Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1128 Ryan vs. Jankovic
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ryan darts in trying to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Ryan slips a jab from Jankovic.
Ryan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan misses the body punch
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jankovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Ryan slips under a jab from Jankovic.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan throws a body punch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jankovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a leg kick.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Jankovic.
Ryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jankovic just manages to avoid it.
Jankovic jabs Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryan takes a swing at Jankovic's ribcage but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ryan slips a straight right by Jankovic.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Jankovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Jankovic connects with a jab.#T1#
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Jankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow. #T2#
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jankovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic is working Ryan over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryan.
Jankovic tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards. #T3#
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankovic blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic dodges an elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Ryan lands a body punch.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ryan.
Jankovic is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Jankovic.
Gord Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankovic digs a right hand into Ryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryan's gas tank.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ryan.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan presses Jankovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankovic blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan pushes Jankovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Jankovic is rocked!
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankovic.
Jankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gord Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Jankovic swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Ryan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jankovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankovic can do to turn this around?
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan is working Jankovic over against the cage.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryan.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryan.
Ryan tries to work over Jankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Ryan avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jankovic or not.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan digs a right hand into Jankovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jankovic's gas tank.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow.
Ryan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jankovic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ryan is unloading with more strikes now! Jankovic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Ryan!
Gord Ryan retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Gord Ryan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Jankovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jankovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
Jankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
Jankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Jankovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a right hand that Jankovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankovic also avoids with ease.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jankovic's hands.
Wright has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Wright misses with a looping right.#TD#
Wright gets a double leg takedown into Jankovic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jankovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jankovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Wright is really struggling to control Jankovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankovic has wrist control.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankovic has wrist control.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright works over Jankovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Wright is working Jankovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Jankovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jankovic manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Jankovic's guard.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Jankovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright looks to land a combination but Jankovic avoids it well.
Jankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Jankovic's head.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
And Jankovic responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time.
Jankovic defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright throws a series of strikes that have Jankovic backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Jankovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wright misses with a hook
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankovic can do to turn this around?
Jankovic takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Wright.
Jankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Jankovic gets caught flat footed, as Wright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
Jankovic keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass. #T1#
Wright trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Jankovic controlling the position.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a body kick. #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.
Jankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jankovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright sizes up Jankovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jankovic moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jankovic sprawls well. Jankovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright works the jab nicely.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Jankovic lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Wright is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Time To Fight Wright has been cut.
Jankovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jankovic circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Wright.
Jankovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Ivan Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD#
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head.
Time To Fight Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head.
Wright 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.
Wright looks to land a strike but Jankovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jankovic holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Time To Fight Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Time To Fight Wright's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Jankovic moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Jankovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Jankovic lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Wright misses.
Time To Fight Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright dips to his left and cracks Jankovic with an uppercut!
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Jankovic shows good takedown defense.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Wright works over Jankovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Wright shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jankovic finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Jankovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jankovic!
A victorious Ivan Jankovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Time To Fight Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats some bull shi***! Look at his face and tell me who won!'.

Event: SYN 1119 Jankovic vs. Kostov
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kostov throws a hook but Jankovic avoids it easily.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Jankovic throws an off balance right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Jankovic blocks the leg kick.
Jankovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Jankovic counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Jankovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jankovic blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jankovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Jankovic.
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Jankovic seems unphased. #T2#
Kostov swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
Jankovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kostov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jankovic momentarily.
Jankovic thows a leg kick but Kostov checks it
and Kostov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Good leg kick by Kostov. #T3#
Kostov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostov scores with a nice body kick.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Kostov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jankovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jankovic throws a push kick but Kostov slaps the foot to one side.
Kostov flicks out a counter leg kick but Jankovic steps away.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Jankovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jankovic avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jankovic misses the jab.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Jankovic is wise to it.
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kostov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankovic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.#T2#
Kostov swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Jankovic off balance momentarily.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jankovic misses with a looping right.
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice body kick.
Jankovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jankovic blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankovic misses the target.#T3#
Jankovic misses with a right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Jankovic misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jankovic thinking.
Jankovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jankovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jankovic tries to land a front kick but Kostov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jankovic. #T4#
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Jankovic misses
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Jankovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kostov throws a body punch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kostov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jankovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostov.
Jankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov 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.#R3#
Kostov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jankovic.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Jankovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Jankovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jankovic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kostov misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Jankovic does no damage. #KD#
Jankovic drops his shoulder and cracks Kostov with a huge uppercut! Kostov goes down! Can Jankovic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving. #T2#
Jankovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Jankovic 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.
Jankovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostov pulls Jankovic in to control the position.
Jankovic won't allow Kostov to sweep him here.
Kostov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jankovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kostov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kostov wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving. #T3#
Jankovic has control of Kostov's left arm, preventing Kostov from doing any damage.
Kostov looking to pass the guard.
Kostov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jankovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kostov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kostov trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jankovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jankovic throws a quick counter head kick but Kostov was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Jankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jankovic really felt that one!
Kostov misses with a hook
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov misses with a shot to the body
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostov as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Jankovic throws a lazy head kick
and Kostov counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Jankovic misses.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kostov!
Kostov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters with a low kick, right behind Kostov 's knee.
Kostov swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range. #T2#
Kostov misses with a hook.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kostov's knee momentarily.
Kostov throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov throws a wild body kick that Jankovic sees coming a mile off.
Jankovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostov just manages to avoid it.
Kostov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jankovic at a distance.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jankovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jankovic.
Jankovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kostov just manages to avoid it.
Kostov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the body
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostov misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ivan Jankovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Jankovic misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Kostov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Jankovic coming out on top.
Jankovic slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankovic misses the target.#T1##CL2#
Kostov clinches up against the cage.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kostov misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Jankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jankovic's sensitive parts.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Jankovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jankovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jankovic tries to land a body kick
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov stuns Jankovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kostov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jankovic. Jankovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Jankovic ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jankovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jankovic throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jankovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
I think Kostov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
An out of breath Pavel Kostov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jankovic.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jankovic under the eye.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jankovic connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jankovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Jankovic down.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Jankovic counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Jankovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Jankovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jankovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson tries to clinch but Jankovic moves away
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Jankovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Jankovic down.
Jankovic misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2##KD#
Jankovic sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Anderson to the ground! Jankovic dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Anderson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Jankovic.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Jankovic finish him?
Anderson tries to hold on but Jankovic postures up.
Jankovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jankovic lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anderson tries to hold on but Jankovic pushes him away.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jankovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jankovic with good strikes from the mount here!
Jankovic landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson can't escape the position. #T3#
Jankovic looking to finish Anderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anderson!
Jankovic lands a big shot there that rocks Anderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jankovic looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jankovic avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Jankovic cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT#That has opened up Jones Anderson's cut even more.
Anderson tries to hold on but Jankovic pushes him away.
Jankovic landing shots from mount.
Anderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#The cut above Jones Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jankovic prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#Jones Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Jankovic!
A very excited looking Ivan Jankovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCC 86
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jankovic throws the left hand but Dienekes avoids the punch easily.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dienekes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jankovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dienekes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dienekes stalling.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Jankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes. #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.
Jankovic wants to improve his position but Dienekes is controlling well.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dienekes wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy.
Dienekes uses his free foot to push down on Jankovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jankovic.
Jankovic is squirming around, avoiding Dienekes's attempts to control the action.
Jankovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dienekes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dienekes throws a wild left hand from mount and Jankovic manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T3#
Dienekes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jankovic is squirming around, avoiding Dienekes's attempts to control the action.
Dienekes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dienekes thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dienekes. #SUB#
Dienekes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jankovic has worked his arm free - good work by Jankovic! #T4#
Dienekes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dienekes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dienekes misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dienekes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dienekes avoids the body shot from Jankovic.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dienekes has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankovic pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jankovic is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dienekes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankovic can do to turn this around?
Dienekes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dienekes content to stall in guard here.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dienekes slips nicely into half guard.
Dienekes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jankovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Jankovic dodges it nicely.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
Jankovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jankovic is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Jankovic is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jankovic avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes wants to pass to mount but Jankovic is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dienekes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jankovic avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dienekes.
And Jankovic responds with a good body kick, but Dienekes manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doric Dienekes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes shoots for a takedown but Jankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jankovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jankovic as Dienekes shoots in.
Jankovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dienekes blocks it well.
Jankovic throws out a loose jab but Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jankovic looking to control.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dienekes trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Dienekes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jankovic keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dienekes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Dienekes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dienekes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dienekes blocks a head kick by Jankovic.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dienekes with a poor takedown
and Jankovic counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Jankovic looks at the referee who does nothing so Jankovic lands a crushing right that sends Dienekes to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic! Ivan Jankovic retains his middleweight title!
Ivan Jankovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 78
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Jankovic swings for the body but Jones moves out of range. #TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jankovic controlling Jones's posture.
Jankovic working a defensive guard here.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankovic has wrist control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stands up over Jankovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Jankovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankovic striking from the bottom.
Jankovic controlling Jones's posture.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jankovic trying to control the position.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jankovic working a defensive guard here.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jankovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Jones 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.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jankovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jankovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jankovic trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jankovic keeps moving.
Jankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jankovic is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Jankovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jankovic manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Jankovic's guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Jankovic pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up in Jankovic's guard and throws a big left but Jankovic blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jankovic trying to control the position.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it.
Jankovic throws a counter combo.
Jankovic walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jankovic defends well and Jones ends up having to push Jankovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankovic can do to turn this around?
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jankovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jankovic prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jankovic up against the cage.
Jones is working for takedown but Jankovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Jankovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Jankovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Jankovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A short right from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jankovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jankovic obliges.
A short right from Jankovic.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jankovic landing knees to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jankovic smiles and moves away.
Jankovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jankovic throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankovic. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Jankovic cracks Jones with a big right hand and Jones goes down!#CUT2#It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.#T3#
Jankovic cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jankovic working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Jankovic defends it easily.
Jankovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Jankovic defends it easily.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Jankovic slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jankovic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jankovic is one step ahead there.
Jones keeping full guard, as Jankovic tries to pass. #T4#
Jankovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jankovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jankovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jankovic works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jankovic trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jankovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jankovic has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jankovic trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones 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.#SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankovic wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Jankovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jankovic cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jankovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jankovic throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jankovic manages to circle out of the way.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jankovic tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jankovic to the ground. Jankovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Jankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a straight right by Jankovic.
Jankovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jankovic stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankovic. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jankovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jankovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jankovic defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jankovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jankovic defending well though.
Jankovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jankovic has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jankovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jankovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jankovic trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jankovic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jankovic is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jankovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. #T3#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jankovic trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jankovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jankovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jankovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jankovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Jankovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ivan Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Jones staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jankovic is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Jankovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in but Jankovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankovic moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Jankovic, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Jankovic against the cage but Jankovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jankovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jankovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Kevin Jones's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Jankovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jankovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jankovic drops Jones with a big left hand! Jones is injured, injured bad! Jankovic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ivan Jankovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 73
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Jankovic checks a leg kick.
Alexander throws a hook but Jankovic avoids it easily.
Jankovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander jabs Jankovic right on the nose. Jankovic blinks but takes it well.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Jankovic's shoulder, as Jankovic tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jankovic throws out a counter right but Alexander avoids it with no problem.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jankovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jankovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Jankovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
Jankovic moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
Alexander clobbers Jankovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jankovic wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jankovic. Jankovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
Jankovic walks into a straight right hand from Alexander.
Jankovic blocks a jab.#T1#
Alexander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexander scores with a push kick.
Alexander tries to land a leg kick but Jankovic saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jankovic avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
Jankovic slips under a jab.
Jankovic thinks about the counter body kick.
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Jankovic checks a leg kick.
Jankovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
Jankovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Jankovic pushes him off.
Jankovic chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Jankovic slips under a jab from Alexander.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander. #CL#
Alexander gets a clinch.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander is looking to control Jankovic's arms but Jankovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jankovic.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Jankovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander is breathing heavily.#T3#
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexander is defending well for now.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Jankovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jankovic is keeping busy.
Alexander looking to stall.
Jankovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T4#
Jankovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
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!
Jankovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alexander in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexander is defending well for now.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankovic's elbow.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alexander throws a right and a left that Jankovic avoids nicely.
Jankovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jankovic throws a fast counter high kick but Alexander manages to duck under it in time.
Alexander is looking to slow Jankovic down with leg kicks.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Alexander.
Alexander defending well as Jankovic loads up on a big left hand.
Jankovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander misses with a hook. Jankovic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic ducks right into an uppercut from Alexander.
Jankovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jankovic in his tracks.
Alexander misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jankovic avoids a kick to the body.
Jankovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexander is wise to it.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a right hand that sends Alexander tumbling to the canvas! Can Jankovic finish him? He dives into Alexander's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
Jankovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankovic throwing strikes but missing.
Jankovic cracks Alexander with a solid left hand.
Jankovic trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Jankovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jankovic throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankovic pulls Alexander in to control the position.
Jankovic punching from the bottom.
Jankovic controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Jankovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jankovic trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Jankovic has control of Alexander's left arm, preventing Alexander from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jankovic working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Jankovic.
Alexander throws the left hand but Jankovic avoids the punch easily.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Alexander catches Jankovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jankovic under the eye.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Jankovic.
Alexander moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Alexander misses.
Alexander backing away here, and Jankovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Jankovic throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Jankovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jankovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
Jankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Jankovic moves away and avoids it.
Jankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Jankovic counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Alexander down! Jankovic is looking to finish but Alexander is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic cracks Alexander with a solid left hand.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jankovic postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Alexander covers up, he's hurt! Jankovic keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jankovic and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jankovic can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic!
A very excited looking Ivan Jankovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCC 55 : Jankovic vs Ortega
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1#
Ortega misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jankovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Ortega stalks Jankovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jankovic's face. Jankovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jankovic has time to react.
Ortega tries to land a body kick
and Jankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses the body punch
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortega misses with a body punch
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Jankovic ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Jankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jankovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Jankovic.
Jankovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jankovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ortega avoids it.#T2#
Ortega cracks Jankovic with an open hand slap.
Ortega shoots in for a double leg but Jankovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortega misses with a hook
and Jankovic counters with a nice body kick.
Jankovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Jankovic counters with a nice body shot.
Emilio Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankovic manages to avoid it.
Jankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
A counter left hand to the body from Jankovic misses its target.#T3#
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Jankovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Ortega misses
and Jankovic counters with a solid body kick.
Ortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jankovic.
An attempted straight right counter from Jankovic misses the target.
Ortega misses with a hook
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Jankovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Jankovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Ortega won't allow Jankovic to sweep him here.
Jankovic controlling the position.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jankovic sprawls well. Jankovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.#T1#
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega scores with the left hand. Jankovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortega misses with a shot to the body
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.
Ortega jabs Jankovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jankovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Ortega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Ortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Jankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Jankovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jankovic moves away.
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!
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Jankovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jankovic slips a jab from Ortega.
Jankovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Ortega avoided it.
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Jankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ivan Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Ortega.
Ortega takes a swing at Jankovic's ribcage but misses.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Jankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jankovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega misses with a shot to the body
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Ivan Jankovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ortega cracks Jankovic with an open hand slap.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
A little feinted left hand from Jankovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivan Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankovic defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Ortega finds it's way through Jankovic's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortega throws a sloppy body shot
and Jankovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ortega misses with a combination
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jankovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jankovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega misses with a hook to the body
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jankovic manages to avoid it.
Ortega throws a sloppy body shot
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.#T3#
Jankovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Jankovic's belly button to the back.
Jankovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Ortega thuds his right hand into Jankovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jankovic ducks right into an uppercut from Ortega.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Jankovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Jankovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Ortega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Jankovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jankovic scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Ortega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jankovic sprawls well initially but Ortega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ortega is trying to control. Jankovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Ortega 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. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard. #T1#
Jankovic wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Ortega keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jankovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega with a hook.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jankovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega cracks Jankovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Ortega.
Ortega looks to land a combination but Jankovic avoids it well.
Jankovic throws a quick counter head kick but Ortega was just out of range.#T3#
Ortega misses with a left hand
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Jankovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jankovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Jankovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortega misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jankovic counters with a good low kick that Ortega was not able to check.
Ortega throws a body punch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Ortega misses with a hook
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankovic blocks a jab.
Ortega shoots in and drives through. Jankovic sprawls well.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Ortega.
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a low kick, right behind Ortega 's knee.
Ortega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Jankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Emilio Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ortega throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Jankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Jankovic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jankovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega misses with an uppercut
enabling Jankovic to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega thuds his shin into the meat of Jankovic's side.
A big right from Ortega misses. #T2#
Ortega tries to land a body kick
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Jankovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Ortega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega with a poor takedown
and Jankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jankovic slips a jab from Ortega.#T3#
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Jankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ortega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ortega misses with a body shot.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Jankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega works Jankovic's body with a nice hook.
Ortega shoots and misses
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega works over Jankovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortega looks to throw a body kick
and Jankovic counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Jankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jankovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: CCC 47 : Jankovic vs Dienekes
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jankovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes checks a low kick from Jankovic.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dienekes shoots and misses
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dienekes shoots in and drives through. Jankovic sprawls well.
Dienekes has his takedown stuffed
and Jankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dienekes thinking.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doric Dienekes.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Dienekes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dienekes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jankovic as he jumps to the side.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Dienekes manages to avoid it.
Jankovic scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Dienekes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to land a front kick but Dienekes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Dienekes tries to counter it with a takedown but Jankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jankovic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jankovic! #T4#
Dienekes in side control, throwing shots but Jankovic defends.
Dienekes throws an elbow but Jankovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dienekes working the head and body with strikes.
Dienekes wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy.
Dienekes has knee on belly momentarily but Jankovic bucks him off and regains half guard.
Dienekes is trying to control. Jankovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic 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 round but I would say that Ivan Jankovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dienekes takes one on the button.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dienekes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic swings for the body but Dienekes moves out of range.
And Dienekes tries to counter it with a takedown but Jankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Dienekes avoids a kick to the body.
Jankovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dienekes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jankovic counters with a big head kick but Dienekes shrugs it off.
Dienekes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jankovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2##TD2#
Dienekes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jankovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dienekes can do to turn this around?
Jankovic tries to bench press Dienekes off him but Dienekes keeps the position.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Jankovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dienekes staying calm.
Jankovic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dienekes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankovic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jankovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jankovic being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic is trying to control Dienekes's posture but Dienekes avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doric Dienekes 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.#R3#
Jankovic loads up on a big right hand but Dienekes slips the punch.
Dienekes looks for a takedown but Jankovic sprawls well.
Jankovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Jankovic avoids it easily.#T1#
Jankovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Jankovic avoids it easily.
Ivan Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jankovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dienekes in his tracks.
Jankovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dienekes at a distance.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Jankovic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dienekes distracts Jankovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jankovic keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass.
Dienekes works over Jankovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Dienekes advances to half guard.
Jankovic tries to get to full guard but Dienekes has control of the leg.
Dienekes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head. #T3#
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dienekes is trying to control the action in half guard but Jankovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dienekes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doric Dienekes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Jankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head. #T4##SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dienekes is just content to waste time from the top position. Jankovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dienekes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankovic is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dienekes slips a jab from Jankovic.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Jankovic avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doric Dienekes really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dienekes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jankovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Dienekes. Dienekes gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dienekes tries for a takedown but Jankovic circles away easily
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doric Dienekes.
Jankovic lands a nice hook to Dienekes's body. Dienekes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Dienekes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dienekes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jankovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Jankovic scores with a shot to the body.
Dienekes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
Jankovic throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Dienekes throwing strikes but Jankovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dienekes is looking to regain half guard here but Jankovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Dienekes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Dienekes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dienekes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jankovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jankovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dienekes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic had his way with Doric Dienekes in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jankovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doric Dienekes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jankovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Dienekes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic misses with a hook #TD2#
so Dienekes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dienekes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Jankovic has control of Dienekes's left arm, preventing Dienekes from doing any damage.
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jankovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Dienekes looking to sit in guard and control but Jankovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dienekes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jankovic has passed into half guard!
Dienekes wants to improve his position but Jankovic is controlling well. #T3#
Jankovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dienekes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dienekes.
Jankovic stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.#SUB2#
Dienekes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.
Dienekes working a defensive guard here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jankovic content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dienekes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Jankovic blocks nicely.
Dienekes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankovic is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doric Dienekes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dienekes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes is the new middleweight champion!

Event: CCC 36 : Jankovic vs Spence
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spence scores with a sloppy right hand. Jankovic should have avoided that one.
Jankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jankovic with a body shot.
Jankovic cracks Spence with an open hand slap.
Spence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jankovic moves to clinch but Spence breaks away
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence blocks a jab.
Jankovic tries to clinch up
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Spence swings widly with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Spence blocks the low kick.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jankovic takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Spence tries to keep at a distance but Jankovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jankovic lands a knee to the body.
Spence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Jankovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spence .
Jankovic working aggressively here.
Spence avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jankovic obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spence .
Jankovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spence avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Spence 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spence looks to throw the jab but Jankovic is out of range. #T3#
Spence lands with a shot to the body.
Spence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jankovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Jankovic throws a front kick that sends Spence stumbling back into the cage.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Spence checks it.
Jankovic tries to clinch
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Jankovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Jankovic misses the body punch
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Jankovic clinches up with Spence and pushes him back against the cage.
Jankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spence .
Spence 's coach down at Is It Avatary Enough? was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic digs a right hand into Spence 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spence 's gas tank.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Spence wants to stall.
Jankovic trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Spence blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Spence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jankovic throws a wild body kick that Spence sees coming a mile off.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jankovic ducks under a wild hook from Spence .
Spence circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jankovic.
Spence connects with a body shot.#T1#
Spence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jankovic misses with a kick to the body
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spence can do to turn this around?
Spence blocks a head kick by Jankovic.
Spence keeps the fight on the outside.
Spence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alan Spence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spence keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Spence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jankovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Spence .#T2#
Jankovic closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spence misses with a body shot.
Jankovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Spence avoided it.
Spence swings widly with a right hand
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Jankovic moves in looking to clinch but Spence pushes him off.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Spence .
Spence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jankovic on the side of the head.#T3#
Jankovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Spence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spence misses with a right hand
and Jankovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Spence jabs at Jankovic's body.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence .
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spence throws a hook but Jankovic avoids it easily.
As Spence backs away, Jankovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jankovic moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Jankovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jankovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jankovic moves in looking to clinch but Spence pushes him off.
Spence swats away the attempt to clinch by Jankovic.
Spence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Jankovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Spence 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.#R3#
Spence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jankovic.
Spence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spence connects with a body shot that sends Jankovic's belly button to the back.#CL#
Jankovic clinches up against the cage.
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spence .
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spence or not.
Jankovic tries to work over Spence 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Spence controls his hands.
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Jankovic.
Spence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jankovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spence lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jankovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spence .
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
Spence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
Jankovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spence lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spence is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Spence has Jankovic pressed against the cage.
Spence avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body. #T3#
Jankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Spence controls his hands.
Jankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jankovic tries to work over Spence 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jankovic fails to land.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spence is defending well for now.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
Spence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jankovic fails to land. #T4#
Jankovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spence 's elbow.
Spence prevents a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
Jankovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spence .
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Jankovic is looking to clinch but Spence is avoiding it.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jankovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence cracks Jankovic with a good jab.
Spence throws a right hand that Jankovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jankovic also avoids with ease.
Jankovic is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence moves forwards but Jankovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jankovic throws a leg kick
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jankovic tries to clinch but Spence is having none of it. #T1#
A big right from Spence misses.
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
Spence lands a lovely overhand right.
Jankovic tries to clinch
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Spence misses.
Jankovic misses with a straight right.
Jankovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jankovic connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
A jab from Spence does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Jankovic.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Spence .
Good leg kick by Jankovic.
Spence slips a jab and a cross from Jankovic.
Spence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alan Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jankovic tries to clinch but Spence moves away
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jankovic thows a leg kick but Spence checks it
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence . Jankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spence looks to land a combination but Jankovic avoids it well.
Jankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Jankovic.
Spence missing with a left hand there. Jankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jankovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jankovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spence avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Spence struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankovic controls his hands.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jankovic wants to clinch up but Spence keeps it at a distance.
Jankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jankovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jankovic moves away.
Jankovic punishes Spence 's body with a nice straight punch.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Spence .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jankovic pushes Spence up against the cage in a clinch.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Spence fails to land.
Spence working hard to break the clinch.
Jankovic blocking some punches.
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spence is defending well for now.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spence on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spence prevents a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spence is defending well for now.
Jankovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spence avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spence avoids it.#T2#
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Spence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spence avoiding damage as Jankovic throws knees to the body.
Spence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ivan Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Jankovic. #T3#
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Spence .
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Spence blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Spence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spence .
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Jankovic tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spence or not.
Jankovic works on Spence 's body with a couple of short punches.
Spence is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Spence controls his hands.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
Jankovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spence avoids it.
Jankovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Jankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jankovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Jankovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Alan Spence had this to say: 'My foot was a balloon'.

Event: CCC 30 : Soares vs Jankovic
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Soares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jankovic doesn't seem phased though.
Soares lands a two punch combo.
Jankovic throws a hook but Soares avoids it easily.
Jankovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Soares instigates a clinch.
Jankovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Soares avoids the damage to the body.
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic digs a right hand underneath Soares's ribcage. Soares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Jankovic controls the action.
Jankovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soares misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jankovic.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Soares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jankovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soares throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soares. #T1#
Soares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soares walks into a left hand.
Soares dips to his left and cracks Jankovic with an uppercut!
Soares misses with a combination
and Jankovic counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Soares is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Ivan Jankovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 73:Akutagawa vs Rapheal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Jankovic connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Jankovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Jankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick
and Burgess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jankovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Jankovic has been cut.
Burgess takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Jankovic as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jankovic - that will leave a mark!
Jankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Burgess walks into a left hand.
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Burgess moved away.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgess digs a good hook to Jankovic's body.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
A nice side step and Burgess releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jankovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burgess misses with a straight right.
Jankovic lands an overhand right.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burgess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankovic throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burgess! But no joy.
Jankovic lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Jankovic throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Burgess was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burgess misses the jab.
Good shot there by Jankovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess blocks the body kick.
Burgess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jankovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Jankovic.
Burgess moves away from the strike by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgess at a distance.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jankovic lands a jab to Burgess's midsection.#T3#
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgess manages to avoid it.
Burgess is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a hook but Burgess blocks it.
Burgess throws a right hand that misses
and Jankovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jankovic digs a good body shot into Burgess's ribs.
Burgess misses with a looping left.
Jankovic looks to land a right hand but Burgess moved out of range.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jankovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Jankovic scores with the left hand. Burgess knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Axton Burgess's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Burgess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jankovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Burgess misses.
Jankovic takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Burgess steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jankovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankovic ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Jankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgess is just out of range.
Burgess appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jankovic staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Jankovic throws a hook but Burgess avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a hook to the side of Burgess's head but Burgess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jankovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
Jankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burgess slips a jab from Jankovic.
A countering left hand to the body from Burgess misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivan Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankovic defending well as Burgess loads up on a big left hand.
Jankovic avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Burgess tries to move into range but Jankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Burgess throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgess throws a hook but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Burgess moved away.#KD#
Jankovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Burgess sprawling to the canvas! Burgess rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jankovic finish him?!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burgess in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Jankovic misses
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic stuns Burgess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jankovic - that will leave a mark!
A lazy body kick from Jankovic
and Burgess counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Jankovic. That snapped Burgess's head back. #CUT#The cut above Axton Burgess's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jankovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgess lunges at Jankovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jankovic's hand.
Jankovic throws a lazy right hand but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgess doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jankovic tests Burgess's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
A combination from Jankovic does no damage.
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
Burgess scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jankovic throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Burgess moves into the clinch.
Burgess throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankovic.
Burgess tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Burgess back against the cage.
Burgess misses with some punches.
Jankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.#CUT#Axton Burgess's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgess.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Burgess swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgess lands a right hand.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Burgess misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivan Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jankovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Jankovic gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jankovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankovic is defending well for now.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson looks winded!
Jankovic managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks with his arms. #T1##BC#
Jankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankovic feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jankovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankovic looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jankovic backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Jackson's temple! It sends Jackson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jankovic celebrates and the doctors try to help Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ivan Jankovic!
After winning the bout, Ivan Jankovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Striker Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He hit the lotto! Ill be back!'.

Event: SMFL 19 - Hunt vs. O Brien 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jankovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bear under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Jankovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Bear.#CL2#
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Jankovic cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Jankovic on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jankovic.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Jankovic breaks from the clinch.
Bear moves to clinch but Jankovic breaks away
and Jankovic rattles Bear with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Bear tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jankovic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Bear stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic!
A relieved looking Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMFL 16 - Chai vs. Peters
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Jankovic looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Jankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega feints the counter takedown.
Ortega scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jankovic.
Ortega slips a straight right by Jankovic.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jankovic defends it well.
Jankovic connects with a body shot that sends Ortega's belly button to the back.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Jankovic counters with a head kick that drops Ortega to the mat! Ortega scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Jankovic moves in close and cracks Ortega with a massive right hand! Ortega, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jankovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jankovic!
A relieved looking Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMFL 13 - Hunt v Sadewa 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jankovic slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Jankovic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankovic! But no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Bear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Bear shoots in but Jankovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jankovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bear blocks it well.
Jankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jankovic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Jankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bear darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jankovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bear keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jankovic tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Bear content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jankovic wants to get back to full guard.
Bear controlling the action here.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Bear sits in half guard.
Jankovic keeping hold of Bear's head, controlling as best he can.
Bear wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bear is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it. #TD#
Bear scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bear is trying to get an arm triangle but Jankovic is defending well.
Bear creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SUB#
Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jankovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bear wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy.
Bear has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jankovic!
Jankovic is working to get back to half guard.
Bear controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jankovic because Bear loaded up on that one.
Bear landing strikes from the mount and Jankovic is in trouble! #SUB#
Bear is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jankovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Bear is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jankovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bear looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bear looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jankovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jankovic counters with a three punch combo that has Bear backing up. Bear nods at Jankovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Jankovic cracks Bear with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bear falls to his knees and Jankovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic!
A relieved looking Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Jankovic throws a right and a left that Solomon avoids nicely.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Jankovic.
Jankovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Jankovic tries to land a leg kick but Solomon saw it coming and moves away.
Solomon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Solomon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Jankovic ducks down to avoid it.
Jankovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ben Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Jankovic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jankovic looks to move away, Solomon throws a big counter combo but Jankovic just gets out of the way.
Jankovic slips a jab from Solomon.
Jankovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a series of strikes that have Solomon backpedaling.
Solomon misses with a straight left. #T1#
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Jankovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solomon connects with a nice looking jab.
Solomon throws a hook to the side of Jankovic's head but Jankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jankovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jankovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solomon.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Jankovic saw that one coming.
Jankovic misses with a straight left.
Jankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solomon misses with a hook. Jankovic ducked under it nicely.
Jankovic misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon slips under a jab.
Solomon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Solomon misses the target. #T2#
Jankovic punishes Solomon's body with a nice straight punch.
Solomon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jankovic.
It seemed like Jankovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solomon lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Solomon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon moves out of range as Jankovic strikes.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Solomon throws an off balance right hand
and Jankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Jankovic coming out on top.
Jankovic throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
A solid body kick from Jankovic.
Solomon misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Jankovic. #T3#
Jankovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.
Solomon looks to land a left hand but Jankovic moved out of range nicely.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.
Solomon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon connects with the punch.
Solomon looks to land a right hand but Jankovic moved out of range.
Jankovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Jankovic lands a big uppercut and Solomon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Solomon looks OK. Jankovic waves Solomon back to his feet!#ROC2#Solomon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon switches off momentarily and Jankovic cracks him with a monster right hand! Solomon topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jankovic dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jankovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Jankovic!
Ivan Jankovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Jankovic lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankovic looks to land a combination. Putin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jankovic digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Putin takes one to the side of the head.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin darts in trying to clinch
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand. #ROC#Putin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jankovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Jankovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jankovic.
Jankovic just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Putin ducks under a wild hook from Jankovic.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jankovic breaks the clinch.
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Jankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jankovic throws a wild body kick that Putin sees coming a mile off.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Putin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankovic lands with a kick to the temple. Putin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
Putin looking for a takedown.
Putin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jankovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin tries to clinch but Jankovic moves away
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin tries to clinch up but Jankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jankovic works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ukraine Putin.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Putin is trying to drag Jankovic to the mat but Jankovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jankovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Jankovic digs a right hand underneath Putin's ribcage. Putin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Jankovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin looks winded!
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Jankovic pushes Putin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jankovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jankovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin jumps guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Jankovic gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jankovic working aggressively here.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Putin blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic takes a shot to the head.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jankovic scores with a hook to the body. Putin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Jankovic.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jankovic! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Jankovic!
Our winner, Ivan Jankovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ukraine Putin was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

Event: SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Jankovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Raikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Raikov wants to pass to mount but Jankovic is defending the position.
Raikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic moves into full guard.
Jankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankovic tries to get out of the position.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Raikov stands and throws Jankovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Raikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jankovic is defending well.
Raikov advances to mount. #SUB2#
Raikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Jankovic defends it well.
Jankovic tries to reverse the position but Raikov maintains control.#T2#
Raikov fails to advance to Jankovic's back.
Jankovic suckers Raikov into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jankovic is now in Raikov's guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic stopping the sweep attempt from Raikov.
Raikov is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Raikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Raikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jankovic trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Raikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.
Raikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jankovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Raikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankovic is retaining full guard.
Jankovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raikov works to advance to full mount. Jankovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Raikov looking for a guillotine from mount but Jankovic is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikov fails to advance to Jankovic's back.
Jankovic is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Raikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jankovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Raikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jankovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jankovic enables Raikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jankovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Raikov looking to pass the guard.
Raikov pushing down on Jankovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raikov moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Raikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikov on the ground.#SUB2#
Raikov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jankovic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Raikov yanks on the arm and Jankovic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Raikov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BE Younick , into his post fight interview.

Event: SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Nkruma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nkruma doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankovic circles away.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Nkruma manages to avoid it.
Jankovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Jankovic counters with a quick kick to the body but Nkruma blocks it.
Jankovic tests Nkruma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nkruma wants to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nkruma moves in looking to clinch but Jankovic pushes him off.
Jankovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkruma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nkruma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nkruma moves to clinch but Jankovic breaks away
and Jankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jankovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jankovic counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nkruma is looking to clinch but Jankovic is avoiding it.
Ivan Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nkruma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jankovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Jankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Nkruma instigates a clinch.
Nkruma jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Nkruma around his waist. Nkruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nkruma pushes off an throws an elbow but Jankovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nkruma tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Nkruma back against the cage.
Jankovic works on Nkruma's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
A short uppercut from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but Jankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Nkruma drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Jankovic. #BC#
Jankovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jankovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Nkruma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jankovic lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Nice cross by Jankovic.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jankovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nkruma has time to react.#KD#
Jankovic lands a left and a right that send Nkruma crashing to the mat, dazed. Jankovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Samwel Nkruma has been cut.
Jankovic throws a hook but Nkruma blocks it.
Jankovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jankovic lands a slapping body shot.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jankovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jankovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nkruma tries to clinch up but Jankovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Jankovic.
Nkruma moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Nkruma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jankovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Jankovic lands a jab to Nkruma's midsection.#CL2#
Nkruma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jankovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jankovic as Nkruma tries to tie him up.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nkruma backwards.
Nkruma looking to slow down the pace here.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Nkruma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nkruma wants to stall.
Jankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Nkruma is trying to stall.
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from Jankovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Jankovic digs a right hand underneath Nkruma's ribcage. Nkruma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jankovic gets through Nkruma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samwel Nkruma.
Nkruma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankovic is defending well for now.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Nkruma successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic preventing the sweep.
Jankovic stays in close to Nkruma's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Nkruma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nkruma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nkruma looks to clinch
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Jankovic lands with an overhand left.
Nkruma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Jankovic.
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nkruma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nkruma moves out of range of the body kick from Jankovic.
Nkruma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nkruma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jankovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nkruma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Jankovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nkruma doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jankovic.
Nkruma avoids the body shot from Jankovic.
Nkruma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jankovic.
Nkruma wants to clinch up but Jankovic keeps it at a distance.
Jankovic misses with a body kick.
Jankovic throws the left hand but Nkruma avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nkruma closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nkruma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jankovic's brow.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Nkruma around his waist. Nkruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Nkruma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Nkruma avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Nkruma tries to work over Jankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic scores with a shot to the side of Nkruma's head.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
Nkruma tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Nkruma back against the cage.
Ivan Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Nkruma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nkruma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jankovic walks away with a smile on his face. Nkruma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samwel Nkruma.
Jankovic thuds his right hand into Nkruma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jankovic lands with a right hand.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nkruma can do to turn this around?
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkruma.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looks like Jankovic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nkruma manages to avoid it.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jankovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nkruma darts in trying to clinch
and Jankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nkruma tries to close the distance and clinch but Jankovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jankovic. Nkruma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jankovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkruma moves away.
Jankovic throws out a loose jab but Nkruma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nkruma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nkruma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jankovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nkruma takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Nkruma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jankovic cracks Nkruma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jankovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkruma wants to clinch but Jankovic slips to the side
and Jankovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic looks for the body kick but Nkruma saw that one coming.
Jankovic lunges at Nkruma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nkruma's hand.
Nkruma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jankovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nkruma scrambles back to his feet.
Nkruma misses with an uppercut.
Jankovic connects with a leg kick.
Jankovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ivan Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Nkruma takes one on the button.#ROC#Nkruma is rocked!
Jankovic scores with a nice body kick.
Nkruma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Nkruma clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jankovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samwel Nkruma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jankovic throws a good cross that connects.
Nkruma is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Jankovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkruma seems to have recovered his senses.
Jankovic misses with a straight right.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nkruma wants to clinch
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankovic lands with a good body shot.
Nkruma misses with the body kick
and Jankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jankovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkruma tries to clinch but Jankovic moves out of range.
Nkruma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jankovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nkruma clinches.
Nkruma is trying to pull guard but Jankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Nkruma misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Nkruma decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Nkruma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankovic is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jankovic passes into half guard.
Nkruma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, if Jankovic 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.
Nkruma wants to control but Jankovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jankovic prevents Nkruma from improving his position.
Nkruma is controlling Jankovic's trapped leg to prevent Jankovic from advancing to side control.
Nkruma tries to roll over but Jankovic keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nkruma is looking to get back to full guard here but Jankovic has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nkruma is looking for a sweep.
Jankovic controlling the position from side mount.
Nkruma tries to bench press Jankovic off him but Jankovic keeps the position.
Nkruma manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nkruma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jankovic controlling the pace.
Nkruma works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Nkruma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nkruma working for a triangle but Jankovic defends it easily. #SUB2#
Nkruma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkruma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nkruma won't allow Jankovic to sweep him here. #T4#
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Nkruma from controlling successfully.
Nkruma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jankovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nkruma on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nkruma wants to pass the guard but Jankovic is keeping the position.
Samwel Nkruma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankovic tries to get out of the position.
Jankovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Jankovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jankovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Jankovic!
Our winner, Ivan Jankovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Very Wacky 1 - QF
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Jankovic shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Jankovic shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Jankovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jankovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jankovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Velasquez pulls Jankovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Jankovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jankovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Velasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing Jankovic from standing up.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velasquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Velasquez stays in close to Jankovic's body and controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jankovic trying to control the position. #SUB#
Jankovic has an active guard here but Velasquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Jankovic is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Free Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velasquez 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Free Velasquez!
Free Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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