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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
27 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
17 - 24 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killjoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Killjoy.
Kovacs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Kovacs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovacs swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Kovacs circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Killjoy manages to circle out of the way.
Kovacs jabs Killjoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killjoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Killjoy misses.
Killjoy misses with the combination.
Killjoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killjoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacs circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walter Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killjoy walks into a jab.
Killjoy cracks Kovacs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killjoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Killjoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Killjoy. Those never looked like landing.
Killjoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
Kovacs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Killjoy closes the distance and pushes Kovacs back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Killjoy controls the action.
Killjoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killjoy tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Killjoy jumps guard but Kovacs stands there with Killjoy around his waist. Killjoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Kovacs.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs won't allow it.
Killjoy is trying to push Kovacs away but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killjoy.
Killjoy blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killjoy working aggressively here.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kovacs has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Walter Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy tries to circle away but Kovacs has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Killjoy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kovacs gets an underhook and turns Killjoy into the cage.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killjoy jumps into guard, dragging Kovacs to the mat.
Kovacs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovacs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovacs looking to sit in guard and control but Killjoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kovacs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Killjoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killjoy won't allow Kovacs to sweep him here.
My spies in The Million Dollar Performance Center inform me that Killjoy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kovacs being controlled here, momentarily.
Kovacs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killjoy manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Kovacs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Killjoy tries to clinch there but Kovacs circles away.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs throwing a counter right hand but Killjoy manages to avoid it.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
Kovacs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovacs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killjoy closes the distance and pushes Kovacs back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Killjoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killjoy.
Nice body punch from Killjoy.
Kovacs avoids a wild elbow strike from Killjoy.
Killjoy manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killjoy doesn't seem phased though.
Killjoy walks into a straight right hand from Kovacs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killjoy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs is looking to counter the offense by Killjoy and move into the clinch.
Kovacs leaves Killjoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killjoy looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Killjoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Kovacs - that landed with a thud.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Killjoy.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovacs.
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovacs scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs cracks Killjoy with a nice body shot.
Killjoy is breathing heavily.
Killjoy stalling against the cage.
Killjoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovacs pushes Killjoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kovacs lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Killjoy.
Killjoy takes a shot to the head.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killjoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killjoy can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs presses Killjoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killjoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killjoy jumps guard but Kovacs stands there with Killjoy around his waist. Killjoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walter Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovacs to keep the fight standing.
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killjoy backwards.
Killjoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Killjoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovacs smiles and moves away.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killjoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Killjoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killjoy swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killjoy doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs blocks a jab.
It looked like Kovacs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killjoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacs.
Killjoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs cracks Killjoy with a good jab.
Killjoy misses the jab.
Walter Kovacs is winning the standup battle so far.
Killjoy misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Killjoy.
Killjoy scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killjoy darts in trying to clinch
and Kovacs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killjoy avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Killjoy with that takedown attempt.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Killjoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killjoy shoots and misses
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Kovacs is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kovacs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kovacs connects with a right hand. Killjoy shakes it off.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs tries to counter by clinching up but Killjoy breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Killjoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kovacs with a nice cross.
Killjoy ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Killjoy tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killjoy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kovacs rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Killjoy moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Killjoy slips under a jab.
Killjoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killjoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovacs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killjoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killjoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
Killjoy lands a body shot.
Killjoy rushes Kovacs and presses him up against the cage.
Kovacs struggles to land a body shot inside as Killjoy controls his hands.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killjoy looking to stall.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kevin Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Killjoy misses with some punches.
Killjoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacs taking a breather.
Killjoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Killjoy pushes Kovacs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killjoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovacs walks away with a smile on his face. Killjoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs scores with a punch to the head.
Killjoy missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killjoy wants to clinch but Kovacs slips to the side
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls well. He's pushed Killjoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Killjoy.
Killjoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovacs.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
Killjoy misses with a body shot
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Killjoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Kovacs circles away and keeps his distance.
Killjoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killjoy gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killjoy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Killjoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killjoy forces Kovacs back against the cage and clinches.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kovacs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Kovacs holds him up against the cage and eventually Killjoy drops back down to his feet.
Killjoy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short uppercut from Killjoy.
Walter Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs just leaning against Killjoy, taking a breather.
Killjoy jumps guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Kovacs.
Killjoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killjoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killjoy works on Kovacs's body with a couple of short punches.
Killjoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killjoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Kovacs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovacs, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Kovacs!
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hype
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