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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kovacs with a nice calf kick.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
letting Grant counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Grant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Grant has knocked Kovacs down with a huge combo! Grant steps away and waves a wobbly Kovacs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kovacs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Attila Kovacs has been cut.
Kovacs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a crisp right that sends Kovacs to the canvas! Grant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Grant! |
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Event:
FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Kovacs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kovacs moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
It looked like Kovacs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacs misses the target.
Kovacs throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jefferson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Kovacs tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jefferson throws a hook but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Javon Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Jefferson.#T1#
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jefferson.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovacs's head.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Jefferson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jefferson, as that shot connected.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jefferson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Kovacs.
Kovacs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kovacs takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jefferson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kovacs bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javon Jefferson! |
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Event:
FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from West misses
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West looks to land a body kick but Kovacs moved away.
Kovacs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Kovacs.
Nice jab there from West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West scores with a jab.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses with the combination.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
West feints the counter takedown.
West cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
West scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovacs's hands.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#West is rocked!
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacs finish him?
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! West falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kovacs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Kovacs!
During a confident post fight interview, Attila Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Kovacs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamburgo's sensitive parts.
Kovacs connects with a jab.
Kovacs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hamburgo goes for a double leg but Kovacs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kovacs continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamburgo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovacs swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hamburgo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamburgo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kovacs looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Hamburgo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hamburgo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamburgo content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Hamburgo is looking for a kimura but Kovacs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamburgo to get the leverage.
Kovacs tries to roll over but Hamburgo keeps him under control.
Hamburgo stalling.
Hamburgo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamburgo is keen to just control but Kovacs is a slippery customer.
Kovacs is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hamburgo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kovacs is just riding it out for now. Hamburgo eventually gives up the hold.
Hamburgo wants to take a breather but Kovacs is having none of it. #SUB#
Hamburgo is trying to work for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
Hamburgo is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Kovacs wants to control but Hamburgo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hamburgo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovacs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hamburgo seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kovacs wants to get back to his feet.
Hamburgo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kovacs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamburgo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Hamburgo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamburgo shoots in and drives through. Kovacs sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamburgo takes one to the chin there.
Hamburgo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovacs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacs with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovacs.#TD#
Hamburgo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamburgo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamburgo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attila Kovacs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hamburgo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamburgo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamburgo.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown.
Hamburgo blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Hamburgo fails to land the takedown.
Hamburgo closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Hamburgo pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hamburgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamburgo. #SUB#
Hamburgo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kovacs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hamburgo wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hamburgo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hamburgo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kovacs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamburgo trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
Hamburgo working away.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hamburgo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hamburgo wants to control but Kovacs is keeping him busy.
Hamburgo laying and praying for a moment but Kovacs takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hamburgo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kovacs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Hamburgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovacs's head.
Hamburgo is trying to control. Kovacs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hamburgo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamburgo controlling the action here.
Hamburgo is looking to take a break and control but Kovacs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hamburgo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamburgo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamburgo stops Kovacs from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Attila Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamburgo tries to move into range but Kovacs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovacs, as that shot connected.
Kovacs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kovacs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Kovacs.#TD#
Hamburgo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kovacs on his heels. He'll look to pass Kovacs's guard now, I'm sure.
Hamburgo pushing down on Kovacs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamburgo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamburgo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamburgo trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Attila Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamburgo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovacs connects with the punch.
Hamburgo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamburgo.#TD#
Hamburgo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamburgo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hamburgo in side control, throwing shots but Kovacs defends. #SU#
Hamburgo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hamburgo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hamburgo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs leaves Hamburgo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Hamburgo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hamburgo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburgo is defended easily by Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovacs scores with a head kick. Hamburgo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kovacs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamburgo on the side of the head.
Hamburgo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamburgo takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hamburgo is rocked!
A cross from Kovacs lands.
Oh Hamburgo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Kovacs connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlos Hamburgo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Hamburgo down.
Hamburgo dives in and grabs Kovacs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovacs pushes down on Hamburgo's head and hops out.#KD2#
Kovacs lands a big head kick that sends Hamburgo tumbling to the mat! Kovacs takes a step backwards and waves Hamburgo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovacs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlos Hamburgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamburgo should have avoided that one.
Hamburgo dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a hook but Hamburgo blocks it.
It looked like Hamburgo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovacs.
Nice sprawl there from Kovacs as Hamburgo shoots in.#TD#
Hamburgo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kovacs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hamburgo seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kovacs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamburgo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hamburgo is taking a breather. Kovacs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hamburgo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Attila Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Hamburgo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kovacs turns into him and now he's in Hamburgo's guard.
#SUB#
Hamburgo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovacs defends well.
Carlos Hamburgo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Kovacs wants to get up but he can't break Hamburgo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamburgo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamburgo, not yet.
Hamburgo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kovacs controls the pace.
Hamburgo has his hands on Kovacs's head, controlling the position.
Carlos Hamburgo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Hamburgo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovacs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Kovacs!
Attila Kovacs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 1
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalczyk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacs scores with a hook.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Kovacs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kowalczyk manages to circle out of the way.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovacs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Kovacs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovacs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalczyk jabs Kovacs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovacs swings for the body but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
#T1#
Kovacs tries to score with a low kick but Kowalczyk moves his leg out of the way.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovacs's head backwards.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalczyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kowalczyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalczyk connects with the punch.#ROC2#Kovacs is rocked!
Kowalczyk connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kovacs covering up! Kowalczyk comes in with a big uppercut and Kovacs goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikodem Kowalczyk!
Nikodem Kowalczyk is the new middleweight champion!
Nikodem Kowalczyk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick from Kovacs lands but Valdez takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Natanael Valdez has been cut.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez really is a fat lump.
Kovacs circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdez.
Valdez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valdez is defended easily by Kovacs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Kovacs gets tackled into the cage by Valdez. Valdez maintains the clinch. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valdez has Kovacs pressed against the cage, preventing Kovacs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valdez stalling in the clinch.
Kovacs prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natanael Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Valdez with that takedown attempt.
Kovacs swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Valdez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Valdez pulls guard effortlessly. #T2##SU2#
Kovacs stands and steps away. Valdez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kovacs throws a head kick that Valdez semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Kovacs instigates a clinch.
Kovacs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valdez.
Valdez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovacs up against the cage.
Kovacs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacs. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls well. He's pushed Valdez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valdez tries to move into range but Kovacs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovacs lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kovacs tries to break free but Valdez pushes him back against the cage.
Valdez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kovacs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kovacs is trying to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling him.
Valdez tries for a takedown but Kovacs manages to get underhooks.
#T4##BC2#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crunch! Kovacs slams his shin into Valdez's torso.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Kovacs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valdez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valdez tries to clinch but Kovacs is having none of it.
Kovacs lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
Kovacs scores with a jab.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovacs.
Kovacs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kovacs wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valdez back to the cage. Kovacs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Natanael Valdez'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#
Kovacs scores with a shot to the body.
Kovacs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez feinted with a counter takedown.
Kovacs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovacs avoids it really well and circles away.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valdez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovacs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovacs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Attila Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kovacs throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
Valdez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valdez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kovacs misses with a head kick.
Kovacs fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valdez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
Kovacs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdez.
Valdez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovacs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natanael Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs throws a good cross that connects.
Kovacs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Kovacs. #T2#
Kovacs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kovacs defends it nicely.
Kovacs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacs throws a sloppy body shot
and Valdez counters with a two punch combo.
Kovacs misses with a jab to the body
and Valdez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Natanael Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovacs feints a jab promting Valdez to slip. Kovacs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valdez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Valdez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Kovacs digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
#CL2#
Kovacs clinches up against the cage.
Kovacs is looking to break free of the clinch but Valdez has double underhooks.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovacs tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Valdez jumps guard and drags Kovacs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##SU2#
Valdez is working an open guard so Kovacs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovacs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovacs.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovacs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovacs throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
Kovacs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovacs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.
Kovacs cracks Valdez with a good jab.
Kovacs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovacs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Attila Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Natanael Valdez'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#
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovacs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws out a powerful jab.
Valdez with a poor takedown
and Kovacs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovacs is looking to clinch.
Kovacs stalks Valdez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valdez's face. Valdez staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovacs throws a front kick that sends Valdez stumbling back into the cage.
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
Kovacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1##CL#
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.
Kovacs tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage.
Valdez is trying to pull guard but Kovacs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valdez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovacs smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natanael Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovacs lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Kovacs feints a jab promting Valdez to slip. Kovacs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valdez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs feints a counter leg kick.
Valdez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Kovacs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovacs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovacs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valdez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kovacs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Valdez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovacs sprawls well. He's pushed Valdez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovacs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valdez.
Nice sprawl there from Kovacs as Valdez shoots in.
Kovacs throws out a counter right but Valdez avoids it with no problem.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kovacs clinches up with Valdez and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valdez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez misses with a takedown attempt - Kovacs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Kovacs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Kovacs works over Valdez's head and body with a nice combination.
Attila Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kovacs is looking to land body kicks.
Valdez misses with a takedown
and Kovacs counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Kovacs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Kovacs lands but Valdez takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Kovacs moves into the clinch successfully.
Valdez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovacs tries to break free but Valdez pushes him back against the cage.
Natanael Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdez tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Kovacs! |
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