Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 99
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
McKenna looks to throw the jab but Hovac is out of range.
Hovac throws a looping overhand right but McKenna ducks down to avoid it.
Hovac misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
Hovac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
Hovac throws a big counter combination but McKenna scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hovac scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hovac as he connects with a hook.
McKenna swings widly with a right hand
letting Hovac counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hovac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
Some wild striking there from Hovac.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Hovac. #CL2#
McKenna clinches up with Hovac and pushes him back against the cage.
Hovac avoids the elbow strike from McKenna, against the cage. #BC#
Hovac breaks from the clinch.
Hovac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKenna, as that shot connected.
Hovac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
McKenna has Hovac up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McKenna's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
Hovac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hovac moves out of range as McKenna strikes.
Hovac just misses with a punch to the body.
Hovac throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKenna.
McKenna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hovac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKenna scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Hovac's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hovac loads up on a big right hand but McKenna slips the punch.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovac. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hovac is able to avoid easily.
Hovac throws an off balance right hand
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Hovac misses.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Hovac's front leg but catches the back leg as Hovac tries to avoid it.
Hovac throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
McKenna connects with a crisp jab.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovac.
Hovac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
Hovac is looking to counter punch.
McKenna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKenna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hovac slips a straight right by McKenna.
Hovac throws a leg kick but McKenna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Hovac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hovac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKenna misses with a hook
and Hovac counters with a left to the body.
McKenna throws a hook but Hovac blocks it.
McKenna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McKenna lands with a right hand.
McKenna lands a head kick!
Hovac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKenna throws a leg kick that misses.
Hovac misses with a hook to the body
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna checks a leg kick.
McKenna throws a combination. Hovac tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
Hovac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Hovac moved out of range nicely.
Hovac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been informed that McKenna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hovac moves away from the strike by McKenna.
A little feinted left hand from Hovac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
Hovac looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
Hovac throws a leg kick that misses.
Hovac looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
Hovac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
McKenna has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hovac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hovac connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.
Hovac moves out of range of the strikes.
Samuel Hovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
Hovac catches McKenna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Hovac moved out of range.
McKenna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hovac.
Hovac misses with a straight left.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hovac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hovac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Hovac tries to move into range but McKenna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a right hand that misses
and Hovac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McKenna. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hovac throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hovac's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hovac punishes McKenna's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
McKenna feints and then cracks Hovac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hovac down.
A swing and a miss from Hovac.
McKenna throws a leg kick but Hovac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hovac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hovac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKenna throws a big shot that misses.
Hovac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hovac misses the jab.
Hovac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKenna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hovac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Hovac's front leg but catches the back leg as Hovac tries to avoid it.
Hovac misses with an uppercut
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
Hovac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
Hovac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKenna checks it well.
Hovac misses with a lunging right hand
letting McKenna counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hovac connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hovac misses with a body punch
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McKenna.
Hovac looks to land a combination but McKenna avoids it well.
McKenna lunges at Hovac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hovac's hand.
Hovac misses with a right hand
and McKenna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKenna connects with an inside leg kick.
McKenna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hovac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - McKenna scores with a four punch combination!
That kick from McKenna tenderised Hovac's leg. Hovac is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKenna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by McKenna.
McKenna connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Hovac moves out of range of the body kick from McKenna.
McKenna looks to throw the jab but Hovac is out of range.
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
Hovac swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenna scores with a hook.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovac throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Hovac throws a leg kick
and McKenna counters with a one-two to the body.
Hovac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
Hovac walks into a jab.
Hovac misses with an uppercut
letting McKenna counter with a right hand.
Hovac misses with a hook
and McKenna counters with a straight 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!
McKenna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hovac's head backwards.
Hovac misses with a hook to the body
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenna.
McKenna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKenna.
McKenna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKenna tries to clinch but Hovac moves out of range.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Hovac.
Hovac takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Hovac throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna staying out of range there.
Hovac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hovac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna cracks Hovac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovac throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna'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#
McKenna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hovac.
Hovac misses with an uppercut.
Hovac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna lands with a shot to the body.
Hovac misses the jab.
McKenna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hovac on the side of the head.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hovac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKenna throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
Hovac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by McKenna.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovac.
Hovac throws a leg kick
and Hovac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Hovac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A big left from Hovac misses.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKenna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McKenna throws a hook but Hovac avoids it easily.
McKenna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hovac just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hovac.
McKenna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKenna connects with a looping right hand.
Hovac slips a jab from McKenna.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hovac throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
McKenna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
McKenna takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Hovac throws a series of punches but McKenna moves out of range.
Hovac blocks a jab.
Hovac takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Hovac thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKenna throws out a counter right but Hovac avoids it with no problem.
Hovac throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna lands the left hand.
Hovac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
A punch combination from Hovac misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from McKenna lands but Hovac takes it in his stride. #T3#
Hovac throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
Hovac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKenna.
Good standup being displayed there by Hovac as he connects with a hook.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hovac misses with an uppercut
and Hovac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKenna.
McKenna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKenna lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Hovac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKenna misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Hovac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovac throws a lazy uppercut
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
Nice body punch from McKenna.
A good leg kick by McKenna.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hovac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKenna connects with a body shot that sends Hovac's belly button to the back.
McKenna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenna.
Hovac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hovac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna throws out a counter right but Hovac avoids it with no problem.
Hovac misses with a left hand
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Hovac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKenna.
Samuel Hovac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gus McKenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hovac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenna 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 92
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Hovac digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie moves forwards but Hovac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hovac lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Rail Gracie has been cut.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hovac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Hovac misses #CL2#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hovac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Hovac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hovac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Hovac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Samuel Hovac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hovac misses with an uppercut.
Hovac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hovac sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Hovac avoids it this time.
Gracie swings for the body but Hovac moves out of range.
Hovac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Hovac throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hovac loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Hovac throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Hovac tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hovac pushes Gracie off but Gracie dives into side control.
Gracie is staying tight to Hovac's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hovac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hovac tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Hovac wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Head Hunter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now. #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.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hovac keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hovac seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hovac scores with a decent looking hook.
Hovac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Hovac shakes it off.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Hovac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hovac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rail Gracie's cut.
That's time! Hovac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Hovac is wise to it.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Hovac.
Hovac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hovac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samuel Hovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hovac. Those never looked like landing.
Hovac throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hovac misses with a body shot.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Hovac manages to break the clinch.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Hovac tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.#T1#
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hovac's calf.
Hovac cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Hovac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Hovac throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Hovac 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.
Gracie 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice body punch from Hovac.
Hovac throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hovac throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie defending well as Hovac loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovac manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hovac - just one landing.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Hovac.
Hovac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie lands a head kick. Hovac smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hovac lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hovac rather than just go for the knockout.#T4##CL2#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hovac, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie has Hovac pressed against the cage, preventing Hovac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hovac blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Hovac blocking some punches.
Hovac is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Hovac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hovac misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Hovac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rail Gracie'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hovac throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hovac blocks the leg kick.
Hovac misses with a looping left.
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hovac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hovac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hovac to the mat! Hovac manages to get full guard. #ES#
Hovac is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Hovac tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Hovac prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Hovac's head.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hovac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Hovac avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rail Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samuel Hovac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rail Gracie.
Hovac managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hovac is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Hovac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hovac stalling the fight.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hovac up against the cage.
Gracie has Hovac pushed against the cage.
Gracie continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hovac manages to get underhooks.
Gracie has Hovac pressed against the cage, preventing Hovac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Samuel Hovac is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hovac misses with a hook.#T4#
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hovac scores with a jab.
Hovac misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Hovac 's knee.
We've been told by Hovac's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Hovac checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Hovac off balance momentarily.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Hovac is avoiding it.
Hovac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hovac lands a right hook to the body.

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 Samuel Hovac.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hovac, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuel Hovac!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Hovac thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Rail Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'What the fuck I paid all of y'all for!?!?'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 83
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hovac unleashes a big counter combination but Klice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hovac ducks under a wild hook from Klice.
Hovac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klice has time to react.
Klice throws an off balance right hand
and Hovac counters with a straight right hand.
Klice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hovac at a distance.
Hovac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klice throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Klice darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Klice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hovac can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klice 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klice thows a huge punch but Hovac dodges it nicely. #T1#
Klice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klice sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hovac defending well though.
Klice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hovac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klice.
Klice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hovac has a hand on Klice's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Klice takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Klice is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hovac can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hovac is in a horrible position here. Klice smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Klice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Klice lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Klice raining down shots from the mount!
Klice landing strikes from the mount.
Klice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hovac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klice lands a big shot there that rocks Hovac but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Klice has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hovac's face.
Klice landing shots from mount.
Klice raining down hammerfists from mount.
Klice dominating with strikes here.
Klice landing strikes from the mount and Hovac is in trouble! #T3#
The referee warns Hovac that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Klice cracks Hovac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hovac looks winded!
Klice lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Klice lands a big elbow.
We've been hearing that Klice has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A nice elbow there by Klice.
Klice working Hovac over with strikes here.
Klice lands a big elbow.
Hovac 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klice has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hovac's face. #ROC#
Hovac is rocked!
Klice with the ground and pound from mount.
Hovac is still in real trouble! Can Klice finish him?
Klice landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klice connects with a bit shot that sees Hovac covering up! More strikes from Klice and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Klice is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simbo Klice!
Simbo Klice 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: MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Goldberg slips a straight right by Hovac.#CL#
Goldberg rushes Hovac and presses him up against the cage.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hovac's efforts to push away.
Hovac is trying to push Goldberg away but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goldberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hovac prevents it.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Hovac holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldberg drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Hovac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovac pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Goldberg fails to pull guard. #TD#
Goldberg jumps guard and drags Hovac to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Hovac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hovac fails to land with a series of punches.
Hovac scores with the left hand. Goldberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Hovac works the jab nicely.
Hovac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
Hovac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovac. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Goldberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hovac.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac lands a nice hook to Goldberg's body. Goldberg 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!#TD#
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hovac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg wants to stand and escape but instead Hovac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Goldberg working for submissions but it's allowed Hovac to get to half guard.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Hovac keeps him under control.
Goldberg 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.#T3##SU2#
Hovac decides to stand up.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses
and Hovac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hovac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hovac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Hovac misses.
A low kick from Goldberg is predictable there
enabling Hovac to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Hovac, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Hovac against the cage but Hovac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hovac. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Goldberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hovac.
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Hovac.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovac as he avoids it easily.
Hovac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac lands a slapping body shot.
Hovac sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hovac throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovac with a nice cross.
Goldberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hovac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldberg scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goldberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hovac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovac looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Goldberg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hovac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hovac wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuel Hovac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldberg moves out of range as Hovac strikes.
Hovac connects with the punch.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Hovac sprawls well.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Goldberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hovac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goldberg is trying to control. Hovac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Hovac is trying to control but can't.
Goldberg works his way into full mount!
Hovac tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hovac is trying to stand.
Goldberg throwing strikes here but Hovac is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hovac avoids a series of strikes thrown by Goldberg.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Hovac is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg trying to control but Hovac is having none of it.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Hovac is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Hovac is squirming around, avoiding Goldberg's attempts to control the action.
Hovac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Goldberg looking for the RNC. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Hovac do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Hovac showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hovac punishes Goldberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldberg dives in and grabs Hovac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hovac pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hovac! But no joy.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hovac sprawls well. Hovac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Hovac lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac misses with a body shot.
Hovac stalks Goldberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldberg's face. Goldberg staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Goldberg gets a clinch.
Hovac letting Goldberg take a breather here.#T1#
Hovac stalling the fight.
Hovac gets underhooks to prevent Goldberg's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg misses with the head strike. #BC#
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches.
Hovac is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.
Hovac has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Hovac is trying to force a seperation but Goldberg has the dominant position.#T2#
Hovac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
A head punch on the inside from Hovac fails to land.
Goldberg looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Hovac manages to break the clinch.
Hovac misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Hovac.#T3#
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg. #CL#
Goldberg has managed to clinch. #BC#
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Hovac cracks Goldberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hovac throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hovac misses. #TD#
Goldberg gets the takedown into side control.
Hovac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hovac 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.
Hovac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hovac is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Goldberg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hovac.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Hovac defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hovac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hovac 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hovac!
Samuel Hovac made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 63
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Hovac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Pulis takes the fight into the clinch.
Pulis tries a body shot but Hovac blocks it. #BC#
Pulis breaks the clinch.
Hovac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hovac missing with a left hand there. Pulis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hovac jabs at Pulis's body.
Hovac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulis.
Pulis tries to clinch up but Hovac circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hovac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Pulis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hovac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulis can't find room to land a body shot as Hovac controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovac.
Pulis pushes Hovac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Pulis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulis gets through Hovac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulis.
Hovac looks winded!
Pulis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Pulis.
Pulis lands a right hand.
Pulis can't find room to land a body shot as Hovac controls the action.
Pulis lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulis lands with a light punch inside.
Pulis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulis lands with a right to the head.
Pulis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Pulis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Hovac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Pulis.
A shot in the inside from Pulis.
Pulis gets through Hovac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulis gets through Hovac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pulis.
A shot in the inside from Pulis.
A short left from Pulis.
Pulis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulis. #KD#
Pulis drops Hovac onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hovac is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Hovac is rocked!
Pulis dips a shoulder and cracks Hovac with a mighty uppercut! Hovac falls back against the cage and Pulis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hovac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pulis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Pulis!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot by Bee.
Bee staying out of range there.
Bee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hovac dodges the punch combination from Bee.
Hovac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hovac circles away quickly and effectively.
Bee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bee lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Hovac lands.
Hovac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot.
Bee connects with a looping right hand.
Bee 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!
Bee lands a two punch combo.
Hovac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hovac drops his hands momentarily and Bee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hovac scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Hovac misses with a looping left.
Bee connects with the punch.
Bee staying out of range there.
Hovac misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot.
Bee throws a series of punches but Hovac moves out of range.
Bee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hovac as he jumps to the side.
Hovac tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hovac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hovac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bee throws out the jab.
Hovac was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hovac misses with an uppercut
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hovac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hovac misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hovac throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee tried to score with a low kick but Hovac checks it.
Samuel Hovac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bee darts in and clinches Hovac up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hovac manages to break the clinch.
Hovac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bee under the eye.
Hovac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bee.#CL#
Bee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hovac looking to slow down the pace here.
Hovac blocks a body shot from Bee.
Bee effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Hovac prevents a body shot from Bee.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hovac's elbow.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovac controls his hands.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Hovac controls the action.
Bee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hovac takes a shot to the head.
Bee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bee tries a body shot but Hovac blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Bee as the two fighters clinch.
Hovac looks winded!
Bee misses with a punch to the body.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Hovac avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee lands a body shot.
Bee is leaning against Hovac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Bee digs a right hand underneath Hovac's ribcage. Hovac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bee lands a nice shot to the body.
Bee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bee scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
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!
Bee cracks Hovac with a nice body shot.
Bee presses Hovac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Bee.
Bee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hovac.
Bee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hovacs head.
Bee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovac is trying to break the clinch but Bee is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Bee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Bee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hovac walks into a left hand.
Hovac misses with a low kick.
Bee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel Hovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bee counters with a thumping low kick.
Hovac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bee.
Bee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hovac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hovac ducks right into an uppercut from Bee.
Hovac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Bee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bee rushes Hovac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hovac is breathing heavily.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovac controls his hands.
Bee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hovac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bee lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
Bee presses Hovac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bee.
Nice body punch from Bee.
Bee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bee lands a shoulder strike.
Bee wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Bee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Bee.
A short body shot lands from Bee as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Bee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Bee - that landed with a thud.
Bee wants to take the fight to the mat but Hovac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bee tries for a takedown but Hovac manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hovac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee scores with a shot to the side of Hovac's head.
Nice body punch from Bee.
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bee is pushing Hovac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hovac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hovac can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bee scores with a shot to the side of Hovac's head.
A shot in the inside from Bee.
A short right from Bee.
Hovac prevents a body shot from Bee.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bee scores with a hook to the body.
Bee lands with a short shot to the head.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
Bee tries to work over Hovac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hovacs head.
Bee lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Bee.
Bee tries to work over Hovac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Hovac backwards. #ROC#
Hovac is rocked!
Bee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hovac is still on wobbly legs! Can Bee finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Bee.
Hovac seems to have recovered his senses.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Bee dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bee shoots for a takedown but Hovac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bee tries to land a leg kick but Hovac saw it coming and moves away.
Killer Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Bee checks the leg kick.
Hovac swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Bee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Bee.
Bee cracks a nice hook into Hovac's ribs.#CL#
Bee closes the distance and pushes Hovac back into the cage.
Bee is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hovac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bee lands a left hand.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee pushes Hovac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Bee.
Bee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bee pushes Hovac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee pushes Hovac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bee.
Bee gets through Hovac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bee digs a right hand into Hovac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hovac's gas tank.
Killer Bee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Bee.
Bee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hovac.#T2#
Bee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bee digs a right hand into Hovac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hovac's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
Bee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hovac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Bee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Bee.
Bee pushes Hovac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee tries for a takedown but Hovac manages to get underhooks.
Bee lands a left hand.
Bee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Bee.
Killer Bee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
Bee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hovac backwards.
Bee dips a shoulder and cracks Hovac with a mighty uppercut! Hovac falls back against the cage and Bee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hovac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Bee!
During a confident post fight interview, Killer Bee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VTFC Final Battle
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1##CL2#
LeVour has closed the distance and engaged Hovac in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeVour as Hovac tries to tie him up. #BC2#
LeVour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeVour has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hovac is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
LeVour clinches with his opponent.
Hovac avoids the elbow strike from LeVour, against the cage.
Hovac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeVour doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hovac lands with a left to the head.
LeVour creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hovac's defenses.
LeVour lands an elbow inside that Hovac shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac tries to break free but LeVour pushes him back against the cage.
Hovac tries to stall but LeVour uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LeVour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeVour. #T1#
Hovac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeVour looking to throw knees to the head but Hovac is blocking nicely.
Hovac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeVour pushes off an throws an elbow but Hovac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LeVour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
LeVour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hovac misses with a double jab.
LeVour throws a fast counter high kick but Hovac manages to duck under it in time.
Hovac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LeVour on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeVour's head backwards.
Samuel Hovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeVour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hovac throws a front kick aimed at LeVour's knee but LeVour avoids it well. #T2#
Hovac cracks LeVour with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeVour takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hovac lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hovac throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeVour counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
LeVour clinches. #BC2#
LeVour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hovac lunges at LeVour with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeVour's hand.
Hovac scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LeVour blocks a low kick nicely.
Hovac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeVour is able to avoid easily.
Hovac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeVour sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hovac thuds a left hand into LeVour's body.
LeVour throws a sloppy head kick and Hovac moves out of range easily.
Hovac works LeVour's body with a nice hook.
Hovac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by LeVour misses #KD#
and Hovac counters with a crisp one two that drops LeVour! Hovac thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves LeVour to his feet! LeVour is in big trouble!#ROC#
LeVour is rocked!
LeVour looks winded!
LeVour pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeVour moves in looking to clinch but Hovac pushes him off.
Hovac scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeVour in his tracks.
Hovac lands a hook that stumbles LeVour back into the cage. Hovac follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping LeVour to the canvas! Hovac pounces and lands several unanswered shots - LeVour has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samuel Hovac!
Samuel Hovac made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: VTFC 7: Battleground
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Nice cross by Hovac.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hovac slips under a jab from Winston.
Hovac lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hovac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Winston has been cut.
Hovac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Hovac lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hovac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Jab, jab by Hovac - just one landing.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Hovac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Hovac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#KD#
Hovac lands a left and a right that send Winston crashing to the mat, dazed. Hovac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovac stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hovac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hovac rushes Winston with punches - Winston moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Winston goes down! Hovac follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Hovac!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Hovac waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: VTFC: Proving Grounds 3
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Hovac avoids the head kick by LeVour.
LeVour has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hovac finds it's way round the side to connect with LeVour's head.
Hovac 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.
LeVour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hovac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LeVour counters with a head kick.
Hovac throws a poor cross that misses
and LeVour counters with a nice kick to the body.
LeVour checks a leg kick nicely.
Hovac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LeVour takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hovac throws a hook but LeVour blocks it.
A shot to the body from Hovac misses
and LeVour counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Hovac checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeVour throws a head kick but Hovac moves out of range.
LeVour fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hovac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Hovac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like LeVour wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from LeVour.
Hovac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hovac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LeVour's hands.
Hovac connects with a body shot.
Hovac scores with a nice head shot.
Hovac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LeVour has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hovac lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
LeVour is rocked!
Hovac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LeVour is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeVour shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh LeVour is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Hovac connects with the perfect overhand right and LeVour falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hovac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Hovac!
Samuel Hovac is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Samuel Hovac made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: VTFC 4: Warrior's Way
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Hovac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rines circles away.
Rines leaves Hovac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hovac tries for a takedown but Rines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Hovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hovac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rines as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Hovac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rines up against the cage.#BC#
Hovac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rines.
Hovac bucks up and tries to throw Rines off but instead Rines has got his back!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Hovac's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hovac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rines on the ground.
Rines gets his hands free as Hovac looks to control. #T2#
Hovac is trying to remain composed but Rines is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Hovac defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rines's arms. #SUB2#
Hovac showing good submission defense here.
Hovac trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Hovac fending off the submission attempt from Rines. #T3#
Rines avoiding Hovac 's attempts to control his hands.
Rines loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hovac hold on? #SUB2#
Rines is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hovac defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rines is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Rines patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hovac tries to escape but Rines has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rines lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rines.
Rines is riding his opponent, not letting Hovac buck him off.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rines.
Rines has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hovac's body.
Rines's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Rines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hovac is looking to clinch but Rines is avoiding it.
Hovac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rines tries to clinch but Hovac is having none of it. #CL#
Hovac moves into the clinch.
Rines is trying to pull guard but Hovac has him pressed against the cage.
Hovac trying to control the position but instead, Rines has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hovac into the cage.
Hovac is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac tries to pull guard but Rines won't allow it. #BC#
Hovac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Hovac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rines is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hovac is keeping busy.
Rines tries to pull guard but Hovac won't allow it.
Rines using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hovac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rines avoids a wild elbow strike from Hovac.#BC#
Hovac breaks from the clinch.
Hovac tries to close the distance and clinch but Rines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Hovac has closed the distance and engaged Rines in a clinch.
Hovac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rines walks away with a smile on his face. Hovac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rines throws a low kick but Hovac avoids it.
Hovac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rines defends well and Hovac ends up having to push Rines into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Hovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hovac.
Samuel Hovac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hovac looks for a takedown but Rines sprawls well.#CL#
Hovac has managed to clinch.
Hovac is looking to control Rines's arms but Rines gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hovac has his back to the cage.
Rines is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hovac drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rines jumps guard but Hovac stands there with Rines around his waist. Rines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Hovac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rines is trying to break the clinch but Hovac has him pressed against the cage.
Hovac pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hovac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rines gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hovac has Rines pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rines manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rines prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hovac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rines backwards.
Rines is looking to control Hovac's arms but Hovac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rines has his back to the cage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rines is trying to pull guard but Hovac has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hovac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hovac tries to clinch up but Rines circles away and keeps his distance.
Hovac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rines swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rines tries to clinch but Hovac moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rines as Hovac shoots in.
Hovac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rines paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hovac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rines defends well and Hovac ends up having to push Rines into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rines wants to counter with a clinch but Hovac pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rines throws a head kick that misses.
Rines tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hovac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rines takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hovac dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother 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#
Hovac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rines pinned against the cage. Rines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rines lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rines tries to close the distance and clinch but Hovac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hovac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rines is looking to clinch but Hovac is avoiding it.
Hovac lands a slapping body shot.
Hovac moves out of range as Rines throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hovac takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Rines has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rines wants a takedown. #T1#
Rines looking to stall.
Hovac looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Hovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rines tries to pull guard but Hovac holds him up against the cage and eventually Rines drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Hovac has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rines uses from the top position.
Ricardo Rines has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rines engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rines has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hovac is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rines throws a big elbow that misses.
Rines tries to stand but Hovac is controlling from the bottom.
Rines has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hovac keeping moving, preventing Rines from controlling successfully.
Hovac has a closed guard, preventing Rines from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rines trying to control the position from guard on top but Hovac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rines doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hovac counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Rines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hovac moves in looking to clinch but Rines pushes him off.
Rines feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rines scores with a takedown into Hovac's guard.
Rines takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rines sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rines wants to stand but Hovac has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Rines sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hovac's guard.
Hovac tries to get to full guard but Rines has control of the leg. #ES#
Hovac manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rines tries to clinch up but Hovac circles away and keeps his distance.
Hovac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Rines tries to keep at a distance but Hovac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hovac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rines avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hovac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hovac 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hovac!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Samuel Hovac made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: VTFC 3: Art of War
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Hovac fails with a takedown attempt.
Rines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rines slaps away a takedown attempt from Hovac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rines lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hovac throws a solid leg kick but Rines takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hovac.
Hovac goes for a double leg but Rines avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rines continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Hovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hovac wants it to stay on the feet.
Hovac throws a push kick but Rines slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hovac is trying to drag Rines to the mat but Rines just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hovac lands a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Hovac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hovac has managed to clinch.
Rines jumps guard but Hovac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hovac is trying to drag Rines to the mat but Rines just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Hovac - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Hovac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rines looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hovac forces Rines back against the cage and clinches.
Rines is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hovac pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hovac looking for a takedown. #BC#
Hovac manages to break the clinch.
Hovac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rines avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rines misses.#T3#
Rines closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hovac circles away.
No luck for Hovac with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Hovac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rines misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hovac.
We've been informed that Rines has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Hovac ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hovac no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Hovac has his foot on Rines's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rines works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Hovac is trying to keep Rines in close.
Rines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rines postures up.
Hovac will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hovac is looking for a triangle here but Rines uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rines tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hovac dominated that round.
That's time! Hovac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rines enables Hovac to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rines manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hovac throws a big right hand that misses.
Rines wants to stand and escape but Hovac is having none of it.
Hovac tries to stand but Rines is controlling from the bottom.
Hovac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rines is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hovac throwing strikes from guard but Rines blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Hovac fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Hovac gets a clinch.
Rines avoiding damage as Hovac throws knees to the body.
Hovac drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rines pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samuel Hovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rines tries to avoid it but Hovac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rines to the ground. Rines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rines swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Hovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Hovac misses.
Rines throws out a counter right but Hovac avoids it with no problem.
Hovac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rines stuffs the takedown attempt from Hovac. Hovac gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Hovac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Rines shoots in and gets a takedown into Hovac's guard.
Hovac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rines on the ground.
Rines with a nice head shot there.
Hovac being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Rines wanted to stand there but Hovac had control of the position.
Rines won't allow Hovac to sweep him here.
Rines trying to control but Hovac is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hovac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hovac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rines can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rines tries to break the clinch but Hovac is controlling the position.
Hovac lands with a short shot to the head.
Hovac avoiding damage as Rines throws knees to the body.
Rines is pressed up against the cage. Hovac has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rines down to the mat. Rines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Hovac has managed to clinch.
Rines jumps guard but Hovac stands there with Rines around his waist. Rines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rines is trying to break the clinch but Hovac is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Hovac dominated that second round.
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#
Nice sprawl there from Rines as Hovac shoots in.
Rines lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hovac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rines defends well and Hovac ends up having to push Rines into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hovac is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rines.
Hovac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rines defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Hovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac shoots for a takedown but Rines saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Hovac closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Hovac leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rines tries to pull guard but Hovac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hovac controlling the action here for a moment.
Rines letting Hovac take a breather here.
Rines fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rines throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hovac taking a breather.
Rines gets underhooks to prevent Hovac's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hovac as Rines tries to tie him up.
Rines jumps guard but Hovac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hovac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rines backwards. #T3#
Hovac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rines walks away with a smile on his face. Hovac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hovac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samuel Hovac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rines doesn't manage to clinch there - Hovac circles away.
Rines tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rines stuffs the takedown attempt from Hovac. Hovac gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hovac.
Hovac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rines sprawls well. Rines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hovac gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rines tries to clinch up but Hovac circles away and keeps his distance.
Rines tries to clinch but Hovac moves out of range.
Rines on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rines avoids the head kick by Hovac.
Trey Rines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hovac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rines.
Rines stuffs the takedown.
Rines wants to counter with a clinch but Hovac pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rines tries to close the distance and clinch but Hovac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trey Rines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Hovac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rines misses with a looping right.
Hovac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Rines.
I think Hovac 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hovac!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samuel Hovac thanked Namunamu Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: VTFC: Proving Grounds 1
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Hovac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bennett got wobbled bad by a big combination! Hovac presses forward with punches and knees until Bennett stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bennett closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Hovac!
Samuel Hovac 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.

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