PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nenad Jovanovic (ranked 21950 p4p, 2211 weight class) and Roberto Congo (ranked 635 p4p, 325 weight class). Nenad Jovanovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jovanovic
vs
Congo

188 cm
34
214
22 - 7 - 1

188 cm
29
197
19 - 7 - 0

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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 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Nenad Jovanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Congo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

Nenad Jovanovic's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.

Congo breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with a knee to the head.

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.

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.