PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kovarov (ranked 2038 p4p, 772 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 113 p4p, 43 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kovarov
vs
Hermann

167 cm
29
146
11 - 7 - 1

173 cm
25
145
12 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Kovarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann scores with a body shot.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovarov looks for a takedown but Hermann sprawls well.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovarov moves away.
Kovarov tries to counter with a takedown but Hermann is quick to defend against it.
Hermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovarov manages to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Hermann scores with the left hand. Kovarov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovarov defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Hermann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovarov has time to react.
Kovarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovarov manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kovarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Hermann gets caught napping as Kovarov dives in and scores a takedown. Hermann manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovarov throws a strike but Hermann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kovarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hermann tries to stand but Kovarov is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kovarov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hermann is controlling him.

Hermann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hermann throws a body punch but Kovarov moves out of range.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body. Kovarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovarov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kovarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovarov is just out of range.
It looked like Kovarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermann lands a right hook to the body.
Hermann misses the jab.
Kovarov throws a big counter combination but Hermann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Kovarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermann tries to sprawl out of it but Kovarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kovarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hermann lands with a nice body punch.
Kovarov moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Hermann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hermann misses with a jab to the body
and Kovarov counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann lands with a cross.
Hermann lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovarov ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Kovarov throws a big counter combination but Hermann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hermann throws a body punch but Kovarov moves out of range.
Kovarov throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Kovarov slips under a jab from Hermann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovarov tries to move into range but Hermann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kovarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hermann to score with a decent uppercut.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovarov counters with a series of strikes. Hermann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermann defends it nicely.
Kovarov slips under a jab.
Kovarov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovarov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovarov is looking to counter punch.
Hermann misses with a series of wild punches.
As Hermann tries to get set, Kovarov tries to push him back and clinch up but Hermann manages to avoid the attempt.
Hermann digs a good hook to Kovarov's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov misses with a body shot.
Kovarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hermann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovarov is just out of range.
Hermann takes a swing at Kovarov's ribcage but misses.
Kovarov throws a series of punches but Hermann moves out of range.

Kovarov drives through with a takedown into Hermann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kovarov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kovarov stands up from Hermann's guard - Kovarov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kovarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kovarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Hermann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hermann closes the distance and pushes Kovarov back into the cage.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann slowing the pace effectively.
Kovarov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kovarov prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Kovarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hermann after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Kovarov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hermann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovarov's efforts to push away.
Kovarov is trying to force a seperation but Hermann has the dominant position.

Kovarov breaks the clinch.
Hermann throws a hook but Kovarov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovarov moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Hermann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovarov moves away.
Kovarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermann tries to sprawl out of it but Kovarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kovarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovarov is just out of range.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovarov misses the target.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Kovarov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hermann connects with a body shot.
Hermann swings for the body but Kovarov moves out of range.
Kovarov fails with the takedown
and Hermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermann.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Kovarov moved out of range.
Hermann lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovarov off the cage and back into range.
Kovarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hermann defends well and Kovarov ends up having to push Hermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kovarov slips under a jab.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Kovarov moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovarov. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovarov looks for a takedown but Hermann sprawls well.
Kovarov looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovarov moves away.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
Hermann throws a series of strikes that have Kovarov backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann misses with the combination.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermann sizes up Kovarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Hermann as Kovarov shoots in.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Kovarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovarov misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Kovarov counters with a two punch combo.
Hermann swings for the body but Kovarov moves out of range.
Hermann lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Hermann.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovarov throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
Kovarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovarov slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kovarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hermann has one foot on Kovarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a hook
and Kovarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovarov closes the distance and clinches up with Hermann, looking for a takedown. Kovarov pushes Hermann against the cage but Hermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermann 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.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Kovarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Kovarov shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Kovarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermann lands with a cross.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann throws a hook but Kovarov avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann 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!

A decent looking cross lands there for Kovarov.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovarov throws out the jab.
Kovarov avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Kovarov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Hermann finds it's way through Kovarov's defenses.
Kovarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Kovarov's shoulder, as Kovarov tries to avoid the shot.
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Kovarov moved out of range.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kovarov.
Kovarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kovarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Kovarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hermann swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a body punch
and Kovarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovarov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Kovarov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Kovarov scores with a body shot.
Kovarov misses with a few strikes there.
Kovarov throws a series of punches but Hermann avoids them all with ease.
Hermann digs a good body shot into Kovarov's ribs.
Kovarov fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Kovarov looks to throw the jab but Hermann is out of range.
Kovarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann stuns Kovarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovarov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hermann eats them both and turns towards Kovarov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Kovarov's shoulder, as Kovarov tries to avoid the shot.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann tests Kovarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hermann lunges at Kovarov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovarov's hand.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
Kovarov avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Kovarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Kovarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hermann. No joy for Kovarov on that attempt.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but Kovarov slips the punch.
Kovarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovarov.
Hermann connects with a crisp jab.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermann misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kovarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Kovarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
Kovarov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hermann scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Hermann throws a hook but Kovarov blocks it.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovarov is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hermann as Kovarov shoots in.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Leo Kovarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Kovarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Hermann looks to move away, Kovarov throws a big counter combo but Hermann just gets out of the way.
Kovarov slips a straight right by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
Kovarov lands with a nice body punch.
Kovarov avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Kovarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hermann sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermann 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann 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.