Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Trejo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovacs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trejo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trejo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kovacs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trejo.
Kovacs lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovacs.
Trejo with a nice calf kick.
Kovacs's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovacs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trejo.
Kovacs throws a hook but Trejo avoids it easily.#KD2#
Trejo lands a big head kick that sends Kovacs tumbling to the mat! Trejo takes a step backwards and waves Kovacs back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Andor Kovacs has been cut.
Trejo drops Kovacs with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kovacs! Trejo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Trejo!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Trejo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Andor Kovacs was interviewed post fight and said 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
A jab from Cannabino misses.
Cannabino misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cannabino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Kovacs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kovacs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cannabino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
Cannabino misses with a low kick.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Kovacs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino connects with a solid leg kick.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovacs blocks the leg kick.
Kovacs is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino misses with a kick to the body.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacs lands a jab to the nose.
Cannabino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovacs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.#T2#
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!
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannabino tries to work over Kovacs's front leg with a kick but Kovacs checks it.
Kovacs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovacs tests Cannabino's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Cannabino lands a big head kick that sends Kovacs tumbling to the mat! Cannabino takes a step backwards and waves Kovacs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cannabino looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacs counters with a series of strikes. Cannabino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Cannabino throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovacs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannabino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kovacs finds it's way through Cannabino's defenses.
Cannabino throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovacs blocks the leg kick.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cannabino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovacs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cannabino's hands.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino lands a jab to the head.
Cannabino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cannabino tried to score with a low kick but Kovacs checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino tries a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.#T4#
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Cannabino throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a head kick!
Kovacs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cannabino. Cannabino obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Cannabino throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Cannabino throws out a loose jab but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannabino throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovacs counters with a series of strikes. Cannabino will be more careful next time no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovacs blocks the leg kick.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cannabino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovacs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cannabino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKovacs.
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 Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
That's time! Kovacs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Cannabino throws a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cannabino defends well and Kovacs ends up having to push Cannabino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cannabino tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs is wise to it.
Cannabino just leaning against Kovacs, taking a breather.
Cannabino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannabino misses with the head strike.
Kovacs blocking some punches.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Cannabino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovacs.
Cannabino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cannabino wants to slow Kovacs down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovacs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andor Kovacs is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Cannabino. #T1#
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cannabino.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cannabino tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cannabino misses with a leg kick
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs connects with a high kick.
Cannabino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Cannabino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kovacs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovacs throws a big counter combination but Cannabino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Cannabino moves out of range easily.
Kovacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cannabino there.
Cannabino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovacs's head.#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Cannabino moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
Kovacs clobbers Cannabino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cannabino is out of range.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Kovacs lands a jab-cross combination.
Cannabino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cannabino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovacs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cannabino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cannabino misses with a head kick.
Cannabino misses with a low kick.
Kovacs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Cannabino.
Cannabino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cannabino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovacs.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannabino throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannabino.#T3#
Kovacs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovacs's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
A leg kick checked by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Cannabino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Cannabino tries a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.
The fighters circling - Cannabino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Cannabino looks to move away, Kovacs throws a big counter combo but Cannabino just gets out of the way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cannabino 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.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannabino counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs blocks a leg kick.
Kovacs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Cannabino throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovacs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cannabino's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
Cannabino throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cannabino.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cannabino. That's going to slow Kovacs down.
Cannabino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emporio Cannabino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emporio Cannabino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cannabino throws a lazy head kick
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacs is looking to chop away at Cannabino's legs.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Cannabino's shoulder, as Cannabino tries to avoid the shot.
Cannabino digs a good body shot into Kovacs's ribs.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
Cannabino scores with a leg kick.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Cannabino.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Cannabino.
Kovacs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cannabino's head backwards.
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Cannabino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range and Cannabino settles back down.
Kovacs throwing a counter right hand but Cannabino manages to avoid it.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovacs. Kovacs gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Cannabino misses with a leg kick
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Cannabino misses
and Kovacs counters with a head kick. That will keep Cannabino thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cannabino, as that shot connected.
Cannabino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Kovacs.
Cannabino slips under a jab from Kovacs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovacs lands with a nice combination. Cannabino backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cannabino. That's going to slow Kovacs down.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Cannabino avoids it well. #T2#
Kovacs throws a head kick but Cannabino moves out of range.
Cannabino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Cannabino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
Cannabino with a nice calf kick.
Cannabino misses with a looping right.
Cannabino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range and Cannabino settles back down.
Kovacs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cannabino misses with a kick to the body.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Cannabino.
Nice straight punches there by Kovacs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovacs.
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Cannabino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Cannabino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a low kick as Kovacs jumps back.
Kovacs tried to counter with a leg kick but Cannabino avoided it.
Cannabino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick from Kovacs misses.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino lands with a right hand.
Kovacs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannabino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cannabino misses with a wild combination.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Cannabino stalks Kovacs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kovacs's face. Kovacs staggers backwards, shaken.
Cannabino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Cannabino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannabino moves away.
Cannabino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cannabino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Cannabino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovacs throws a series of strikes that have Cannabino backpedaling.
Cannabino lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovacs off the cage and back into range.
Cannabino tests Kovacs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Kovacs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannabino moves forwards but Kovacs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cannabino cracks Kovacs with a hook to the temple - Kovacs is on wobbly legs here! Cannabino swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kovacs falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cannabino wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emporio Cannabino!
After winning the bout, Emporio Cannabino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Andor Kovacs was interviewed post fight and said 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kovacs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Oliveira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovacs misses with a low kick as Oliveira jumps back.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovacs as he connects with a hook.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Oliveira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliveira is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Kovacs misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kovacs with a nice cross.
Kovacs connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacs is quick to defend against it.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Kovacs was just out of range.
A big left from Kovacs misses. #T4#
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kovacs lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.#T1#
Oliveira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovacs.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Kovacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliveira off the cage and back into range.
Kovacs lands an overhand right.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira slips a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Oliveira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Oliveira moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Kovacs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliveira moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovacs throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kovacs misses with a hook
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs catches Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovacs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vieira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovacs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovacs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacs misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands the left hand.
Kovacs throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kovacs's guard.#SUB#
Kovacs looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacs pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Kovacs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kovacs has control of Vieira's left arm, preventing Vieira from doing any damage.
Kovacs can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira is just content to waste time from the top position. Kovacs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kovacs is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kovacs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vieira is tightening it up a little... Kovacs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kovacs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kovacs taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eli Vieira!
A pretty intense looking Eli Vieira took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Soares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovacs counters with a nice body shot.
Soares punishes Kovacs's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soares slips under a jab.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Soares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soares on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Kovacs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
and Soares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick
and Soares counters with a three punch combo that has Kovacs backing up. Kovacs nods at Soares to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing. #TD#
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Soares won't allow Kovacs to sweep him here.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kovacs has his foot on Soares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soares works his way back into a safe position though.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares fakes the leg kick and cracks Kovacs in the body.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soares throws out a powerful jab.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soares jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Soares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovacs misses with a body punch
and Soares counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kovacs throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Soares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovacs but Kovacs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Soares slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Soares checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soares feinted with a counter takedown.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Soares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kovacs catches Soares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soares counters with a nice uppercut.
Soares swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks Soares with an uppercut!
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!
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the body
enabling Soares to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Soares keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares misses with a left hand
and Kovacs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
Soares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovacs swivels and escapes.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Soares sends Kovacs down but not out. Soares dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
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!
Soares lands a strong strike to the head of Kovacs. That's dazed him! Soares looking to finish here. Kovacs is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Soares lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Gilbervan Soares said 'Lets go martinez, you big ole pussy. I fight a elite guy to be champion while you crushes cans.'.
Andor Kovacs spoke after the fight, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Adderley slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Adderley is looking to counter punch.
Kovacs misses with a hook
enabling Adderley to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Adderley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
A big right from Kovacs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adderley circles away quickly and effectively.
Adderley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adderley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kovacs back to the cage. Adderley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Adderley counters with a two punch combo.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
Adderley lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Adderley avoids it well.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adderley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adderley staying out of range there.#T2#
Adderley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand.
Adderley blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a push kick but Adderley slaps the foot to one side.
Adderley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Adderley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs throws a good cross that connects.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Adderley has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Adderley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adderley wants to break free but Kovacs has control. #T3##BC#
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a right hand
and Adderley counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Adderley moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Adderley there.
Adderley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Adderley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adderley motions for Kovacs to come forward. Adderley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs lands a really nice looking cross but Adderley seems unphased.
Kovacs misses with a combination
and Adderley counters with a big head kick but Kovacs shrugs it off.
Kovacs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adderley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking. #T4#
Kovacs connects with a single shot there.
Kovacs throws out a loose jab but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adderley moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adderley slips a straight right by Kovacs.
An attempted straight right counter from Adderley misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Kovacs.
Kovacs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adderley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adderley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adderley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adderley throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kovacs misses with a hook.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Adderley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adderley moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Adderley blocks the body kick.
It looked like Adderley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley.
Kovacs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut. Adderley saw that one coming.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target. #T1#
Adderley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs looks to throw a body kick
and Adderley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley. #CL#
Adderley has managed to clinch.
Adderley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovacs's face.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Adderley controls the action.
Adderley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Adderley breaks the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a hook.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adderley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adderley.#T2#
A big right from Kovacs misses.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adderley slips a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Adderley misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs throws a looping overhand right but Adderley ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Kovacs catches Adderley right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Kovacs lands a nice shot that snaps Adderley's head back.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Adderley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adderley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs lands with a kick to the temple. Adderley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adderley wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adderley counters with a three punch combo that has Kovacs backing up. Kovacs nods at Adderley to acknowledge the strikes.
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Adderley is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
Adderley defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
Adderley blocks a head kick by Kovacs. #T4#
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Adderley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderley misses with a looping right.
Adderley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.#CL#
Adderley instigates a clinch. #BC#
Adderley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adderley moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Adderley connects with a jab.
Adderley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
It appears Adderley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Adderley slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Kovacs 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Adderley ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Adderley scores with a nice strike.
Adderley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adderley 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.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adderley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs throws out a counter right but Adderley avoids it with no problem.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
letting Adderley counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Adderley counters with a nice uppercut.
Adderley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovacs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Adderley throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley.
Adderley 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.
Kovacs misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Kovacs lands.
Kovacs cracks Adderley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
Adderley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.#CL#
Adderley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adderley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs has Adderley pressed against the cage, preventing Adderley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Hakeem Adderley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adderley managing to block the knees to the body from Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to control Adderley's arms but Adderley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovacs has his back to the cage. #BC#
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
Adderley throws a right hand that Kovacs ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacs also avoids with ease.
Adderley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adderley lands a leg kick that knocks Kovacs off balance momentarily.
Adderley slips a jab from Kovacs.
Adderley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs looks for the body kick but Adderley saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Adderley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adderley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adderley thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Adderley is looking to clinch.
Kovacs with a hook.
Adderley slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adderley misses the jab.
Adderley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adderley in his tracks.
Kovacs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Kovacs throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
As Kovacs looks to move away, Adderley throws a big counter combo but Kovacs just gets out of the way.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Adderley moved out of range.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adderley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kovacs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Adderley swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kovacs's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Adderley!
An out of breath Hakeem Adderley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Phillips has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kovacs throws a hook but Phillips blocks it.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacs! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovacs's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovacs is keeping the position for now.
Kovacs is trying to keep Phillips in close.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Kovacs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Kovacs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs shows good takedown defense.
Kovacs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phillips with a body shot.#T3##TD#
Phillips scores with a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovacs is retaining full guard.
Kovacs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Kovacs is pulling down on Phillips's head to control his posture. #T4#
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks Phillips with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Phillips swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Kovacs tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs 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#
Phillips has his takedown stuffed
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.#TD2#
Kovacs gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Kovacs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Phillips throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Kovacs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Come on Kovacs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kovacs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kovacs showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovacs pulls his head out easily.
Kovacs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kovacs tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Kovacs's attempts to control the action.
Phillips is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Kovacs isn't that keen on the idea.
Kovacs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phillips tries to roll over but Kovacs keeps him under control.
Phillips blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovacs.
Phillips is trying to stand back up but Kovacs is controlling him
Kovacs wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovacs pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Phillips manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kovacs wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kovacs avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Kovacs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovacs works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovacs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Phillips misses the target.
Phillips misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kovacs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs thuds his right hand into Phillips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Kovacs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range. #T2#
Phillips dives in and grabs Kovacs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovacs pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kovacs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Kovacs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kovacs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Phillips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovacs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kovacs is trying to trip Phillips. He has hold of a leg but Phillips is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kovacs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovacs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovacs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovacs defends well.#SUB#
Phillips working for a triangle but Kovacs defends it easily.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet. #T4#
Kovacs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Phillips throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kovacs uses it to pass to side control.
Kovacs controls the position from side control.
Bum Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
After the fight, Andor Kovacs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Kovacs.
A low kick lands for Kovacs.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Jewish.
Kovacs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Jewish moved out of range nicely.
Jewish wants to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch position.
Jewish misses with a two punch combination.
Jewish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jewish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovacs to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Jewish struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jewish up against the cage.
Kovacs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kovacs lands an elbow inside that Jewish shrugs off. #TD#
Kovacs pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kovacs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jewish passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovacs is looking for a sweep.
Jewish is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jewish tries to stand but Kovacs is controlling his head. #T2#
Jewish has control of an arm but Kovacs manages to advance to Jewish's back!
Kovacs biding his time, controlling Jewish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Kovacs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kovacs is riding his opponent, not letting Jewish buck him off. #T3#
Jewish breaks Kovacs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jewish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jewish would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Kovacs has his feet on Jewish's thighs here. He's pushed Jewish off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jewish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kiwi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kiwis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Kiwi has Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs wants to break free but Kiwi has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovacs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kiwi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiwi throws an elbow that misses.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiwi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiwi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiwi lands an uppercut.
Kovacs trying to stall but Kiwi improves his position.
Kovacs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiwi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacs 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!
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kiwi working aggressively here.
Kiwi cracks Kovacs with a nice body shot.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Kiwi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kiwi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kiwi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiwi's elbow.
Kovacs stalls. #BC2#
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Kovacs takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiwi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kiwi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiwi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiwi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovacs tries to stall but Kiwi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kiwi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
I was talking to Kiwi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kiwi misses with some punches.
Kiwi digs a right hand into Kovacs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kovacs's gas tank.
Kovacs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kiwi tries to throw a body punch but Kovacs avoids it by throwing Kiwi back against the cage.
Kiwi misses with the head strike.
Kiwi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiwi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kiwi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiwi tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiwi is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Kiwi.
Kovacs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiwi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacs.
Kiwi lands with a right to the head.
Kiwi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiwi.
Kiwi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiwi.
Kiwi gets through Kovacs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs tries to work over Kiwi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Kiwi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiwi finish him?
Kiwi throws a big uppercut that drops Kovacs! More strikes from Kiwi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kovacs lies dazed against the cage as Kiwi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Kiwi!
Bruce Kiwi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Fish bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Fish is trying to get an arm triangle but Kovacs is defending well.
Kovacs is trying to buck Fish off.
Kovacs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kovacs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
Fish looking to control but instead Kovacs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1#
Kovacs is controlling Fish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kovacs moves into full guard.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kovacs is looking to reverse the position.
Kovacs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing that Fish has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kovacs is controlling Fish's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Kovacs trying to control but Fish postures up.
Kovacs keeping control of the position.
Kovacs tries to get to full guard but Fish has control of the leg.
Kovacs desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Kovacs trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kovacs tries to sprawl but Fish drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kovacs has his hands clasped together around Fish's back. He's all about the action.
Kovacs is trying to control but can't.
Fish prevents Kovacs from improving his position.#T4#
Kovacs gets back to full guard.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kovacs is controlling Fish's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovacs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bloe Fish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fish doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovacs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Fish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fish jumps guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bloe Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovacs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovacs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovacs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants a takedown but no success here.
Kovacs presses Fish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovacs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kovacs.
Fish shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Fish tries to keep at a distance but Kovacs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovacs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Kovacs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovacs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Kovacs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovacs lands a body shot.
Fish takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kovacs.
Fish being controlled against the cage.
Fish tries to pull guard but Kovacs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Kovacs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fish up against the cage.#BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Fish is rocked!
Kovacs lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fish off his feet! Fish tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andor Kovacs!
A less than humble Andor Kovacs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Bryzgalov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ilya Bryzgalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kovacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryzgalov off the cage and back into range.
Kovacs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bryzgalov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kovacs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2023

#R1#
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Carlier is avoiding it.
Carlier misses with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Carlier gets tackled into the cage by Kovacs. Kovacs maintains the clinch.
Carlier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovacs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carlier tries for a takedown but Kovacs manages to get underhooks.
Kovacs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carlier up against the cage.
Carlier wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuur Carlier.
Carlier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovacs after a bit of a struggle.
Carlier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovacs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Carlier is avoiding it.
Carlier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlier.#T1#
The fighters circling - Carlier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Kovacs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlier is controlling Kovacs's trapped leg to prevent Kovacs from advancing to side control.
Kovacs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlier defending well though. #SU#
Kovacs decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Kovacs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carlier's guard.#SUB2#
Kovacs is sitting in close to Carlier's body. Carlier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kovacs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kovacs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carlier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier gave a mention to Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kovacs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh is trying to stall.
Kovacs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovacs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Randy Marsh has been cut.#BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovacs lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Marsh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kovacs slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovacs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovacs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Kovacs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kovacs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Kovacs moves into range and clinches up with Marsh.#BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Marsh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovacs.#CL#
Marsh gets tackled into the cage by Kovacs. Kovacs maintains the clinch.
Marsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovacs.
Kovacs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marsh prevents it.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Kovacs. #T2#
Kovacs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kovacs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kovacs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Kovacs - that landed with a thud.
Come on Marsh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kovacs lands with a right to the head.
Kovacs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Marsh tries to keep at a distance but Kovacs has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marsh throws a series of punches but Kovacs moves out of range. #CL#
Kovacs clinches. #T3#
Kovacs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsh throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Marsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
Marsh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marsh is trying to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling him.
Kovacs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marsh's efforts to push away.
Kovacs avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsh.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsh misses with a hook
and Marsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Kovacs gets a clinch.
Marsh gets underhooks to prevent Kovacs's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kovacs leaning against his opponent.
Marsh looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Kovacs - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsh tries to break free but Kovacs pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a nice elbow.
Marsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovacs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Stalling in the clinch from Marsh. #BC#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovacs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Marsh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Kovacs clinches. #BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsh lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kovacs clinches with his opponent.
Marsh controlling the action here for a moment.
Marsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs works on Marsh's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs avoiding damage as Marsh throws knees to the body.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marsh is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T1#
Kovacs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marsh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Kovacs drags the fight down to the ground.
Kovacs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kovacs throwing shots but Marsh is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kovacs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marsh!
Marsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovacs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kovacs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kovacs 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#
Marsh defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kovacs. #T2#
Kovacs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kovacs looking to ground and pound but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Kovacs throws some wild stikes that Marsh manages to avoid easily.
Kovacs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Kovacs has hold of Marsh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marsh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kovacs punching from mount but Marsh doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Kovacs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kovacs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kovacs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kovacs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marsh is surviving well by controlling Kovacs's body position as best he can.
Kovacs content just to control the position here.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kovacs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marsh is surviving well by controlling Kovacs's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB#
Kovacs wants to finish this one by submission but Marsh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kovacs.
Kovacs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kovacs manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marsh to take his back!
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
Kovacs controlling the position well here. Marsh rolled but Kovacs kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kovacs is persistently looking for the submission but Marsh is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Marsh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marsh throws a leg kick
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kovacs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Kovacs is dominant here and he's now got Marsh's back!#SUB#
Kovacs has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Marsh is in real trouble here. Kovacs gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Marsh is tapping out! Kovacs wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Kovacs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryzgalov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kovacs tightens his grip and picks Bryzgalov up, before dumping him to the ground. Bryzgalov manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Kovacs drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kovacs as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bryzgalov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kovacs! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andor Kovacs!
A very excited looking Andor Kovacs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusnemirpow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kovacs clinches with his opponent.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kusnemirpow is working for takedown but Kovacs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kovacs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kusnemirpow up against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs presses Kusnemirpow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kusnemirpow's elbow. #T1#
Kovacs misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.#CL#
Kovacs takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kusnemirpow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kusnemirpow blocks an elbow strike from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Kovacs presses Kusnemirpow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kovacs rushes Kusnemirpow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kusnemirpow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Kusnemirpow's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kovacs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kovacs tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for a choke but Kovacs is defending well. #SUB2#
Kovacs is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kusnemirpow controlling well, preventing Kovacs from escaping the position. #T4#
Kovacs trying to control but not successfully.
Kovacs tries to roll but Kusnemirpow sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is persistently looking for the submission but Kovacs is defending it well. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kovacs is in real trouble here. Kusnemirpow gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kovacs is tapping out! Kusnemirpow wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
An out of breath Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Kovacs connects with a jab.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kovacs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Sole. #BC2#
Sole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Sole up against the cage.
Kovacs missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Sole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Sole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sole tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs is wise to it.
Sole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sole counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it.
Sole keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Kovacs moves his leg out of the way.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Sole pushes him off.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it.
Sole fakes the leg kick and cracks Kovacs in the body.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sole. No joy for Kovacs on that attempt.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sole counters with a nice uppercut.
Sole keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sole counters with a low kick, right behind Kovacs 's knee.
Kovacs throws a wild body kick that Sole sees coming a mile off.
Sole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovacs tries to clinch up
and Sole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovacs.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target. #TD#
Kovacs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sole to the mat! Sole manages to get full guard. #T4#
Kovacs passes Sole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kovacs working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sole's thigh. Sole counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kovacs wants to control from the top but Sole keeps moving.
Sole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovacs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs is fighting to break Sole's control of his arms but Sole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Sole flicks out a counter leg kick but Kovacs steps away.
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Sole is avoiding it.
Kovacs backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sole keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs tries to clinch up
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovacs.
Sole throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sole swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacs blocking some punches.
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sole tries to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling the position.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovacs lands with a short shot to the head.
Sole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sole gets through Kovacs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sole.
Sole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Sole. #BC2#
Sole breaks from the clinch.
Sole circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Sole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole stuffs the takedown.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Sole circles away.
Sole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sole momentarily.
Kovacs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it. #T3#
Sole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Sole counter with a right hand.
Sole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sole counters with a right hand to the body.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Sole pushes him off.
Sole throws out a counter right but Kovacs avoids it with no problem.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sole looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacs misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole moves out of range.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sole misses. #CL#
Kovacs forces Sole back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sole scores with a hook.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovacs managing to block the knees to the body from Sole.
Sole lands an uppercut.
Kovacs lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs. #BC2#
Sole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sole! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovacs.
It seemed like Sole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Sole tries to keep at a distance but Kovacs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovacs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sole's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole moves away
enabling Sole to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Andor Kovacs has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sole flicks out a counter leg kick but Kovacs steps away.
Kovacs is looking to clinch but Sole is avoiding it.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Sole moves out of range. #CL#
Kovacs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sole, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sole breaks the clinch.
Sole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
Sole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jacks Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs slips a jab from Sole.
Oh Kovacs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovacs tries to clinch
and Sole counters with a crisp right that sends Kovacs to the canvas! Sole follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacks Sole!
A relieved looking Jacks Sole 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: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Masvidal lands.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masvidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kovacs clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Kovacs has the dominant position.
Kovacs tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masvidal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kovacs has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kovacs throws an elbow but misses.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovacs has double underhooks.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Masvidal circles away.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Kovacs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masvidal takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Masvidal letting Kovacs take a breather here.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs working aggressively here. #T2#
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovacs blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovacs.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Masvidal gets through Kovacs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Kovacs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Kovacs looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs.
The referee calls for Kovacs to work.
Kovacs lands a right hand.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Kovacs avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal blocks the elbow strike.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Kovacs pulls guard successfully. #T4#
Kovacs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovacs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovacs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Masvidal drops back looking for a leg! Kovacs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovacs manages to kick Masvidal off! Masvidal jumps back into Kovacs's guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal has gone for a leg lock! Kovacs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masvidal's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacs shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Kovacs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masvidal shoots in but Kovacs avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacs circles away.
Nice cross by Masvidal.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs fails with the takedown.
Masvidal shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Kovacs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Masvidal 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.#CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Kovacs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs wants to clinch
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovacs.#CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
Kovacs presses Masvidal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masvidal as Kovacs tries to tie him up. #T3#
Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Kovacs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
Kovacs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Kovacs moves into range and clinches up with Masvidal.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masvidal to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Kovacs lands a shot to the body.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs is trying to stall.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masvidal is defending well.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovacs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masvidal is trying to push Kovacs away but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Masvidal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs wants to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Kovacs.#T1#
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.#BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Masvidal catches Kovacs right on the button with a cross.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kovacs defends it nicely.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Masvidal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kovacs pulls Masvidal in to control the position.
Kovacs looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kovacs holds on and takes a little breather.
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Masvidal 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. #SUB#
Kovacs has his foot on Masvidal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masvidal works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal connects with a body shot.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Kovacs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Masvidal pushes him off.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal catches Kovacs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovacs or not. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Masvidal. That snapped Kovacs's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kovacs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a takedown.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovacs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kovacs tries to work over Kusnemirpow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow pulls Kovacs into guard.
Kovacs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovacs is standing up over Kusnemirpow. Kusnemirpow looks to escape but Kovacs dives into side control.
Kusnemirpow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kusnemirpow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusnemirpow keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs taking a breather here. #T1#
Kovacs trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Kusnemirpow tries to buck Kovacs off but Kovacs is having none of it.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kovacs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusnemirpow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Kovacs tries to pass to full mount but Kusnemirpow defends it.
Kusnemirpow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kovacs trying to control the action but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kovacs stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Kusnemirpow with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Kovacs.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Kovacs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kovacs rushes Kusnemirpow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kusnemirpow working hard to break the clinch.
Kusnemirpow takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Kovacs connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kusnemirpow is defending well for now.
Kovacs taking a breather.
Kovacs tries to work over Kusnemirpow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Kovacs.
Kovacs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kusnemirpow up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovacs fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
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#
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusnemirpow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kusnemirpow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusnemirpow swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
Kovacs landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs just leaning against Kusnemirpow, taking a breather.
Kusnemirpow takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a good knee to the midsection. Kusnemirpow won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.
Kusnemirpow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kovacs prevents it.
Kusnemirpow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovacs leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacs gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kovacs gets through Kusnemirpow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kusnemirpow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.#T2#
Kovacs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
Kovacs stalling against the cage.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kusnemirpow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kusnemirpow wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Kusnemirpow.
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andor Kovacs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacs stalling the fight.
Kusnemirpow 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. Kusnemirpow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusnemirpow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.#T4#
Kusnemirpow with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Kusnemirpow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kusnemirpow counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kusnemirpow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
That's time! Kovacs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kovacs forces Kusnemirpow back against the cage and clinches.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Kusnemirpow manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kusnemirpow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kusnemirpow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow. Kusnemirpow gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Kusnemirpow finds it's target.#T1#
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusnemirpow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusnemirpow circles away.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Kusnemirpow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.#CL#
Kovacs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kusnemirpow, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Kovacs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Kovacs taking a breather.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs. #TD#
Kovacs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kusnemirpow uses from the top position. #SUB#
Kovacs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kusnemirpow advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kovacs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kovacs is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusnemirpow advances to full mount. #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.
Kovacs prevents Kusnemirpow from taking his back.
Kovacs working to try and regain half guard.
Kovacs stops Kusnemirpow from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kovacs tries to hold on but Kusnemirpow pushes him away.
Kusnemirpow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kovacs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sergej Kusnemirpow has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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 Andor Kovacs.
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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Falcao.
Falcao defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
Falcao slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Falcao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Falcao has Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Falcao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao misses with a low kick as Kovacs jumps back.#CL2#
Falcao closes the distance and clinches.
Falcao pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovacs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Falcao has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs. #TD#
Kovacs pulls Falcao into guard.
Kovacs is trying to control the position but Falcao postures up.
Kovacs is really struggling to control Falcao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Falcao stands up from Kovacs's guard - Falcao perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Falcao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcao throws a fast counter high kick but Kovacs manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Falcao instigates a clinch.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcao is trying to stall. #BC#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
A low kick lands for Falcao.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcao slips under a jab.
Falcao throws a counter combo.
Kovacs slips a jab and a cross from Falcao.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacs throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao throws a nice head kick!
Falcao lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao tries to clinch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs lands a nice hook to Falcao's body. Falcao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falcao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falcao looks to land a body kick but Kovacs moved away.
Kovacs avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Falcao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Kovacs.
Falcao throws a front kick that sends Kovacs stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Falcao.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovacs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falcao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Falcao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Falcao wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Falcao moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Falcao moved out of range nicely.
Falcao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovacs cracks Falcao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Falcao moved out of range.
Falcao tries to clinch but Kovacs is having none of it. #T3#
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao stuffs the takedown.
Kovacs throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao is looking to clinch.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Falcao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Falcao tries to clinch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Falcao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karl Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Karl Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Falcao forces Kovacs back against the cage and clinches.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Falcao.
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
A head punch on the inside from Falcao fails to land. #TD#
Kovacs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kovacs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kovacs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovacs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SU2#
Falcao gets to his feet - Kovacs follows without any prompting.
Falcao lands with a kick to the temple. Kovacs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Kovacs throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kovacs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Falcao on his heels. He'll look to pass Falcao's guard now, I'm sure.

Falcao has his feet on Kovacs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kovacs looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range. #CL2#
Falcao gets a clinch.
Kovacs tries to pull guard but Falcao won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falcao.
Kovacs lands with a right to the head.
Falcao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falcao throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcao is leaning against Kovacs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falcao lands an elbow inside that Kovacs shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karl Falcao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Falcao gets a clinch. #TD#
Kovacs successfully pulls guard.
Falcao won't allow Kovacs to sweep him here. #SU2#
Kovacs is working an open guard so Falcao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kovacs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andor Kovacs is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karl Falcao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Kovacs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Falcao is rocked!
Kovacs is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Falcao flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Falcao is out cold! Kovacs holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Padilha misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.#TD#
Kovacs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Padilha is trying to stand up here but Kovacs is controlling him well.
Kovacs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Padilha is looking to escape.#SUB#
Kovacs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Padilha defends it well.
Kovacs works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kovacs looking to secure an arm triangle but Padilha defends it well. #T1#
Padilha is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Padilha wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kovacs.
Kovacs looking to finish with strikes here!
Padilha's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kovacs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kovacs jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Padilha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Padilha wants to get back to his feet but Kovacs drags him back down.
Kovacs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Padilha is avoiding damage well.
Padilha tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Padilha is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kovacs looking for the choke but no joy.
Padilha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovacs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Padilha is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kovacs. #SUB#
Kovacs is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Padilha has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kovacs has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Padilha taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kovacs doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andor Kovacs!
A very excited looking Andor Kovacs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Kovacs throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely.
Kovacs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovacs jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Kovacs coming out on top.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
Lester has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Kovacs and sends Lester crashing to the mat! Kovacs follows him down to the mat - Lester regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kovacs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kovacs thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
Lester avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kovacs.
Lester tries to reverse the position but Kovacs maintains control.
Kovacs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Lester has left one of his arms exposed and Kovacs doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lester screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Kirk moves forwards but Kovacs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Kovacs.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacs! But no joy.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirk is out of range.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick.
Kovacs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kirk on the side of the head.
Kovacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kirk.
Kovacs is looking to land body kicks.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
Kovacs scores with a body shot.
Kovacs's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovacs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovacs. Kovacs obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk blocks a jab.
Kirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kirk looks to land a combination but Kovacs avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kirk avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovacs.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs tries to circle away but Kirk has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Kovacs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kovacs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirk lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Kovacs 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.#T2#
Kovacs trying to stall but Kirk improves his position.
Kovacs effectively controlling the action here.
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kovacs tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Kovacs back against the cage.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Kovacs avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Kovacs controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovacs blocking some punches.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kirk - that landed with a thud.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kirk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovacs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kovacs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovacs throws an elbow but it misses.
Kovacs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kirk.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk lands a shot to the body.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands. #T4#
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovacs or not.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Kovacs takes a shot to the head.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs misses with an elbow over the top.
Kovacs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirk is defending well for now.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Kirk.
Kirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kirk avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Kirk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Kovacs.
Kirk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kovacs counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Kirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs thuds a left hand into Kirk's body.
Kovacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacs.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
Kovacs circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kirk.
Kovacs scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kirk clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk. #T1#
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirk prevents Kovacs from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Kovacs is looking for the big counter here.
Kirk 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.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Kirk's head but Kirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Kirk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
Kirk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs just manages to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovacs lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
Kovacs misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirk counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs connects with a single shot there.
Kirk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Kirk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovacs momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacs throws a low kick, looking for Kirk's leg but Kirk calmly moves out of range.
Kirk lands a slapping body shot.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirk.
Kovacs connects with a body shot that sends Kirk's belly button to the back.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Kirk moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Kirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kirk does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Kovacs. #T3#
A jab from Kirk does it's job there.
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirk.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Kirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Kirk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirk misses the target.
Kirk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kirk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Kirk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirk also avoids with ease.
Kovacs swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
Kovacs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Good leg kick by Kovacs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Kirk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kirk moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirk is looking to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Kirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kirk lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
Kirk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovacss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kirk tries to clinch there but Kovacs circles away.
Kovacs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kirk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovacs.
Kirk's corner calls for a 1-2. Kirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovacs.
Kovacs connects with a crisp jab.
Kirk throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs throws out a counter right but Kirk avoids it with no problem.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs lands the left hand.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Kirk lands a head shot.
Kirk throws a solid leg kick but Kovacs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirk.
Kirk lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased. #T1#
Kovacs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovacs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirk doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovacs lands with a slapping head kick.
Kirk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Kirk lunges at Kovacs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovacs's hand.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirk finish him?
Kovacs misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirk counters with a big right hand! Oh Kovacs is in trouble here! Kirk follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kirk!
James Kirk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 204
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Barkley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Kovacs 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.
Kovacs tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barkley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovacs manages to circle out of the way.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kovacs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Barkley throws a solid leg kick but Kovacs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barkley.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovacs scores with a body shot. #T1#
Kovacs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovacs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovacs's head.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs lands with a nice body punch.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovacs misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking.
Barkley is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kovacs throws a front kick aimed at Barkley's knee but Barkley avoids it well.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Barkley is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley looks to land a body kick but Kovacs moved away.
Barkley drops Kovacs with a big left hand! Kovacs is injured, injured bad! Barkley jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
Sturmovik with a nice cross.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Sturmovik moved out of range nicely.
Sturmovik is looking for a counter combo.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Kovacs avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs scores with a head kick. Sturmovik tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Kovacs throws a hook but Sturmovik blocks it.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Sturmovik misses.
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!
Sturmovik connects with a right hand. Kovacs shakes it off.
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturmovik scores with a spinning back kick!
Sturmovik lands a head shot.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Sturmovik ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Kovacs moves out of range.
Sturmovik ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Kovacs's jaw. Kovacs's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sturmovik does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirov Sturmovik!
An out of breath Kirov Sturmovik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 185
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty cracks Kovacs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovacs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Kovacs finds it's target.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tama Ginty is looking to clinch but Kovacs is avoiding it.
Tama Ginty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tama Ginty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Kovacs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tama Ginty back to the cage. Kovacs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovacs looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Kovacs avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tama Ginty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Nice shot lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Tama Ginty.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tama Ginty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Tama Ginty.
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!
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs checks a leg kick nicely.
Kovacs connects with a nice looking jab.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tama Ginty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range.
Tama Ginty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Tama Ginty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovacs.
Kovacs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Tama Ginty. That snapped Kovacs's head back.
Kovacs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Tama Ginty blocks the leg kick.
Tama Ginty throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs throws a hook but Tama Ginty avoids it easily.
Kovacs misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty connects with a crisp jab.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Tama Ginty slips the punch.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
Tama Ginty throws out a loose jab but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tama Ginty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Tama Ginty tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovacs needs to keep his hands up - Tama Ginty had a free shot at his head there.
Tama Ginty lands a head shot.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs tries to land a front kick but Tama Ginty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tama Ginty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kovacs staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacs! But no joy.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Kovacs's front leg with a kick but Kovacs checks it.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Tama Ginty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Tama Ginty finds it's target.
Tama Ginty throws out a leg kick but Kovacs moves out of range and Tama Ginty only half commits.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Kovacs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tama Ginty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tama Ginty.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovacs in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor 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.#R2#
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty motions for Kovacs to come forward. Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a double jab.
Tama Ginty throws out a loose jab but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch lands to the side of Tama Ginty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tama Ginty ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Kovacs ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty cracks Kovacs with a good jab.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacs throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.#T1#
Kovacs scores with a one two! Tama Ginty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Kovacs ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacs throws out a counter right but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovacs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama Ginty takes one to the chin there.
Tama Ginty throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacs counters with a left and a right that stings Tama Ginty.
Kovacs throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty with a hook.
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!
Kovacs misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
An inside leg kick from Tama Ginty misses.
Kovacs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice strike.
Kovacs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovacs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tama Ginty has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A good leg kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tama Ginty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacs connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs moves out of range as Tama Ginty strikes.
A nice side step and Kovacs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Kovacs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tama Ginty might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tama Ginty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Tama Ginty walks into a jab.
Kovacs misses with a body shot
and Tama Ginty counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Tama Ginty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut. Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs throws a solid leg kick but Tama Ginty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovacs.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovacs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama Ginty. #CL#
Tama Ginty clinches. #BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 exchange - Tama Ginty coming out on top.#T4#
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovacs tries to bum rush Tama Ginty with a series of wild strikes but Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tama Ginty blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacs.
A low kick lands for Kovacs.
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tama Ginty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.
Sloppy strikes from Tama Ginty. Those never looked like landing.
Tama Ginty throws a front kick aimed at Kovacs's knee but Kovacs avoids it well.
Kovacs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovacs throws a wild body kick that Tama Ginty sees coming a mile off.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Tama Ginty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovacs scores with a four punch combination!
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tama Ginty throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty scores with a jab. Kovacs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacs scores with a hook.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a two punch combo.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Tama Ginty slips the punch.
Good shot there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovacs.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tama Ginty can pounce on him.
Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs keeps the fight on the outside.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch up.
Tama Ginty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
Tama Ginty thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs cracks Tama Ginty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Tama Ginty, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
It looked like Tama Ginty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs tries to move into range but Tama Ginty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tama Ginty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty lands the left hand.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick as Kovacs jumps back.
Kovacs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovacs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama Ginty 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.
Kovacs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Tama Ginty. That snapped Kovacs's head back.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tama Ginty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tama Ginty lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovacs off the cage and back into range.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tama Ginty doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
Jab by Tama Ginty.#T3#
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovacs keeps the fight on the outside.
Tama Ginty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Tama Ginty finish him?
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Kovacs defending well as Tama Ginty loads up on a big left hand.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.#CL#
Tama Ginty moves into range and clinches up with Kovacs.
Kovacs seems to have recovered his senses.
Tama Ginty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kovacs blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.
Tama Ginty takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Good exchange - Kovacs coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs cracks Tama Ginty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovacs scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovacs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs lands with a shot to the body.
Kovacs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andor Kovacs.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
A very excited looking Andor Kovacs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs moves away from the strike by Po.
Kovacs jabs Po to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Po ducks under and follows up with a left that Po also avoids with ease.
Po avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
A left lands for Po.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Po moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs throws a leg kick which misses Po's front leg but catches the back leg as Po tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Kovacs ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Po.
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Po tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po misses with a straight left.
Kovacs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Po 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.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovacs lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po tries to clinch but Kovacs is having none of it.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
A jab from Po misses.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Po closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Po scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Po.
Kovacs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Po.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Kovacs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Kovacs wants to stall.
Po blocking some punches.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Po pushes Kovacs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Po trying to stall but Kovacs improves his position.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacs is trying to force a seperation but Po has the dominant position.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Po.
Kovacs controlling the action here for a moment.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Po.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs. #T4#
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovacs is trying to break free.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po avoiding damage as Kovacs throws knees to the body.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Po.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs just leaning against Po, taking a breather.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Po as the two fighters clinch.
Po blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po scores with a shot to the side of Kovacs's head.
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 Shen Po will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Po takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Po getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Po backs off Kovacs throws a huge counter combo but Po manages to avoid it all.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Po misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Po with a series of wild strikes but Po uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Po scores with a shot to the body.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs. #T1#
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Po.
Kovacs tries to work over Po's front leg with a kick but Po checks it. #CL#
Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Po.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Po.
Kovacs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shen Po has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po misses with a body punch.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Kovacs lands an elbow inside.
Po blocks a body shot from Kovacs. #T2#
Po lands a body punch.
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!
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacs tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Po throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range. #T3#
Kovacs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Po has Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po blocks an elbow strike from Kovacs.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Po working aggressively here.
A short right from Po on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
Po lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacs tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Kovacs throws a one two combo.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Po misses.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Po moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kovacs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Po closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Po is working for a kimura but Kovacs is defending it quite comfortably.
Po trying to advance position but Kovacs counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po 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. #T1#
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po won't allow Kovacs to sweep him here.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Po trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
Po taking a breather here.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Kovacs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Po advances to mount.
Po is looking to work his way around to Kovacs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Po throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Po throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kovacs because Po loaded up on that one.
Po avoids the attempt from Kovacs to control.#SUB#
Po looking to isolate an arm here. Kovacs doesn't see it coming and as Po extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Po!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shen Po!
An out of breath Shen Po thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 498: Nagasaki v Saggy D
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough throws a solid leg kick but Kovacs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yarborough.
Yarborough takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yarborough takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovacs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Yarborough misses its target.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Yarborough throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
As Kovacs backs away, Yarborough returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that Yarborough avoids nicely.
It looked like Yarborough was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.
Kovacs looks to throw a body kick
and Yarborough counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs scores with a leg kick.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Kovacs. #T1#
Kovacs cracks Yarborough with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Kovacs ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yarborough circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yarborough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacs.
Yarborough missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yarborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Yarborough tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovacs avoided it.
Kovacs misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Yarborough misses the target.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Kovacs moves out of range of the body kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kovacs with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Yarborough throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Kovacs 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.
Kovacs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yarborough walks into a stiff left hand from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kovacs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yarborough is looking to chop away at Kovacs's legs.
Kovacs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yarborough throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovacs counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Kovacs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yarborough takes one to the chin there.
Kovacs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yarborough. That did some damage!
Yarborough gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yarborough feints and then cracks Kovacs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacs down.
A shot to the body from Kovacs misses
and Yarborough counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Yarborough appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kovacs cracks a nice hook into Yarborough's ribs.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarborough counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yarborough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Yarborough throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovacs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yarborough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacs looks to throw a body kick#KD#
and Yarborough counters with a nice right hand that sends Kovacs toppling to the canvas! Kovacs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yarborough finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Andor Kovacs has been cut.
Kovacs misses with a combination
and Yarborough counters with a thumping low kick.
Yarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs with a nice cross.
Yarborough lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased. #ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarborough finish him?
Kovacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Yarborough off the cage and back into range.
A cross from Kovacs lands.
Kovacs seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovacs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andor Kovacs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yarborough darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovacs throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Yarborough was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs tries to score with a low kick but Yarborough moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Yarborough on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yarborough's head backwards.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Yarborough avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Yarborough on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovacs lands a high kick!
Kovacs scores with a jab. Yarborough acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs lands with an overhand left.
Yarborough has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yarborough throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Yarborough blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarborough counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yarborough to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs works over Yarborough's head and body with a nice combination.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Kovacs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
letting Yarborough counter with a right hand.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
and Yarborough counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Yarborough!
James Yarborough retains his middleweight title!
A victorious James Yarborough thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 492: Tai Kung v Line
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs throws a jab when Bosanac was well out of range.
Bosanac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kovacs throws out a leg kick but Bosanac moves out of range and Kovacs only half commits.
Bosanac throws a head kick that Kovacs semi-blocks.
Bosanac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs tries to land a front kick but Bosanac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bosanac.
Bosanac lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovacs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac throws a leg kick but Kovacs checks it.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bosanac.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bosanac.
Bosanac lands a jab to the head.
Kovacs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Bosanac walks into a jab.
Bosanac throws a hook to the side of Kovacs's head but Kovacs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bosanac.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovacs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bosanac has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bosanac and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bosanac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bosanac is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosanac shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovacs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bosanac defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bosanac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bosanac misses with a looping right.
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks Bosanac with an uppercut!
Bosanac looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosanac ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Bosanac looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bosanac throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bosanac holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Bosanac.
Bosanac has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
Bosanac tries to score a body lock takedown but Kovacs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kovacs'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.
Bosanac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacs struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosanac controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosanac.
Kovacs tries a body shot but Bosanac blocks it.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Bosanac's head.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body.
Bosanac working Kovacs over with knees to the body.
Bosanac misses with the head strike.
Kovacs misses with some punches. #T3#
Bosanac lands an elbow inside.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs.
Kovacs avoids the elbow strike from Bosanac, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
A short left from Kovacs.
A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovacs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Bosanac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs blocks an elbow strike.
Bosanac scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bosanac.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosanac throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Bosanac acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Bosanac darts in looking for a takedown but Kovacs gets double underhooks and turns Bosanac into the cage.
Bosanac creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Bosanac's shoulder, as Bosanac tries to avoid the shot.
Bosanac throws a lazy right hand but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovacs throws a low kick but Bosanac avoids it.
Kovacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bosanac.
Kovacs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bosanac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
A jab from Kovacs finds it's way through Bosanac's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Bosanac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosanac misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kovacs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosanac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovacs finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosanac's head.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Kovacs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosanac to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovacs throws out a loose jab but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosanac blocks the body kick.
Kovacs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs tries to score with a low kick but Bosanac moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosanac sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Kovacs lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovacs connects with the punch.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Bosanac appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs jabs Bosanac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bosanac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosanac is just out of range.
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs lands with a right hand.
Bosanac thumps Kovacs with a low kick.
Bosanac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Bosanac lands with a good body shot.
Bosanac with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
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!#CL#
Bosanac drives through and clinches with Kovacs against the cage.
Bosanac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovacs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bosanac throws an elbow but misses.
Kovacs is trying to break the clinch but Bosanac has him pressed against the cage.
Bosanac misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosanac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bosanac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Bosanac clinches up with Kovacs and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovacs lands a nice hook to Bosanac's body. Bosanac takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kovacs sizes up Bosanac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Kovacs thuds a left hand into Bosanac's body.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovacs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovacs moves out of range of the body kick.
Bosanac moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Bosanac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bosanac slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Bosanac ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
Kovacs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bosanac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosanac scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Kovacs finds it's target.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Bosanac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kovacs lands a head shot.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Kovacs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosanac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs blocks a leg kick.
Kovacs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bosanac doesn't seem phased though.
Bosanac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovacs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bosanac scrambles back to his feet.
Bosanac avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovacs lands a nice shot that snaps Bosanac's head back.
Kovacs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosanac slips a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosanac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovacs sprawls and moves away.
Kovacs throws a solid leg kick but Bosanac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovacs.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bosanac will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bosanac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Bosanac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bosanac throws a push kick but Kovacs slaps the foot to one side.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosanac misses with a body kick. #TD#
Bosanac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kovacs's guard.
Bosanac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bosanac is in close to Kovacs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bosanac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bosanac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Bosanac from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Bosanac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bosanac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kovacs's guard. #T1#
Bosanac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kovacs wants to get back to full guard.
Bosanac thows a huge punch but Kovacs dodges it nicely.
Bosanac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovacs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bosanac.
Bosanac thows a huge punch but Kovacs dodges it nicely.
Bosanac lands with a punch from half guard.
Bosanac is taking a breather. Kovacs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bosanac wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Bosanac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovacs defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bosanac is looking to take a break and control but Kovacs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs throws a nice head kick!
Bosanac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Kovacs.
A jab from Bosanac does it's job there.
Kovacs throws a hook but Bosanac avoids it easily.
Bosanac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Bosanac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosanac swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kovacs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosanac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bosanac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs connects with a crisp jab.
Bosanac moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Bosanac moved out of range nicely.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bosanac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac shoots and misses
and Kovacs counters with an inside leg kick.
Bosanac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
Kovacs scores with a nice head shot.
Kovacs blocks the body kick.
Bosanac missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovacs. #T4#
Bosanac moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
It looked like Bosanac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bosanac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovacs can pounce on him.
Bosanac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bosanac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovacs checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Bosanac. Those never looked like landing.
Kovacs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovacs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leo Bosanac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosanac slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs moves out of range of the body kick from Bosanac.
Bosanac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovacs lands with a nice body punch.
Kovacs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bosanac's hands.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Bosanac throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.

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 Leo Bosanac.
I think Kovacs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Sturmovik avoids it well. #CL#
Sturmovik takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Kovacs blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Sturmovik scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Sturmovik pushes Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Sturmovik misses
and Kovacs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik moved out of range.
A big left from Sturmovik misses.
Kovacs is looking for the big counter here.
Kovacs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Kovacs tenderised Sturmovik's leg. Sturmovik is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Kovacs thuds his right hand into Sturmovik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Kovacs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Sturmovik down.
Sturmovik tries to clinch
and Kovacs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturmovik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Sturmovik with a series of wild strikes but Sturmovik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sturmovik clinches.
Kovacs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Kovacs 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.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Sturmovik missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik crunches a lovely knee into Kovacs's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturmovik.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
Kovacs avoids a kick to the body.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
A jab from Kovacs does it's job there.#T2#
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Nice defenses there by Kovacs.
Sturmovik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmovik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Kovacs lands a right hook to the body.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Sturmovik moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs missing with a left hand there. Sturmovik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs blocks the body kick.
Kovacs throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturmovik as he connects with a hook.#T3##CL#
Sturmovik drives through and clinches with Kovacs against the cage.
A short left from Kovacs.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovacs managing to block the knees to the body from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a knee to the head.
Kovacs takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovacs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturmovik wants to clinch.
Kovacs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Kovacs lands with a right hand.
Kovacs cracks Sturmovik with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick lands for Kovacs. #T4#
Kovacs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovacs duly obliges.
Sturmovik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovacs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturmovik cracks Kovacs with a good jab.
Kovacs cracks Sturmovik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturmovik moves away.
Sturmovik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs misses with a right hand
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturmovik finish him?
Sturmovik tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Sturmovik's shoulder, as Sturmovik tries to avoid the shot.
Sturmovik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kovacs seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovacs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Sturmovik is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs cracks Sturmovik on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sturmovik falls backwards against the cage. Kovacs follows up with more strikes that drop Sturmovik to his knees. Kovacs keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sturmovik! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Tama Ginty lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to Kovacs's midsection.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tama Ginty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tama Ginty tries to land a leg kick but Kovacs saw it coming and moves away.
Kovacs lands a front kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty needs to keep his hands up - Kovacs had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Kovacs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Tama Ginty throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Tama Ginty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tama Ginty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tama Ginty lands with a straight right. Kovacs didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tama Ginty crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovacs - the referee stops the clock and Tama Ginty gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovacs. Tama Ginty manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tama Ginty is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tama Ginty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tama Ginty walks into a left hand.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the body
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Kovacs down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Tama Ginty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kovacs slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lunges at Kovacs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovacs's hand.
Kovacs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kovacs.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Tama Ginty lands.
Kovacs swings for the body but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Tama Ginty avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs throws a push kick but Tama Ginty slaps the foot to one side.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tama Ginty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty throws a chopping leg kick but Kovacs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.#T3#
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Tama Ginty moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a straight right. Kovacs didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacs lands with a cross.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
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.
Tama Ginty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.
Kovacs throws the kick towards the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Tama Ginty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs punishes Tama Ginty's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tama Ginty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Kovacs takes one to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovacs. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovacs is looking to score with low kicks.
Tama Ginty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty connects with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Kovacs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
Kovacs looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty walks into a straight right hand from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
A good leg kick by Kovacs.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tama Ginty feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tama Ginty. Kovacs shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
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#
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Tama Ginty tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovacs avoided it.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick as Kovacs jumps back.
Kovacs slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tama Ginty connects with a nice looking jab.
Tama Ginty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kovacs backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Kovacs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacs down.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Good work by Tama Ginty as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Kovacs tenderised Tama Ginty's leg. Tama Ginty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kovacs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
As Kovacs backs away, Tama Ginty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovacs with a hook.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice strike.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Kovacs moved away.
Kovacs thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
Kovacs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Kovacs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacs down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovacs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the head.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tama Ginty looks to land a right hand but Kovacs moved out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
Tama Ginty with a nice cross.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook
and Kovacs counters with a straight right hand.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacs counters with a low kick, right behind Tama Ginty 's knee.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
Kovacs tries to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty moves his leg out of the way.
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kovacs. Beautiful body shot.
Kovacs jabs at Tama Ginty's body.#T3#
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Kovacs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tama Ginty backs up against the cage.
Tama Ginty works the jab nicely.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovacs slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs throws a push kick but Tama Ginty slaps the foot to one side.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Tama Ginty scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty lands with a good body shot.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.#T4#
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Kovacs throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
A leg kick checked by Kovacs.
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacs! But no joy.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Kovacs's front leg with a kick but Kovacs checks it.
Tama Ginty sizes up Kovacs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range nicely.
Tama Ginty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tama Ginty tried to score with a low kick but Kovacs checks it.
Tama Ginty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tama Ginty connects with a looping right hand.
Kovacs thuds his right hand into Tama Ginty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tama Ginty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacs counters with a three punch combo that has Tama Ginty backing up. Tama Ginty nods at Kovacs to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Kovacs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.#T1#
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs connects with a right hand. Tama Ginty shakes it off.
Tama Ginty throws a good cross that connects.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovacs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovacs avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tama Ginty. #T2#
Tama Ginty dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tama Ginty scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Tama Ginty tried to score with a low kick but Kovacs checks it.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Kovacs checks it.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovacs. That did some damage!
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tama Ginty misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovacs on the side of the head. #T3#
Tama Ginty lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovacs's head.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Kovacs slips the punch.
Kovacs slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty cracks Kovacs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kovacs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovacs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Tama Ginty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Kovacs throws a body kick.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kovacs is looking for the big counter here.
Kovacs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Kovacs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick, looking for Kovacs's leg but Kovacs calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacs counters with a low kick, right behind Tama Ginty 's knee.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Kovacs moved away.
Kovacs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tama Ginty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovacs cracks a nice hook into Tama Ginty's ribs.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
As Kovacs backs away, Tama Ginty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Kovacs.
Tama Ginty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovacs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Kovacs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovacs throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tama Ginty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.

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 Conrad Tama Ginty.
Well Tama Ginty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A relieved looking Conrad Tama Ginty 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: CFC 473: Cobb vs Neuer
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Fuhren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuhren scores with a jab. Kovacs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuhren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fuhren misses with a leg kick
and Kovacs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuhren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovacs misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs swings for the body but Fuhren moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuhren misses the target.
Fuhren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuhren throws out the jab.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovacs slips a straight right by Fuhren.
A big left from Fuhren misses.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuhren connects with a body shot that sends Kovacs's belly button to the back.
Kovacs throws an off balance right hand
and Fuhren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Kovacs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Fuhren misses
and Kovacs counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuhren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuhren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Kovacs misses with a two punch combination.
Fuhren looks to land a right hand but Kovacs moved out of range.
Kovacs cracks Fuhren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuhren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuhren throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Kovacs.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuhren looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Fuhren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Fuhren throws a chopping leg kick but Kovacs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovacs digs a good hook to Fuhren's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuhren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuhren. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs connects with a right hand. Fuhren shakes it off.
Kovacs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuhren can pounce on him.
Fuhren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs connects with a body shot that sends Fuhren's belly button to the back.
Fuhren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuhren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuhren moves away.
Kovacs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuhren connects with a jab.
Fuhren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuhren cracks Kovacs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Fuhren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Fuhren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuhren slips a jab from Kovacs.
Fuhren misses with a hook.
Kovacs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuhren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuhren checks the leg kick.
Fuhren with the inside leg kick. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovacs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuhren.
Kovacs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovacs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuhren.
Nice cross by Kovacs.
Fuhren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuhren looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuhren misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuhren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovacs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovacs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Fuhren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Fuhren with a series of wild strikes but Fuhren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovacs lands with a cross.
Kovacs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuhren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovacs scores with a four punch combination!
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Fuhren.
Kovacs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fuhren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kovacs throws a looping overhand right but Fuhren ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuhren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuhren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuhren.
Fuhren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuhren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovacs connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovacs takes one on the button.
Kovacs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuhren.
Kovacs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Kovacs finds it's target.
Fuhren scores with a nice strike.
Fuhren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovacs.
Fuhren throws an off balance right hand
and Kovacs counters with a series of strikes. Fuhren will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fuhren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuhren takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fuhren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fuhren staying out of range there.
Fuhren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuhren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuhren.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a looping overhand right but Kovacs ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.
Fuhren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuhren.
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Fuhren blocks the low kick.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuhren.
Kovacs's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovacs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Kovacs lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Fuhren misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuhren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
Fuhren tried to score with a low kick but Kovacs checks it.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Fuhren moved out of range.
Fuhren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovacs. That did some damage!
Fuhren cracks Kovacs with an open hand slap.
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuhren.
Fuhren lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuhren throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Fuhren throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Fuhren slips under a jab from Kovacs.#T2#
Good leg kick by Kovacs.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Fuhren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovacs throws a jab when Fuhren was well out of range.
Fuhren misses with a body shot.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Fuhren.
Kovacs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Fuhren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fuhren throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.
Fuhren throws a hook but Kovacs avoids it easily.
Kovacs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fuhren misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Fuhren moves out of range.
Fuhren misses with a straight right.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuhren swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
Fuhren scores with a hook.
Fuhren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs. #T3#
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Fuhren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovacs lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the body.
Fuhren misses with a leg kick.
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Fuhren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fuhren throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.
Fuhren connects with a leg kick.
Fuhren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuhren.
Kovacs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuhren is looking to chop away at Kovacs's legs.
Kovacs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuhren throws out a leg kick but Kovacs moves out of range and Fuhren only half commits. #T4#
Fuhren misses with a body shot.
Fuhren is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
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!
Fuhren lands a jab to Kovacs's midsection.
Fuhren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuhren.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuhren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacs throws a shot to the body.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the body.
Fuhren swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kovacs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fuhren lands a nice hook to Kovacs's body. Kovacs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuhren.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuhren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fuhren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuhren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs cracks Fuhren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fuhren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuhren cracks Kovacs with an open hand slap.
Fuhren lands a body shot.
Fuhren scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuhren.
Fuhren takes one to the side of the head.
Fuhren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Fuhren misses with a hook
and Kovacs counters with a left to the body.
Fuhren misses with a left hand
and Kovacs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Fuhren takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Fuhren slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuhren misses with a straight left.
Fuhren throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuhren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacs.#T1#
Fuhren throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Fuhren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs takes a swing at Fuhren's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Fuhren.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuhren.
Fuhren ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Nice uppercut there from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuhren throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Fuhren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Fuhren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Fuhren misses with a straight right.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs throws a hook but Fuhren avoids it easily.
Kovacs misses with a hook
and Fuhren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovacs thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Fuhren misses.
Fuhren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuhren lands a slapping body shot.
Fuhren drops his hands momentarily and Kovacs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuhren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuhren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovacs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuhren's head.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuhren is just out of range.#T3#
Kovacs throws a right hand that Fuhren ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuhren also avoids with ease.
Kovacs throws the left hand but Fuhren avoids the punch easily.
Fuhren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovacs takes one to the side of the head.
Kovacs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovacs blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Fuhren.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Fuhren moves out of range.
Fuhren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuhren. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs throws out a counter right but Fuhren avoids it with no problem.
Kovacs throws a jab when Fuhren was well out of range.
Kovacs swings for the body but Fuhren moves out of range.
Kovacs lands with a shot to the body.
Fuhren sizes up Kovacs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Kovacs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Fuhren down.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Fuhren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Kovacs.
A good leg kick by Fuhren.
Fuhren lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovacs off the cage and back into range.
Psiris Fuhren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuhren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
A left and a right from Kovacs both land. Nice combination.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuhren tries a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuhren throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Fuhren throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.

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 Psiris Fuhren.
Well Kovacs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andor Kovacs!
A less than humble Andor Kovacs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC 463: Bang v Joplin/LOL SF
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs is wise to it.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Yarborough looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough blocks a low kick nicely.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Monsters Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Yarborough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yarborough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovacs. Kovacs obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacs misses with a double jab
and Yarborough counters with a body kick. #T1#
Kovacs misses with a double jab
and Yarborough counters with a stiff right hand.
Yarborough lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yarborough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Yarborough counters with a nice body kick.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovacs throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Yarborough lands a body shot.
Kovacs is looking to slow Yarborough down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovacs off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Yarborough as he checks the leg kick.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Yarborough thumps Kovacs with a low kick.
Kovacs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yarborough. Yarborough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yarborough avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovacs digs a good body shot into Yarborough's ribs.#T3#
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Yarborough throws out a counter right but Kovacs avoids it with no problem.
Yarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough tests Kovacs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Yarborough catches Kovacs right on the button with a cross.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Yarborough's shoulder, as Yarborough tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Kovacs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs walks into a stiff left hand from Yarborough.#T4#
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Yarborough moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovacs thows a leg kick but Yarborough checks it
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Yarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Oh Kovacs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Yarborough avoids it well.
Yarborough thinks about the counter body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovacs scores with a four punch combination!
Kovacs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Yarborough counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs is wise to it.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yarborough circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovacs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yarborough at a distance.
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 Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yarborough scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though.
Andor Kovacs is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacs cracks Yarborough with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kovacs. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Kovacs. That snapped Yarborough's head back.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Yarborough's shoulder, as Yarborough tries to avoid the shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yarborough 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.
Yarborough scores with a shot to the body.
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a hook.
Kovacs misses with a hook
letting Yarborough counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacs counters with a left to the body.
Yarborough gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yarborough misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Kovacs throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Kovacs thuds his right hand into Yarborough's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovacs lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kovacs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Yarborough's head but Yarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs tests Yarborough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarborough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yarborough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Yarborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough checks a low kick from Kovacs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs misses with a straight right.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yarborough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacs.
Yarborough takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovacs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yarborough at a distance.
Kovacs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yarborough counters with an outside leg kick.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Yarborough jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Yarborough pushes Kovacs away with a front kick.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Yarborough's head but Yarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs throws a leg kick
and Yarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Kovacs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
Yarborough tries to land a front kick but Kovacs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovacs walks straight into a right hand from Yarborough - that's dropped him! Yarborough jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kovacs from any more punishment! Kovacs complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Yarborough!
A victorious James Yarborough thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 454: Fire v IsMore
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Larkin throws a push kick but Kovacs slaps the foot to one side.
Kovacs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Larkin with a body shot.
Larkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovacs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larkin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kovacs misses with a double jab
and Larkin counters with a two punch combo.
Larkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Larkin moves out of range.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Larkin with a series of wild strikes but Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A combination from Larkin does no damage.
Larkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Larkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Larkin avoids them all with ease.
Larkin throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kovacs lands a jab.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kovacs sprawls well. Kovacs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Larkin moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Larkin scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
A big right from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Kovacs finds it's way through Larkin's defenses.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Larkin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovacs's head.
Kovacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Larkin off the cage and back into range.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Larkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Kovacs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacs scrambles back to his feet.
Larkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Larkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kovacs sprawls well initially but Larkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Larkin prevents Kovacs from improving his position.
Kovacs is looking to control Larkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kovacs avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
Larkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kovacs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Larkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kovacs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larkin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Larkin throws the kick towards the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larkin is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs scores with a hook.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Larkin 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.
Kovacs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovacs to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Larkin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Larkin trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacs is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin.
Larkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovacs trying to control from the bottom.
Larkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Larkin is thwarting Kovacs's attempts to control the position.
Larkin trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Kovacs is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Larkin 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs throws a one two combo.
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovacs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larkin's sensitive parts.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Larkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Kovacs dodges the ground and pound from Larkin.
Kovacs seems a little lost for a moment, as Larkin dominates the positioning.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Larkin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kovacs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kovacs is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Larkin working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovacs unleashes a big counter combination but Larkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovacs punishes Larkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovacs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kovacs wants it to stay on the feet.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovacs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs just manages to avoid it.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Larkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovacs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Kovacs keeps Larkin under control for a moment.
Kovacs is looking to reverse the position.
Kovacs parries the strikes from Larkin easily there. Larkin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kovacs to escape.
Larkin throwing strikes but Kovacs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kovacs wants to stand but Larkin has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Donnie Larkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovacs is looking to stand up but Larkin won't let him. #T2##SU2#
Kovacs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Larkin misses with the combination.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Kovacs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovacs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovacs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs slaps away a takedown attempt from Larkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Larkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovacs on the side of the head.
Larkin takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin shoots in for a double leg but Kovacs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovacs tests Larkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Kovacs catches Larkin right on the button with a cross.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin misses with a hook.#T4#
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
Kovacs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs with a hook.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
In his post fight interview, Andor Kovacs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kovacs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Kovacs's leg. Kovacs is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Kovacs both land. Nice combination.
Bizihwaile showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Bizihwaile connects with a leg kick.
Kovacs tries to clinch
letting Bizihwaile counter with a right hand.
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!
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Bizihwaile tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs is wise to it.#T1#
Bizihwaile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizihwaile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Bizihwaile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaile also avoids with ease.
Kovacs finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Bizihwaile's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kovacs falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Andrade keeps it at a distance.
Andrade lands with a cross.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Kovacs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrade 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.#BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andrade swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade jabs Kovacs right on the nose. Kovacs blinks but takes it well.
Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovacs. #CL2#
Kovacs gets a clinch.
Kovacs stalls.
Andrade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacs.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Kovacs takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrade looks to land a right hand but Kovacs moved out of range.
Kovacs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andrade. That did some damage!
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovacs throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
A clash of legs there as Kovacs blocks the low kick.
Kovacs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovacs jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Kovacs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovacs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Kovacs misses
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses with a right hand
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
As Kovacs backs away, Andrade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Kovacs walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Andrade scores with a shot to the body.
Andrade lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs takes one on the button.
Andrade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacs.
A nice combination there by Kovacs.
Andrade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovacs's sensitive parts.
Kovacs throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Kovacs both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Andrade tries to land a leg kick but Kovacs saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Kovacs takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kovacs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs lunges at Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrade's hand.
Kovacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Kovacs lands.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses Kovacs's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacs tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands with a straight right. Andrade didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andrade on the side of the head.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs needs to keep his hands up - Andrade had a free shot at his head there.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovacs.
Kovacs rushes Andrade and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Andrade is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kovacs piles on the pressure and Andrade crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovacs throws out a loose jab but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
Greenwald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greenwald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greenwald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a combination. Greenwald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Kovacs - just one landing.
A low kick from Kovacs is predictable there
and Greenwald counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kovacs. Beautiful body shot.
Kovacs throws a low kick, looking for Greenwald's leg but Greenwald calmly moves out of range.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut
and Greenwald counters with a stiff right hand.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovacs wants to clinch
and Greenwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Greenwald avoids them all with ease.
Greenwald appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Greenwald takes the fight into the clinch.
Greenwald digs a right hand underneath Kovacs's ribcage. Kovacs let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs scoring well with a low kick there.
Greenwald tries to move into range but Kovacs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Greenwald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kovacs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Greenwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greenwald defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Greenwald misses the target.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greenwald doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Greenwald up against the cage.
Greenwald tries to circle away but Kovacs has him pinned against the cage.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs tries to work over Greenwald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Greenwald breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Greenwald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greenwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenwald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovacs.
Greenwald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Greenwald to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs lands a leg kick that knocks Greenwald off balance momentarily.
Kovacs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Greenwald counters with a left and a right that stings Kovacs.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwald moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Greenwald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs throws a lazy right hand but Greenwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs 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#
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Greenwald avoids them all with ease.
Greenwald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenwald lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kovacs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greenwald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Greenwald moves away from the strike by Kovacs. #CL2#
Kovacs drives through and clinches with Greenwald against the cage.
Greenwald wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs avoiding damage as Greenwald throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Greenwald is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovacs has double underhooks. #TD#
Greenwald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kovacs won't allow Greenwald to get back to his feet. #T1#
Kovacs is looking to stand up but Greenwald won't let him. #SU2#
Kovacs gets to his feet. Greenwald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kovacs cracks Greenwald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Greenwald circles away.
Greenwald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovacs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2##CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Greenwald is trying to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling him.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greenwald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Greenwald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kovacs can turn it around.
Greenwald tries to pull guard but Kovacs won't allow it. #BC#
Greenwald breaks the clinch.
Greenwald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greenwald counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Greenwald slips the punch.
Kovacs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs throws a big shot that misses.
As Kovacs looks to move away, Greenwald throws a big counter combo but Kovacs just gets out of the way.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greenwald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovacs.#T3#
A combination from Kovacs does no damage.
Greenwald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Greenwald keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Greenwald finds it's way through Kovacs's defenses.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Greenwald counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenwald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovacs.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glenn Greenwald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs misses with a body punch
and Greenwald counters with a two punch combo.
Kovacs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greenwald.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Kovacs throws a hook but Greenwald avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs misses with a shot to the body
and Greenwald counters with a leg kick.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Greenwald tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovacs avoided it.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenwald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovacs with a hook.
Good leg kick by Kovacs.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenwald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovacs!
Kovacs looks to land a right hand but Greenwald moved out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
Greenwald goes for a double leg but Kovacs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kovacs continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Greenwald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kovacs misses with a double jab
and Greenwald counters with a three punch combo that has Kovacs backing up. Kovacs nods at Greenwald to acknowledge the strikes.
Greenwald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Greenwald moved away.
Greenwald feints a jab promting Kovacs to slip. Greenwald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovacs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Greenwald back into the cage.
Greenwald missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Greenwald. #BC#
Greenwald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenwald tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenwald counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Greenwald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs just manages to avoid it.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenwald.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGreenwald.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Greenwald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greenwald keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovacs takes a swing at Greenwald's ribcage but misses.
Greenwald is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs scores with a three punch combo!
Greenwald drops his hands momentarily and Kovacs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greenwald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovacs.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Kovacs throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Greenwald breaks the clinch.
Greenwald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws a jab when Greenwald was well out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely.
Greenwald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Greenwald takes the fight into the clinch.
Greenwald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovacs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kovacs takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greenwald backwards.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Kovacs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Greenwald.
Greenwald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenwald momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Kovacs.
Greenwald blocks a leg kick.
Kovacs scores with a jab. Greenwald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Greenwald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Greenwald takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs digs a good hook to Greenwald's body.
Kovacs moves to clinch but Greenwald breaks away
and Greenwald counters with a series of strikes. Kovacs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a big counter combination but Kovacs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greenwald checks it well.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovacs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenwald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovacs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glenn Greenwald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenwald slips under a jab from Kovacs.
It looked like Greenwald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN K1 8/20
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
Marsden Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kovacs moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Kovacs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden Jr.
It looked like Kovacs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden Jr.
That kick from Marsden Jr tenderised Kovacs's leg. Kovacs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marsden Jr looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs slips a jab from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr looks to land a right hand but Kovacs moved out of range.
Kovacs misses with a double jab
letting Marsden Jr counter with a right hand.
Marsden Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden Jr.#T1#
Marsden Jr throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Marsden Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marsden Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
Marsden Jr is looking to chop away at Kovacs's legs.
Marsden Jr misses with a right hand
and Marsden Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Marsden Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Marsden Jr.
Kovacs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marsden Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacs scrambles back to his feet.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marsden Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovacs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden Jr works Kovacs's body with a nice hook.
Kovacs slips a jab and a cross from Marsden Jr.
It looked like Kovacs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden Jr.
Kovacs throws a shot to the body.
Kovacs throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Marsden Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Marsden Jr jabs at Kovacs's body.
Marsden Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marsden Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marsden Jr moves forwards but Kovacs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Marsden Jr lands.
Marsden Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Marsden Jr cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Jab, jab by Marsden Jr - just one landing.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden Jr lands a jab.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.#T3#
Marsden Jr lands a jab to Kovacs's midsection.
The fighters circling - Marsden Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kovacs moves into range and clinches up with Marsden Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Kovacs tries to work over Marsden Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Kovacs tries to throw a body punch but Marsden Jr avoids it by throwing Kovacs back against the ropes.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kovacs throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacs.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden Jr fails to land.
A short left from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marsden Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsden Jr throws out a loose jab but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Kovacs. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Marsden Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden Jr misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovacs under the eye.
Marsden Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovacs is out of range.
Kovacs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marsden Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Marsden Jr misses with a low kick as Kovacs jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Marsden Jr takes one to the chin there.
Marsden Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Marsden Jr pushes Kovacs away with a front kick.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
It looked like Kovacs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marsden Jr cracks Kovacs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Marsden Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marsden Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovacs lands a two punch combo.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
A jab from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Marsden Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marsden Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacs. #CL#
Kovacs forces Marsden Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Marsden Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards. #BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs blocks a jab.#T1#
Marsden Jr throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Marsden Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsden Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Marsden Jr moved away.
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
Marsden Jr scores with the left hand. Kovacs knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Marsden Jr moves away
and Marsden Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marsden Jr slips a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Marsden Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Marsden Jr throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Kovacs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marsden Jr.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden Jr.
Kovacs lunges at Marsden Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsden Jr's hand. #T2#
Good shot there by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kovacs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Kovacs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marsden Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacs's head.
Marsden Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsden Jr with a nice calf kick.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marsden Jr counter with a right hand.
Marsden Jr throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovacs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden Jr can pounce on him.
Kovacs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovacs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovacs misses with a combination
and Marsden Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Marsden Jr tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marsden Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Kovacs moves out of range.
Kovacs thows a left - swing and a miss!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marsden Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kovacs moves out of range as Marsden Jr strikes.
Kovacs tries to work over Marsden Jr's front leg with a kick but Marsden Jr checks it.
A big right from Marsden Jr misses.
Kovacs throwing a counter right hand but Marsden Jr manages to avoid it.
Kovacs avoids the body shot from Marsden Jr.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden Jr jabs Kovacs right on the nose. Kovacs blinks but takes it well.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden Jr. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr. #T4#
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsden Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Marsden Jr up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marsden Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs tries a body shot but Marsden Jr blocks it.
Marsden Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs stalling against the ropes.
Marsden Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden Jr.
Andor Kovacs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marsden Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kovacs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden Jr.
Kovacs takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovacs's hands.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovacs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovacs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marsden Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovacs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Marsden Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marsden Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Marsden Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Marsden Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovacs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsden Jr connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Kovacs's belly button to the back.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Marsden Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping left.
Marsden Jr misses with a double jab.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Marsden Jr moves out of range.
Marsden Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marsden Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marsden Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden Jr throws out a counter right but Kovacs avoids it with no problem.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Marsden Jr with a series of wild strikes but Marsden Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovacs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marsden Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marsden Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs throwing a counter right hand but Marsden Jr manages to avoid it.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Marsden Jr keeps it at a distance.
Marsden Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden Jr misses with a looping right.
Kovacs takes a swing at Marsden Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovacs lands a really nice looking cross but Marsden Jr seems unphased.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab.
Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Marsden Jr tests Kovacs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Marsden Jr moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr motions for Kovacs to come forward. Marsden Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacs fails to land with a series of punches.
Marsden Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovacs should have avoided that one. #T3#
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden Jr.
It looked like Kovacs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marsden Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marsden Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Marsden Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovacs.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to the head.
Kovacs takes one to the side of the head.
Kovacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacs.
Kovacs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsden Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marsden Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden Jr. That snapped Kovacs's head back.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Marsden Jr does it's job there.
No joy there for Kovacs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Marsden Jr keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Marsden Jr lands but Kovacs takes it in his stride.
Kovacs throws a low kick, looking for Marsden Jr's leg but Marsden Jr calmly moves out of range.
Marsden Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marsden Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marsden Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
Brandon Marsden Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'I ain't surprised'.

Event: SYN K-1 8/07
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Kim looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Kim moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
Kovacs misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Kim has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Kim ducks under and follows up with a left that Kim also avoids with ease.
Kovacs looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs wants to clinch.#CL#
Kim has managed to clinch. #T1#
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kim digs a right hand into Kovacs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kovacs's gas tank.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kim gets tackled into the ropes by Kovacs. Kovacs maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Kim misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Kovacs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovacs checks a leg kick.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Kim ducks under and follows up with a left that Kim also avoids with ease.
Kovacs punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Kim. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Kim takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kim throws a low kick but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Kim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
Kim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Kim misses.
Kovacs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
Kovacs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovacs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kovacs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovacs sizes up Kim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim slips a jab from Kovacs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Kovacs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacs throws a big shot that misses.
Kim is looking to wear down Kovacs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Kovacs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Kovacs pushes him off.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
Kim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Kim avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Kovacs gets a clinch.
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 Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
Kovacs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Kim rushes Kovacs and presses him up against the ropes.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs blocking some punches.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim works on Kovacs's body with a couple of short punches.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Kovacs avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
Kovacs takes a shot to the head.
Kim prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kovacs lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kim here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kovacs. #BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim checks a low kick from Kovacs.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kovacs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacs lands a head kick. Kim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kovacs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovacs moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
Kovacs punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Kim is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovacs.
Kovacs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kim connects with the punch.
Kovacs tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Kim throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovacs swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kovacs throws a counter combo.
Kovacs moves out of range of the body kick.
Kim lands a really nice looking cross but Kovacs seems unphased. #CL#
Kim moves into the clinch successfully.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs lands a body punch.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim blocking some punches. #T3#
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yasol Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Kim.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Kovacs's ribcage. Kovacs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovacs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kovacs lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs lands a body shot.
Kim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
As Kovacs tries to get set, Kim tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovacs manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovacs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
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 Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kovacs gets a clinch.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kovacs is leaning against Kim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kovacs pushes Kim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs pushes Kim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.
Still in the clinch, Kovacs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kim looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kim misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
Kovacs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kim with a body shot.
Kovacs scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Kovacs coming out on top.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Kim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim lands a body shot.
Yasol Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Kim tenderised Kovacs's leg. Kovacs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim is looking to slow Kovacs down with leg kicks.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Yasol Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A big right from Kim misses.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovacs should have avoided that one.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs misses with a lunging right hand
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick from Kim.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Kim. #BC2#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovacs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Kovacs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.#CL#
Kovacs gets tackled into the ropes by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
A short right from Kim.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andor Kovacs.
I think Kim 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasol Kim!
Our winner, Yasol Kim, 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 K1 07-23
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs ducks under a wild hook from Killstone.
Killstone throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range. #CL2#
Kovacs rushes Killstone and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacs.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Killstone.
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killstone backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Killstone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Killstone's head.
Killstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Killstone as the two fighters clinch.
Killstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Killstone prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Killstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Killstone. #T1#
Killstone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killstone lands an uppercut.
Killstone misses with the head strike.
Kovacs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Killstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killstone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killstone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovacs throws a head kick but Killstone moves out of range. #CL2#
Kovacs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Killstone.
Killstone tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killstone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Killstone lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Killstone lands a nice hook to Kovacs's body. Kovacs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs misses with a right hand
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Killstone throws a hook to the side of Kovacs's head but Kovacs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killstone thuds his right hand into Kovacs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Killstone moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs cracks a nice hook into Killstone's ribs.
Killstone scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
Killstone jabs Kovacs to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Killstone scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Kovacs to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Killstone away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Kovacs got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Killstone finish him?
Killstone weaves into range and cracks Kovacs right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kovacs goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Killstone is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Killstone!
Butch Killstone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN K1 7/9
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Kovacs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harris tries to bum rush Kovacs with a series of wild strikes but Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovacs cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Harris is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Harris takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kovacs cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andor Kovacs!
After the fight, Andor Kovacs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Heart ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
As Kovacs tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovacs manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Heart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovacs, pushing him back against the cage.
Kovacs told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Heart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs moves out of range as Heart strikes.
Heart lunges at Kovacs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovacs's hand.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovacs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like That Heart has been cut.
Heart tries to clinch but Kovacs is having none of it.
Heart misses with a straight left.
Heart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovacs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovacs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heart takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Heart lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart. #CL2#
Kovacs has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##TD#
Heart jumps into guard, dragging Kovacs to the mat. #SUB#
Heart working for a triangle but Kovacs defends it easily.
Kovacs is looking to stand up but Heart won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heart holds on and takes a little breather.
Heart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Heart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Heart trying to control the position here.
Heart looking for a sweep. Not yet Heart, not yet. #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.
Kovacs wanted to stand there but Heart had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kovacs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heart presses Kovacs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Heart fails to land.
Kovacs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacs stalling.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Heart manages to pull guard.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Heart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Heart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Kovacs preventing the sweep.
Heart working a defensive guard but Kovacs manages to pass into side control anyway.
Heart is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Kovacs decides to stand back up. Kovacs steps back and let's Heart get back to his feet.
Kovacs swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Kovacs tests Heart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heart throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand.
Heart slips under a jab from Kovacs.#CL2#
Kovacs forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
Heart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs lands with a right to the head.
Kovacs misses with an elbow over the top.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Heart. #BC2#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heart lands a body shot.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Kovacs slips the punch.#CL2#
Kovacs has managed to clinch.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs.
Heart tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovacs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs is leaning against Heart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Heart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heart tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on That Heart's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heart.
Heart misses with a straight right.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot lands for Heart.
That Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heart misses with a looping left.
As Heart backs off Kovacs throws a huge counter combo but Heart manages to avoid it all.
Heart throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Kovacs misses its intended target.
Heart looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heart with a body shot.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body. Heart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovacs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heart. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heart just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs connects with a looping right hand.
Heart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heart misses with a looping right.
Kovacs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Kovacs is out of range.
Heart misses with a looping right.
Kovacs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Heart wants to clinch.
Kovacs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heart.#CUT2#That Heart's cut is getting worse.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Heart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Heart.
Kovacs looks to throw the jab but Heart is out of range.
A big left from Heart misses.
Heart walks into a straight right hand from Kovacs.
Heart misses with an uppercut.
Heart staying out of range there.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
Heart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a wild combination.
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heart on the side of the head.
Kovacs throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Kovacs slips under a jab.
Jab by Heart.
Heart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Heart cracks Kovacs with a good jab.
Heart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovacs tries to land a leg kick but Heart saw it coming and moves away.
Kovacs swats away the attempt to clinch by Heart.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick.
Heart throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
As Heart backs off Kovacs throws a huge counter combo but Heart manages to avoid it all.
Heart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovacs needs to keep his hands up - Heart had a free shot at his head there.
Heart avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a front kick.
Heart throws a shot from downtown. Kovacs moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
As Kovacs tries to get set, Heart tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovacs manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Heart.
Heart lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacs swings for the body but Heart moves out of range.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heart moves away.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heart cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heart manages to avoid it.
Heart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovacs.
Heart throws a hook to the side of Kovacs's head but Kovacs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovacs duly obliges. #CUT2#That Heart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kovacs throws a wild body kick that Heart sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Kovacs forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
Heart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andor Kovacs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heart throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart misses with some punches.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Heart. #BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Heart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovacs doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Kovacs blocks a jab.
Kovacs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heart scores with a jab. Kovacs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacs there as he acknowledges the shot.
and Kovacs counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Heart! He's just covering up as Kovacs starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Tabares.
Tabares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
Tabares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tabares ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Tabares moves out of range. #KD#
Kovacs lands a left and a right that send Tabares crashing to the mat, dazed. Kovacs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tabares misses.
Tabares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tabares throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand.
Tabares loses concentration momentarily and Kovacs pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tabares crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kovacs finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andor Kovacs!
In his post fight interview, Andor Kovacs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2021

#R1#
Tabares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tabares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs digs a good body shot into Tabares's ribs.
Kovacs dodges the punch combination from Tabares.
Tabares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kovacs to counter with a crisp jab.
Tabares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovacs with a nice calf kick.
Kovacs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tabares misses with a left hand
and Kovacs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Tabares. Those never looked like landing.
Kovacs throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Tabares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Kovacs drives through and clinches with Tabares against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovacs lands with a right to the head.
Kovacs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kovacs presses Tabares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Tabares looks winded!#T2#
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Tabares up against the cage.
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!
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a shot to the body.
Kovacs pushes Tabares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs slowing the pace effectively.
Kovacs lands a hook that snaps the head of Tabares backwards.
Tabares is trying to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling him.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kovacs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Kovacs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
A short body shot lands from Kovacs as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kovacs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs just leaning against Tabares, taking a breather.
Kovacs leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tabares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovacs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tabares scrambles back to his feet.
Tabares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tabares takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
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!#CL#
Tabares gets tackled into the cage by Kovacs. Kovacs maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Tabares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovacs works Tabares's body with a nice hook.
Kovacs circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tabares to the canvas! Tabares doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kovacs keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
In his post fight interview, Andor Kovacs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Kovacs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Rakic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rakic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovacs trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic slips nicely into half guard.
Rakic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovacs wants to improve his position but Rakic is controlling well.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rakic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kovacs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Kovacs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovacs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakic.
Rakic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovacs 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kovacs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kovacs trying to control here.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Kovacs's head.
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Kovacs taking some punishment here, with Rakic in his half guard.
Rakic 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.
Kovacs is positioning himself well to prevent Rakic advancing to mount.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rakic lands a nice short elbow.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
Rakic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic throwing shots but Kovacs is blocking nicely.
Rakic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovacs defending well though.
Kovacs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rakic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakic is thwarting Kovacs's attempts to control the position.
Rakic working Kovacs over with strikes.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovacs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovacs is looking to improve his position.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Kovacs dodges it nicely. #T4#
Kovacs tries to get to full guard but Rakic has control of the leg.
Rakic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rakic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kovacs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rakic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kovacs!
Kovacs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rakic.
Rakic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Rakic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Rakic avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Rakic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rakic dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws the left hand but Rakic avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Rakic.
Rakic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs throws a jab when Rakic was well out of range.
Rakic tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacs is quick to defend against it.
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovacs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kovacs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rakic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovacs is fending him off so far but Rakic persists. Nope, Kovacs circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kovacs moves into range and clinches up with Rakic.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rakic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Rakic pulls guard successfully.
Rakic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
Rakic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rakic trying to control the position here. #T1#
Kovacs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rakic keeping full guard, as Kovacs tries to pass.
Rakic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovacs is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kovacs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marko Rakic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakic wants to sweep here but Kovacs controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Rakic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rakic.
Kovacs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rakic slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Rakic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Rakic up against the cage.
Rakic misses with a punch to the body.
Rakic tries to break the clinch but Kovacs is controlling the position.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rakic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands. #T3#
Kovacs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rakic misses with a body punch.
Kovacs presses Rakic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rakic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Rakic breaks the clinch.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Rakic avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rakic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakic shoots and misses
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marko Rakic has been cut.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Rakic back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land. #T4#
Rakic goes for a takedown attempt but Kovacs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rakic tries for a takedown but Kovacs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
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!#TD#
Rakic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kovacs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rakic lands a couple of digs.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovacs has wrist control.
Rakic postures up in Kovacs's guard and throws a big left but Kovacs blocks it.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Rakic throwing strikes but missing.
Rakic cracks Kovacs with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Rakic'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rakic on the side of the head.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovacs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rakic misses with a takedown attempt - Kovacs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovacs lands a nice shot that snaps Rakic's head back.
Rakic dives in for a single leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakic tries to break free but Kovacs pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Rakic lands a takedown into guard.

Kovacs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rakic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Rakic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Rakic back into the cage.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakic.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
Rakic is trying to pull guard but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs lands a right hand.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Kovacs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rakic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovacs has double underhooks. #T2#
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Rakic controls the action.
Andor Kovacs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rakic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacs.
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!
Rakic tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rakic throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rakic backwards.
Rakic blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs is stalling here.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Rakic controls the action.
Kovacs lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kovacs instigates a clinch.
Rakic trying to stall but Kovacs improves his position.
Rakic blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakic.
Kovacs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rakic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Rakic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Rakic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rakic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kovacs clinches. #T4##BC2#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Rakic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kovacs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakic's guard. #REVB#
Rakic seems keen to control Kovacs's posture.
Kovacs won't allow Rakic to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovacs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021

#R1#
Riddle walks into a straight right hand from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands an overhand right.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Riddle's head but Riddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Riddle is predictable there
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kovacs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs lands with a right hand.
Riddle misses with a leg kick
and Riddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs looks to land a left hand but Riddle moved out of range nicely.
Riddle steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Riddle throws a leg kick but Kovacs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riddle shoots in for a double leg but Kovacs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovacs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovacs throws a combination that misses
and Riddle counters with a good low kick that Kovacs was not able to check. #CL#
Kovacs clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Riddle looking to slow down the pace here.
Kovacs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovacs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riddle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riddle tries to stall but Kovacs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Riddle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kovacs stalling in the clinch.
Kovacs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovacs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riddle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kovacs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kovacs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Riddle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovacs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riddle jumps guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Math Riddle.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Kovacs slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Kovacs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacs.
Riddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Kovacs.
Riddle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kovacs lands a left hand.
Kovacs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riddle has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
Riddle keeps Kovacs at a distance using the push kick.
Kovacs cracks Riddle with an open hand slap.#CL#
Kovacs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Riddle pulls Kovacs into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Riddle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kovacs stacks Riddle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kovacs!
Riddle tries to bench press Kovacs off him but Kovacs keeps the position.
Riddle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Riddle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kovacs off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Riddle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kovacs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kovacs trying to control the hands but Riddle breaks the grip.
Riddle is looking to control Kovacs but Kovacs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kovacs misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riddle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Kovacs gets a clinch.
Riddle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovacs is working Riddle over against the cage.#BC#
Kovacs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Riddle back into the cage.
Kovacs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs lands a right hand.
Kovacs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovacs is working Riddle over against the cage.
Andor Kovacs has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovacs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riddle's knee momentarily.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Riddle
and Kovacs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riddle thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddle. That's going to slow Kovacs down.
Kovacs cracks Riddle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kovacs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riddle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andor Kovacs is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the body.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Kovacs checks a low kick from Riddle.
Kovacs tried to counter with a leg kick but Riddle avoided it.#KD#
Kovacs lands a big right hand that sends Riddle crashing to the mat! Kovacs stays standing though and waves Riddle back to his feet!#ROC#Riddle is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs lands with a right and another and another! Riddle is in big trouble! Kovacs lands again and this time it's lights out for Riddle! A quality knockout there for Kovacs.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN K-1 å
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Harris.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs sizes up Harris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Kovacs ducks down to avoid it.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris slips under a jab.#CL2#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris connects with a right hand. Kovacs shakes it off.
Kovacs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Harris up against the ropes.
Harris lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Kovacs managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Still in the clinch, Kovacs scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Harris is rocked!
Kovacs creates a bit of distance and cracks Harris with a big uppercut! Harris goes down! The referee pushes Kovacs away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Harris make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Kovacs takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN K-1 äº”
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Kovacs finds it's target.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kovacs clinches.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Kovacs lands with a right to the head.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kovacs avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T1#
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Jones.
Kovacs pushes Jones back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Jones 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.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Kovacs lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Kovacs. #T2#
Nice jab there from Jones.
Nice shot lands for Kovacs.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Kovacs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kovacs clinches.
Our sources have told us that Kovacs has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Nice body punch from Kovacs - that landed with a thud.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
A short left from Jones.
A short uppercut from Kovacs. #T3#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs lands with a left to the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Kovacs trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovacs into the ropes.#BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovacs scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones lands a nice hook to Kovacs's body. Kovacs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones digs a good hook to Kovacs's body.
Kovacs dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!#T4#
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!
Kovacs tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacs's head.
Kovacs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kovacs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovacs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kovacs.
Good body shot from Jones.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
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 Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom 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.#R2#
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs with a nice cross.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Kovacs scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Kovacs catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Jones stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Jones walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacs finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs cracks Jones with an open hand slap.#CUT#That has opened up Tom Jones's cut even more.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a body shot.
Kovacs lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Kovacs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Kovacs backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Kovacs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones thuds a left hand into Kovacs's body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kovacs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Kovacs digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. #T2#
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs. #CL#
Kovacs takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Kovacs's head.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Jones pushes Kovacs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacs gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Jones. #T3#
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.
Kovacs tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kovacs back against the ropes.
Kovacs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Kovacs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Kovacs as the two fighters clinch.
Kovacs lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovacs scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#The cut above Tom Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Kovacs has Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovacs has his back to the ropes.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kovacs lands a jab.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Jones walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kovacs rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Jones has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Jones leaves his chin hanging out and Kovacs seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jones crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN K-1 äºŒ
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Diego has managed to clinch.
Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs. #CUT2#It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Kovacs shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovacs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovacs's defenses.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovacs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Kovacs in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Andor Kovacs has been cut.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Kovacs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow that stopped Kovacs in his tracks for a moment.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovacs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovacs's brow.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A right hand to the body from Kovacs.
Still in the clinch, Kovacs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Kovacs pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Kovacs is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego gets through Kovacs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Diego pushes Kovacs back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nice elbow from Diego.
Kovacs lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
Kovacs tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacs avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Kovacs is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Diego lands an elbow just above Kovacs 's eye.
Kovacs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it. #BC2#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.#CL2#
Kovacs clinches with his opponent. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovacs's defenses.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Kovacs's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Kovacs works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kovacs pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacs fails to land.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
A short right from Kovacs on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs. #T1#
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovacs.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs lands with a right to the head.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego cracks Kovacs with a nice body shot.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands an elbow inside.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands an elbow just above Kovacs 's eye.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Kovacs cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Kovacs.
Diego works on Kovacs's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
Kovacs misses with some punches. #T3#
Kovacs blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacss head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego lands an elbow just above Kovacs 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego is leaning against Kovacs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovacs's defenses.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego cracks Kovacs on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Kovacs crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EK 24 - KT World Series
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Kovács has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kovács lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovric backwards.
Kovács blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovács working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovács.
Lovric takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovács.
Kovács lands a nice uppercut.
Lovric lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lovric.
Lovric misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Lovric.
Kovács digs a right hand underneath Lovric's ribcage. Lovric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lovric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovács is keeping busy.
Kovács digs a right hand underneath Lovric's ribcage. Lovric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovács working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lovric fails to land.
Kovács blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lovric misses with some punches.
Lovric looking to throw knees to the head but Kovács is blocking nicely.
Kovács lands a left hand. #T1#
Kovács softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lovric throws a head punch that misses.
Kovács stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovric.
Lovric misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Kovács to work.
Kovács working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovács blocks the elbow strike.
Kovács lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovric or not.
Lovric is breathing heavily.
Kovács lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovric backwards.
Kovács lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kovács.
Lovric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovács throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovrics head.
Lovric stalling in the clinch but Kovács improves position.
Kovács makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Kovács.
Kovács taking a breather.
Lovric misses with a body punch. #T2#
Kovács lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Lovric is rocked!
Lovric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Lovric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovács misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovács will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lovric up against the ropes.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
Lovric blocking some punches.
Kovács has a couple of punches blocked by Lovric.
Kovács misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovács misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovács tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovács fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovács throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovric.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
Kovács misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovács throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovric.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
Kovács working aggressively here.
Kovács tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovács misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovács misses with some punches.
Kovács tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovács lands a body punch.
Kovács swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovács fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovács tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovács throws a head punch that misses.
Lovric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovric.
Lovric blocks an uppercut.
Lovric blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovács blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovács throws a punch but it's blocked by Lovric.
Kovács misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovács is leaning against Lovric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovács swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovács has a couple of punches blocked by Lovric.
Kovács swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovric uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kovács fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovric.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovács dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lovric looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovács is just out of range.
Lovric seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovács fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovács misses with a body shot.
Lovric tests Kovács's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andor Kovács seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kovács closes the distance and clinches.
Kovács lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kovács.
Kovács breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Lovric with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Lovric looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Lovric get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andor Kovács!
A less than humble Andor Kovács misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Skrap Fights 45
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Skull Face throws a good cross that connects.
Skull Face connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Skull Face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wayne.
Skull Face lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skull Face throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Skull Face scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skull Face but Skull Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Skull Face gets caught napping as Wayne dives in and scores a takedown. Skull Face manages to retain guard.
Wayne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skull Face wants to stand up but Wayne is controlling him. #SUB#
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wayne stands and throws Skull Face's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Wayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skull Face, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wayne lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skull Face down.
Sloppy strikes there by Wayne.
Wayne has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wayne working the ground and pound effectively.
We've been hearing good reports from Wayne's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wayne landing punches. #T2#
Wayne controlling from the full mount.
Skull Face takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wayne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#
Skull Face is rocked!
Skull Face really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Skull Face is still in real trouble! Can Wayne finish him?
Wayne putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Skull Face is bucking up trying to escape but Wayne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wayne 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.
Wayne content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wayne postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Skull Face in real trouble here! The ref calls for Skull Face to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wayne!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Wayne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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