PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hamburgo (ranked 2688 p4p, 3181 weight class) and Attila Kovacs (ranked 278 p4p, 327 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Attila Kovacs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hamburgo
vs
Kovacs

198 cm
23
185
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
200
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Hawaii Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Hamburgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Attila Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamburgo's sensitive parts.
Kovacs connects with a jab.
Kovacs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hamburgo 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.

Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamburgo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovacs swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hamburgo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamburgo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kovacs looks like he's trying to stand up.

Hamburgo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hamburgo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamburgo content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamburgo is looking for a kimura but Kovacs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamburgo to get the leverage.
Kovacs tries to roll over but Hamburgo keeps him under control.
Hamburgo stalling.
Hamburgo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamburgo is keen to just control but Kovacs is a slippery customer.
Kovacs is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Hamburgo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kovacs is just riding it out for now. Hamburgo eventually gives up the hold.
Hamburgo wants to take a breather but Kovacs is having none of it.

Hamburgo is trying to work for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
Hamburgo is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to control but Hamburgo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hamburgo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovacs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hamburgo seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kovacs wants to get back to his feet.
Hamburgo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kovacs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamburgo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Hamburgo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamburgo shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamburgo takes one to the chin there.
Hamburgo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovacs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovacs.

Hamburgo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamburgo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamburgo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Attila Kovacs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hamburgo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamburgo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamburgo.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown.
Hamburgo blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Hamburgo fails to land the takedown.
Hamburgo closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Hamburgo pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hamburgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamburgo.

Hamburgo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kovacs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburgo wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.

Hamburgo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hamburgo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamburgo trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
Hamburgo working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hamburgo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hamburgo wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Hamburgo laying and praying for a moment but Kovacs takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hamburgo 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
Hamburgo is trying to control. Kovacs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hamburgo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamburgo controlling the action here.
Hamburgo is looking to take a break and control but Kovacs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hamburgo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamburgo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamburgo stops Kovacs from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Attila Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamburgo tries to move into range but Kovacs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Kovacs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kovacs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Kovacs.

Hamburgo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kovacs on his heels. He'll look to pass Kovacs's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamburgo pushing down on Kovacs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburgo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamburgo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamburgo trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Attila Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamburgo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovacs connects with the punch.
Hamburgo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamburgo.

Hamburgo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamburgo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hamburgo in side control, throwing shots but Kovacs defends.

Hamburgo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hamburgo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hamburgo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs leaves Hamburgo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburgo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hamburgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburgo is defended easily by Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovacs scores with a head kick. Hamburgo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamburgo on the side of the head.
Hamburgo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamburgo takes a kick to the side of the head.

Hamburgo is rocked!
A cross from Kovacs lands.
Oh Hamburgo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlos Hamburgo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Hamburgo down.
Hamburgo dives in and grabs Kovacs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovacs pushes down on Hamburgo's head and hops out.

Kovacs lands a big head kick that sends Hamburgo tumbling to the mat! Kovacs takes a step backwards and waves Hamburgo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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 nice outside leg kick.
Carlos Hamburgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamburgo should have avoided that one.
Hamburgo dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a hook but Hamburgo blocks it.
It looked like Hamburgo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovacs.
Nice sprawl there from Kovacs as Hamburgo shoots in.

Hamburgo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kovacs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hamburgo seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamburgo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamburgo 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.
Hamburgo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Attila Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Hamburgo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kovacs turns into him and now he's in Hamburgo's guard.

Hamburgo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovacs defends well.
Carlos Hamburgo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Hamburgo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamburgo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamburgo, not yet.
Hamburgo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kovacs controls the pace.
Hamburgo has his hands on Kovacs's head, controlling the position.
Carlos Hamburgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hamburgo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovacs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Attila 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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