PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nobby Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Snjaric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovacs comes to the cage accompanied by Doooomed. This should be a great matchup!

Kovacs
vs
Snjaric

169 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

169 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobby Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragan Snjaric!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snjaric manages to avoid it.
Snjaric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovacs slips a straight right by Snjaric.
Kovacs slips under a jab from Snjaric.
Kovacs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snjaric circles away.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snjaric.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snjaric.
Kovacs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snjaric's waist but Snjaric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovacs off to one side.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snjaric circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovacs throws a front kick aimed at Snjaric's knee but Snjaric avoids it well.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Snjaric with a jab.
Kovacs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovacs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snjaric has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snjaric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacs misses its target.
Snjaric misses with an uppercut. Kovacs saw that one coming.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Snjaric is just out of range.
Snjaric throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kovacs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Snjaric!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snjaric takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kovacs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kovacs lands some shots froms side control.
Kovacs lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Snjaric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snjaric is looking for a sweep.
Kovacs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Snjaric tries to escape but Kovacs is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs lands some shots froms side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snjaric can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kovacs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snjaric knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snjaric struggling a bit here.
Kovacs grinds an elbow into Snjaric's temple.
Snjaric taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kovacs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kovacs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Snjaric 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Snjaric that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kovacs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kovacs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kovacs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snjaric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kovacs controlling from mount.
Kovacs lands a heavy elbow.
Snjaric can't escape the position.
Kovacs working the ground and pound effectively.
Kovacs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kovacs raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snjaric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Kovacs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kovacs with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Snjaric that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kovacs controlling the pace for now.
Snjaric can't escape the position.
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.
Kovacs won't let Snjaric get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobby Kovacs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Snjaric takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs jabs Snjaric right on the nose. Snjaric blinks but takes it well.
Snjaric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragan Snjaric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snjaric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovacs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snjaric is out of range and Kovacs settles back down.
Snjaric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovacs shoots and misses

and Snjaric moves into the clinch.

Kovacs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Snjaric is just out of range.
Kovacs moves out of range as Snjaric strikes.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragan Snjaric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Snjaric. No joy for Kovacs on that attempt.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snjaric manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs moves out of range as Snjaric strikes.
Kovacs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snjaric is fending him off so far but Kovacs persists. Nope, Snjaric circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobby Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snjaric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snjaric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Snjaric backs away, Kovacs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Snjaric looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacs is just out of range.
Kovacs defending well as Snjaric loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Snjaric misses with a looping right.
Kovacs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovacs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snjaric lands with an overhand left.
Kovacs misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snjaric! But no joy.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Snjaric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Snjaric counters with a stiff right hand.
Snjaric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovacs's head.
Kovacs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snjaric is fending him off so far but Kovacs persists. Nope, Snjaric circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Snjaric blocks the leg kick.
Snjaric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snjaric throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.
Kovacs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snjaric scores with a jab. Kovacs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacs tries to move into range but Snjaric moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snjaric.
Kovacs shoots in for a double leg but Snjaric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snjaric throws out a counter right but Kovacs avoids it with no problem.
Kovacs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches up with Snjaric, looking for a takedown. Kovacs pushes Snjaric against the cage but Snjaric circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snjaric! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Snjaric is just out of range.

Kovacs gets a double leg takedown into Snjaric's guard.
Snjaric trying to control the position.
Kovacs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snjaric working a defensive guard here.
Snjaric keeping moving, preventing Kovacs from controlling successfully.
Kovacs lands a couple of elbows.
Kovacs throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovacs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snjaric is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snjaric's head.
Kovacs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kovacs distracts Snjaric with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kovacs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovacs postures up and lands a big shot to Snjaric's brow.
Snjaric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snjaric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snjaric can do to turn this around?
Kovacs landing with the ground and pound.
Kovacs stands up over Snjaric, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snjaric is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovacs is controlling him.
Kovacs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kovacs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovacs works over Snjaric with some ground and pound from guard.
Kovacs cracks Snjaric with a solid left hand.
Kovacs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kovacs landing some decent shots from guard.
Kovacs lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dragan Snjaric will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Snjaric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snjaric scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovacs should have avoided that one.
Snjaric jabs Kovacs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snjaric checks a low kick from Kovacs.
Snjaric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs is looking to wear down Snjaric with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snjaric misses the jab.
It looked like Kovacs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snjaric.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snjaric.
Snjaric 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.
Nice uppercut there from Snjaric.
Snjaric tests Kovacs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snjaric misses with a hook.
A big right from Kovacs misses.

Kovacs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snjaric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kovacs is working Snjaric over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snjaric has momentary wrist control but Kovacs slips an elbow through the middle.
Kovacs trying to control the position from guard on top but Snjaric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snjaric's guard.
Snjaric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kovacs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kovacs slips a nice elbow through Snjaric's hands, connecting with Snjaric's forehead.
Kovacs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kovacs working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kovacs in particular looking to stall.
Kovacs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kovacs lands strikes from half guard.

Snjaric is rocked!
Kovacs working Snjaric over with strikes.
Snjaric is still in real trouble! Can Kovacs finish him?
Kovacs controlling the pace.
Snjaric is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kovacs lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snjaric on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovacs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kovacs trying to control the pace.
Snjaric seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovacs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovacs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovacs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snjaric is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snjaric is trying to control but Kovacs manages to pass to mount!
Kovacs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Snjaric is working to get back to half guard.
Kovacs scoring with strikes but Snjaric is staying in there.
The referee warns Snjaric that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kovacs landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Kovacs! That's really hurt Snjaric and he's turned his back - Kovacs keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kovacs jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobby Kovacs!
Nobby Kovacs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.