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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krovitzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krovitzky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bliss N Eso - Addicted. Khalifa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Random Arab Music. Jason Krovitzky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
4 - 16 - 1 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Krovitzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krovitzky closes the distance but Khalifa moves to the side
and Khalifa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krovitzky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalifa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalifa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khalifa working some strikes from top position.
Khalifa prevents Krovitzky from getting back to his feet.
Khalifa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalifa content to stall in guard here.
Khalifa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalifa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khalifa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krovitzky's head.
Khalifa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalifa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krovitzky 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.
Khalifa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Khalifa Khalifa.
Khalifa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krovitzky did well to prevent Khalifa getting side control.
Ground and pound from Khalifa.
Krovitzky is trying to stand up here but Khalifa is controlling him well.
Khalifa lands strikes from half guard.
Khalifa controlling the action here.
Krovitzky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalifa on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krovitzky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalifa.
Khalifa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khalifa winds up and cracks Krovitzky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krovitzky wants to get back to his feet.
Khalifa trying to mount his opponent but Krovitzky defends it.
Khalifa is controlling the pace.
Khalifa thows a huge punch but Krovitzky dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khalifa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krovitzky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khalifa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krovitzky pushes Khalifa off looking to stand but Khalifa dives back in and keeps control.
Khalifa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khalifa slips a nice elbow through Krovitzky's hands, connecting with Krovitzky's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khalifa lands a nice short elbow.
Khalifa drops an elbow to the side of Krovitzky's head.
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. Khalifa connects with a nice short shot to Krovitzky's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khalifa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khalifa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krovitzky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalifa trying to pass the guard but Krovitzky defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky is trying to stand.
Khalifa stalling.
Krovitzky is trying to stand.
Krovitzky tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Khalifa manages to move to mount!
Krovitzky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Krovitzky is breathing heavily.
Khalifa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khalifa lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalifa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krovitzky?
Krovitzky is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalifa Khalifa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krovitzky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krovitzky wants to clinch.
Khalifa feints and as Krovitzky raises his hands in defense, Khalifa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalifa won't allow Krovitzky to get back to his feet.
Khalifa postures up and lands a big shot to Krovitzky's brow.
Khalifa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krovitzky's head.
Khalifa scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalifa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krovitzky's head.
Krovitzky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khalifa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krovitzky being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalifa lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa drops back looking for a leg! Krovitzky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krovitzky manages to kick Khalifa off! Khalifa jumps back into Krovitzky's guard.
Khalifa lands a couple of elbows.
Khalifa lands a couple of elbows.
Khalifa landing with the ground and pound.
Krovitzky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khalifa is stalling in the full guard.
Khalifa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krovitzky's head.
Khalifa lands a couple of digs.
Khalifa won't allow Krovitzky to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa wants to control from the top but Krovitzky keeps moving.
Khalifa stops Krovitzky from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalifa stands up over Krovitzky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalifa with a nice head shot there.
Khalifa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalifa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khalifa connects with a couple of short punches.
Khalifa wants to control from the top but Krovitzky keeps moving.
Khalifa won't allow Krovitzky to get back to his feet.
Khalifa is pushing down on Krovitzky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krovitzky is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalifa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalifa winds up and cracks Krovitzky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khalifa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khalifa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krovitzky keeps working.
Khalifa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa prevents Krovitzky from standing back up.
Khalifa lands strikes from half guard.
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. Khalifa connects with a nice short shot to Krovitzky's temple.
Khalifa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khalifa is trying to control. Krovitzky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalifa controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krovitzky is trying to stand back up but Khalifa is controlling him
Khalifa is trying to control. Krovitzky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa Khalifa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Khalifa shoots in for a takedown but Krovitzky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khalifa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jason Krovitzky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krovitzky wants to clinch
and Khalifa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Khalifa Khalifa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalifa prevents Krovitzky from getting back to his feet.
Khalifa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krovitzky wants to stand and escape but Khalifa is having none of it.
Khalifa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalifa stands up over Krovitzky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalifa connects with a couple of short punches.
Khalifa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khalifa stops Krovitzky from standing up.
Khalifa trying to control but Krovitzky is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalifa Khalifa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Krovitzky tries to clinch but Khalifa is having none of it.
Krovitzky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalifa scores with a takedown into Krovitzky's guard.
Khalifa tries to free his leg and advance position but Krovitzky is retaining full guard.
Khalifa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krovitzky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krovitzky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalifa is controlling him.
Khalifa lands a couple of elbows.
Khalifa stands up over Krovitzky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khalifa postures up and lands a big shot to Krovitzky's brow.
Khalifa is working Krovitzky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalifa scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khalifa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalifa chips away with some ground and pound.
Khalifa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khalifa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalifa throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalifa won't allow Krovitzky to get back to his feet.
Khalifa postures up and lands a big shot to Krovitzky's brow.
Krovitzky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalifa is controlling him.
Khalifa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krovitzky's head.
Khalifa with a nice head shot there.
Khalifa throws a big elbow that misses.
Krovitzky wants to get back to his feet but Khalifa passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Khalifa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khalifa winds up and cracks Krovitzky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khalifa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khalifa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Khalifa with the ground and pound from mount.
Khalifa lands with some strikes.
Khalifa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalifa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Khalifa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krovitzky is rocked!
Khalifa breaks from Krovitzky's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Krovitzky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Khalifa! Krovitzky is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khalifa Khalifa!
During a confident post fight interview, Khalifa Khalifa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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