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Event:
TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Picciluna scores with a hook to the body. Kovalskii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Picciluna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalskii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picciluna swings for the body but Kovalskii moves out of range.
Kovalskii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii avoids them all with ease.
Kovalskii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picciluna looks to land a combination but Kovalskii avoids it well.
Kovalskii walks into a straight right hand from Picciluna.#CUT#
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.
Picciluna stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovalskii. Kovalskii gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Picciluna misses its target.
Picciluna throws a series of punches but Kovalskii moves out of range. #KD#
Picciluna drops Kovalskii with a beautiful combination! Kovalskii stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Picciluna is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Kovalskii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picciluna lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kovalskii is looking to close the distance but Picciluna sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kovalskii crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kovalskii is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Umberto Picciluna!
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Event:
TGC 20: Bush vs Payakarakatong
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalskii tries for a takedown but Mehmet circles away easily#TD2#
and Mehmet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kovalskii!
Kovalskii being controlled for a moment.
Kovalskii is looking to regain half guard here but Mehmet keeps moving and retains side control.
Mehmet controlling from side mount.
Mehmet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovalskii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kovalskii is trying to improve his position.
Kovalskii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mehmet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mehmet has his hands clasped together around Kovalskii's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Kovalskii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mehmet is just riding it out for now. Kovalskii eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kovalskii wants to work for an arm triangle but Mehmet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Mehmet pushes Kovalskii off looking to stand but Kovalskii dives back in and keeps control.
Mehmet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Kovalskii wants to work for an arm triangle but Mehmet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mehmet is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mehmet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mehmet desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Kovalskii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mehmet has his hands clasped together around Kovalskii's back. He's all about the action.
Mehmet tries to roll over but Kovalskii keeps him under control.
Mehmet is concentrating on defense, preventing Kovalskii from advancing position. #SUB#
Kovalskii is trying to work for a kimura but Mehmet is defending well.
Mehmet keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kovalskii wants to pass the guard but Mehmet is defending well.
Kovalskii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kovalskii prevents Mehmet from standing back up.
Mehmet wants to improve his position but Kovalskii is controlling well.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kovalskii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mehmet is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kovalskii in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mehmet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kovalskii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pan Kovalskii!
An out of breath Pan Kovalskii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kovalskii gets caught flat footed, as Wade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kovalskii wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wade has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kovalskii's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kovalskii is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Wade!
Our winner, Josh Wade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kovalskii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Glatt!#SUB2#
Kovalskii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Glatt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kovalskii but great work by Glatt.
Kovalskii tries to bench press Glatt off him but Glatt keeps the position.
Kovalskii sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glatt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Glatt wants to stand up but Kovalskii is controlling the position.
Glatt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glatt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Glatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kovalskii on the ground.#SUB2#
Kovalskii looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glatt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kovalskii actively working from the bottom here.
Glatt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Glatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glatt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glatt pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Kovalskii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glatt pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glatt pulls his head out easily.
Kovalskii looks winded!
Glatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glatt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kovalskii. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovalskii.
Glatt lands with a good body shot.
Glatt throws a body punch but Kovalskii moves out of range.
Kovalskii misses with a takedown
and Glatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Kovalskii misses with a takedown attempt
and Glatt counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.
Kovalskii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doug Glatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pan Kovalskii.
Glatt jabs Kovalskii right on the nose. Kovalskii blinks but takes it well.
Kovalskii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Glatt.#ROC#
Kovalskii is rocked!
Glatt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kovalskii falls backwards - clearly groggy! Glatt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Glatt!
Doug Glatt retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Doug Glatt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 10: Triple Threat
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalskii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lannister as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Lannister does no damage.
Pan Kovalskii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalskii darts in looking for a takedown but Lannister gets double underhooks and turns Kovalskii into the cage.
Lannister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Lannister.
Lannister lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalskii's head.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovalskii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovalskii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalskii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kovalskii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kovalskii defending against the ground and pound.
Kovalskii manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovalskii's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalskii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kovalskii actively working from the bottom here.
Lannister really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovalskii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Kovalskii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalskii is refusing to be controlled, as Lannister sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kovalskii actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kovalskii looking for submissions off his back.
Kovalskii is breathing heavily.
Lannister trying to control the action but Kovalskii is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Lannister uses his free foot to push down on Kovalskii's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kovalskii.
Kovalskii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalskii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kovalskii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Kovalskii passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister is trying to maintain the position but Kovalskii is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lannister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovalskii pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kovalskii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kovalskii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lannister is just riding it out for now. Kovalskii eventually gives up the hold.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kovalskii maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lannister could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kovalskii has cracked it and Lannister is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kovalskii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pan Kovalskii!
A relieved looking Pan Kovalskii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 6: Kovalskii vs Rollins
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalskii moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovalskii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovalskii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kovalskii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kovalskii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pan Kovalskii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalskii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kovalskii sets himself, and Rollins steps forward looking for the clinch! Kovalskii avoids it this time.
Kovalskii keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovalskii circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and clinches.
Kovalskii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalskii blocks a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalskii.
Kovalskii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rollins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kovalskii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rollins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rollins gets through Kovalskii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rollins.
Kovalskii is breathing heavily.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovalskii backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.#T1#
Rollins pushes Kovalskii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Rollins.
A short right from Rollins. #ROC2#
Kovalskii is rocked!
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Kovalskii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rollins.
Rollins presses Kovalskii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalskii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalskii.
Rollins throws a big uppercut that drops Kovalskii! More strikes from Rollins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kovalskii lies dazed against the cage as Rollins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chet Rollins!
Chet Rollins is the new light heavyweight champion!
Chet Rollins very nearly forgot to thank Rome Fight Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalskii slips a jab and a cross from Hartt.
Hartt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a single leg into guard. Hartt didn't expect that. #ES#
Hartt pushes Kovalskii off and scrambles back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Hartt. #CUT#
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a shoot takedown. Hartt fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Hartt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Kovalskii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hartt is trying to keep an underhook but Kovalskii manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hartt pushes Kovalskii off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Kovalskii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hartt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hartt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hartt misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Hartt kicks Kovalskii off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalskii slips a jab and a cross from Hartt.
And Kovalskii tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartt is breathing heavily.
Hartt misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Hartt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a single leg into guard. Hartt didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kovalskii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kovalskii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hartt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hartt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Kovalskii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kovalskii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hartt has picked Kovalskii up and slammed him! Kovalskii can't keep hold of the triangle and Hartt manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Hartt stands up.
A punch combination from Hartt misses.
Kovalskii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Hartt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalskii manages to avoid it.
Hartt misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kovalskii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hartt!
We've been informed that Kovalskii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kovalskii prevents Hartt from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hartt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hartt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kovalskii has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4##SUB2#
Kovalskii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hartt is trying to escape and Kovalskii transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hartt is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kovalskii! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pan Kovalskii!
During a confident post fight interview, Pan Kovalskii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Trenchard tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kovalskii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kovalskii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kovalskii is working for a kimura but Trenchard is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kovalskii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trenchard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trenchard trying to hold on to Kovalskii's head to control him but Kovalskii postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Kovalskii seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Trenchard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trenchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovalskii pulls his head out easily.
Kovalskii prevents Trenchard from standing back up.
Trenchard wants to improve his position but Kovalskii is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Trenchard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trenchard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Trenchard defends the submission attempt.
Trenchard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Trenchard is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
Trenchard wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Trenchard defends the submission attempt.
Kovalskii is breathing heavily.
Trenchard has his hands clasped together around Kovalskii's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trenchard defends it well. #SUB#
Kovalskii is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kovalskii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trenchard sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Trenchard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Trenchard shoots in and drives through. Kovalskii sprawls well.
Kovalskii feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Trenchard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalskii. That did some damage!
Trenchard doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalskii circles away.
Kovalskii attempts a counter takedown but Trenchard avoids it well and moves away.
Trenchard tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Kovalskii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kovalskii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trenchard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovalskii stops Trenchard from standing up. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is posturing up here but Trenchard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kovalskii tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kovalskii has to tap! Slick submission there by Trenchard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Trenchard!
A very excited looking James Trenchard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TGC 1
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Vinson misses with an uppercut.
Vinson moves to clinch but Kovalskii breaks away #TD#
and Kovalskii counters with a single leg into guard. Vinson didn't expect that. #SUB#
Kovalskii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kovalskii slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kovalskii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vinson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kovalskii seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kovalskii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Vinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vinson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Vinson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kovalskii wants to work for an arm triangle but Vinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kovalskii. #SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Vinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage. #T2#
Vinson tries to roll over but Kovalskii keeps him under control.
Kovalskii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Vinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Vinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage.
Vinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovalskii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kovalskii is breathing heavily.
Vinson wants to improve his position but Kovalskii is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kovalskii wants to work for an arm triangle but Vinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Vinson tries to roll over but Kovalskii keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kovalskii seems to be working for a kimura but Vinson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
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Vinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
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Vinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kovalskii.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vinson tries to roll over but Kovalskii keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kovalskii is trying for a kimura here. Vinson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kovalskii wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pan Kovalskii!
An out of breath Pan Kovalskii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kovalskii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Acosta's guard.
Acosta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kovalskii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kovalskii drops back looking for a leg! Acosta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acosta manages to kick Kovalskii off! Kovalskii jumps back into Acosta's guard.
Acosta tries to strike from the bottom.
Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Acosta working for a triangle but Kovalskii defends it easily.
Acosta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acosta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kovalskii drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kovalskii as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Acosta screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kovalskii! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pan Kovalskii!
An out of breath Pan Kovalskii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kovalskii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donovan sprawls well initially but Kovalskii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donovan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kovalskii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donovan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kovalskii is looking for a kimura but Donovan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovalskii to get the leverage.
Donovan is trying to stand back up but Kovalskii is controlling him
Donovan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donovan.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Kovalskii tries to pass.
Donovan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Donovan wants to stand up but Kovalskii is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalskii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalskii stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Kovalskii forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Donovan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kovalskii is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kovalskii has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Donovan defend it? Kovalskii steps over the head and cranks it - Donovan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kovalskii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pan Kovalskii!
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