jab.
Kucoc goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A nice combination there by Kucoc.
Theeh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kucoc as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popeye Theeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theeh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kucoc circles away.
Kucoc throws a counter combo.
Kucoc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Theeh on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raji Kucoc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kucoc lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kucoc throws a series of strikes that have Theeh backpedaling.
Theeh tries to clinch up but Kucoc circles away and keeps his distance.
Kucoc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Theeh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kucoc stalks Theeh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Theeh's face. Theeh staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kucoc.
Theeh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucoc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popeye Theeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucoc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Theeh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theeh. #T1#
Kucoc looks to land a combination. Theeh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Theeh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kucoc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kucoc stops Theeh from passing to mount.
Kucoc avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Theeh.
A lull in the action here.#SU#
Theeh stands up.
Popeye Theeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kucoc pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Theeh back to the cage. Kucoc follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Theeh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucoc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theeh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theeh misses with a wild combination.
Kucoc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Theeh with a body shot.
Kucoc closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Kucoc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Theeh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kucoc!
Theeh wants to clinch
and Kucoc counters with a left and a right that stings Theeh. #ROC2#
Theeh is rocked!
Kucoc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Theeh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Theeh wants to clinch
and Kucoc counters with a straight that turns Theeh's legs to rubber! Kucoc pushes forward with more strikes and Theeh goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raji Kucoc!
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Event:
GR 11: Kumo vs. Pleez
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Kucoc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeon.
It looked like Kucoc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simeon.
Kucoc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeon.
Kucoc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simeon's waist but Simeon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kucoc off to one side.
Simeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kucoc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Simeon.
Kucoc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeon moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucoc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simeon as he jumps to the side.
Branimir Simeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeon with a hook.#T1#
Simeon throws a shot to the body.
Simeon throws a shot from downtown. Kucoc moves away and avoids it.
Simeon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kucoc. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeon as he connects with a hook.
Simeon's corner calls for a 1-2. Simeon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simeon misses with a series of wild punches.
Simeon connects with the punch.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeon. Kucoc does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Simeon.
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!
Simeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kucoc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kucoc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeon takes a swing at Kucoc's ribcage but misses.
Simeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kucoc was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeon.
Kucoc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simeon misses with a straight left.
Kucoc seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Kucoc throws a series of punches but Simeon moves out of range.
Simeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucoc.
Kucoc closes the distance and clinches up with Simeon, looking for a takedown. Kucoc pushes Simeon against the cage but Simeon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simeon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raji Kucoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Simeon - just one landing.
Kucoc with a poor takedown
and Simeon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kucoc is breathing heavily.
Simeon swings widly with a right hand
and Kucoc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeon thinking.
Simeon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kucoc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kucoc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kucoc moves forwards but Simeon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simeon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kucoc's hands.#ROC2#
Kucoc is rocked!
Kucoc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucoc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Kucoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Simeon does it's job there.
Kucoc seems to have got his legs back now.
Simeon cracks Kucoc with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kucoc tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Simeon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kucoc is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branimir Simeon!
Branimir Simeon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mas pushes Kucoc up against the cage in a clinch.
Kucoc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mas misses with a punch on the inside.
Mas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kucoc blocks a body shot from Mas.
Mas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kucoc blocks it with crossed arms.
Mas misses with a knee to the head.
Mas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Kucoc jumps into guard, dragging Mas to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucoc looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucoc, not yet.
Kucoc seems keen to control Mas's posture.
Kucoc keeping moving, preventing Mas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kucoc pulls Mas in to control the position.
Mas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kucoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kucoc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Kucoc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Kucoc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mas is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#
Mas is rocked!#T2#
Mas tries to control but Kucoc manages to take his back.
Mas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Mas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mas is trying to control but can't.
Mas is looking for a sweep. Kucoc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mas trying to control but Kucoc postures up.
Mas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kucoc distracts Mas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kucoc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Mas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kucoc with a nice head shot there.
Mas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Mas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mas controls Kucoc momentarily but Kucoc frees himself.
Mas seems to have got his legs back now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kucoc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mas is trying to control the position but Kucoc postures up.
Kucoc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mas controls Kucoc momentarily but Kucoc frees himself.
Mas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kucoc wants to control from the top but Mas keeps moving.
Mas is trying to control the position but Kucoc postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mas tries to clinch but Kucoc moves out of range.
And Kucoc tries to counter it with a takedown but Mas pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mas is looking to clinch but Kucoc is avoiding it.
Kucoc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mas tries to close the distance and clinch but Kucoc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mas tries to clinch but Kucoc moves away #TD2#
and Kucoc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mas won't allow Kucoc to pass to mount.
Kucoc wants to take a breather but Mas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kucoc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mas is looking to control Kucoc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mas avoid being mounted?
Mas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kucoc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kucoc's back!
Mas trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mas controlling well, preventing Kucoc from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raji Kucoc dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kucoc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mas just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kucoc tries to counter it with a takedown but Mas pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Kucoc throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mas was covering up waiting for the punch and Kucoc finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kucoc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mas is keeping the position for now.
Mas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mas working a defensive guard here.
Kucoc lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mas working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kucoc throws a big right hand that misses.
Mas keeping moving, preventing Kucoc from controlling successfully.
Kucoc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mas is trying to control the position but Kucoc postures up.
Mas is really struggling to control Kucoc but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kucoc throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mas is trying to keep Kucoc in close.
#SUB#
Mas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kucoc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mas is trying to keep Kucoc in close.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kucoc swats away the attempt to clinch by Mas.
Mas misses with a straight right.
Kucoc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mas defends it well.
Mas looks to land a left hand but Kucoc moved out of range nicely.
Mas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kucoc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mas throws a body punch but Kucoc moves out of range.
Mas tries to clinch but Kucoc is having none of it.
Mas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kucoc counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Mas falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raji Kucoc!
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