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Event:
UCF 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalchick throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
Kovalchick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovalchick throws a body punch but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovalchick misses with a hook
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalchick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kovalchick finds it's way through ONeal's defenses.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeal is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Kovalchick throws a leg kick that misses.
ONeal misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Kovalchick is predictable there
and ONeal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovalchick misses with a hook
letting ONeal counter with a right hand.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from ONeal finds it's way through Kovalchick's defenses.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ONeal misses with a looping left.#T2#
Kovalchick throws a combination that misses
and ONeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalchick misses with the combination.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeal.
Kovalchick misses with a combination
and ONeal counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalchick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Kovalchick misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalchick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ONeal with a nice cross.
Kovalchick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalchick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ONeal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovalchick momentarily.
Kovalchick on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Donk. ONeal catches Kovalchick right on the button with a cross.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalchick thuds his shin into the meat of ONeal's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalchick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalchick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Kovalchick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like ONeal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovalchick works over ONeal's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille ONeal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
ONeal slips under a jab.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kovalchick.
A combination from Kovalchick does no damage. #CL2#
ONeal pushes Kovalchick up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling the position.
ONeal tries to circle away but Kovalchick has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kovalchick manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
ONeal takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
ONeal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ONeal is trying to push Kovalchick away but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
ONeal breaks from the clinch.
Kovalchick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeal throws a series of strikes that have Kovalchick backpedaling.
A punch combination from Kovalchick misses.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Kovalchick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalchick cracks ONeal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ONeal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalchick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and ONeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kovalchick swings widly with a right hand
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalchick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaquille ONeal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal closes the distance but Kovalchick moves to the side
and Kovalchick counters with a series of strikes. ONeal will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeal lands a head shot.#CL2#
ONeal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovalchick prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
ONeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalchick throws a nice looking combination but ONeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kovalchick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeal.
ONeal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Kovalchick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting ONeal counter with a right hand.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Kovalchick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kovalchick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalchick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeal.
Kovalchick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalchick throws a left and a right that both miss
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeal misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick counters with a left and a right that stings ONeal.
Kovalchick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeal.
A combination from Kovalchick does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick misses with the combination.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Kovalchick misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeal! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalchick. Those never looked like landing.
ONeal connects with a body shot.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses
and ONeal counters with a nice body shot.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick
and ONeal counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeal lands with a straight right. Kovalchick didn't see that one coming.
Kovalchick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeal moves away.#T2#
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and ONeal counters with a series of strikes. Kovalchick will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeal lands a jab to the nose.
ONeal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalchick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and ONeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ONeal jabs at Kovalchick's body.
ONeal tries to clinch but Kovalchick is having none of it.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kovalchick misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
ONeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchick moves away.
Kovalchick slips under a jab from ONeal.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalchick sizes up ONeal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovalchick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Kovalchick falls off balance throwing a combination
and ONeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
ONeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeal misses.
ONeal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalchick is just out of range.
Kovalchick is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Kovalchick does it's job there.
ONeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchick moves away.
Kovalchick appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille ONeal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ONeal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille ONeal!
After the fight, Shaquille ONeal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UCF 9
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
ONeal fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalchick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalchick misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeal throws out a loose jab but Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalchick was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeal.
A little jabbing left from Kovalchick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalchick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Kovalchick - just one landing.
ONeal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalchick.
ONeal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovalchick swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Kovalchick lands a high kick!
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kovalchick.
ONeal throws a jab when Kovalchick was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovalchick! But no joy.
Kovalchick throws a series of punches but ONeal avoids them all with ease.
Kovalchick missing with a left hand there. ONeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalchick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as ONeal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
ONeal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalchick's hands.
We've been told by ONeal's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovalchick. That's going to slow ONeal down.
Kovalchick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeal throws out the jab.
Kovalchick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kovalchick tries to get set, ONeal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovalchick manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal is looking to counter the offense by Kovalchick and move into the clinch.
ONeal missing with a left hand there. Kovalchick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalchick misses with a hook. ONeal ducked under it nicely.
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
ONeal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalchick looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeal is just out of range.
ONeal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovalchick manages to circle out of the way.
Kovalchick is looking to slow ONeal down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a nice looking combination but ONeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
ONeal moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Kovalchick breaks the clinch.
Kovalchick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal tries to counter by clinching up but Kovalchick breaks away and moves out of range.
ONeal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalchick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovalchick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalchick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovalchick shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kovalchick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from ONeal.
Kovalchick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovalchick ducks under a wild hook from ONeal.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeal misses with a straight left.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.
Kovalchick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalchick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovalchick off the cage and back into range.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
A big right from ONeal misses.
Kovalchick throws a big counter head kick but ONeal avoids it with no problem.
Kovalchick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovalchick circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Kovalchick misses.
ONeal misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalchick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
ONeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and ONeal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ONeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovalchick has double underhooks. #T2#
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovalchick blocks a body shot from ONeal.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovalchick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeal wants to break free but Kovalchick has control.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Kovalchick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeal misses with a hook
and Kovalchick counters with a left to the body.
Kovalchick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kovalchick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ONeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
A slow jab from ONeal misses its intended target.
ONeal jabs Kovalchick right on the nose. Kovalchick blinks but takes it well.
Kovalchick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ONeal slips under a jab.
ONeal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ONeal throws a right hand that Kovalchick ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalchick also avoids with ease.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalchick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeal.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.#T4#
ONeal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovalchick misses with a body kick.
ONeal tries to counter by clinching up but Kovalchick breaks away and moves out of range.
Kovalchick misses with a straight right.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
ONeal loads up on a big right hand but Kovalchick slips the punch.
ONeal tries to clinch up but Kovalchick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalchick slips under a jab from ONeal.
Kovalchick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick misses with a two punch combination.
ONeal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaquille ONeal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalchick throws an overhand right that lands on ONeal's shoulder, as ONeal tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
Kovalchick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalchick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovalchick manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from ONeal misses its intended target.
Kovalchick throws a fast counter high kick but ONeal manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovalchick thumps ONeal with a low kick.
Kovalchick misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Kovalchick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
ONeal looks to land a left hand but Kovalchick moved out of range nicely.
Kovalchick keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
ONeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalchick.
ONeal digs a good body shot into Kovalchick's ribs.#T2#
ONeal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeal staying out of range there.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovalchick lands a jab to the head.
ONeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
ONeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.#T3#
ONeal lands a jab to Kovalchick's midsection.
Kovalchick looks to land a right hand but ONeal moved out of range.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeal misses the shot to the body.
ONeal with a nice cross.
Kovalchick misses with a head kick.
Kovalchick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeal sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kovalchick throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
ONeal avoids the head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovalchick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ONeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a hook but ONeal blocks it.
ONeal looks to throw the jab but Kovalchick is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Kovalchick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovalchick 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasyl Kovalchick!
Vasyl Kovalchick made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Nahtic vs Poirier
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalchick throws a series of punches but Waldo avoids them all with ease.
Waldo throws an off balance right hand
and Kovalchick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovalchick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waldo.
Kovalchick scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kovalchick enables Waldo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kovalchick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kovalchick wants to stand but Waldo is controlling the position.
Kovalchick keeping full guard, as Waldo tries to pass.
Waldo prevents Kovalchick from getting back to his feet.
Waldo passes into half guard.
Waldo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kovalchick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Waldo thows a huge punch but Kovalchick dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Waldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kovalchick's coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Waldo thows a huge punch but Kovalchick dodges it nicely.
Kovalchick is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalchick won't allow Waldo to pass to mount.
Waldo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Waldo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovalchick's head.
Kovalchick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waldo on the ground.
Kovalchick wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalchick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Waldo.
Waldo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kovalchick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waldo wants to pass the guard but Kovalchick is defending well.
Waldo throwing shots but Kovalchick is blocking nicely. #T2#
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up but Waldo is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Waldo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kovalchick!#ES#
Kovalchick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Waldo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet.
Waldo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Waldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Waldo lands an elbow.
Kovalchick wants to get back to his feet.
Waldo misses with the ground and pound.
Kovalchick defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Waldo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kovalchick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Waldo throws a strike aimed at the side of Kovalchick's head but Kovalchick avoids it well.#T3#
Kovalchick trying to remain calm as Waldo controls from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovalchick parries the strikes from Waldo easily there. Waldo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kovalchick to escape.
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Waldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kovalchick dodges the ground and pound from Waldo.
Waldo taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Waldo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Waldo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kovalchick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Waldo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kovalchick's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waldo prevents Kovalchick from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Waldo stalls from top position.
Waldo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Waldo tries to score with some ground and pound. Kovalchick controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Waldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kovalchick being controlled for a moment.
It looks like Waldo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Waldo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Waldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Waldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Waldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Kovalchick bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kovalchick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waldo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Waldo misses with a left hand
and Kovalchick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waldo.
Kovalchick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Waldo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kovalchick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalchick keeping full guard, as Waldo tries to pass.
Kovalchick wants to stand up but Waldo is controlling him.
Waldo content to stall in guard here.
Waldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Waldo is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Kovalchick wriggles free and stands up.
Waldo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kovalchick to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Waldo misses.
Waldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalchick was well out of range. Poor timing from Waldo.
Kovalchick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Kovalchick scores with a head kick. Waldo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kovalchick works Waldo's body with a nice hook.
Waldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovalchick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasyl Kovalchick is winning the standup battle so far.
Waldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waldo swings widly with a right hand
and Kovalchick counters with a series of strikes. Waldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovalchick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kovalchick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waldo.
Kovalchick misses with a few strikes there.
Waldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalchick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Waldo looks to move away, Kovalchick throws a big counter combo but Waldo just gets out of the way.
Waldo misses with an uppercut.
Kovalchick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waldo.#T3#
Waldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalchick manages to avoid it.
Waldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalchick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovalchick sprawls well. He's pushed Waldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovalchick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Waldo.
Waldo's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Waldo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vasyl Kovalchick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gator Waldo.
Kovalchick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waldo on the side of the head.
Kovalchick ducks under a wild hook from Waldo.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovalchick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovalchick's head.
Kovalchick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Waldo misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Waldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalchick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kovalchick ducks under a wild hook from Waldo.
Kovalchick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waldo.
Kovalchick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Waldo's head.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waldo.
A swing and a miss from Waldo.
Waldo tries for a takedown but Kovalchick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Waldo misses its intended target.
Waldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovalchick counters with a straight right hand.
Waldo misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Waldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalchick counters with a straight right hand.
Waldo looks for a takedown but Kovalchick sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kovalchick dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Waldo fails with the takedown.
Kovalchick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Waldo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kovalchick pushes Waldo off but Waldo dives into side control.
Waldo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Waldo in side control, throwing shots but Kovalchick defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick is trying to escape the position but Waldo is controlling the position. #ES#
Kovalchick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waldo throws a hook but Kovalchick blocks it.#T1##TD2#
Waldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kovalchick's guard.
Waldo prevents Kovalchick from getting back to his feet.
Waldo 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.
Kovalchick wants to stand but Waldo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waldo stops Kovalchick from standing up.
Waldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kovalchick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kovalchick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Waldo moves out of range as Kovalchick throws a body kick.
Waldo throws a hook but Kovalchick avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Waldo misses the target.
Kovalchick throws a big counter combination but Waldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Waldo throws out a loose jab but Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waldo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovalchick but Kovalchick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalchick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Waldo misses the target.
Kovalchick moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Waldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Waldo slows the pace down. #T3#
Waldo lands a few punches from side control.
Waldo tries to score with some ground and pound. Kovalchick controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Waldo crashes against the mat.
Kovalchick is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Waldo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kovalchick wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waldo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Waldo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Waldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Waldo is looking to take a break and control but Kovalchick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waldo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kovalchick wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalchick being controlled for a moment.
Kovalchick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gator Waldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Waldo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Vasyl Kovalchick wins by majority decision!
Vasyl Kovalchick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 4
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalchick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vale steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovalchick.
No joy there for Kovalchick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalchick is looking to clinch but Vale is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Vale moves into range and clinches up with Kovalchick.
Vale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Vale.
Vale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovalchick backwards.
Vale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vale tries a knee to the head but Kovalchick blocks it.
Vale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovalchick is defending well for now.
Vale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kovalchick up against the ropes.
Vale looking to stall.
Vale pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovalchick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but Vale blocks it.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Vale blocks with his arms.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Vale blocks with his arms.
Vale looking to throw knees to the head but Kovalchick is blocking nicely.
Vale controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
Vale tries to stall but Kovalchick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vale throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Vale is blocking nicely.
Kovalchick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vale's efforts to push away.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Vale is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vale is looking to control Kovalchick's arms but Kovalchick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vale has his back to the ropes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vale stalling in the clinch.
Vale lands with a right to the head.
Vale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bart Vale.#CL2#
Vale moves into the clinch.
Vale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vale tries to stall but Kovalchick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Vale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vale looks for the body kick but Kovalchick saw that one coming.
It looked like Kovalchick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T5##CL#
Kovalchick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Vale blocks with his arms.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but Vale blocks it.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Vale is blocking nicely.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Vale breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kovalchick closes the distance and pushes Vale back into the ropes.
Kovalchick letting Vale take a breather here.#BC2#
Vale breaks the clinch.
#T6#
A lazy body kick from Vale
and Kovalchick counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Kovalchick clinches.
Vale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vale slows down the pace here.
Vale can't break the clinch.
Vale tries to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling the position.
Vale is stalling here.
#T7#
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vale's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Vale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kovalchick closes the distance and clinches.
Vale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vale working hard to break the clinch.
Kovalchick avoiding damage as Vale throws knees to the body.
#T8#
Vale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovalchick is keeping busy.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vale tries to circle away but Kovalchick has him pinned against the ropes.
Vale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale is trying to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling him.
Bart Vale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Vale blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Vale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T9##CL#
Kovalchick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vale, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Vale breaks from the clinch.
Kovalchick tries to clinch there but Vale circles away.
Vale unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalchick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vale circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Kovalchick rushes Vale and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Vale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalchick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasyl Kovalchick.
I think Kovalchick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Vasyl Kovalchick wins by unanimous decision!
Vasyl Kovalchick decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 1
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Five Thousand connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kovalchick - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dada Five Thousand!
Dada Five Thousand looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Welcome to the 2nd holocaust, motherfucker!'.
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Event:
Dynasty D-L 5
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalchick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Rahul Jhadav has been cut.
Jhadav throws a shot to the body.
Jhadav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovalchick darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Jhadav counters with a crisp one two that drops Kovalchick! Jhadav thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kovalchick to his feet! Kovalchick is in big trouble!#ROC#
Kovalchick is rocked!
Kovalchick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovalchick is still on wobbly legs! Can Jhadav finish him?
Kovalchick looks winded!
Jhadav connects with a nice cross there... Kovalchick is looking wobbly and Jhadav recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kovalchick to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Jhadav jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rahul Jhadav!
Rahul Jhadav seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Dynasty D-L Fight Night 3
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalchick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovalchick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - York coming out on top.
York lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kovalchick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
York scores with the left hand. Kovalchick knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovalchick misses with a kick to the body.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut. York saw that one coming.
York looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovalchick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
York works over Kovalchick's head and body with a nice combination.
York paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovalchick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
York lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kovalchick finds it's way through York's defenses.
York blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and York moves out of range easily.
Kovalchick lands with a hook. York tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
York thuds a left hand into Kovalchick's body.
A head kick misses from Kovalchick.
York dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
York connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Kovalchick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
York has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
York dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
York showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalchick.
Nice shot by York.
York moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses.
York connects with a body shot.
Kovalchick is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Kovalchick misses its intended target.
York dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
York cracks Kovalchick with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Kovalchick is rocked!
York is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from York shuts the power down on Kovalchick. Lights out, game over! York is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny York!
Johnny York made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Eat a dick!'.
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Event:
Dynasty D-L 2
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalchick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace counters with a nice leg kick.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Wallace pushes Kovalchick up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovalchick's elbow.
Kovalchick blocks an uppercut.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalchick.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalchick.
A short right from Wallace.
Kovalchick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalchick.
I was talking to Kovalchick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovalchick takes a shot to the head.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovalchicks head.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalchick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace gets through Kovalchick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalchick backwards. #T2#
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Kovalchick avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the ropes.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalchick blocks an uppercut.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovalchick.
Kovalchick blocks an uppercut.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
Wallace tries to work over Kovalchick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace misses with some punches.
#T3#
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovalchick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace tries a body shot but Kovalchick blocks it.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalchick controls the action.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalchick.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovalchick backwards.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovalchick's elbow.
Kovalchick takes a shot to the head.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace tries a body shot but Kovalchick blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wallace avoids the head kick by Kovalchick.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovalchick moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallace tries a body shot but Kovalchick blocks it.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalchick.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tries a body shot but Kovalchick blocks it.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalchick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovalchick's elbow. #T1#
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Kovalchick avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the ropes.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovalchick blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
#T2#
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalchick controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovalchick backwards.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalchick controls the action.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalchick.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalchick backwards.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace tries to work over Kovalchick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Wallace cracks Kovalchick with a nice body shot.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalchick backwards.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovalchicks head.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruce Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick misses with a head kick.
Kovalchick lands with a nice body kick.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Kovalchick cracks Wallace with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wallace is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wallace is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Wallace has been cut.
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!
Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Wallace clinches up against the ropes.
Wallace lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace lands with a right to the head.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalchick controls his hands.
#T1#
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Wallace tries to work over Kovalchick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a right hand.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovalchick takes a shot to the head.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
Kovalchick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Kovalchick avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the ropes.
Kovalchick blocks a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wallace as the two fighters clinch.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovalchick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalchick.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovalchick backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Kovalchick's ribcage. Kovalchick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries a body shot but Kovalchick blocks it.
Kovalchick takes a shot to the head.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Bruce Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
Vasyl Kovalchick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalchick controls his hands.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wallace 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TRFC97
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalchick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalchick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kovalchick bucks up and tries to throw James off but instead James has got his back!
Kovalchick wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalchick covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Kovalchick is controlling his hands well.
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up.
James is punishing Kovalchick with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kovalchick is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.
James slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Kovalchick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Kovalchick right now.
#SUB#
Kovalchick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kovalchick doesn't escape. #T2#
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
James tightening his grip on Kovalchick, looking for the choke.
James biding his time, looking for the opening.
James is punishing Kovalchick with some ground and pound.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
James is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kovalchick. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Kovalchick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
James controls the position.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
James is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
James controls the action.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Kovalchick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards James.
James biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kovalchick is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kovalchick is trapped and James is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kovalchick trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Kovalchick defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalchick trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
James 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#
James is looking for the choke from the back position but Kovalchick is controlling his hands well.
Kovalchick is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James keeps control of the position easily here as Kovalchick tries to buck him off.
Kovalchick is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kovalchick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kovalchick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Kovalchick.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD#
James drags the fight down to the ground.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kovalchick defends it easily.
Kovalchick wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James controlling the position.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James is trying to keep Kovalchick in close.
#SU2#
James is working an open guard so Kovalchick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Kovalchick forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovalchick walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kovalchick wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.#CL2#
Kovalchick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovalchick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James tries for a takedown but Kovalchick manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is trying to pull guard but Kovalchick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalchick blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalchick can do to turn this around?
James is working for takedown but Kovalchick is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Kovalchick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Kovalchick fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kovalchick pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Kovalchick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joe James has been cut.
James is trying to drag Kovalchick to the mat but Kovalchick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
James looking for a takedown.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James tries to pull guard but Kovalchick won't allow it.
James tries for a takedown but Kovalchick manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalchick smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasyl Kovalchick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Kovalchick.
#CL2#
Kovalchick has James up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kovalchick is trying to keep an underhook but James manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kovalchick is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if James is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kovalchick is trying to stand.
#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kovalchick instigates a clinch.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovalchick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kovalchick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
James is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Kovalchick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovalchick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovalchick connects with a knee to the head.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovalchick to keep the fight standing.
James misses with the head strike.
#T3#
James looking for a takedown.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
Kovalchick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling the position.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kovalchick blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
James tightens his grip and picks Kovalchick up, before dumping him to the ground. Kovalchick manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Kovalchick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
James tries to clinch up but Kovalchick circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Kovalchick, which made it look bad. #CL2#
James tries to keep at a distance but Kovalchick has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalchick landing knees to the head.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Kovalchick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovalchick 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Vasyl Kovalchick!
Vasyl Kovalchick wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Vasyl Kovalchick, 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:
TRFC93
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kovalchick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brute, pushing him back against the cage.
Brute tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovalchick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brute is trying to force a seperation but Kovalchick has the dominant position.#TD#
Brute manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Kovalchick stands up and waves to Brute to follow him.
Kovalchick tries to clinch up
letting Brute counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kovalchick closes the distance and clinches.
Brute tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovalchick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kovalchick connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Brute has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brute has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovalchick being controlled against the cage.
Kovalchick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brute blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Kovalchick keeps control of Brute as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalchick told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brute is trying to pull guard but Kovalchick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Brute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brute avoiding damage.
Brute is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovalchick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brute wants to break free but Kovalchick has control.
Kovalchick avoiding damage as Brute throws knees to the body.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brute is trying to pull guard but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
Brute tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalchick smiles and moves away.
Kovalchick seems to be stalking Brute here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Brute drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vasyl Kovalchick!
After winning the bout, Vasyl Kovalchick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalchick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Requis.
Requis dodges the punch combination from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalchick throws a big counter combination but Requis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Requis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalchick's hands.
Requis tries to bum rush Kovalchick with a series of wild strikes but Kovalchick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Requis tests Kovalchick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Requis misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalchick wants to clinch
and Requis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovalchick tries to close the distance and clinch but Requis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovalchick throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Requis counters by clinching up.
Requis wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Requis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalchick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Requis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Requis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovalchick closes the distance but Requis moves to the side
and Requis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalchick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalchick tries to clinch up.
Kovalchick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Requis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kovalchick tries to keep at a distance but Requis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovalchick has Requis pressed against the cage, preventing Requis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Requis.
Requis has Kovalchick pressed against the cage.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Requis blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Requis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Requis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Requis stalling.
Requis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
A short uppercut from Requis.
Requis is trying to force a seperation but Kovalchick has the dominant position.
Requis leaning against his opponent.
Requis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Requis tries to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling the position.
Kovalchick has Requis pressed against the cage, preventing Requis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Requis tries to break free but Kovalchick pushes him back against the cage.
Requis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kovalchick is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Requis avoiding damage.
Kovalchick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Requis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovalchick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Requis's efforts to push away.
Requis is trying to break the clinch but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Requis breaks the clinch.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Requis dips to his left and cracks Kovalchick with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Requis. That snapped Kovalchick's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Requis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kovalchick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalchick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Requis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Requis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalchick tries to clinch up but Requis circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Requis moves into the clinch.
Requis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovalchick up against the cage.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Requis blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Requis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Requis scores with a shot to the side of Kovalchick's head. #T1#
Kovalchick blocks a body shot from Requis.
Kovalchick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Requis is blocking nicely.
Requis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Requis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Requis is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Requis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kovalchick is trying to keep an underhook but Requis manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kovalchick has one foot on Requis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Requis drives through and clinches with Kovalchick against the cage.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Requis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Requis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalchick controls his hands.
Requis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
Requis is trying to push Kovalchick away but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Kovalchick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vasyl Kovalchick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Requis.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Requis is looking for a takedown.
Requis misses with a body punch.
Kovalchick keeps control of Requis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Requis is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovalchick has double underhooks.
The Requis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Requis goes for a takedown attempt but Kovalchick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Requis has managed to clinch.
Requis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Requis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Requis lands a shoulder strike.
Requis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalchick controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Requis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Requis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalchick wants to clinch up but Requis keeps it at a distance.
Kovalchick tries to clinch but Requis moves out of range.
Requis misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalchick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovalchick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Requis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovalchick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Requis as he connects with a hook.
Requis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Requis lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Requis rushes Kovalchick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Requis manages to break the clinch.
Requis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kovalchick moves in looking to clinch but Requis pushes him off.
Kovalchick tries to clinch but Requis moves out of range. #T1#
Requis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Requis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kovalchick tries a knee to the head but Requis blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Requis.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Requis is blocking nicely.
Kovalchick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Requis blocks it with crossed arms.
Requis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Requis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalchick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovalchick is looking to clinch. #T2#
Kovalchick tries to clinch but Requis is having none of it.
Requis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalchick wants to clinch but Requis slips to the side
and Requis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalchick tries to clinch but Requis is having none of it.
Kovalchick tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requis misses with a double jab
and Kovalchick counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Requis rushes Kovalchick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Requis is blocking nicely.
Requis is trying to break the clinch but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
Requis wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovalchick won't allow it.
A short right from Requis.
Kovalchick misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Requis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Requis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasyl Kovalchick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Requis.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kovalchick tries to land a knee to the head but Requis blocks with his arms.
Requis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Requis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovalchick to keep the fight standing.
Kovalchick misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalchick has Requis pressed against the cage, preventing Requis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kovalchick keeps control of Requis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Requis wants to break free but Kovalchick has control.
The Requis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick looking to throw knees to the head but Requis is blocking nicely.
Vasyl Kovalchick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Requis.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Requis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Requis 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for The Requis!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for The Requis!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for The Requis!
The Requis wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking The Requis 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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