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QFC Tournament 206 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Krajnc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goran Krajnc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev has managed to clinch.
Krajnc tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovalev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krajnc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krajnc letting Kovalev take a breather here.
Kovalev lands an elbow just above Krajnc 's eye.
Krajnc manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kovalev trying to control the position from guard on top but Krajnc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krajnc looking for a guillotine here but Kovalev defends easily.
Kovalev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Kovalev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Krajnc tries to bum rush Kovalev with a series of wild strikes but Kovalev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krajnc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krajnc shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovalev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krajnc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krajnc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krajnc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovalev's guard.
Krajnc looking to sit in guard and control but Kovalev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kovalev tries to stand but Krajnc is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev won't allow Krajnc to sweep him here.
Kovalev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kovalev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kovalev is looking to stand up but Krajnc won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor Kovalev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Krajnc shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovalev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krajnc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Victor Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Krajnc.
Krajnc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kovalev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Krajnc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovalev is not content to let Krajnc control the position.
Krajnc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Krajnc.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krajnc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krajnc performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Krajnc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kovalev throws a head kick but Krajnc moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalev misses with an uppercut. Krajnc saw that one coming.
Kovalev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krajnc shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalev tries to sprawl out of it but Krajnc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovalev wants to clinch.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Krajnc moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev leaves Krajnc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Krajnc. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kovalev wants to clinch up but Krajnc keeps it at a distance.
Victor Kovalev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalev wants to clinch up but Krajnc keeps it at a distance.
Krajnc slips a jab and a cross from Kovalev.
Kovalev doesn't manage to clinch there - Krajnc circles away.
Kovalev rushes Krajnc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krajnc tries to pull guard but Kovalev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Victor Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Krajnc.
Krajnc has Kovalev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kovalev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kovalev avoiding damage.
Krajnc turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Krajnc manages to end up in side control.
Krajnc wants to control but Kovalev is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krajnc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krajnc is breathing heavily.
Krajnc takes a little break here. Kovalev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krajnc trying to control the position but Kovalev is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev tries to buck Krajnc off but Krajnc is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajnc trying to control the position but Kovalev is working away.
Krajnc controlling from side mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Krajnc goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kovalev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krajnc's guard! Nice work there by Kovalev!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalev looking to sit in guard and control but Krajnc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goran Krajnc has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajnc won't allow Kovalev to sweep him here.
Krajnc wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krajnc stands up from Kovalev's guard - Krajnc perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kovalev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krajnc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goran Krajnc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Krajnc keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Krajnc moves away
and Krajnc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev tries to sprawl but Krajnc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krajnc tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krajnc connects with a nice short shot to Kovalev's temple.
Krajnc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalev keeps working.
Krajnc not doing much here.
Krajnc trying to control the action but Kovalev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krajnc controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Goran Krajnc.
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Kovalev. No joy for Krajnc on that attempt.
Krajnc fails with a takedown attempt.
Krajnc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
A nice left hand lands by Kovalev.
Kovalev tries to stall but Krajnc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kovalev lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kovalev.
Kovalev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krajnc backwards.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Kovalev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovalev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krajnc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovalev.
A hook to the body from Kovalev.
Kovalev lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovalev leaning against his opponent.
Kovalev prevents Krajnc from breaking the clinch.
Kovalev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Krajnc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krajnc trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krajnc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kovalev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krajnc preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Goran Krajnc was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Krajnc looks for a takedown but Kovalev sprawls well.
Victor Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Krajnc.
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalev moves in looking to clinch but Krajnc pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Victor Kovalev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovalev stops a takedown attempt from Krajnc.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Kovalev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krajnc 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Goran Krajnc!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Goran Krajnc!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Goran Krajnc!
Goran Krajnc wins by unanimous decision!
Goran Krajnc made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There's no one that can stop me, im the most vicious fighter theres ever been, I want his heart, I want to eat his children!'.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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