Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Jovanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovanovic lands a head kick! #TD2#
Boytsov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jovanovic is trying to defend but Boytsov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jovanovic defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jovanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jovanovic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Boytsov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jovanovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jovanovic tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jovanovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jovanovic wants to control the position but Boytsov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boytsov trying to control the action but Jovanovic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jovanovic defends it well. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a submission of some sort.
Jovanovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jovanovic tries to get out of the position.
Jovanovic is not content to let Boytsov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Jovanovic is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jovanovic has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Boytsov seems to be working for a kimura but Jovanovic defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jovanovic is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold.
Jovanovic is not content to let Boytsov control the position.#SUB#
Jovanovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jovanovic defends it well.
Boytsov trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Boytsov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boytsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boytsov fails to pull guard.
Boytsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jovanovic to keep the fight standing.
Boytsov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nenad Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jovanovic to keep the fight standing.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Boytsov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jovanovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Boytsov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Boytsov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jovanovic won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Boytsov off his unconscious opponent!

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

Event: AKF 90: Finland
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch.
Farquharson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Farquharson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farquharson misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Jovanovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Jovanovic tries to bum rush Farquharson with a series of wild strikes but Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jovanovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Farquharson misses.
Jovanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Farquharson clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Farquharson throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Jovanovic is trying to break the clinch but Farquharson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jovanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farquharson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Farquharson looking to stall.
Farquharson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jovanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson. #BC2#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Farquharson closes the distance and clinches.
Farquharson dodges an elbow strike from Jovanovic.
Farquharson takes a shot to the head.
Farquharson misses with a knee to the head.
Farquharson scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but Jovanovic blocks with his arms.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farquharson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson. #T2#
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Jovanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Jovanovic scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Jovanovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jovanovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malcom Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson clobbers Jovanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
Jovanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson is looking to chop away at Jovanovic's legs.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malcom Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farquharson looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
Farquharson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Farquharson moves into the clinch.
Farquharson presses Jovanovic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jovanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farquharson's brow.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson lands with a left to the head.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Farquharson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farquharson looking to throw knees to the head but Jovanovic is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Jovanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Farquharson misses with a body shot
and Jovanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farquharson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Farquharson misses with a low kick.
Jovanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jovanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Farquharson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Farquharson throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Farquharson clinches up against the ropes.
Farquharson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Farquharson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic can't break the clinch.
Farquharson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farquharson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malcom Farquharson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Jovanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jovanovic pushes Farquharson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farquharson misses with a knee to the head.
Jovanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Jovanovic is working Farquharson over against the ropes.#BC2#
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jovanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Jovanovic does no damage.
Farquharson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Farquharson.
As Farquharson backs off Jovanovic throws a huge counter combo but Farquharson manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson throws a body kick that misses.
Farquharson sizes up Jovanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malcom Farquharson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Farquharson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farquharson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farquharson throws a head kick that Jovanovic semi-blocks.
Farquharson swinging wildly here.
Farquharson misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A right-left combo lands from Jovanovic.
Farquharson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farquharson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jovanovic. Jovanovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farquharson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic staying out of range there.
Farquharson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Farquharson with a nice calf kick.#T1#
A lazy left from Farquharson finds it's target.
Farquharson tries to land a leg kick but Jovanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that Farquharson ducks under and follows up with a left that Farquharson also avoids with ease.
Malcom Farquharson is winning the standup battle so far.
Farquharson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jovanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovanovic misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farquharson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jovanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jovanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jovanovic misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malcom Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jovanovic takes one on the button.
Farquharson avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Farquharson.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Farquharson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jovanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
Nenad Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farquharson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Farquharson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Farquharson.
Jovanovic wants to clinch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up but Farquharson circles away and keeps his distance.
Farquharson lands a body shot.
Farquharson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farquharson, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Farquharson gets tackled into the ropes by Jovanovic. Jovanovic maintains the clinch.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Farquharson!
A victorious Malcom Farquharson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches.
Rothschild tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing Rothschild back against the ropes.
Rothschild tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rothschild gets through Jovanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rothschild is keeping busy.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Rothschild lands a shot to the body.
Rothschild tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing Rothschild back against the ropes. #BC#
Rothschild breaks from the clinch.
Rothschild cracks Jovanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Jovanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rothschild throws a front kick aimed at Jovanovic's knee but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Rothschild moves out of range.
Jovanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild thumps Jovanovic with a low kick.
Rothschild circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Rothschild lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jovanovic looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Rothschild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild scores with a nice strike.
Rothschild lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rothschild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jovanovic misses with a head kick. #CL#
Rothschild forces Jovanovic back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic is trying to break free.
Rothschild pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rothschild avoids the elbow strike from Jovanovic, against the ropes.
Rothschild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rothschild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothschild.
Rothschild can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
Rothschild keeps control of Jovanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rothschild misses with the head strike.
Rothschild misses with some punches. #BC#
Rothschild manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Rothschild's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rothschild scores with a jab. Jovanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rothschild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rothschild throwing a counter right hand but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic looks to land a left hand but Rothschild moved out of range nicely.
Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rothschild.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Rothschild appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rothschild has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Jovanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Rothschild moves out of range.
It looked like Rothschild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rothschild rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jovanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Rothschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodore Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Jovanovic finds it's target.
Jovanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Jovanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
Rothschild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Rothschild is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jovanovic.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothschild sets himself, and Jovanovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Rothschild avoids it this time.#CL#
Rothschild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jovanovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanovic can do to turn this around?
Jovanovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rothschild tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing Rothschild back against the ropes. #T1##BC#
Rothschild breaks the clinch.
Rothschild slips a jab and a cross from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild. #CL#
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches.
Rothschild pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rothschild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Rothschild.
Jovanovic working hard to break the clinch.
Rothschild pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jovanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rothschild throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jovanovic tries to clinch there but Rothschild circles away.
Jovanovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Rothschild counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Nenad Jovanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rothschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rothschild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rothschild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rothschild shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rothschild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Jovanovic wants to clinch
and Rothschild makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jovanovic moves out of range as Rothschild strikes.
Jovanovic checks a low kick from Rothschild.
Jovanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rothschild appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
Rothschild tries to clinch there but Jovanovic circles away.
Rothschild wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Rothschild instigates a clinch.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothschild controls his hands.
Rothschild scores with a hook to the body.
Rothschild lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Rothschild dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic takes one to the chin there.
Rothschild throws a head kick that half lands.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rothschild stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Rothschild. #CL2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rothschild tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Rothschild misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rothschild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rothschild as Jovanovic tries to tie him up.
Jovanovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rothschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic. #T1#
A hook to the body from Rothschild.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Rothschild. #BC#
Rothschild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rothschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Jovanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jovanovic throws a series of punches but Rothschild avoids them all with ease.
Jovanovic drops his hands momentarily and Rothschild takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rothschild as he connects with a hook.
Rothschild lands a jab to Jovanovic's midsection.
Jovanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic swinging wildly here. #CL#
Rothschild gets a clinch.
Nenad Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
Jovanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A hook to the body from Rothschild.
A short left from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rothschild.
Rothschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rothschild lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rothschild scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rothschild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
Rothschild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rothschild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rothschild.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rothschild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Rothschild!

Event: AKF 83
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Congo misses with a double jab.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range.
Jovanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jovanovic scores with a jab.
Congo misses the shot to the body.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab.
Jovanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Congo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Congo looks to land a right hand but Jovanovic moved out of range.
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Congo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Congo lands a jab to the head.
Jovanovic with a nice cross.#CL2#
Congo closes the distance and pushes Jovanovic back into the ropes.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Congo's ribcage. Congo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Congo blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Congo lands a shoulder strike.
Congo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jovanovic avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Congo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Congo pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Congo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jovanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Congo.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Congo.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from Congo.
Jovanovic is leaning against Congo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo looking to throw knees to the head but Jovanovic is blocking nicely.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jovanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
Jovanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Congo tries to clinch there but Jovanovic circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic throws a combination. Congo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Congo digs a good hook to Jovanovic's body.
Congo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a left and a right that stings Congo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Congo closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Congo scores with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Congo on the inside.
Congo prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Congo scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Congo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo. #BC2#
Congo breaks the clinch. #T1#
Congo looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Congo.
Congo throws a leg kick that misses.
Jovanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Congo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jovanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Congo moves out of range easily.
Jovanovic misses with a few strikes there. #KD2#
Congo lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Jovanovic goes down! The ref sends Congo to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Jovanovic is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
A punch combination from Jovanovic misses.
Congo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sloppy strikes from Congo. Those never looked like landing.
Jovanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Congo off the ropes and back into range.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Congo.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jovanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Congo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Congo misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Congo breaks the clinch.
Congo wants to slow Jovanovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Congo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Congo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jovanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jovanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Congo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jovanovic doesn't seem phased though.
Jovanovic lands with a kick to the temple. Congo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Congo with the inside leg kick.
Jovanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Congo tries to bum rush Jovanovic with a series of wild strikes but Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Jovanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jovanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Jeez, Nenad Jovanovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nenad Jovanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Congo scores with a hook.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nenad Jovanovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AKF 81
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Jovanovic throws a right and a left that PF avoids nicely.
PF throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
PF has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PF throws out the jab.
PF throws a leg kick but Jovanovic moved away.
PF scoring well with a low kick there.
Beta PF seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic walks into a straight right hand from PF.
Jovanovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PF connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jovanovic scrambles back to his feet.
Jovanovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PF throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
PF scores with a leg kick.
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from PF.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by PF.#CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
PF lands with a nice body kick.
PF feints and then cracks Jovanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jovanovic down.
PF scores with a hook to the body. Jovanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jovanovic defending well as PF loads up on a big left hand.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch but PF is avoiding it.
PF with the inside leg kick.
Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by PF as he checks the leg kick.
Jovanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of PF backwards.
PF tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
PF tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic tries to work over PF's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but PF avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PF is trying to stall.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as PF controls his hands.
Jovanovic tries to work over PF's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
PF misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic gets through PF's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
PF prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
PF has Jovanovic pushed against the ropes.
PF working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
PF softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic works on PF's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PF blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with PF's elbow.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta PF dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but PF keeps it at a distance.
PF tries a quick counter leg kick but Jovanovic is wise to it.
PF throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Jovanovic both land. Nice combination.
PF throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot.
PF lands with a nice body kick.
PF fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovic checks it well.
PF lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jovanovic scores with a one two! PF had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
PF comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PF throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As PF looks to move away, Jovanovic throws a big counter combo but PF just gets out of the way.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from PF.
Jovanovic throwing a counter right hand but PF manages to avoid it.
PF lands a jab to Jovanovic's midsection.
Beta PF seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jovanovic tries to move into range but PF moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but PF keeps it at a distance.
PF misses with a low kick as Jovanovic jumps back.#T1#
Jovanovic throws a sloppy head kick and PF moves out of range easily.
PF ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jovanovic moves away.
Nenad Jovanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up but PF circles away and keeps his distance.
PF misses with a hook.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but PF moves out of range.
PF takes a swing at Jovanovic's ribcage but misses.
PF connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
PF looks to land a body kick but Jovanovic moved away.
Jovanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
PF tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from PF.
PF throws the left hand but Jovanovic avoids the punch easily.
PF thuds his shin into the meat of Jovanovic's side.
PF moves out of range of the strikes.
PF lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but PF pushes him off.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from PF.
An inside leg kick lands from PF.
Crunch! PF slams his shin into Jovanovic's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
PF throws a leg kick but Jovanovic moved away.
Jovanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
PF throws a quick inside leg kick.
PF wants to land a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range.
PF with the inside leg kick.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
PF throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
PF is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
PF misses with a body kick.
Jovanovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
PF thuds his right hand into Jovanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta PF showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from PF finds it's way through Jovanovic's defenses.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but PF pushes him off.
Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PF.
PF scores with a jab.#CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
PF misses with an uppercut
and Jovanovic counters with a series of strikes. PF will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jovanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PF.
PF throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
PF slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nenad Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PF dodges the punch combination from Jovanovic.
A combination from Jovanovic does no damage.
A nice side step and PF releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Jovanovic.
PF takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
It seemed like PF was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PF tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jovanovic is able to avoid easily.
PF fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jovanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
PF buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
PF replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jovanovic blocks it well.
PF takes a swing at Jovanovic's ribcage but misses.
Jovanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from PF misses its intended target.
PF slips a jab and a cross from Jovanovic.
PF throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jovanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
PF is looking to slow Jovanovic down with leg kicks.
Jovanovic misses with a right hand #KD2#
and PF counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Jovanovic on his ass! Jovanovic wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PF lands a nice shot that snaps Jovanovic's head back. #CUT2#Jeez, Nenad Jovanovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
PF misses with a leg kick. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
PF connects with a solid leg kick.
PF is looking to land body kicks.
PF finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by PF. Beautiful body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
PF looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
PF throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
PF lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jovanovic at a distance.
PF cracks Jovanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nenad Jovanovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Beta PF!

Event: AKF 78
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Jovanovic keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lad darts in and clinches Jovanovic up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lad.
Jovanovic blocks the elbow strike.
We've been informed that Jovanovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic presses Lad against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Lad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Lad blocks it.
Lad pushes off an throws an elbow but Jovanovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lad tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Lad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jovanovic blocks an elbow strike from Lad.
Lad prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lad blocks an uppercut.
Lad misses with a punch on the inside.
Lad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Lad controls his hands.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Lad looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lad's elbow.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Lad controls the action.
Lad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Nenad Jovanovic's cut even more.
Lad lands a right hand.
Lad lands a nice uppercut.
Lad lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Lad has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lad lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Nenad Jovanovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Lad fails to land.
Lad lands a shoulder strike.
Lad lands a nice elbow.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic dodges an elbow strike from Lad. #T2#
Lad scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jovanovic's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Lad lands with a right to the head. #CUT#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lad.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lad.
Lad gets through Jovanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lad.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Lad is working Jovanovic over against the ropes.
Jovanovic looks winded!
Lad scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Lad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nenad Jovanovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Young Lad!
Young Lad retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: AFK-
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jovanovic!
Nice defenses there by Grigoryan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jovanovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigoryan - the referee stops the clock and Jovanovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigoryan. Jovanovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grigoryan just leaning against Jovanovic, taking a breather.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Grigoryan blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigoryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grigoryan tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing Grigoryan back against the ropes.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grigoryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
Jovanovic pushes Grigoryan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigoryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Grigoryan avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Jovanovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grigoryan or not.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Grigoryan to work.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan tries to stall but Jovanovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Grigoryan slows down the pace here.
Grigoryan has Jovanovic pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Jovanovic moves into range and clinches up with Grigoryan.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Grigoryan blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Grigoryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch. #T1#
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Grigoryan blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoryan's elbow.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. #T2#
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Grigoryan blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grigoryan.
Grigoryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jovanovic gets a clinch.
Grigoryan blocks an uppercut.
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
Grigoryan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jovanovic is keeping busy.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigoryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan just leaning against Jovanovic, taking a breather.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic tries to work over Grigoryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigoryan.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Grigoryan into the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grigoryan blocking some punches.
Grigoryan stalling in the clinch but Jovanovic improves position.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan blocks an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic gets through Grigoryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Grigoryan controls the action.
Daniel Grigoryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigoryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Grigoryan blocks it.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jovanovic 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
An out of breath Nenad Jovanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AFK
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Jovanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but ONeill keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - ONeill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeill cracks Jovanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
ONeill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jovanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ONeill lands a body shot.
ONeill is trying to stall.
I was talking to ONeill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
ONeill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic pushes ONeill back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Jovanovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill presses Jovanovic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from ONeill.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ONeill.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
ONeill trying to control the position but instead, Jovanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed ONeill into the ropes.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
ONeill blocking some punches.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is leaning against ONeill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
ONeill is breathing heavily.
Jovanovic tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
ONeill taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jovanovic as ONeill tries to tie him up.
Jovanovic tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - Jovanovic coming out on top.#CL2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches.
ONeill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
ONeill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
ONeill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ONeill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
A shot in the inside from ONeill.
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!
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike.
ONeill works on Jovanovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
ONeill tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ONeill.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
ONeill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches ONeill up against the ropes.
ONeill lands a right hand.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jovanovic tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
ONeill gets tackled into the ropes by Jovanovic. Jovanovic maintains the clinch.
ONeill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
ONeill lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from ONeill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ONeill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from ONeill.
ONeill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill lands with a left to the head. #T1#
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
ONeill pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ONeill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from ONeill.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath ONeill's ribcage. ONeill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, ONeill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jovanovic throws out a loose jab but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from ONeill misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Jovanovic clinches. #T2#
ONeill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ONeill is trying to stall.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeill.
ONeill scores with a shoulder strike.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ONeill.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
ONeill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill gets through Jovanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dempsey ONeill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jovanovic 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AKF 71 - Starting Over
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.#CUT#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Jovanovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Benedetti misses its target.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jovanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Jovanovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jovanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Benedetti misses with a left hand
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti misses with a hook
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Jovanovic cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.#T2##CL2#
Jovanovic clinches.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Nenad Jovanovic's cut even more.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jovanovic! But no joy.
Nice cross by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti defending well as Jovanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Jovanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Benedetti keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovanovic works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benedetti throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jovanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Jovanovic ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti moves out of range as Jovanovic strikes.#T2##CL2#
Jovanovic clinches up against the ropes.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic. #BC#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Jovanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jovanovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Jovanovic misses the target.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovanovic defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Jovanovic's shoulder, as Jovanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here.
Jovanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jovanovic sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jovanovic is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Benedetti catches Jovanovic right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Jovanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Jovanovic misses with a left hand
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Nenad Jovanovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jovanovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Jovanovic clinches up with Benedetti and pushes him back against the ropes.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
A short left from Jovanovic.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Jovanovic lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jovanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedetti's head.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nenad Jovanovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claudio Benedetti!
A relieved looking Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF FN | Jovanovic vs. Taz
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Jovanovic jabs Pratoomwong right on the nose. Pratoomwong blinks but takes it well.
Jovanovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pratoomwong.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pratoomwong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pratoomwong misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pratoomwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratoomwong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pratoomwong scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratoomwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up but Pratoomwong circles away and keeps his distance.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jovanovic stuns Pratoomwong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pratoomwong.
Jovanovic cracks Pratoomwong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pratoomwong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratoomwong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pratoomwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Pratoomwong throws a big shot that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a looping left.
Pratoomwong throws a counter combo.#CL#
Jovanovic has Pratoomwong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pratoomwong lands with a left to the head.
Pratoomwong scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pratoomwong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pratoomwong. #T2#
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Pratoomwong controls his hands.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Pratoomwong avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pratoomwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jovanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pratoomwong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pratoomwong with a nice cross.
Pratoomwong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jovanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chakrit Pratoomwong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pratoomwong.
Jovanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pratoomwong on the side of the head.
Jovanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Pratoomwong keeps it at a distance.
Pratoomwong misses with a double jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pratoomwong lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Pratoomwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic pushes Pratoomwong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Pratoomwong blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pratoomwong's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC2#
Pratoomwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pratoomwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic lands with a straight right. Pratoomwong didn't see that one coming.
Chakrit Pratoomwong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Pratoomwong keeps it at a distance.
Pratoomwong throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chakrit Pratoomwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Jovanovic forces Pratoomwong back against the ropes and clinches.
Pratoomwong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jovanovic blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Pratoomwong blocking some punches.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Pratoomwong avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Pratoomwong breaks the clinch.
Pratoomwong slips a jab and a cross from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Pratoomwong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Jovanovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratoomwong looks to land a combination but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Jovanovic throwing a counter right hand but Pratoomwong manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic lands with a right hand.
Pratoomwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPratoomwong.
Pratoomwong connects with a high kick.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratoomwong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jovanovic clobbers Pratoomwong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pratoomwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Pratoomwong misses.
It looked like Jovanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pratoomwong.
Jovanovic throws a shot from downtown. Pratoomwong moves away and avoids it.
Pratoomwong lands the left hand.
Pratoomwong throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Pratoomwong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jovanovic.
No joy there for Pratoomwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pratoomwong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pratoomwong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Pratoomwong is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pratoomwong is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pratoomwong misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pratoomwong misses with some punches.
Jovanovic cracks Pratoomwong with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Pratoomwong goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Pratoomwong wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 69 | Akira vs. Kim
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jovanovic!
Lad circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Lad clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Lad controls the action.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lad lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Lad controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Jovanovic tries to work over Lad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lad lands an elbow inside that Jovanovic shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lad struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Lad as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Lad.
Lad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lad lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Lad avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes. #T1#
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lad - that landed with a thud.
Lad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovanovics head.
Lad misses with an elbow strike.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lad.
Lad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic is breathing heavily.
A short right from Lad.
Jovanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lad lands an elbow inside that Jovanovic shrugs off. #CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is getting worse.
Still in the clinch, Lad scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Lad avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Lad.
Jovanovic takes an elbow to the temple.
Lad prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic lands a left hand. #T2#
Nice body punch from Lad - that landed with a thud.
Lad tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lad.
A nice left hand lands by Lad. #CUT2#Jeez, Nenad Jovanovic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lad scores with a nice hook to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nenad Jovanovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Young Lad!

Event: AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from McDavid misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and pushes McDavid back into the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
McDavid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McDavid takes a shot to the head.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
McDavid lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic gets through McDavid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
McDavid misses with the head strike. #T1#
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDavid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from McDavid.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from McDavid.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid trying to land knees to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic working aggressively here. #T2#
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDavid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jovanovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McDavid misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
McDavid looks winded!
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDavid.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
Connor McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from McDavid misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic lands the left hand.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but McDavid pushes him off.
McDavid throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
McDavid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from McDavid.
Jovanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDavid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDavid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jovanovic checks a low kick from McDavid.
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
Jovanovic tests McDavid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?#T1#
McDavid thumps Jovanovic with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jovanovic. Those never looked like landing.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDavid jabs Jovanovic right on the nose. Jovanovic blinks but takes it well.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
McDavid cracks Jovanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McDavid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovic checks it well.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDavid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McDavid misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
McDavid throws a right hand that misses
and McDavid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDavid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
McDavid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDavid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. McDavid saw that one coming.
Jovanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDavid in his tracks.
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid throws a sloppy head kick
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
McDavid swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor McDavid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDavid! But no joy.
McDavid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jovanovic connects with a body shot that sends McDavid's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDavid.
Connor McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jovanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Jovanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDavid lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the head.
McDavid misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
McDavid throws a low kick but Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
McDavid feints a counter leg kick.
Jovanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDavid. #CL#
Jovanovic rushes McDavid and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDavid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
McDavid misses with some punches.
McDavid scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes. #T2#
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDavid digs a right hand underneath Jovanovic's ribcage. Jovanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jovanovic.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
McDavid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor McDavid.
I think McDavid 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Connor McDavid!
A relieved looking Connor McDavid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF FN | Diego vs. Tharrier
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Jovanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jovanovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Jovanovic ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Jovanovic.#CL#
Jovanovic has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic blocks an elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow that stopped Jovanovic in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight right.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaeile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Bizihwaeile counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile sizes up Jovanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is getting worse.
Jovanovic scores with a hook.
Jovanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Bizihwaeile swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Jovanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bizihwaeile gets tackled into the ropes by Jovanovic. Jovanovic maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Jovanovic rushes Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Jovanovic is out of range.
Bizihwaeile throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
No joy there for Bizihwaeile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
Jovanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jovanovic tests Bizihwaeile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile lands with a straight right. Jovanovic didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile throws a series of punches but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaeile slips under a jab from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bizihwaeile throws a solid leg kick but Jovanovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jab from Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile takes a swing at Jovanovic's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile thuds his right hand into Jovanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jovanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook. Jovanovic ducked under it nicely.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Jovanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaeile waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jovanovic.
Good exchange - Jovanovic coming out on top.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick
and Jovanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
Bizihwaeile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jovanovic.
Nice cross by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a right and a left that Bizihwaeile avoids nicely. #CL#
Jovanovic gets a clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaeile or not.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.#T1#
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jovanovic's defenses.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Jovanovic misses the target.
Jovanovic slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile swinging wildly here.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the body
and Jovanovic counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
Jovanovic works Bizihwaeile's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Jovanovic cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaeile's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jovanovic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Tatum throws a wild body kick that Jovanovic sees coming a mile off.
Jovanovic slips a straight right by Tatum.
Jovanovic scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Jovanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Tatum working Jovanovic over with knees to the body.
Tatum lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Tatum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. #BC2#
Tatum manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Jovanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatum throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
Tatum misses with a double jab.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it. #CL#
Jovanovic pushes Tatum up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum is looking to control Jovanovic's arms but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tatum has his back to the ropes.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Jovanovic lands a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards. #T2#
Tatum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jovanovic up against the ropes.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
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!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Tatum manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum wants to break free but Jovanovic has control.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jovanovic stuns Tatum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tatum delivers a nice body kick.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Jovanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jovanovic.
A lazy body kick from Tatum
and Jovanovic counters with a series of strikes. Tatum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Jovanovic moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tatum.
Tatum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jovanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the ropes and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum throws an off balance right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tatum throws the left hand but Jovanovic avoids the punch easily.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jovanovic.
It looked like Jovanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tatum.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Jovanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Jovanovic slips the punch.
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Tatum. #T2#
Jovanovic connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jovanovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tatum - the referee stops the clock and Jovanovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tatum. Jovanovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
Tatum lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nenad Jovanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Jovanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum lands with a right hand.
Tatum misses with a leg kick
and Jovanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Jovanovic instigates a clinch.
Tatum taking a breather.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic lands a left hand. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
Jovanovic pushes Tatum back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Tatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Tatum tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jovanovic, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AKF FN | Knox vs. Spiteri
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
Jovanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic connects with a body shot.
Jovanovic sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Keenan tries a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
Jovanovic dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
An attempted straight right counter from Jovanovic misses the target.
Jovanovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Keenan counters with a left and a right that stings Jovanovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Jovanovic.
Jab, jab by Jovanovic - just one landing. #CL#
Jovanovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keenan is trying to break free.#T1#
Jovanovic prevents Keenan from breaking the clinch.
Keenan is trying to break free.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic has Keenan pressed against the ropes, preventing Keenan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Keenan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jovanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keenan's efforts to push away.
Jovanovic has Keenan pressed against the ropes, preventing Keenan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Keenan is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Keenan tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Keenan looks winded!
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Keenan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan's gas tank.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic cracks Keenan with a nice body shot.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keenan or not.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic pushes Keenan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic is working Keenan over against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.#ROC#Keenan is rocked!
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keenan.
Jovanovic creates a bit of distance and cracks Keenan with a big uppercut! Keenan goes down! The referee pushes Jovanovic away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Keenan make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Jovanovic takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nenad Jovanovic!
A relieved looking Nenad Jovanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 54
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##CL#
Jovanovic pushes Bizihwaeile up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Bizihwaeile. #CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Jovanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizihwaeile pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range and Bizihwaeile settles back down.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile with a jab.#T1#
A low kick from Bizihwaeile misses
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile lands a head shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Jovanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking body shot.
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile dips to his left and cracks Jovanovic with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Jovanovic as he connects with a hook.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jovanovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at L.A. Stars in the buildup to the fight.
Bizihwaeile throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a jab to the body but Jovanovic is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic slips under a jab from Bizihwaeile.#CL#
Jovanovic takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Bizihwaeile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jovanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fred Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jovanovic throws a right hand that Bizihwaeile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaeile also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Bizihwaeile tenderised Jovanovic's leg. Jovanovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him off.
Jovanovic jabs Bizihwaeile right on the nose. Bizihwaeile blinks but takes it well.
Jovanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaeile misses.
Jovanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Jovanovic ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Bizihwaeile feints a counter leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bizihwaeile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bizihwaeile with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jovanovic throws the left hand but Bizihwaeile avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaeile flicks out a counter leg kick but Jovanovic steps away.
Bizihwaeile feints and then cracks Jovanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jovanovic down.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Jovanovic strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Bizihwaeile finds it's way through Jovanovic's defenses.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Jovanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bizihwaeile tries to keep at a distance but Jovanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Bizihwaeile is looking to break free of the clinch but Jovanovic has double underhooks.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head.#CL#
Jovanovic clinches up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile wants to break free but Jovanovic has control. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Jovanovic has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jovanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile with a nice cross.
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jovanovic's hands.
Jovanovic tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jovanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovanovic thuds his right hand into Bizihwaeile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bizihwaeile missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Jovanovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nenad Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaeile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Bizihwaeile sizes up Jovanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice head shot.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Bizihwaeile is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jovanovic.
A punch combination from Bizihwaeile misses.
Jovanovic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice strike.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jovanovic works over Bizihwaeile's head and body with a nice combination.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile slips a straight right by Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bizihwaeile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jovanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Jovanovic misses
and Bizihwaeile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
Bizihwaeile tries to bum rush Jovanovic with a series of wild strikes but Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jovanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaeile to score with a decent uppercut.
Jovanovic wants to clinch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaeile swats away the attempt to clinch by Jovanovic.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fred Bizihwaeile!
Fred Bizihwaeile bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AKF 51 | Akira vs. Kovingten
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Jose De La Cus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Jovanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jose De La Cus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Jose De La Cus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic lands an overhand right.
Jose De La Cus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jose De La Cus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range and Jose De La Cus settles back down. #CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Jose De La Cus up against the ropes.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jose De La Cus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jovanovic keeps control of Jose De La Cus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Jose De La Cus's ribcage. Jose De La Cus let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Jose De La Cus breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and pushes Jose De La Cus back into the ropes.
Jose De La Cus tries to circle away but Jovanovic has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jose De La Cus takes a shot to the head.
Jose De La Cus pushes off an throws an elbow but Jovanovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jose De La Cus takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Jose De La Cus avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jose De La Cus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovanovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jose De La Cus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jose De La Cus prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jose De La Cus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jovanovic is keeping busy.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose De La Cus prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose De La Cus's elbow.
Jovanovic prevents Jose De La Cus from breaking the clinch.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Jose De La Cus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jose De La Cus's gas tank.
Jose De La Cus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jose De La Cus can't break the clinch.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jose De La Cus controls his hands.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jose De La Cus backwards.
Jose De La Cus tries to break the clinch but Jovanovic is controlling the position.
Jose De La Cus is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jose De La Cus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jovanovic.
Jose De La Cus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovic checks it well. #CL2#
Jose De La Cus rushes Jovanovic and presses him up against the ropes.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jose De La Cus trying to stall but Jovanovic improves his position.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jose De La Cus backwards.
Jovanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jose De La Cus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jovanovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jose De La Cus can turn it around.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jose De La Cus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jose De La Cus struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose De La Cus's elbow.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jose De La Cus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Jose De La Cus is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic is controlling him.
Jose De La Cus wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovic won't allow it.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jose De La Cus controls his hands.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose De La Cus's elbow.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic works on Jose De La Cus's body with a couple of short punches.
Jose De La Cus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jose De La Cus is breathing heavily.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jose De La Cus prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jose De La Cus can't break the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Jose De La Cus avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Jovanovic. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jose De La Cus backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jose De La Cus.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jose De La Cus can do to turn this around?
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jose De La Cus.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Jose De La Cus's head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
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#
Jovanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jose De La Cus misses the shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jovanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Jovanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Jovanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jovanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jovanovic cracks Jose De La Cus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jose De La Cus darts in trying to clinch
and Jose De La Cus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Jose De La Cus is rocked!
Jose De La Cus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jose De La Cus is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jose De La Cus drops his guard momentarily, allowing Jovanovic to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Jose De La Cus! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Jovanovic takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nenad Jovanovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Nenad Jovanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF 44 | Beukeboom vs. Cobb 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Jovanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoid misses.
Jovanovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zoid throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Zoid misses with a low kick as Jovanovic jumps back.
Jovanovic throws a good cross that connects.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Zoid as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Zoid takes one to the side of the head.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zoid swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zoid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zoid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zoid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoid throws a push kick but Jovanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Zoid.#T1#
Jovanovic throws a looping overhand right but Zoid ducks down to avoid it.
Zoid throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
Zoid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
Zoid throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Zoid.
Zoid scores with a sloppy right hand. Jovanovic should have avoided that one.
Jovanovic clobbers Zoid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zoid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Zoid misses.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoid throws out the jab.
Zoid scores with a body shot.
Zoid works Jovanovic's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Zoid tries to keep at a distance but Jovanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoid prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. #T2#
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Zoid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zoid misses with a kick to the body.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoid.
Zoid is looking to chop away at Jovanovic's legs.
Zoid looks to score with a jab to the body but Jovanovic is just out of range.
It looked like Jovanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoid walks into a jab.
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Zoid saw that one coming.
Zoid misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Zoid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zoid drops his hands momentarily and Jovanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zoid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harold Zoid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zoid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
Jovanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Zoid keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic clobbers Zoid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zoid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zoid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zoid can pounce on him.
Jovanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zoid on the side of the head.
It looks like Jovanovic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zoid throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic lunges at Zoid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoid's hand.
Jovanovic lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Zoid misses with the combination.
Zoid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Zoid up against the ropes.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic keeps control of Zoid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoid.
Zoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoid is looking to break free of the clinch but Jovanovic has double underhooks.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoid blocking some punches.
Zoid pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Zoid taking a breather.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Zoid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Zoid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Zoid manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Zoid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jovanovic counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic cracks Zoid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jovanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovanovic.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
Zoid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Zoid lands a nice shot that snaps Jovanovic's head back.
Zoid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Jovanovic blocks the low kick.
Zoid misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoid circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Jovanovic clinches up against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoid's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Zoid.
A short left from Jovanovic. #ROC#Zoid is rocked!
Jovanovic prevents Zoid from breaking the clinch.
Zoid is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Zoid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jovanovic keeps control of Zoid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic pushes Zoid back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zoid seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic tries to work over Zoid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Zoid controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid can't break the clinch.
Jovanovic is working Zoid over against the ropes.
Jovanovic is working Zoid over against the ropes.
Zoid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoid's elbow.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Zoid controls the action. #T1#
Zoid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zoid takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoid backwards.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoid can do to turn this around?
Jovanovic breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Zoid with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Zoid looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Zoid get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nenad Jovanovic!
A relieved looking Nenad Jovanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Jovanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jovanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
McDavid cracks Jovanovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jovanovic stuns McDavid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from McDavid misses.
McDavid lands a jab to the head.
McDavid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jovanovic.
McDavid tests Jovanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
Jovanovic presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McDavid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDavid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jovanovic.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic works on McDavid's body with a couple of short punches.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
McDavid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDavid is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that McDavid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic cracks McDavid with a nice body shot.#T2#
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDavid or not.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDavid misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
McDavid tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic throws the left hand but McDavid avoids the punch easily.
McDavid moves out of range of the strikes.
Jovanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jovanovic drives through and clinches with McDavid against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid trying to control the position but instead, Jovanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDavid into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic managing to block the knees to the body from McDavid.
McDavid pushes Jovanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
McDavid working aggressively here.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as McDavid controls his hands.
McDavid scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Jovanovic pushes McDavid back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDavid throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
McDavid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDavid tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDavid.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but McDavid blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from McDavid.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
McDavid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic presses McDavid against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic scores with a body shot.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Jovanovic forces McDavid back against the ropes and clinches.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath McDavid's ribcage. McDavid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Jovanovic.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
McDavid misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
McDavid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from McDavid.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but McDavid avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the ropes.
McDavid prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
McDavid tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing McDavid back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDavid.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
A body shot lands from McDavid.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
McDavid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jovanovic is defending well for now.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
McDavid lands a good knee to the midsection. Jovanovic won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDavid lands a left hand.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDavid or not.
McDavid blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
McDavid struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
Jovanovic tries to work over McDavid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as McDavid controls the action.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDavid's elbow.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDavid backwards.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by McDavid.
McDavid misses with some punches.
McDavid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
A relieved looking Nenad Jovanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 31 | Tellkins vs. RooMan
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Jovanovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jovanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Picogram looks to move away, Jovanovic throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Picogram bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Picogram throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jovanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Jovanovic looks to land a combination. Picogram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Picogram punishes Jovanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic loads up on a big right hand but Picogram slips the punch.
Jovanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picogram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Picogram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram scores with a sloppy right hand. Jovanovic should have avoided that one.
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Picogram ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Jovanovic does it's job there.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Picogram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
Picogram takes one to the chin there.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Jovanovic misses with a combination
and Picogram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Jovanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
A big right from Picogram misses.
Picogram throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jovanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picogram scrambles back to his feet.
Jovanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Picogram.
Jovanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Picogram saw that one coming.
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Jovanovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picogram doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Picogram misses with a hook. Jovanovic ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Jovanovic throws a series of punches but Picogram avoids them all with ease.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here.
Jovanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picogram under the eye.
Jovanovic throws a nice looking combination but Picogram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jovanovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picogram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jovanovic scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picogram doesn't seem phased though.
Picogram wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
Picogram tests Jovanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Picogram. Those never looked like landing.
Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Picogram.
It looked like Jovanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Picogram throws the left hand but Jovanovic avoids the punch easily.
Jovanovic throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jovanovic throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it.
Jovanovic works over Picogram's head and body with a nice combination.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jovanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Picogram's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jovanovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picogram scrambles back to his feet.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Picogram.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jovanovic lands with a hook. Picogram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jovanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Picogram's head.
Jab, jab by Jovanovic - just one landing.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Picogram lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic lands a really nice looking cross but Picogram seems unphased.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
Jovanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Jovanovic misses the target.
Jovanovic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picogram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic looks to throw the jab but Picogram is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picogram! But no joy.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Jovanovic's belly button to the back.
Jovanovic catches Picogram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jovanovic misses with the combination.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picogram slips a straight right by Jovanovic.
Picogram scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jovanovic slips under a jab from Picogram.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jovanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Picogram under the eye.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Picogram moves out of range of the strikes.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jovanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Jovanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Picogram looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Picogram motions for Jovanovic to come forward. Picogram throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Picogram.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Picogram throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Picogram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Picogram lands with a good body shot.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Jovanovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jovanovic throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram slips under a jab from Jovanovic.#T4#
Jovanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram throws a jab when Jovanovic was well out of range.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jovanovic works over Picogram's head and body with a nice combination.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Jovanovic's shoulder, as Jovanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picogram misses with a hook.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jovanovic misses the target.
Jovanovic tries to bum rush Picogram with a series of wild strikes but Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic walks into a straight right hand from Picogram.
Picogram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jovanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Picogram blocks a jab.
Jovanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram looks to land a combination but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Jovanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram tries to bum rush Jovanovic with a series of wild strikes but Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Picogram looks to move away, Jovanovic throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Jovanovic defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovanovic.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is getting worse.
Picogram takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Picogram is just out of range.
Picogram's corner calls for a 1-2. Picogram obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jovanovic takes one to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picogram.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic stuns Picogram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Picogram was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Picogram misses with a hook
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Jovanovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.#T2#
Jovanovic cracks Picogram with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic throws a right and a left that Picogram avoids nicely.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
As Picogram looks to move away, Jovanovic throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Picogram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picogram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picogram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Picogram lands a lovely overhand right.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Picogram counter with a right hand. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Picogram misses the jab.
Picogram looks to throw the jab but Jovanovic is out of range.
Picogram walks into a left hand.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic throwing a counter right hand but Picogram manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Picogram.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Jovanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Jovanovic slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jovanovic. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Jovanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the body
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picogram.
Jovanovic works Picogram's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Jovanovic swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Nenad Jovanovic!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Nenad Jovanovic!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Nenad Jovanovic!

Nenad Jovanovic wins by unanimous decision!
Nenad Jovanovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TFC 23
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Hayes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang in the buildup to the fight.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Hayes.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jovanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes moves forwards but Jovanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic connects with the punch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jovanovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jovanovic scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Hayes is rocked!
Jovanovic cracks Hayes with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Hayes is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Hayes is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Hayes could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nenad Jovanovic! Nenad Jovanovic retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Nenad Jovanovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TFC - Hallows Eve
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guilliman, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.#CL#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch.
Guilliman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guilliman blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Guilliman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Guilliman's head.
Guilliman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guilliman.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Guilliman blocks it.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Guilliman blocks it.
Guilliman misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Guilliman controls his hands.
Jovanovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Guilliman fails to land.
Jovanovic lands a body punch. #T1#
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guilliman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Guilliman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guilliman's gas tank.
Guilliman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Guilliman's head.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Guilliman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jovanovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Guilliman can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Guilliman looks winded!
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guilliman or not.
Jovanovic works on Guilliman's body with a couple of short punches.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Guilliman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic is leaning against Guilliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic gets through Guilliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic is working Guilliman over against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guilliman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guilliman.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic. #T3#
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Guilliman tries to land a knee to the head but Jovanovic blocks with his arms.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Guilliman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guilliman's gas tank.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic gets through Guilliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic is leaning against Guilliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is leaning against Guilliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Guilliman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic. #T4#
Guilliman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guilliman or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Guilliman prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Guilliman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic presses Guilliman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guilliman.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Jovanovic pushes Guilliman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Guilliman misses with a punch on the inside.
Guilliman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guillimans head.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Guilliman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic is working Guilliman over against the ropes.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Guilliman prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Guilliman is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guilliman.#T1#
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guilliman can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic cracks Guilliman with a nice body shot.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jovanovic presses Guilliman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Guilliman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jovanovic avoids it.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Guilliman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic is leaning against Guilliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Guilliman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jovanovic avoids it.
Jovanovic pushes Guilliman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is leaning against Guilliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic gets through Guilliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Guilliman's ribcage. Guilliman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T3#
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guilliman or not.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Guilliman controls his hands.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Guilliman controls the action. #T4#
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jovanovic works on Guilliman's body with a couple of short punches.
Jovanovic is leaning against Guilliman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Guilliman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guilliman's gas tank.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guilliman.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards. #ROC#Guilliman is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Guilliman is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic creates a bit of distance and cracks Guilliman with a big uppercut! Guilliman goes down! The referee pushes Jovanovic away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Guilliman make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Jovanovic takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nenad Jovanovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SAFO 55 Jovanovic v Lucroy
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Lucroy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jovanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucroy somewhat.
Jovanovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucroy. Lucroy gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Lucroy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lucroy showed some decent athleticism there.
Jovanovic tries to get to full guard but Lucroy has control of the leg.
Jovanovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucroy is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lucroy slips a nice elbow through Jovanovic's hands, connecting with Jovanovic's forehead.#T1#
Jovanovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lucroy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jovanovic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jovanovic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Jovanovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lucroy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jovanovic laying and praying for a moment but Lucroy takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Jovanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Lucroy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jovanovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Jovanovic is looking to take a break and control but Lucroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Lucroy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jovanovic trying to control from half guard but Lucroy is working away.
Jovanovic is controlling the pace.
Lucroy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Jovanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lucroy sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucroy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jovanovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jovanovic's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Lucroy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lucroy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Jovanovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jovanovic stops a takedown attempt from Lucroy.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Lucroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nenad Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Lucroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Lucroy is breathing heavily.
Lucroy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Lucroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Lucroy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jovanovic prevents it.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucroy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jovanovic after a bit of a struggle.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucroys head.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Lucroy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic. #T2#
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Lucroy is rocked!
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Lucroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic dips a shoulder and cracks Lucroy with a mighty uppercut! Lucroy falls back against the cage and Jovanovic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lucroy 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 - Jovanovic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nenad Jovanovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Jovanovic scores with a jab.
Jovanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jovanovic tries to clinch there but Bailey circles away.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Jovanovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Jovanovic is just out of range.
Jovanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Jovanovic.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jovanovic clinches with his opponent.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic. #TD2#
Jovanovic pulls Bailey into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bailey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jovanovic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bailey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jovanovic pulls down on the head and he's put Bailey to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nenad Jovanovic! Nenad Jovanovic retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Nenad Jovanovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Viitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viitta wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Jovanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viitta.
Viitta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jovanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viitta moves away from the strike by Jovanovic. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Viitta.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands. #T1#
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viitta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Viitta has closed the distance and engaged Jovanovic in a clinch.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta wants to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovanovic.
Viitta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jovanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Jovanovic connects with a jab.
Viitta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jovanovic circles away. #CL2#
Viitta moves into the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jovanovic's efforts to push away.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Viitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Viitta.
We've been informed that Viitta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Viitta blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic is trying to break the clinch but Viitta has him pressed against the cage.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
Jovanovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Viitta has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Viitta's ribcage. Viitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viitta.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Viitta blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viitta is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.#CL2#
Viitta closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jovanovic's efforts to push away.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands. #BC#
Jovanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viitta wants to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Viitta rushes Jovanovic and presses him up against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viittas head.
Jovanovic tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta lands a right hand.
Heikki Viitta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Viitta on the inside. #BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Viitta saw that one coming.
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Viitta instigates a clinch. #T1#
Jovanovic can't break the clinch.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viitta has him pressed against the cage.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Jovanovic is trying to force a seperation but Viitta has the dominant position.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Viitta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Viitta presses Jovanovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it. #BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta tries to clinch but Jovanovic is having none of it. #CL2#
Viitta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic cracks Viitta with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Viitta rushes Jovanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Viitta scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Viitta moves in looking to clinch but Jovanovic pushes him off.#CL2#
Viitta forces Jovanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta looks to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Viitta is rocked!
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Viitta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jovanovic circles away.
It looked like Jovanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Nice shot lands for Jovanovic.#CL2#
Viitta has Jovanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic. #T2##BC#
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viitta seems to have recovered his senses.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitta is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it. #CL2#
Viitta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jovanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
Viitta has Jovanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Jovanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Viitta.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jovanovic misses.
Viitta with a hook.#T3#
Jovanovic punishes Viitta's body with a nice straight punch.
Viitta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jovanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Viitta's head but Viitta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Viitta takes the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Viitta.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Viitta ducked under it nicely.
Viitta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jovanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Viitta tries to clinch but Jovanovic moves away
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.

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 Nenad Jovanovic.
I think Jovanovic 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: Decades Dawn
Date: Jan 09, 2020

#R1#
Crane moves out of range of the strikes.
Crane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jovanovic lands a head shot.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
Jovanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crane ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Crane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jovanovic's sensitive parts.
Crane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crane throws a lazy head kick
and Jovanovic scores with a counter punch that sends Crane to the canvas! Jovanovic smells blood - he's punishing Crane with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Crane has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SAFO Outrage
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sloane.
A telegraphed right hand from Sloane misses the target.
Jovanovic is looking for a counter combo.
Sloane misses with an uppercut
and Jovanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jovanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sloane. Sloane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jovanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Sloane.
Sloane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jovanovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sloane tries a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic defending well as Sloane loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Sloane is predictable there
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Sabre Sloane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic slips under a jab from Sloane.
Sloane misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloane looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Sloane misses with a hook
and Jovanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sloane thinking.
Jovanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloane.
Jovanovic throws a series of punches but Sloane avoids them all with ease.
Sloane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloane misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jovanovic clobbers Sloane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloane ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Sloane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jovanovic. Sloane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloane throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Sloane.
Sloane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloane scores with a jab.
Jovanovic moves out of range as Sloane strikes.
Sloane misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
Sloane slips under a jab from Jovanovic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sloane! But no joy.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Sloane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloane throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jovanovic takes a swing at Sloane's ribcage but misses.
Sloane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Sloane thows a leg kick but Jovanovic checks it
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloane throws a leg kick
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jovanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sloane looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sloane misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloane swings widly with a right hand
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Sloane is rocked!
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Sloane is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Sloane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloane throws a big shot that misses.
Sloane seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Sloane.
Sloane throws a combination that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp right that sends Sloane to the canvas! Jovanovic follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Nenad Jovanovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SAFO KickBoxing
Date: Dec 05, 2019

#R1#
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Jovanovic - just one landing.
Williams blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jovanovic closes the distance and catches Williams with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Williams is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Williams is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Williams is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Jovanovic takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Danny Williams had this to say: 'My apologies to all my fans for this defeat but I promisehe the king will come back stronger'.

Event: GDL 10: Clark v McMonster
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Shipilov. That snapped Jovanovic's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Jovanovic is out of range.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shipilov's head.
Shipilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shipilov misses the shot to the body.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Shipilov throws a counter combo.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Shipilov.
Jovanovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shipilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shipilov throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Shipilov there.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic throws a looping overhand right but Shipilov ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shipilov misses with a combination
and Jovanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Shipilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Shipilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Shipilov's head.
Shipilov misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jovanovic as Shipilov tries to tie him up.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shipilov prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Shipilov blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shipilov.
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!
Shipilov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovanovics head.
Shipilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Shipilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shipilov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shipilov misses with some punches.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Shipilov's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Shipilov tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shipilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Shipilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Shipilov looks winded!
Jovanovic is working Shipilov over against the cage.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Shipilov's head.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Shipilov working aggressively here. #T3#
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Shipilov blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Shipilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipilov tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipilov stalling in the clinch but Jovanovic improves position.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
Shipilov misses with a body punch.
Shipilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic is leaning against Shipilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shipilov wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Shipilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipilovs head.
Shipilov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shipilov or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shipilov or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic stuns Shipilov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic dodges the punch combination from Shipilov.
A little feinted left hand from Jovanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Shipilov tries to keep at a distance but Jovanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shipilov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shipilov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Shipilov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jovanovic to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Shipilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shipilov has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Shipilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shipilov's gas tank.
Jovanovic presses Shipilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Shipilov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jovanovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Shipilov avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage. #T3#
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic cracks Shipilov with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Jovanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic presses Shipilov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is leaning against Shipilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic tries to work over Shipilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shipilov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic'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#
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Shipilov moves out of range.
Shipilov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Jovanovic has managed to clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Shipilov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Shipilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic is working Shipilov over against the cage.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Shipilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jovanovic is leaning against Shipilov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Shipilov fails to pull guard.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Shipilov's ribcage. Shipilov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic pushes Shipilov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic works on Shipilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Shipilov takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Shipilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shipilov's gas tank.
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic. #T2#
Shipilov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic works on Shipilov's body with a couple of short punches.
Shipilov jumps guard but Jovanovic stands there with Shipilov around his waist. Shipilov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipilovs head.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shipilov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Shipilov controls his hands.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shipilov's elbow. #T3#
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic gets through Shipilov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is working Shipilov over against the cage.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Shipilov.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shipilov or not.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Shipilov is rocked!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Shipilov misses with the head strike.
Shipilov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nenad Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Shipilov.
Shipilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shipilov backwards.
Sergey Shipilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovanovic lands a right hand.
Shipilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jovanovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: GDL 5: Ngo v Wang
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Jovanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adesanya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adesanya misses with a straight right.
Jovanovic lands with a straight right. Adesanya didn't see that one coming.
Adesanya scores with a hook to the body. Jovanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Adesanya misses.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Adesanya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jovanovic lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovic checks it well.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Jovanovic's belly button to the back.
Adesanya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jovanovic.
Adesanya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Jovanovic lunges at Adesanya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adesanya's hand.
A big right from Jovanovic misses.
Nice jab there from Adesanya.
Jovanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Jovanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jovanovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAdesanya.
A punch lands to the side of Adesanya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Jovanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jovanovic connects with a jab.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Jovanovic.
Adesanya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one.
Adesanya throws a jab when Jovanovic was well out of range.
Jovanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Adesanya throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
A jab lands there for Adesanya.
Adesanya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Adesanya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Jovanovic pushes Adesanya up against the cage in a clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Adesanya fails to land.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a body shot. #T3#
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Adesanya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic jumps guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Adesanya can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is trying to pull guard but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Adesanya tried to score with a low kick but Jovanovic checks it.
Jovanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Jovanovic.
Nice shot lands for Jovanovic.
Adesanya misses with a jab to the body
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adesanya misses with a double jab
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Jovanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Adesanya's head.
Jovanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adesanya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tried to score with a low kick but Jovanovic checks it.
Adesanya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jovanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adesanya's hands.
Jovanovic throws a looping overhand right but Adesanya ducks down to avoid it.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Adesanya throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Adesanya walks into a straight right hand from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adesanya! But no joy.
Jovanovic lands with a straight right. Adesanya didn't see that one coming.
Adesanya moves out of range as Jovanovic strikes.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Jovanovic clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya. #T2#
Adesanya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic fails to pull guard.
Adesanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic gets through Adesanya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Jovanovic. #T3#
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adesanya is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
Jovanovic presses Adesanya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?#T4#
Jovanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adesanya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
A cross from Jovanovic lands.
Jovanovic misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jovanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Jovanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adesanya to score with a decent uppercut.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic 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#
Adesanya looks to throw the jab but Jovanovic is out of range.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adesanya's head backwards.
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic staying out of range there.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Jovanovic digs a good body shot into Adesanya's ribs.
Jovanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adesanya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to work over Jovanovic's front leg with a kick but Jovanovic checks it.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
Adesanya defending well as Jovanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Jovanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Adesanya connects with a looping right hand.
Adesanya misses with a body punch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand. #CL#
Jovanovic moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Adesanya fails to land.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.#T2#
A big left from Adesanya misses. #CL#
Jovanovic clinches. #TD#
Jovanovic pulls guard successfully.
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!#SUB#
Jovanovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jovanovic is trying to keep Adesanya in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic wants to control the position but Adesanya says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Adesanya is taking a breather. Jovanovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adesanya trying to control from half guard but Jovanovic is working away. #T3#
Adesanya prevents Jovanovic from improving his position.
Jovanovic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Adesanya manages to pass to mount!
Jovanovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adesanya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jovanovic is looking to escape.
Adesanya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jovanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jovanovic working to try and regain half guard.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jovanovic, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Jovanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt connects with a leg kick. Jovanovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jovanovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jovanovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnhardt.
Jovanovic with a nice cross.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Barnhardt ducked under it nicely.
Barnhardt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jovanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jovanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnhardt under the eye.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Jovanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Barnhardt up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
Barnhardt wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovic won't allow it. #T1#
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards. #BC2#
Barnhardt breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Barnhardt's head back.
Barnhardt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jovanovic.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jovanovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Jovanovic looks to throw the jab but Barnhardt is out of range.
Jovanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnhardt in his tracks. #CL#
Barnhardt tries to keep at a distance but Jovanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnhardt fails to pull guard.
Jovanovic has Barnhardt pressed against the cage, preventing Barnhardt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.#T2#
Jovanovic gets through Barnhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Barnhardt can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Barnhardt has had enough of the clinch but Jovanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Barnhardt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Barnhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Barnhardt's head back.
Barnhardt misses with a body kick.
Jovanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Jovanovic throws a shot from downtown. Barnhardt moves away and avoids it.
Barnhardt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jovanovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Jovanovic clinches up with Barnhardt and pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnhardt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnhardt is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Barnhardt has had enough of the clinch but Jovanovic keeps him there for the moment.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Barnhardt manages to pull guard.
Jovanovic controlling from the top position.
Barnhardt can't keep his opponent in guard - Jovanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jovanovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnhardt sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jovanovic in particular looking to stall.
Barnhardt is staying active underneath Jovanovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jovanovic is looking to advance position but Barnhardt won't allow it. #SUB#
Jovanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Jovanovic sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barnhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jovanovic has managed to clinch.
Barnhardt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is looking to break free of the clinch but Jovanovic has double underhooks.
Barnhardt is trying to force a seperation but Jovanovic has the dominant position.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnhardt prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnhardt can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Barnhardt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnhardt blocking some punches.
Jovanovic lands a left hand. #T1#
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovanovic won't allow it.
Barnhardt wants a takedown.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nenad Jovanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnhardt is trying to break free.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Barnhardt working hard to break the clinch.
Barnhardt is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic is controlling him.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnhardt or not. #BC2#
Barnhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnhardt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jovanovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.#T2#
Jovanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Jovanovic scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic cracks Barnhardt with an open hand slap.
Jovanovic avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch.
Barnhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Jovanovic clinches.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic is leaning against Barnhardt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Barnhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Jovanovic connects with a looping right hand.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Barnhardt's head but Barnhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Barnhardt moved out of range.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Jovanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnhardt, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barnhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jovanovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jovanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnhardt on the side of the head.
Jab from Jovanovic.#CL#
Barnhardt gets tackled into the cage by Jovanovic. Jovanovic maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Barnhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
Barnhardt throws a wild body kick that Jovanovic sees coming a mile off.
Jovanovic connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Jovanovic.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic clobbers Barnhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Jovanovic clinches.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Barnhardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic. #BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body. Barnhardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jovanovic cracks a nice hook into Barnhardt's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Jovanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt feints a jab promting Jovanovic to slip. Barnhardt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jovanovic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Jovanovic blocks the leg kick.
Barnhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Jovanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnhardt misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jovanovic clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action.
Barnhardt prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnhardt throws a push kick but Jovanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Barnhardt throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jovanovic blocks the body kick.
Barnhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnhardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Jovanovic coming out on top.
Jovanovic throws a shot to the body.
Barnhardt defending well as Jovanovic loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Jovanovic has closed the distance and engaged Barnhardt in a clinch.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Barnhardt controls the action. #T2##BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jovanovic gets a clinch.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is trying to push Jovanovic away but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnhardt's efforts to push away.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Jovanovic keeps control of Barnhardt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Barnhardt up against the cage.
Barnhardt is looking to break free of the clinch but Jovanovic has double underhooks.
Barnhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic is leaning against Barnhardt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnhardt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Barnhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnhardt's gas tank.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnhardt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jovanovic has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nenad Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jovanovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GDL 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnhardt misses with a low kick.
Barnhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt misses with the body kick
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt tries a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
Barnhardt misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jovanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jovanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic clobbers Barnhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnhardt tries to land a front kick but Jovanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Jovanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnhardt on the side of the head.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnhardt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jovanovic defending well as Barnhardt loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Jovanovic rushes Barnhardt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnhardt controls his hands.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic. #T2#
Barnhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land.
Barnhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnhardt looks winded!
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt trying to stall but Jovanovic improves his position.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt misses with a body punch.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnhardt misses with some punches.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic gets through Barnhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Barnhardt's ribcage. Barnhardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Barnhardt is rocked!
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnhardts head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic works on Barnhardt's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barnhardt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jovanovic is unloading with more strikes now! Barnhardt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Christroff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christroff wants to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christroff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christroff wants to counter the offense by Jovanovic and move into the clinch position.
Jovanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jovanovic moves into range and clinches up with Christroff.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Christroff wants to take the fight to the mat but Jovanovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Christroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
Christroff is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Christroff into the cage.
Christroff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christroff fails to pull guard.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christroff blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Christroff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jovanovic prevents it.
Nenad Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Christroff.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic presses Christroff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
Christroff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Christroff looks winded!
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
Jovanovic gets underhooks to prevent Christroff's takedown attempt.
Christroff tries to pull guard but Jovanovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Christroff drops back down to his feet.
Jovanovic prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
Jovanovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Christroff's ribcage. Christroff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Christroff backwards. #T3#
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Christroff is rocked!
Christroff tries to pull guard but Jovanovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christroff is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Christroff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christroff's gas tank.
Christroff seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christroff backwards.
Jovanovic lands a big right hand that drops Christroff! The killer instinct kicks in and Jovanovic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jovanovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body. Polizzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Polizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polizzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polizzi ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Polizzi cracks Jovanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jovanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polizzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Polizzi blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Jovanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polizzi tries to move into range but Jovanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice 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!
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but Polizzi pushes him off.
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from Polizzi.
Polizzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that misses
and Polizzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Polizzi moved out of range.
Polizzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Polizzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Polizzi slips under a jab from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot.
Polizzi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Polizzi scores with a jab. Jovanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Polizzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but Polizzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Polizzi lands a shot to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Polizzi leaning against his opponent.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic jumps guard but Polizzi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Polizzi pushes Jovanovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polizzi tries to stall but Jovanovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Polizzi.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Jovanovic's ribcage. Jovanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Polizzi presses Jovanovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jovanovic is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Polizzi.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polizzi is leaning against Jovanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi is trying to break the clinch but Jovanovic is controlling him.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Jovanovic's ribcage. Jovanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polizzi taking a breather. #T3#
Polizzi lands a right hand.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Polizzi trying to control the position but instead, Jovanovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Polizzi into the cage.
Polizzi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polizzi's elbow.
Polizzi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polizzi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Polizzi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Polizzi gets through Jovanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi is leaning against Jovanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polizzi.
Polizzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Polizzi into the cage.#T4#
Polizzi lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polizzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Jovanovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polizzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polizzi smiles and moves away.
Polizzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jovanovic has time to react.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot
and Polizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Polizzi as he connects with a hook.
Polizzi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Polizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Polizzi scores with a nice strike.
Polizzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jovanovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jovanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovanovic.
Polizzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jovanovic scores with a jab. Polizzi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Polizzi.
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polizzi throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Polizzi finds it's target.
Jab by Polizzi.
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!
Polizzi blocks a jab.
Jovanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polizzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polizzi.
Polizzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Polizzi connects with a jab.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jovanovic off the cage and back into range.
Jovanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Polizzi lands a nice shot to the body.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jovanovic takes a swing at Polizzi's ribcage but misses.
Jovanovic tries to clinch
and Polizzi counters with a straight right hand.
Jovanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Polizzi off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Polizzi up against the cage.
Polizzi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Polizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Jovanovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Polizzi walks away with a smile on his face. Jovanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Polizzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jovanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Polizzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but Polizzi pushes him off.
Jovanovic misses with a looping left.
Polizzi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polizzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polizzi lands a really nice looking cross but Jovanovic seems unphased.
Jovanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Polizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Polizzi blocks it.
Polizzi connects with a single shot there.
Jovanovic looks to land a left hand but Polizzi moved out of range nicely.
Polizzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jovanovic with a body shot.
Polizzi ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Polizzi.
Polizzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jovanovic drops his hands momentarily and Polizzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Jovanovic works Polizzi's body with a nice hook.
Jovanovic throws a shot to the body.
Polizzi lands a right hook to the body.
Polizzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jovanovic takes one to the chin there.
Polizzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jovanovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Polizzi works Jovanovic's body with a nice hook.
Polizzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Polizzi.
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!
Jovanovic looks to clinch
and Polizzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A cross from Polizzi lands.
Jovanovic throws a shot from downtown. Polizzi moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Polizzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jovanovic, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Jovanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polizzi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polizzi cracks Jovanovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Polizzi lands.
Polizzi punishes Jovanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Jovanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polizzi moves away.#CL2#
Polizzi closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Jovanovic tries to pull guard but Polizzi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
Jovanovic fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Polizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polizzi lands a right hand.
Polizzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Polizzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jovanovic misses with a hook
and Polizzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Polizzi digs a good body shot into Jovanovic's ribs.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Polizzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polizzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Polizzi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Polizzi moves into the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Polizzi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Polizzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polizzi lands a left hand. #T1#
Jovanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polizzi smiles and moves away.
Polizzi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jovanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polizzi to score with a decent uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polizzi digs a good body shot into Jovanovic's ribs.
Polizzi scores with a jab.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Polizzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jovanovic's head backwards.#ROC2#
Jovanovic is rocked!
Polizzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Jovanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polizzi stuns Jovanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Polizzi catches Jovanovic right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jovanovic throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Polizzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Polizzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Polizzi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Polizzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Polizzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Polizzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jovanovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jovanovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Polizzi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Polizzi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jovanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Polizzi. #T3#
Jovanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Jovanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Polizzi controls the action.
Nice body punch from Polizzi.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi is leaning against Jovanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polizzi looking to stall.
Jovanovic letting Polizzi take a breather here.
Jovanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Polizzi walks away with a smile on his face. Jovanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Polizzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Polizzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi. #T4#
Polizzi is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Polizzi into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Polizzi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Polizzi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nenad Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vito Polizzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polizzi pushes Jovanovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Polizzi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
Nenad Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Polizzi controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Polizzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polizzi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

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