Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovingten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua lands a front kick.
Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovingten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
Yalixqua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Yalixqua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
Yalixqua misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Kovingten lands an overhand right.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Yalixqua tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yalixqua counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yalixqua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yalixqua just manages to avoid it.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten jabs Yalixqua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kovingten finds it's way through Yalixqua's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Yalixqua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Yalixqua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten.
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Yalixqua down.
Yalixqua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovingten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten connects with a body shot.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Kovingten. #T2#
Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovingten cracks Yalixqua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Yalixqua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten tries to work over Yalixqua's front leg with a kick but Yalixqua checks it.
Kovingten keeps Yalixqua at a distance using the push kick.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Yalixqua.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten is looking to wear down Yalixqua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Kovingten checks it.
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Yalixqua takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yalixqua connects with a nice looking jab.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovingten feints and then cracks Yalixqua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yalixqua down.
Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovingten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua.
Kovingten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yalixqua might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovingten has got the better of the exchanges.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yalixqua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten thumps Yalixqua with a low kick.
Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yalixqua doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws out a leg kick but Kovingten moves out of range and Yalixqua only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yalixqua looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Yalixqua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover.
Yalixqua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kovingten.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Yalixqua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kovingten thuds his right hand into Yalixqua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side.
Kovingten scores with a nice body kick.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kovingten connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovingten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten lands a jab.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
And Yalixqua responds with a good body kick, but Kovingten manages to step out the way in time.
Yalixqua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yalixqua looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Yalixqua walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kovingten pushes Yalixqua away with a front kick.
Yalixqua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF: Trilogy in New York
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca lands a jab-cross combination.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Salamanca moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Salamanca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salamanca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salamanca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salamanca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Salamanca lands with a nice combination. Kovingten backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten walks into a straight right hand from Salamanca.
Kovingten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salamanca throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kovingten to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Salamanca closes the distance and pushes Kovingten back into the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Salamanca 's eye. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salamanca misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a right hand. Kovingten shakes it off.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Salamanca off the ropes and back into range.
Kovingten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Salamanca takes the fight into the clinch.
Salamanca misses with some punches.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch but Salamanca keeps him there for the moment.
Kovingten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Salamanca.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Salamanca has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten wants to get back to striking at distance but Salamanca won't allow it.
Kovingten tries to work over Salamanca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten avoids the elbow strike from Salamanca, against the ropes.
A short right from Salamanca. #BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kovingten lands a slapping body shot.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Salamanca has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca scores with a nice strike.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Kovingten
and Salamanca counters with a leg kick.
Kovingten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with a leg kick.
Salamanca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Salamanca has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salamanca finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovingten's head.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Salamanca tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
Salamanca throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Salamanca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.#CL2#
Salamanca moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.
Salamanca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten dodges an elbow strike from Salamanca.
Salamanca trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Salamanca.
Kovingten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Salamanca working aggressively here.
Salamanca lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
And Kovingten counters with a quick kick to the body but Salamanca blocks it.
Kovingten looks to throw a body kick
and Salamanca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Salamanca lands a nice hook to Kovingten's body. Kovingten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salamanca throws a low kick, looking for Kovingten's leg but Kovingten calmly moves out of range.
Salamanca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salamanca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca takes one to the side of the head.
Salamanca tests Kovingten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten punishes Salamanca's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovingten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salamanca's head.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovingten doesn't seem phased though.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Salamanca avoids it.
Salamanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovingten under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Salamanca scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Salamanca finds it's target.
Salamanca throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten is looking to wear down Salamanca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kovingten scores with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Kovingten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salamanca lands with a nice body punch.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Salamanca looks to land a combination but Kovingten avoids it well.
Kovingten cracks Salamanca with a good jab.
Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Kovingten moved away.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Salamanca's front leg but catches the back leg as Salamanca tries to avoid it.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Salamanca moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovingten to score with a decent uppercut.
Salamanca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salamanca. Salamanca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a high kick.
Kovingten defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Salamanca slaps the foot to one side.
Marco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Salamanca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salamanca takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Salamanca scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Kovingten finds it's target.
Kovingten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salamanca throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca thuds his shin into the meat of Kovingten's side.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovingten clobbers Salamanca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Salamanca tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Kovingten's leg. Kovingten is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Salamanca lands a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Salamanca.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salamanca looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten connects with a body shot.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Salamanca swings widly with a right hand
letting Kovingten counter with a right hand.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Kovingten off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
Kovingten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Kovingten finds it's way through Salamanca's defenses.
Salamanca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Salamanca slaps the foot to one side.
Salamanca throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovingten is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick.
Salamanca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him. #T1#
Salamanca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Salamanca misses with a wild combination.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Salamanca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kovingten. Kovingten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Salamanca as he connects with a hook.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca. #T2#
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Salamanca moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Kovingten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salamanca blocks the body kick.
A combination from Salamanca does no damage.
Kovingten throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca counters with a body kick.
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Salamanca's legs.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Kovingten checks it.
Salamanca wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Salamanca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovingten misses its target.
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salamanca ducks right into an uppercut from Kovingten.
Nice uppercut lands for Salamanca. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that Kovingten avoids nicely.
Kovingten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salamanca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kovingten lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovingten misses with a leg kick
and Salamanca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salamanca.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salamanca checks a leg kick.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
Kovingten misses with a leg kick
and Salamanca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Salamanca moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.#BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Salamanca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salamanca.
A good leg kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Salamanca.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Salamanca sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Kovingten misses.
Salamanca takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Salamanca clinches.
Salamanca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovingten's defenses. #BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kovingten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca throws a big shot that misses.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Salamanca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten tries to bum rush Salamanca with a series of wild strikes but Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Salamanca saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salamanca defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovingten.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
A left lands for Salamanca.
Kovingten takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salamanca tries to land a front kick but Kovingten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovingten dips to his left and cracks Salamanca with an uppercut!
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Salamanca.
Well Salamanca 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
After winning the bout, Marco Salamanca thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN | Davis vs. Congo
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Kovingten clips Cheetah with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Cheetah a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Cheetah is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Himayalan Cheetah has been cut.
Cheetah looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kovingten! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Kovingten!
A victorious Kyle Kovingten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Hazuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hazuki has Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Hazuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the ropes. #BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazuki misses with the combination.
Kovingten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovingten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away. #KD2#
Kovingten scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hazuki to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hazuki 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!
Hazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazuki tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazuki tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away. #T1#
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazuki.
Kovingten connects with a quick right hand that sends Hazuki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
A jab lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
Kovingten slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi checks a low kick from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
Kovingten slips a jab from De Cremonesi.
Kovingten cracks De Cremonesi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Kovingten takes one on the button.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Cremonesi. De Cremonesi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten lands with a nice body kick.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
Donk. Kovingten catches De Cremonesi right on the button with a cross.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi. #T2#
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
As Kovingten backs away, De Cremonesi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Cremonesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovingten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Cremonesi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kovingten throws a solid leg kick but De Cremonesi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovingten.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Cremonesi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kovingten's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kovingten thuds his shin into the meat of De Cremonesi's side.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten lands a head kick. De Cremonesi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kovingten has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
Kovingten scores with a sloppy right hand. De Cremonesi should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Cremonesi.
Kovingten stuns De Cremonesi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Cremonesi tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends De Cremonesi's belly button to the back.
Kovingten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Cremonesi lands an overhand right.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Cremonesi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten throws out a powerful jab.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick, looking for Kovingten's leg but Kovingten calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - De Cremonesi coming out on top.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kovingten swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kovingten digs a good hook to De Cremonesi's body.
Kovingten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovingten lands a front kick.
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down. #T2#
Kovingten scores with a push kick.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from De Cremonesi.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Cremonesi is able to avoid easily.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Kovingten thumps De Cremonesi with a low kick.
De Cremonesi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten misses with a left hand #CL#
and De Cremonesi counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Cremonesi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten lands a front kick.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Cremonesi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovingten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but De Cremonesi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten works over De Cremonesi's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Cremonesi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination. #T1#
De Cremonesi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Kovingten catches De Cremonesi right on the button with a cross.
De Cremonesi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Kovingten there.
Kovingten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovingten scores with a head kick. De Cremonesi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kovingten lands with a hook. De Cremonesi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the body
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten lands with a cross. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Cremonesi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovingten in his tracks.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
Kovingten throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Cremonesi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from De Cremonesi misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
De Cremonesi walks into a left hand.
De Cremonesi punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Cremonesi's sensitive parts.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Cremonesi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from De Cremonesi misses its target.
Kovingten lands a glancing blow to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Cremonesi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovingten scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Kovingten lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - De Cremonesi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from De Cremonesi finds it's target.
De Cremonesi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.
De Cremonesi misses with a body punch
and Kovingten counters with a good low kick that De Cremonesi was not able to check.
De Cremonesi misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow De Cremonesi down.
Kovingten has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kovingten. #T2#
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses De Cremonesi's front leg but catches the back leg as De Cremonesi tries to avoid it.
De Cremonesi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovingten lands a jab-cross combination.
Kovingten lands with a right hand.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
Kovingten scores with a jab.
Kovingten works De Cremonesi's body with a nice hook.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Kovingten lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
De Cremonesi checks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovingten lands a nice shot that snaps De Cremonesi's head back.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like De Cremonesi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovingten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten moves out of range as De Cremonesi strikes.
Kovingten feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Cremonesi. That did some damage!#T1#
De Cremonesi avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten lands with a nice body kick.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
De Cremonesi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Kovingten feints and then cracks De Cremonesi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Cremonesi down.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Cremonesi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
De Cremonesi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovingten slips a straight right by De Cremonesi.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kovingten lands the left hand.
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!
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Cremonesi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for De Cremonesi's leg but De Cremonesi calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Cremonesi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Kovingten misses
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovingten.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovingten 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 63 | Beukeboom vs. Ponor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Kovingten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Kovingten checks it.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovingten with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovingten.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai connects with a right hand. Kovingten shakes it off.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming. #T1#
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Kovingten checks it.
It looked like Kovingten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovingten at a distance.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovingten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten misses with a hook.#T2#
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chai just manages to avoid it.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovingten.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a hook.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the ropes.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow.
Chai gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai misses with some punches.
Kovingten presses Chai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai is looking to control Kovingten's arms but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the ropes.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Chai prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Chai. #T1#
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Chai.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovingten's sensitive parts.
Chai tries to work over Kovingten's front leg with a kick but Kovingten checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovingten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range. #T2#
Kovingten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai lunges at Kovingten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovingten's hand.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai cracks a nice hook into Kovingten's ribs.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Kovingten looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai lands the left hand.
Kovingten wants to clinch.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Chai.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Kovingten has managed to clinch.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kovingten misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Chai shrugs off.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chai can turn it around.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovingten. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Chai.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovingten blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Chai.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Chai lands with a straight right. Kovingten didn't see that one coming.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai cracks Kovingten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kovingten throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinero Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF FN | Kovingten vs. RooMan
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and RooMan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
RooMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but RooMan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. RooMan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten connects with a body shot.
Kovingten connects with a jab.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
RooMan throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but RooMan moved out of range.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but RooMan avoids it.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RooMan.
It seemed like RooMan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Kovingten backs off RooMan throws a huge counter combo but Kovingten manages to avoid it all.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. RooMan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
RooMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten stuns RooMan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from RooMan misses the target.
RooMan misses with a looping left.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RooMan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten lands the left hand.#T1#
Kovingten tests RooMan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.
RooMan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovingten has double underhooks.
RooMan is trying to break the clinch but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
RooMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
RooMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above RooMan 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Australian RooMan has been cut.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
RooMan tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through RooMan's defenses.
RooMan 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RooMan throws a head punch that misses.
RooMan misses with a hook from the clinch.
RooMan working aggressively here. #T2#
RooMan tries to circle away but Kovingten has him pinned against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#RooMan is rocked!
Kovingten cracks RooMan with a nice body shot.
RooMan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
RooMan looks winded!
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks RooMan with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! RooMan looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. RooMan get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
After the fight, Kyle Kovingten 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.

Event: AKF 56 | Akira vs. RooMan
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Kovingten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovingten throws a good cross that connects.
Kovingten looks to throw a body kick
and Salamanca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salamanca avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but Salamanca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Salamanca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovingten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range.
Kovingten delivers a nice body kick.
Kovingten punishes Salamanca's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Salamanca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Salamanca digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salamanca lands with a hook. Kovingten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovingten's head backwards.
Salamanca cracks Kovingten with an open hand slap.
Salamanca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovingten momentarily.
Salamanca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Kovingten throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
Salamanca takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Salamanca lands a left hand. #BC#
Salamanca breaks from the clinch.
Salamanca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salamanca counters with a leg kick.
Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca tries to land a front kick but Kovingten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salamanca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salamanca misses with a looping right.#T2#
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Kovingten clinches.
Kovingten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salamanca.
Salamanca can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salamanca's defenses.
Salamanca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Salamanca.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
Salamanca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salamanca.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salamanca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC#
Salamanca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salamanca moves out of range of the body kick from Kovingten.
Salamanca is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salamanca drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten tries to clinch but Salamanca is having none of it.
Kovingten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salamanca with a nice calf kick.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovingten is looking to clinch.
Kovingten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Salamanca misses with a body kick.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Kovingten tenderised Salamanca's leg. Salamanca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Kovingten slams his shin into Salamanca's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salamanca checks a leg kick.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.#CL2#
Salamanca gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Salamanca misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Salamanca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Salamanca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Salamanca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Salamanca.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Salamanca's head.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Salamanca is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovingten has double underhooks.
Salamanca can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
A short left from Kovingten.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Kovingten gets through Salamanca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salamanca avoids it.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salamanca scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head. #T2#
Kovingten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salamanca in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salamanca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Salamanca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salamanca's gas tank.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salamanca working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salamanca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Salamanca keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Salamanca avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Kovingten.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salamanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marco Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Kovingten down.
Salamanca lands with a hook. Kovingten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kovingten looks to clinch
and Salamanca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Salamanca ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salamanca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovingten tries to move into range but Salamanca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Salamanca backing away here, and Kovingten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salamanca checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten stuns Salamanca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salamanca misses with a leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovingten is able to avoid easily.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Kovingten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salamanca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovingten jabs Salamanca right on the nose. Salamanca blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca lands a head kick. Kovingten smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Salamanca lands a high kick!
Salamanca throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
As Kovingten backs away, Salamanca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Salamanca shakes it off.
Salamanca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovingten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Salamanca lands a slapping body shot.
Kovingten keeps Salamanca at a distance using the push kick.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Kovingten down.
Kovingten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovingten lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca feints and then cracks Kovingten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovingten down.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Salamanca's body. Salamanca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovingten stuns Salamanca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kovingten lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Salamanca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Salamanca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
Kovingten lands with an overhand left.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca walks into a left hand.
Kovingten has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Salamanca back into the ropes.#BC#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salamanca tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Salamanca swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salamanca's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Kovingten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salamanca under the eye.
Salamanca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
Salamanca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovingten momentarily.
Kovingten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I've got Kovingten 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 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AKF FN | Caria vs. Kovingten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Caria keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Caria counters with a nice body kick.
Caria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Kovingten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kovingten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caria is defending well for now.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Caria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caria misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Caria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caria takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caria.
A hook to the body from Caria.
Caria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten managing to block the knees to the body from Caria.
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but Caria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Caria avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caria obliges.
Caria dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Caria tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Caria back against the ropes. #T1#
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caria avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caria.
Caria can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caria scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caria holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Caria throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Caria prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
I was talking to Caria's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten is working Caria over against the ropes.
Caria cracks Kovingten with a nice body shot.
Caria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caria backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Caria.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caria working aggressively here.
Caria misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Caria.
Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caria tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caria avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Caria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovingten tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caria misses with the head strike.
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caria is leaning against Kovingten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Caria.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caria.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Melankomas Caria will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Caria circles away.
Caria is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caria misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caria on the side of the head.
Caria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten fakes the leg kick and cracks Caria in the body.
Kovingten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovingten.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Caria throws a big shot that misses.
Caria lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Caria takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Caria ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovingten throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Caria counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Caria, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovingten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Caria was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caria wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Caria there.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
Caria avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Caria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovingten.
Kovingten moves out of range as Caria throws a body kick.
Caria doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovingten circles away.
Caria scoring well with a low kick there.
Caria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caria swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caria has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caria and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caria digs a good body shot into Kovingten's ribs.
Caria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Caria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caria lands an overhand right.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Caria moves out of range.
Caria throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Caria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Caria.#CL#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Caria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Caria prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Caria lands a knee to the head.
Caria effectively controlling the action here.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Caria.
Caria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovingten or not.
A short body shot lands from Caria as the two fighters clinch.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Caria blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
A short left from Caria.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Caria looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Caria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Caria misses with a leg kick.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Caria avoids it.
It looked like Caria wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range and Caria settles back down.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Caria.
Kovingten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caria cracks Kovingten with a good jab.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Caria steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caria checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Caria throws a head kick that misses.
Caria avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caria lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Caria bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovingten's head backwards.
Caria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovingten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caria throws a right hand that misses
and Kovingten counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick lands for Kovingten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.#T1#
Caria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Caria works Kovingten's body with a nice hook.
Kovingten thumps Caria with a low kick.
Caria wants to land a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caria throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Caria throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caria.
Caria misses with a straight left.
Caria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caria with a jab.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Caria avoids it.#CL#
Caria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Caria fails to land.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Caria scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caria misses with a knee to the head.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Caria.
Kovingten works on Caria's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Caria misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten is leaning against Caria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Caria misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Caria avoids the damage to the body.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten presses Caria against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Caria 's eye.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Caria blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten really 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.#R4#
Kovingten throws the left hand but Caria avoids the punch easily.
Caria blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Caria moves out of range easily.
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caria can pounce on him.
Kovingten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Caria lands a right hook to the body.
Caria lands a lovely overhand right.
Caria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Caria misses.
Kovingten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Caria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caria moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caria is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kovingten moves into the clinch successfully.
Caria misses with a knee to the head.
Kovingten tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Caria.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caria's defenses.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Caria works on Kovingten's body with a couple of short punches.
Caria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caria trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Caria 's eye.
Caria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kovingten throws an elbow but misses.
Caria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caria looking to throw knees to the head but Kovingten is blocking nicely.
Kovingten lands an elbow that stopped Caria in his tracks for a moment.
Kovingten pushes Caria back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caria is leaning against Kovingten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caria's brow.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
Caria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caria lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Caria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Caria.
Nice elbow from Kovingten.
Caria trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Caria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovingten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Caria.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Caria shrugs off.
Caria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Caria blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Caria blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Caria swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caria prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Caria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Caria moved away.
Caria tries to clinch up.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Caria slaps the foot to one side.
Kovingten connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Caria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Caria sees coming a mile off.
Caria moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten takes one to the chin there.
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Caria.
A jab from Caria finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
Caria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caria uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caria wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Caria.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Caria is just out of range.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Caria.
A bone on bone clash there as Caria blocks the leg kick.
Caria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caria fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Caria misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Caria.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Caria ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Melankomas Caria is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caria throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovingten lands with a good body shot.
Caria misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovingten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Kovingten drives through and clinches with Caria against the ropes.
Caria struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Caria prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Caria prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Caria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Caria scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caria obliges.
Kovingten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caria.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Caria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Caria avoids the damage to the body.
Caria tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovingten 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
After the fight, Kyle Kovingten 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.

Event: AKF 51 | Akira vs. Kovingten
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Akira counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akira checks a leg kick nicely.
Kovingten scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Kovingten closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
Akira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akira throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Akira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Akira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Akira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
Akira is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Akira counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Akira is just out of range.
Akira moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.#T1#
Akira misses with an uppercut.
Akira takes a kick to the side of the head.
A left lands for Kovingten.
Akira moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Akira avoids it.
Kovingten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Kovingten. #CL2#
Kovingten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Akira misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Akira misses with a hook
enabling Kovingten to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Akira missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Akira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten misses with a double jab
enabling Akira to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but Akira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovingten throws a shot to the body.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akira throwing a counter right hand but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Akira throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
It looked like Akira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Akira misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Akira moves out of range easily.
Akira scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akira jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
Akira tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Akira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovingten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovingten works the jab nicely.
Kovingten thumps Akira with a low kick.#CL2#
Kovingten takes the fight into the clinch.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Akira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Akira.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Akira blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Akira tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akira. #T1#
Akira lands a shoulder strike.
Akira trying to control the position but instead, Kovingten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akira into the ropes.
Akira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Akira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira misses with some punches. #BC#
Akira breaks the clinch.
Akira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovingten with a hook.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Akira counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Kovingten to the mat, face first! Akira goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Kovingten is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD#
Akira drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Kovingten onto his butt! Kovingten pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Kovingten is rocked!
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Akira counters with a straight right that drops Kovingten to the canvas! Will Kovingten beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his lightweight title!
Hokuto Akira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 48 | Beuke vs. Grammaticus
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Kovingten blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovingten misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovingten is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kovingten scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kovingten clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Chai shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Chai prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai lands a jab.
Kovingten lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Chai takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai tests Kovingten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well. #CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and clinches.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Chai.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pinero Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Kovingten counters with a solid body kick.
Chai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovingten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Kovingten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kovingten clinches up against the ropes.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Kovingten moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Chai blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chai can turn it around.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovingten throws a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a hook
and Kovingten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai throws a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Kovingten checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pinero Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovingten at a distance.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Kovingten counters with a leg kick.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovingten counters with a low kick, right behind Chai 's knee.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten wants to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Pinero Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten motions for Chai to come forward. Kovingten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but Chai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short body shot lands from Kovingten as the two fighters clinch.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chai blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Chai pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Pinero Chai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens ...'.

Event: AKF 43 | Human vs. Akira
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morrison.
Kovingten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ray Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Morrison.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nice body punch from Morrison.
We've been informed that Morrison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
Morrison connects with a high kick.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten misses with a jab to the body
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovingten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovingten lands a head kick. Morrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten misses with the body kick
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Morrison throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kovingten has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Morrison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morrison's gas tank.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Morrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovingten.
Morrison throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morrison just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Morrison's leg but Morrison calmly moves out of range.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovingten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Morrison instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison misses with a hook
and Kovingten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Morrison pushes Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten is working Morrison over against the ropes.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Morrison is trying to break free.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land. #BC2#
Morrison manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Kovingten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a low kick, right behind Kovingten 's knee.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morrison cracks Kovingten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with a double jab.
Kovingten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovingten wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Morrison misses
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Kovingten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovingten should have avoided that one.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten keeps Morrison at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Morrison down.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morrison cracks Kovingten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Morrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
letting Kovingten counter with a right hand.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Kovingten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morrison.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovingten on the side of the head.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Morrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrison lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovingten.#T2#
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovingten thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick from Kovingten lands but Morrison takes it in his stride.
Morrison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten jabs Morrison right on the nose. Morrison blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten with a nice calf kick.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morrison.

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 Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ray Morrison!
Ray Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: P211
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Scorpion lands with a hook. Kovingten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Scorpion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scorpion.
Kovingten misses the jab.
A low kick from Scorpion misses
and Kovingten counters with a nice leg kick.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scorpion doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovingten throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scorpion counters with a thumping low kick.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten checks a leg kick nicely.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scorpion misses with a looping left.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion throwing a counter right hand but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Scorpion throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Scorpion.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Scorpion thuds his right hand into Kovingten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Scorpion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scorpion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scorpion misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Scorpion rushes Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scorpion misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scorpion looks to land a body kick but Kovingten moved away.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Scorpion moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Scorpion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a solid leg kick but Scorpion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovingten.
Kovingten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scorpion if he has to take too many more of those.
Scorpion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion moves out of range of the body kick from Kovingten.
Scorpion wants to slow Kovingten down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovingten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scorpion misses with a leg kick.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten misses with a two punch combination.
Scorpion with a nice calf kick.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scorpion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scorpion slips a straight right by Kovingten.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Scorpion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scorpion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##CL#
Scorpion pushes Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Scorpion has Kovingten pressed against the ropes, preventing Kovingten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scorpion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kovingten clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Kovingten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scorpion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scorpion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovingten throws a one two combo.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Kovingten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scorpion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Kovingten takes one to the chin there.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Kovingten works over Scorpion's head and body with a nice combination.
Scorpion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovingten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Scorpion with a nice cross.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Kovingten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Scorpion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a leg kick.
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion checks it.
Scorpion works the jab nicely.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.#T1#
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovingten works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with a single shot there.
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
Scorpion digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovingten.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion fakes the leg kick and cracks Kovingten in the body.
Scorpion jabs at Kovingten's body.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scorpion digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
Scorpion stuns Kovingten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Kovingten tries to move into range but Scorpion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scorpion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten lands with a good body shot.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Scorpion avoids it.
Scorpion swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Scorpion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scorpion at a distance.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scorpion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Scorpion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovingten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scorpion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovingten. That did some damage!
Scorpion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovingten. That did some damage!
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion checks it.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion is looking to wear down Kovingten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scorpion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scorpion throws a solid leg kick but Kovingten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scorpion.
As Scorpion backs off Kovingten throws a huge counter combo but Scorpion manages to avoid it all.
Scorpion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scorpion.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Scorpion scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Kovingten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scorpion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kovingten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovingten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Scorpion avoids it.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Kovingten catches Scorpion right on the button with a cross.
Kovingten moves out of range of the leg kick from Scorpion.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scorpion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Kovingten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovingten.
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scorpion.
Kovingten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovingten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Scorpion moved out of range.
Kovingten clobbers Scorpion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scorpion moves out of range of the body kick.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Scorpion lands with an overhand left.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scorpion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovingten - the referee stops the clock and Scorpion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovingten. Scorpion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scorpion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Kovingten does it's job there.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scorpion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scorpion connects with a body shot.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Scorpion.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Scorpion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion throwing a counter right hand but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Kovingten.
Scorpion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Scorpion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scorpion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.#T2#
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Kovingten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scorpion in his tracks.
Kovingten throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
Kovingten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scorpion's hands.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Scorpion punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.
Scorpion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion cracks Kovingten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion wants to slow Kovingten down by chopping away at his legs.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Scorpion moves out of range of the body kick from Kovingten. #T3#
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Scorpion.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Scorpion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKovingten.
Scorpion digs a good body shot into Kovingten's ribs.
Scorpion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten tests Scorpion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Kovingten off balance momentarily.#T4#
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovingten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scorpion avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Scorpion misses with a series of wild punches.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Scorpion's leg but Scorpion calmly moves out of range.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Scorpion.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Scorpion sees coming a mile off.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten really dominated that round.
That's time! Scorpion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Scorpion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovingten's head backwards.
Scorpion cracks Kovingten with an open hand slap.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovingten checks a leg kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Scorpion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Scorpion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Scorpion.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion moved away.
Scorpion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion cracks Kovingten with a good jab.
Scorpion lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Scorpion checks the leg kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Scorpion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion checks it.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crunch! Scorpion slams his shin into Kovingten's torso.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Scorpion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Scorpion misses
and Kovingten counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scorpion moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Scorpion with a nice cross.
Scorpion connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scorpion.
Kovingten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten connects with a jab.
Scorpion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Scorpion checks the leg kick.
Scorpion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Kovingten misses with an uppercut
and Scorpion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Kovingten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scorpion with a body shot.
Kovingten lands with a good body shot.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scorpion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scorpion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a low kick as Kovingten jumps back.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scorpion's corner calls for a 1-2. Scorpion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scorpion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scorpion swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten moves out of range of the leg kick from Scorpion.
Scorpion moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.#T4#
Scorpion wants to land a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovingten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Scorpion clinches up with Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from Kovingten.
Scorpion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovingten's efforts to push away.#BC#
Scorpion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion scores with a nice right hand.
Scorpion connects with a single shot there.
Scorpion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Scorpion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.#CL#
Scorpion has Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovingten is keeping busy.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Scorpion.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch. #T1#
Kovingten throws a push kick but Scorpion slaps the foot to one side.
Kovingten feints a jab promting Scorpion to slip. Kovingten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scorpion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion is controlling him.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a body punch. #T2#
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scorpion.
Kovingten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scorpion scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scorpion will feel that in the morning.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion backing away here, and Kovingten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Scorpion tries to land a front kick but Kovingten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten wants to slow Scorpion down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scorpion blocks the body kick.
Scorpion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scorpion with a nice calf kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scorpion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kovingten blocks the body kick.
Scorpion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Kovingten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Kovingten.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a decent looking hook.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovingten at a distance.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scorpion lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovingten's head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range.
Crunch! Scorpion slams his shin into Kovingten's torso.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Kovingten throws out a counter right but Scorpion avoids it with no problem.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion tries to land a front kick but Kovingten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Kovingten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Kovingten.
A lazy left from Scorpion finds it's target.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scorpion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion!
Silva Scorpion is the new lightweight champion!
Silva Scorpion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Proud FC 22
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion tries to clinch up.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scorpion's sensitive parts.
Kovingten misses with a left hand
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kovingten. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Kovingten's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kovingten's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Scorpion keeps control of Kovingten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovingten circles away.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovingten thuds a left hand into Scorpion's body.#CL#
Scorpion has managed to clinch.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovingten is keeping busy.
Kovingten tries to break free but Scorpion pushes him back against the ropes.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Kovingten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kovingten's gas tank.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Kovingten tries to circle away but Scorpion has him pinned against the ropes.
Scorpion presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten feints and then cracks Scorpion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scorpion down.
Kovingten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion.
Scorpion is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
Kovingten pushes Scorpion away with a front kick.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Kovingten didn't see that one coming.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Scorpion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovingten just manages to avoid it.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovingten circles away.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovingten walks into a left hand.
Kovingten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kovingten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Kovingten checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range. #T3#
Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovingten's sensitive parts.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten jabs at Scorpion's body.
Scorpion lands a right hook to the body.
Scorpion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovingten to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion backing away here, and Kovingten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Scorpion checks it.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Kovingten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Scorpion lunges at Kovingten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovingten's hand.
Kovingten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scorpion if he has to take too many more of those.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scorpion lands with a nice combination. Kovingten backs away looking to recover.
Scorpion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Scorpion rushes Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Kovingten off balance momentarily.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion throws a low kick, looking for Kovingten's leg but Kovingten calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Scorpion scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Scorpion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovingten, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Silva Scorpion has been cut.#BC2#
Kovingten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to score with a low kick but Kovingten checks it.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a jab to the body
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Kovingten tenderised Scorpion's leg. Scorpion is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovingten.
Scorpion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Kovingten checks the leg kick.
Kovingten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Kovingten keeps Scorpion at a distance using the push kick.
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Kovingten works the jab nicely.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Kovingten misses its intended target.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Scorpion avoids it.
Kovingten takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Scorpion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten throws a chopping leg kick but Scorpion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovingten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scorpion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scorpion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovingten, as that shot connected.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Scorpion.
Scorpion moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
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!
Scorpion tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Scorpion cracks Kovingten with a good jab.
Scorpion throws a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.#T2#
Scorpion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion looks to clinch
enabling Kovingten to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Scorpion has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kovingten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovingten keeps the fight on the outside.
Scorpion scores with a jab. Kovingten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scorpion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scorpion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten. #T3#
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Scorpion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scorpion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Kovingten keeps the fight on the outside.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Scorpion drives through and clinches with Kovingten against the ropes.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Scorpion. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scorpion's hands.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion moved away.
Scorpion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Kovingten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion blocks the body kick.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Scorpion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovingten looks to throw a body kick
and Scorpion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scorpion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Scorpion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten misses with a body shot
enabling Scorpion to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Scorpion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Scorpion is looking to clinch.
Scorpion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scorpion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovingten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scorpion with a body shot.
Kovingten thuds his shin into the meat of Scorpion's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scorpion taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scorpion.
Kovingten scores with a nice body kick.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Kovingten connects with the punch.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kovingten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Scorpion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Scorpion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Scorpion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten. #T1#
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovingten.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten with a jab.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten moves out of range of the leg kick from Scorpion.
Kovingten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scorpion lands a head shot.
Scorpion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovingten's head backwards.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Scorpion is predictable there
and Kovingten counters with a good, hard body kick but Scorpion shrugs it off.
Scorpion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Scorpion.
Kovingten with a jab.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Scorpion tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Kovingten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovingten feints and then cracks Scorpion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scorpion down.
Scorpion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scorpion. That did some damage!
Kovingten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovingten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scorpion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
Scorpion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kovingten.
Scorpion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Scorpion moves to clinch but Kovingten breaks away
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Scorpion moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.#T3##BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Scorpion clinches up with Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovingten's efforts to push away.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scorpion's brow.
Kovingten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kovingten lands a head shot.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Scorpion moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Scorpion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scorpion looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scorpion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
A quick step to the side and Scorpion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Kovingten thinks about the counter body kick.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Scorpion counters with a low kick, right behind Kovingten 's knee.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Scorpion. Beautiful body shot.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kyle Kovingten just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick from Scorpion, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten is looking to slow Scorpion down with leg kicks.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion throws a front kick aimed at Kovingten's knee but Kovingten avoids it well.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Despite the aggression on Kovingten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKovingten.
Scorpion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kovingten.
Scorpion throws a series of punches but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Good leg kick by Scorpion.
No joy there for Scorpion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Kovingten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten cracks Scorpion with a good jab.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovingten motions for Scorpion to come forward. Kovingten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scorpion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Kovingten blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kovingten there.#CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion connects with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kovingten. Scorpion shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Scorpion saw that one coming.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovingten's head.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Scorpion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Scorpion throws a low kick but Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scorpion avoids it easily.
Scorpion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scorpion moves out of range of the body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that Scorpion avoids nicely.
Scorpion misses with a leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick from Scorpion.
Kovingten misses with a looping right.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Kovingten checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Scorpion.
Kovingten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Scorpion throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten throws a series of strikes that have Scorpion backpedaling.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Scorpion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovingten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Scorpion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kovingten counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovingten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scorpion throws out a leg kick but Kovingten moves out of range and Scorpion only half commits.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scorpion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Scorpion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scorpion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovingten cracks a nice hook into Scorpion's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
That's time! Scorpion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Scorpion's front leg but catches the back leg as Scorpion tries to avoid it.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Kovingten dips to his left and cracks Scorpion with an uppercut!
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Scorpion's front leg but catches the back leg as Scorpion tries to avoid it.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kovingten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Kovingten misses with a low kick as Scorpion jumps back.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the body
and Scorpion counters with a nice body shot.
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Scorpion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scorpion's hands.
Scorpion misses with a hook.
Kovingten replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scorpion blocks it well.
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scorpion's sensitive parts.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Scorpion tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Scorpion. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Silva Scorpion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good work by Kovingten as he checks the leg kick.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scorpion jabs Kovingten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
Scorpion throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scorpion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion looks for the body kick but Kovingten saw that one coming.
Scorpion misses with a double jab.
Kovingten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scorpion will feel that in the morning.
Scorpion staying out of range there.
Kovingten misses with a looping right.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovingten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scorpion - the referee stops the clock and Kovingten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scorpion. Kovingten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scorpion looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Scorpion scores with a jab.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Scorpion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scorpion is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Scorpion is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
Scorpion jabs at Kovingten's body.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Scorpion.
Scorpion steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Kovingten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scorpion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovingten! But no joy.
Scorpion cracks Kovingten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Scorpion connects with the punch.
Kovingten scores with a push kick.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Kovingten lands a head shot.
Kovingten walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Kovingten misses.
Scorpion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scorpion misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Kovingten's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Kovingten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Proud FC 19 - Seppuku
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten scores with a nice body kick.
Kovingten lands a leg kick that knocks Jakua off balance momentarily.
Jakua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Jakua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the back.
Jakua just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Jakua avoids it well.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Jakua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kovingten keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.#CL2#
Jakua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but Jakua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a nice knee to the body.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakua backwards.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Jakua controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Jakua.
Jakua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Jakua wants to stall.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jakua's elbow.
Jakua takes an elbow to the temple.
Jakua working hard to break the clinch.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Jakua controls the action.
Jakua tries to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling the position.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Jakua's head.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakua avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Kovingten. #T2#
Jakua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Kovingten.
Jakua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Jakua shrugs off.
Jakua can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Jakua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Jakua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jakua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten with a nice calf kick.
Kovingten throws a hook but Jakua blocks it.
A big right from Jakua misses.
Jakua ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Jakua lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jakua misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Jakua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovingten throws a jab when Jakua was well out of range.
A nice side step and Jakua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Jakua moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Kovingten throws a quick counter head kick but Jakua was just out of range.
Jab by Kovingten.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Kovingten works Jakua's body with a nice hook.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jakua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jakua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Jakua in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Kovingten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jakua's efforts to push away.
Jakua presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Kovingten has Jakua pressed against the ropes, preventing Jakua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Jakua 's eye.
Jakua tries to break free but Kovingten pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Jakua breaks from the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Jakua counters with a straight right hand.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
Jakua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jakua moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovingten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovingten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jakua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten connects with a body shot.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Kovingten drives through and clinches with Jakua against the ropes.
Jakua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jakua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.#CL#
Kovingten forces Jakua back against the ropes and clinches.
Jakua is trying to break free.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakua avoids it.
Kovingten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jakua.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Jakua.
Jakua blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jakua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Jakua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten wants to clinch
and Jakua counters with a three punch combo that has Kovingten backing up. Kovingten nods at Jakua to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Jakua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jakua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jakua.
Jakua lands a jab to Kovingten's midsection.
Jakua misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten moves out of range as Jakua strikes.
Jakua throws a combination. Kovingten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Jakua throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
It looked like Kovingten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jakua can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kovingten cracks Jakua with a good jab.
Jakua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovingten counters with a head kick.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the temple. Jakua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kovingten lands a leg kick that knocks Jakua off balance momentarily.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Jakua just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jakua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Kovingten clinches up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kovingten as the two fighters clinch.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jakua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Jakua shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T3#
Kovingten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jakua's efforts to push away.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Jakua wants to break free but Kovingten has control.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jakua is looking to control Kovingten's arms but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jakua has his back to the ropes.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jakua trying to control the position but instead, Kovingten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jakua into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten. #T4#
Jakua misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jakua blocking some punches.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Jakua is trying to push Kovingten away but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakua backwards.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Kovingten.
Jakua is breathing heavily.
Kovingten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jakua.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Jakua 's eye.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Jakua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jakua's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark!
Kovingten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovingten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovingten tried to counter with a leg kick but Jakua avoided it.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Jakua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovingten with a body shot.
Jakua takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten jabs at Jakua's body.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Jakua tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovingten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakua misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Jakua sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Jakua checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jakua takes an elbow to the temple.
Jakua blocks the elbow strike.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jakua is trying to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling him.#BC2#
Jakua breaks the clinch.
Jakua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kovingten rather than just go for the knockout.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Jakua ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Kovingten.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Jakua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Jakua tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Jakua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jakua.
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!
Jakua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jakua. That did some damage!
Jakua tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakua throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Jakua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Jakua down.
Jakua misses with the combination. #T3#
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Jakua's front leg but catches the back leg as Jakua tries to avoid it.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kovingten forces Jakua back against the ropes and clinches.
Jakua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakua backwards.
Jakua looking to stall.
Kris Jakua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Jakua controls the action.
Nice elbow from Kovingten.
Jakua is trying to push Kovingten away but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakua backwards.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Jakua as the two fighters clinch.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten dodges an elbow strike from Jakua. #BC2#
Jakua breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten clobbers Jakua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Crunch! Kovingten slams his shin into Jakua's torso.
Jakua throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Jakua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jakua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Kovingten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Proud FC 18 Tokyo Takeover
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Raharuhi misses the target. #CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kovingten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raharuhi is defending well for now.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raharuhi obliges.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharuhi.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Raharuhi shrugs off.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Raharuhi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Raharuhi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten is looking for a counter combo.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Kovingten gets a clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raharuhi's defenses.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kovingten.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Kovingten. #BC2#
Raharuhi manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Raharuhi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovingtens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Raharuhi throws a front kick that sends Kovingten stumbling back into the ropes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi wants to slow Kovingten down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Raharuhi digs a good hook to Kovingten's body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. #CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and clinches.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raharuhi's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Taine Raharuhi has been cut.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Raharuhi avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharuhis head.
A right hook to the body lands for Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taine Raharuhi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raharuhi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kovingten is able to avoid easily.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovingten's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Raharuhi misses. #CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Raharuhi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1##BC2#
Raharuhi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the back.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten tries to clinch up but Raharuhi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Raharuhi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kovingten steps away.
Kovingten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Raharuhi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten wants to clinch.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Kovingten gets a clinch.
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but Raharuhi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raharuhi can turn it around.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands a nice knee to the body.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Raharuhi 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Raharuhi.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Kovingten lands an elbow that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks for a moment.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Raharuhi takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Raharuhi.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovingten avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow. #T4#
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Kovingten working Raharuhi over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi managing to block the knees to the body from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovingten.
Kovingten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taine Raharuhi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
Raharuhi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raharuhi avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Raharuhi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Raharuhi tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
Raharuhi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Raharuhi blocks the elbow strike.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Raharuhi digs a right hand into Kovingten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kovingten's gas tank.
Kovingten works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
Raharuhi lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Raharuhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A short left from Kovingten.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raharuhi avoids it.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten moves out of range as Raharuhi strikes.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Raharuhi circles away.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raharuhi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kovingten drives through and clinches with Raharuhi against the ropes.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the ropes.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharuhi dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kovingten throws an elbow but misses.
Raharuhi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kovingten cracks Raharuhi with a nice body shot.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Raharuhi 's eye.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Raharuhi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharuhi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!
During a confident post fight interview, Taine Raharuhi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Proud FC 16
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Morrison. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten blocks the body kick.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovingten has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morrison.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Morrison.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kovingten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Morrison tries to circle away but Kovingten has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison lunges at Kovingten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovingten's hand.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses
and Kovingten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.#CL#
Kovingten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling him.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morrison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovingten's defenses. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range. #T2#
Morrison tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
Kovingten tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovingten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Kovingten was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Kovingten.
Morrison misses the jab.
It appears Kovingten was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
Morrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovingten on the side of the head.
Morrison feints and then cracks Kovingten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovingten down.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
No joy there for Kovingten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morrison scores with a jab to the head.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Morrison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morrison throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovingten's head.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Morrison jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Morrison.#CL2#
Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T4#
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Kovingten takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison lands a body punch.
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Kovingten moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it. #CL#
Kovingten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Morrison's head.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morrison's brow.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morrison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morrison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovingten's defenses.
Morrison lands a damaging elbow.
Morrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Kovingten pushes Morrison back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Kovingten misses. #T2#
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Morrison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kovingten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten misses with a right hand
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovingten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morrison slips a jab from Kovingten.
Morrison lunges at Kovingten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovingten's hand.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovingten slips a jab from Morrison.#CL#
Kovingten has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch. #T3#
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Morrison.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrison avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovingten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Morrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Morrison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovingten's face. #T4#
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kovingten missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike from Morrison.
Morrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovingten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Kovingten ducks right into an uppercut from Morrison.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Morrison scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morrison.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kovingten has managed to clinch.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
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!
Kovingten works on Morrison's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrison misses with an elbow over the top.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kovingten obliges.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards. #BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a quick counter head kick but Morrison was just out of range.
Kovingten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Kovingten.
Morrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.#CL#
Morrison tries to keep at a distance but Kovingten has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Morrison misses.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kovingten lands a jab.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison throws the kick towards the body but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Kovingten rushes Morrison and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Morrison looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks. #T3#
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovingten.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison catches Kovingten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Kovingten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Kovingten feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Morrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morrison. That's going to slow Kovingten down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morrison lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Kovingten tried to counter with a leg kick but Morrison avoided it.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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 Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Proud FC 13 - Altered State
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Salamanca wants to land a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salamanca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a high kick!
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salamanca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Salamanca connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovingten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salamanca wants to slow Kovingten down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Kovingten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salamanca.
Salamanca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salamanca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovingten - the referee stops the clock and Salamanca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovingten. Salamanca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Salamanca's belly button to the back.
Salamanca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salamanca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salamanca throws an off balance right hand
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Salamanca avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Salamanca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Salamanca moves out of range. #T1#
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Kovingten throws a front kick that sends Salamanca stumbling back into the ropes.
Kovingten walks into a straight right hand from Salamanca.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salamanca's hands.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Kovingten moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovingten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Salamanca cracks Kovingten with a good jab.
Salamanca misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salamanca. Salamanca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salamanca wants to slow Kovingten down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovingten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range.
Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
A jab from Salamanca finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovingten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salamanca has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Salamanca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salamanca misses with a looping right.
Salamanca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten thows a body kick. Salamanca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salamanca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salamanca blocks a leg kick.
Salamanca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salamanca slips a jab from Kovingten.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salamanca, as that shot connected. #CL#
Kovingten moves into range and clinches up with Salamanca.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Salamanca tries to break free but Kovingten pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Salamanca pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovingten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Salamanca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Salamanca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salamanca tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salamanca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Salamanca avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Salamanca pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovingten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salamancas head.
Salamanca using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salamanca tries to break free but Kovingten pushes him back against the ropes.
Salamanca putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kovingten in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten keeps control of Salamanca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Salamanca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
Kovingten swings for the body but Salamanca moves out of range.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Salamanca circles away.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salamanca takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Salamanca keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten misses with a combination
enabling Salamanca to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salamanca scores with a hook to the body. Kovingten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Kovingten has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Salamanca throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salamanca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Kovingten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salamanca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
Salamanca lands a nice hook to Kovingten's body. Kovingten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Salamanca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Salamanca ducks under and follows up with a left that Salamanca also avoids with ease.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Jab by Kovingten.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Salamanca saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovingten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovingten wants to clinch.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. #CL#
Kovingten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salamanca lands with a right to the head.
Salamanca lands an elbow inside that Kovingten shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Salamanca avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes. #BC2#
Salamanca manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Salamanca's body. Salamanca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salamanca is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Salamanca. Those never looked like landing.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Salamanca takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salamanca takes one to the chin there.
Salamanca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovingten.
A thudding body kick lands there by Salamanca!
Salamanca takes one on the button.
Salamanca tries to land a leg kick but Kovingten saw it coming and moves away.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Salamanca.#CL#
Kovingten rushes Salamanca and presses him up against the ropes.
Salamanca lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Salamanca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Marco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Salamanca in a clinch. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Salamanca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovingten's brow.
Salamanca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Salamanca circles away.
Salamanca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten misses with a low kick as Salamanca jumps back.
Kovingten backing away here, and Salamanca unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Kovingten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salamanca throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Salamanca connects with a jab.
Kovingten misses with the combination.
Salamanca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Salamanca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Salamanca circles away.
A big left from Kovingten misses. #T4#
Salamanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salamanca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca thumps Kovingten with a low kick.
Salamanca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovingten to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Salamanca. Beautiful body shot.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salamanca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Salamanca misses the target.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Salamanca circles away.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Salamanca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salamanca is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kovingten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Salamanca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Salamanca.
A shot to the liver by Salamanca. Beautiful body shot.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salamanca lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovingten off the ropes and back into range.
Salamanca looks to land a combination but Kovingten avoids it well.
Salamanca just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKovingten.
Salamanca misses with a leg kick.
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salamanca can pounce on him.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Salamanca checks it.
Salamanca throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Salamanca with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Salamanca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salamanca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Salamanca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Salamanca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away.
Salamanca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovingten's hands.
Salamanca throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Salamanca.
Salamanca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovingtens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovingten tries to clinch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Salamanca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca throws a good cross that connects.
Salamanca throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Salamanca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Kovingten quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Salamanca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovingten cracks Salamanca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Salamanca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salamanca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salamanca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovingten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salamanca scrambles back to his feet.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salamanca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salamanca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten digs a good hook to Salamanca's body.
Kovingten moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Kovingten with a nice calf kick.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Salamanca checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kovingten. That snapped Salamanca's head back.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Salamanca pushes Kovingten away with a front kick.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca lands a slapping body shot.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Salamanca.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovingten as he connects with a hook.
Salamanca misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Salamanca backs away, Kovingten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca walks into a jab.
Good work by Salamanca as he checks the leg kick.
Salamanca misses with a low kick as Kovingten jumps back.
Kovingten works over Salamanca's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Kovingten is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Salamanca's leg but Salamanca calmly moves out of range.
Salamanca throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
Salamanca throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Kovingten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten cracks Salamanca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Salamanca sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salamanca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
Kovingten delivers a nice body kick.
Kovingten takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Salamanca circles away.
Salamanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Salamanca avoids a kick to the body.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salamanca 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
Our winner, Marco Salamanca, 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.

Event: Proud FC 7- P4P King
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Grossman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovingten's head.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A cross from Kovingten lands.
Kovingten lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Grossman sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grossman blocks a jab.#T1#
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Grossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovingten manages to circle out of the way.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Grossman ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Grossman finds it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark!
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grossman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Grossman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grossman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Kovingten and move into the clinch.
Grossman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grossman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grossman looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Grossman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovingten manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grossman connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten's coach down at McGrady FT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kovingten's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Grossman moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Grossman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten throws a lazy body kick
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten lands a high kick!
Grossman throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Grossman is looking for a counter combo.
Grossman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossman jabs Kovingten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grossman throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Grossman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grossman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovingten - the referee stops the clock and Grossman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovingten. Grossman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Kovingten misses with a low kick as Grossman jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Grossman misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Grossman moved away.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grossman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kovingten is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grossman.
A slow jab from Grossman misses its intended target.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grossman blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Grossman throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten swings for the body but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman blocks a leg kick.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Grossman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grossman misses with a wild body shot.
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Nice uppercut lands for Grossman. That snapped Kovingten's head back. #T2#
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten pushes Grossman away with a front kick.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten misses with a body shot
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Grossman counters with a left to the body.
Grossman slips a straight right by Kovingten.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grossman's head backwards.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.#T3#
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovingten should have avoided that one.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovingten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grossman lands with an overhand left.
Grossman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grossman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Kovingten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hook but Grossman avoids it easily.
Grossman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grossman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovingten misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Grossman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grossman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grossman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Grossman moves out of range.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Grossman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Grossman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grossman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossman misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws a lazy head kick
and Grossman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grossman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grossman throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Grossman moves out of range.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Grossman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grossman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grossman throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Grossman moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
A quick step to the side and Grossman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grossman lands with an overhand left.
Grossman walks into a jab.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Grossman checks it.
Grossman is looking to counter the offense by Kovingten and move into the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten fails to land with a series of punches.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grossman lands a nice hook to Kovingten's body. Kovingten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vasily Grossman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Kovingten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grossman.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Grossman avoids it.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Grossman dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Grossman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Grossman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grossman, as that shot connected.
Grossman throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten lands a head kick!
Grossman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten feints a counter leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kovingten connects with a jab.
Kovingten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Grossman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grossman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Grossman moves out of range.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grossman has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Grossman tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Grossman lands with a short shot to the head.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Kovingten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I've got Kovingten 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Proud FC 3- New Breed
Date: Sep 24, 2021

#R1#
Talis just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kovingten clinches up against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Talis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten gets through Talis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talis avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talis's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Talis fails to land.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Talis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talis backwards.
Talis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Talis blocks an elbow strike.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Talis's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Digi Talis has been cut.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Talis's brow.
Talis throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Talis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Talis working aggressively here.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Talis.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Talis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Talis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kovingten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Talis avoiding damage as Kovingten throws knees to the body.
Talis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Talis can turn it around.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talis backwards.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Talis pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Talis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Talis misses with some punches.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Kovingten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Talis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Talis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talis's gas tank.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Talis looks winded!
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Talis fails to land.
Talis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kovingten.
Talis takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Talis's brow.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talis.
Kovingten tries to work over Talis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talis's elbow.
Talis taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Talis.
Talis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Talis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Digi Talis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten works the jab nicely.
Talis moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Talis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Talis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovingten's head.
Talis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Talis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovingten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Talis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten thumps Talis with a low kick.
Talis tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Talis pushes him off.
Talis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the temple. Talis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kovingten throws out a powerful jab.
Kovingten connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovingten blocks the body kick.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talis can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kovingten thuds a left hand into Talis's body.
Kovingten defending well as Talis loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Talis moved away.
Talis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Talis misses the target.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Talis's leg but Talis calmly moves out of range.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talis doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovingten connects with a jab.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kovingten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talis working aggressively here.
Talis working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Talis blocks it.
Talis blocking some punches.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Talis leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Talis.
Talis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Talis dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talis.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Talis.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Talis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kovingten tries to work over Talis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Kovingten.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Talis wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Talis controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Talis uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Talis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Talis avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Talis.
Kovingten tries to work over Talis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Talis.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Talis.
Talis wants to stall.
Talis prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but Talis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Talis.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Digi Talis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Talis back into the ropes.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Talis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Talis blocks an elbow strike.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talis's elbow.
Nice elbow from Kovingten.
Talis dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
A hook to the body from Kovingten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Talis. #T1#
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Talis shrugs off.
Talis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovingten lands an elbow that stopped Talis in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kovingten works on Talis's body with a couple of short punches.
Talis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten tries to work over Talis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talis trying to stall but Kovingten improves his position.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Talis lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Kovingten.
Talis avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Digi Talis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Talis.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kovingten works on Talis's body with a couple of short punches.
Talis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kovingten.
Talis takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T3#
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
Talis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten tries to work over Talis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talis blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talis trying to stall but Kovingten improves his position.
Talis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Talis takes a shot to the head.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Talis pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Talis dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Talis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Talis blocks it.
Talis stalling against the ropes.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Talis avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Proud FC 1
Date: Sep 03, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Kovingten clinches.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Silva Scorpion has been cut.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten missing with knees to the body.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scorpion dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Scorpion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scorpion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Scorpion shrugs off.
Kovingten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scorpion is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kovingten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion checks it. #T1##CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten 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.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Scorpion - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scorpion dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Scorpion works on Kovingten's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion trying to control the position but instead, Kovingten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scorpion into the ropes.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scorpion. #T2#
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kovingten.
A frustrated look appears on Kovingten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
A short left from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes.
Scorpion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scorpion stalling in the clinch but Kovingten improves position. #T3##BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion throws a low kick but Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Kovingten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scorpion's brow.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scorpion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovingten doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Kovingten looks to move away, Scorpion throws a big counter combo but Kovingten just gets out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Scorpion.
Kovingten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovingten lands a glancing blow to the side of Scorpion's head.
Good exchange - Scorpion coming out on top.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scorpion can pounce on him. #CL#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Scorpion tries to tie him up.
Scorpion wants to stall.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
It looked like Scorpion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten walks into a jab.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovingten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Scorpion moved away.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Good work by Kovingten as he checks the leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scorpion throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Kovingten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scorpion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scorpion lands a jab.
Scorpion is looking to wear down Kovingten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovingten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scorpion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Scorpion thuds his right hand into Kovingten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Scorpion.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Scorpion misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scorpion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scorpion moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.#CL2#
Kovingten moves into the clinch successfully.
Scorpion pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kovingten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scorpion avoids it.#BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten lands a head kick. Scorpion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scorpion throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Kovingten clinches with his opponent.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Kovingten is breathing heavily.
Scorpion scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion thuds a left hand into Kovingten's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick there by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovingten takes one to the chin there.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Scorpion tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten fakes the leg kick and cracks Scorpion in the body.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Scorpion is avoiding it.
Kovingten cracks Scorpion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scorpion lands with an overhand left.
Scorpion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the body.
Scorpion is looking to slow Kovingten down with leg kicks.
Scorpion throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten thinks about the counter body kick.
Kovingten wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Scorpion counters with a left and a right that stings Kovingten.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Scorpion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Kovingten's ribs.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Scorpion's legs.
Kovingten drops his hands momentarily and Scorpion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kovingten clinches up with Scorpion and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Scorpion finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Kovingten.
Scorpion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scorpion is able to avoid easily.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten keeps Scorpion at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion misses with a body shot. #CL#
Scorpion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kovingten tries to break free but Scorpion pushes him back against the ropes.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovingten or not.
Scorpion blocks the elbow strike.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovingten pushes Scorpion back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion prevents Kovingten from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch but Scorpion keeps him there for the moment.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Kovingten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scorpion has him pressed against the ropes.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovingten can do to turn this around?
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovingten has time to react.
Scorpion scores with a nice strike.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range. #CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
Scorpion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scorpion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovingten's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scorpion throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovingten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Scorpion avoids it.#T4#
Scorpion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovingten jabs Scorpion right on the nose. Scorpion blinks but takes it well.
Scorpion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scorpion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion throws a shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the head.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scorpion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scorpion lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Scorpion avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Scorpion pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovingten is trying to counter with his kicks.
Scorpion moves out of range of the leg kick from Kovingten.
Scorpion blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorpion avoids a kick to the body.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.#CL#
Scorpion has Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body.
Scorpion blocks the elbow strike.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Kovingten lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Scorpion lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion looking to stall.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. #BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scorpion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovingten appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kovingten blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target.
Scorpion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the temple. Scorpion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Kovingten. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a body kick.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scorpion's hands.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scorpion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Kovingten misses with a jab to the body
enabling Scorpion to counter with a crisp jab.
Scorpion is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scorpion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Scorpion misses the target.#T3#
Scorpion is looking to clinch. #CL#
Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Scorpion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Scorpion blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kovingten throws an elbow but misses.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
Kovingten tries to break free but Scorpion pushes him back against the ropes.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kovingten throws an elbow but misses.
Kovingten misses with an elbow over the top.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten is trying to break free.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion works on Kovingten's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion had his way with Kyle Kovingten in that round.
The cut man is working on Silva Scorpion's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Scorpion has Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Kovingten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Kovingten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scorpion.
A slow jab from Kovingten misses its intended target.
Scorpion tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kovingten counter with a right hand.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Scorpion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a straight right. Kovingten didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Scorpion pushes Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten misses with an elbow over the top.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion is controlling him.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovingten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards. #BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scorpion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Scorpion is looking to clinch. #T2#
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a jab to Kovingten's midsection.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Scorpion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scorpion blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a body shot.
Scorpion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scorpion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to circle away but Scorpion has him pinned against the ropes.#T3#
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovingten up against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scorpion blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
A frustrated look appears on Kovingten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovingten can't break the clinch.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from Kovingten.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scorpion avoiding damage as Kovingten throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scorpion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion!
Silva Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
Silva Scorpion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN K1 8/20
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovingten connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kovingten paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Kovingten darts in and clinches Kim up against the ropes.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kovingten is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Kovingten has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a looping right.
Kim tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovingten is wise to it.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim lands a front kick.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kim throws a leg kick but Kovingten moved away.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Kim is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten. #BC#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
Kovingten works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Kim checks it.
Kovingten misses with a leg kick.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kovingten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten tries to land a body kick
and Kim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
Kim lands a head shot.
Kovingten connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kim avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Kovingten. Those never looked like landing.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Kim throws a push kick but Kovingten slaps the foot to one side.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kovingten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovingten swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim lands with a nice body punch.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kovingten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Kim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the ropes.
Kim lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kovingten is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kovingten tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten throws a good cross that connects.
Crunch! Kovingten slams his shin into Kim's torso.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Kovingten's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovingten tries to avoid it.
Kim feints and then cracks Kovingten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovingten down.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Kovingten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Kim.
Kim digs a good body shot into Kovingten's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kovingten moves into the clinch successfully.
Kim tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Kim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten missing with knees to the body.
Kovingten tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
A short left from Kim.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kim's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.#BC#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kim's head.
Kim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovingten in his tracks.
Kovingten checks the leg kick.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovingten tried to counter with a leg kick but Kim avoided it.#T2#
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten walks into a jab.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Kovingten pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kim back to the ropes. Kovingten follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten lands a really nice looking cross but Kim seems unphased.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovingten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Kovingten. Beautiful body shot.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Kim moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Kovingten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovingten tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kim.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovingten scores with a nice right hand.
Kovingten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kim to score with a decent uppercut.
Kim connects with a right hand. Kovingten shakes it off.
Kovingten cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.
Kim takes one on the button.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.#CL2#
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim lands a right hand.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kovingten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kovingten finds it's way through Kim's defenses.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Good work by Kovingten as he checks the leg kick.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Kovingten pushes Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Kim moves away
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Kim cracks Kovingten with a good jab.
Kovingten connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kovingten. Those never looked like landing.
Kim jabs Kovingten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick.
Kovingten connects with a high kick.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Kim connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the back.
Kim tries to land a front kick but Kovingten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
A big left from Kim misses. #T1#
Kovingten tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Kovingten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim throws a head kick that Kovingten semi-blocks.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten scores with a one two! Kim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Kim was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kovingten wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovingten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Kim does it's job there.#CL#
Kovingten gets a clinch.
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kovingten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim. #BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kovingten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten lands a two punch combo.
A lazy left from Kim finds it's target.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kim throws a leg kick that misses.
Kim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovingten blocks the leg kick.
Kim avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten is looking to clinch.
Kim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovingten.
Kim scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten feints and then cracks Kim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kim down.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Kim looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kim punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Kovingten blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten lands with a right hand.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovingten's hands.
Kovingten throws a front kick aimed at Kim's knee but Kim avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Kim gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.

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 Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kyle Kovingten!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Kovingten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: 8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grossman counters with a three punch combo that has Kovingten backing up. Kovingten nods at Grossman to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grossman. That did some damage!
Grossman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Grossman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grossman throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten with a nice cross.
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!
Kovingten misses with a right hand
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Kovingten misses
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman throwing a counter right hand but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grossman.
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Grossman checks it
and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Grossman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grossman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grossman lands a body punch.
Grossman lands with a left to the head.
Grossman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grossman.
Grossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Grossman.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grossman or not.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grossman lands a nice uppercut.
Grossman blocks an uppercut.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Grossman 's eye.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossman tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Grossman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grossman.
It looked like Grossman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.
Grossman misses with a straight right.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Grossman is having none of it.
Kovingten throws out a powerful jab.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Grossman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossman tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Grossman misses.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Grossman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grossman loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Kovingten throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten takes one on the button.
Kovingten tries to clinch
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grossman walks into a jab.
Grossman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Grossman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
Grossman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Grossman counters with a nice uppercut.
Grossman misses with a hook
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grossman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Grossman's shoulder, as Grossman tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovingten's head backwards.
Grossman misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grossman.
Kovingten wants to clinch but Grossman slips to the side
and Grossman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossman is just out of range.
Grossman is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grossman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
Grossman throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten tries a quick counter leg kick but Grossman is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Grossman looks to land a combination but Kovingten avoids it well.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Grossman ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Grossman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kovingten. That snapped Grossman's head back.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Grossman moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grossman lands a jab to Kovingten's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten swings widly with a right hand
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Grossman cracks Kovingten with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Kovingten misses with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grossman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Kovingten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
Grossman misses the jab.
Grossman ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Grossman throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Grossman misses the target.
Grossman slips a straight right by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grossman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Grossman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grossman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grossman throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
It looked like Grossman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Grossman moves his leg out of the way.
Grossman needs to keep his hands up - Kovingten had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Grossman's legs.
Kovingten defending well as Grossman loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws out a counter right but Grossman avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grossman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovingten throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasily Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Grossman throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossman.
Kovingten throws a sloppy body shot
and Grossman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossman walks into a straight right hand from Kovingten.

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 Vasily Grossman.
Well Grossman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vasily Grossman!
Vasily Grossman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 88 - Beaver Picture
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Keenan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. #CL#
Kovingten forces Keenan back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Kovingten.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Keenan.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten. #BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan wants to clinch.
Keenan with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten blocks the body kick.
Kovingten is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Kovingten rushes Keenan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keenan avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten missing with knees to the body.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Keenan tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Keenan gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten cracks Keenan with a nice body shot.
A short right from Keenan on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Keenan scores with a punch to the head.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and clinches.
Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Keenan avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Keenan has been cut.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovingten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten taking a breather.
Keenan takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Keenan on the inside.
Keenan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten lands an elbow that stopped Keenan in his tracks for a moment.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Kovingten cracks Keenan with a nice body shot.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Keenan managing to block the knees to the body from Kovingten.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Keenan lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands with a right to the head.
Keenan dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Keenan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kovingten tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovingten.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan cracks Kovingten with an open hand slap.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick.
Keenan slips a straight right by Kovingten.
A jab lands there for Keenan.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovingten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Keenan checks a leg kick.
Keenan checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Keenan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ryan Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kovingten. Kovingten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Kovingten lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
Kovingten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well. #T1#
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Keenan wants to counter with a clinch but Kovingten pushes him away.
Keenan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keenan misses with a leg kick.
Keenan sizes up Kovingten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Keenan back into the ropes.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten pushes Keenan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Keenan is trying to force a seperation but Kovingten has the dominant position.
Keenan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Keenan shrugs off. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a big counter combination but Keenan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovingten lands a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Kovingten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovingten.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovingten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kovingten doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Kovingten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovingten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!
Kyle Kovingten decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Ryan Keenan spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah well eh...time for a Guinness.'.

Event: 8L 84 - Just Bleed
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Hunter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovingten just manages to avoid it.
Hunter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Hunter moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Kovingten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovingten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kovingten to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten throws out a counter right but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Hunter lands a body shot. #T1#
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Hunter moves his leg out of the way.
Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovingten manages to circle out of the way.
Kovingten thumps Hunter with a low kick.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Hunter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kovingten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the head.
Hunter moves forwards but Kovingten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovingten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunter misses its target.
Kovingten ducks right into an uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovingten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kovingten moves out of range as Hunter throws a body kick.
Kovingten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovingten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Hunter is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Hunter down.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunter slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunter.
Kovingten has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kovingten misses.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter works Kovingten's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Hunter.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.#T1#
Kovingten slips a jab from Hunter.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovingten throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
A head kick by Kovingten misses
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Kovingten down.
Kovingten throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Kovingten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten scores with a jab.
Kovingten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Kovingten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunter.#T2#
Kovingten misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovingten is breathing heavily.
Kovingten misses with the combination.
Hunter throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Kovingten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunter.#CL#
Hunter has managed to clinch.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Hunter lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deer Hunter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Kovingten is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Hunter throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Hunter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick from Kovingten lands but Hunter takes it in his stride.
Hunter throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Hunter catches Kovingten right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Kovingten is rocked!
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Kovingten misses
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Kovingten is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Deer Hunter!

Event: 8L 79 - Smashing
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Schultz clinches up with Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Schultz blocking some punches.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Kovingten is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Schultz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz is looking to clinch.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Schultz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Kovingten back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schultz obliges.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten landing knees to the body.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Schultz wants to clinch.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
Schultz tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it. #T2#
Schultz walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
Jab by Kovingten.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Schultz needs to keep his hands up - Kovingten had a free shot at his head there.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Schultz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schultz feints a jab promting Kovingten to slip. Schultz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovingten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schultz tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Schultz lands with a straight right. Kovingten didn't see that one coming.
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
Schultz tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
Schultz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
Schultz tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Schultz back against the ropes.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz landing knees to the body.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz missing with knees to the body.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Schultz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Dutch Schultz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks with his arms.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Kovingten is blocking nicely.
A short right from Schultz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz. #T2#
Schultz landing knees to the head.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Schultz lands a left hand.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Kovingten managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schultzs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kovingten lands with a nice combination. Schultz backs away looking to recover.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Schultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schultz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten thumps Schultz with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kovingten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Schultz tenderised Kovingten's leg. Kovingten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Schultz's front leg but catches the back leg as Schultz tries to avoid it. #CL#
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Kovingten back into the ropes.
Kovingten can't break the clinch.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Schultz shrugs off.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kovingten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schultz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kovingten can turn it around.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
Schultz landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kovingten is stalling here.
Schultz missing with knees to the body.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kovingten lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schultz avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovingten managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Schultz improves position.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Kovingten controlling the action here for a moment.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten scores with a nice head shot.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schultz.#CL#
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Schultz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kovingten.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kovingten missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by majority decision!
Kyle Kovingten bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 75 - Sanchez
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten misses with a shot to the body
and Yalixqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovingten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Yalixqua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovingten doesn't seem phased though.
Kovingten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yalixqua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yalixqua misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovingten throws a chopping leg kick but Yalixqua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovingten checks the leg kick.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten takes one on the button.
Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Kovingten slips a jab from Yalixqua.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.
Kovingten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua thuds a left hand into Kovingten's body.
Good work by Yalixqua as he checks the leg kick.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back to recover.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
It looked like Kovingten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands a right hook to the body.
Yalixqua scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yalixqua's head backwards.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
Kovingten stalks Yalixqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yalixqua's face. Yalixqua staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovingtens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yalixqua is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kovingten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kovingten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Yalixqua saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Yalixqua.
Kovingten ducks right into an uppercut from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yalixqua jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
Kovingten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kovingten connects with a looping right hand.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Crunch! Yalixqua slams his shin into Kovingten's torso.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovingten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Kovingten blocks the low kick.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Good work by Kovingten as he checks the leg kick.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten backing away here, and Yalixqua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten takes a swing at Yalixqua's ribcage but misses.
Yalixqua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yalixqua throws a push kick but Kovingten slaps the foot to one side.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Yalixqua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua blocks the body kick. #T1#
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yalixqua!
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten stuns Yalixqua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovingten tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua catches Kovingten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten.
Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
Yalixqua thuds a left hand into Kovingten's body.
Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Kovingten. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Yalixqua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovingten lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua scores with a kick to the body.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yalixqua tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovingten scores with a kick to the body.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands with a right hand.
Yalixqua needs to keep his hands up - Kovingten had a free shot at his head there.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovingten throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iaspero Yalixqua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yalixqua - that will leave a mark!
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yalixqua.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovingten moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yalixqua punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Yalixqua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten connects with a high kick.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
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!
Kovingten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yalixqua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yalixqua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovingten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Kovingten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Kovingten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.
Kovingten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yalixqua slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovingten counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten throws out a powerful jab.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovingten connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yalixqua scrambles back to his feet.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A cross from Yalixqua lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua connects with a body shot.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Yalixqua avoids them all with ease.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten delivers a nice body kick.
Kovingten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua walks into a left hand.
Kovingten scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovingten checks a low kick from Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yalixqua checks a low kick from Kovingten.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yalixqua 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!

Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision!
Iaspero Yalixqua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 8L 70 - PenPineApple
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Boudreaux moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Boudreaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Boudreaux .
Good work by Boudreaux as he checks the leg kick.
Kovingten misses with a combination
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreaux lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudreaux misses the target.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a shot to the body.
Boudreaux connects with a right hand. Kovingten shakes it off.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Boudreaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
As Boudreaux backs away, Kovingten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Kovingten with a jab.
Boudreaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range. #T1#
Boudreaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Boudreaux - just one landing.
Kovingten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovingten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boudreaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovingten scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boudreaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boudreaux .#CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and clinches.
Boudreaux takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Boudreaux misses with some punches.
Kovingten avoids the elbow strike from Boudreaux , against the ropes.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kovingten is pushing Boudreaux up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boudreaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Boudreaux .
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Boudreaux .
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boudreaux lands a nice elbow.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Boudreaux is leaning against Kovingten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boudreaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kovingten trying to stall but Boudreaux improves his position.
Kovingten tries to stall but Boudreaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boudreaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovingten avoids the damage to the body.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Boudreaux controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boudreaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body.
Boudreaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovingten in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux .
Kovingten lands with a right hand.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Boudreaux lands with a nice combination. Kovingten backs away looking to recover.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudreaux throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boudreaux .
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Boudreaux .
Kovingten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kovingten defending well as Boudreaux loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kovingten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Good exchange - Kovingten coming out on top.
Boudreaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Boudreaux . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boudreaux .
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Kovingten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Boudreaux .
Kovingten wants to slow Boudreaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovingten misses with a lunging right hand
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Boudreaux checks it
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudreaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A big left from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot that snaps Kovingten's head back.
Boudreaux feints and then cracks Kovingten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovingten down.
Kovingten lunges at Boudreaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boudreaux 's hand.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Boudreaux - just one landing.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudreaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovingten wants to clinch.
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Boudreaux moves his leg out of the way.
Boudreaux jabs at Kovingten's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux connects with a jab.
Boudreaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten throws a combination. Boudreaux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten is looking to clinch.
Kovingten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kovingten's sensitive parts.
Boudreaux blocks the body kick.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Boudreaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovingten with a body shot.
Kovingten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boudreaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Kovingten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Boudreaux in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudreaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Boudreaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux . #BC2#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten misses with a looping right.
Boudreaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovingten.
Kovingten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Boudreaux moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Kovingten coming out on top.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Boudreaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Boudreaux sees coming a mile off.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boudreaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Boudreaux .
Kovingten throws a right hand that Boudreaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudreaux also avoids with ease.
Boudreaux moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovingten defending well as Boudreaux loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Boudreaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Boudreaux avoids it well.
Boudreaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kovingten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boudreaux .
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux lands a front kick.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
A nice combination there by Kovingten. #CUT#It looks like Ronnie Dale Boudreaux has been cut.#CL2#
Boudreaux moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike.
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Boudreaux 's ribcage. Boudreaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Dale Boudreaux .
Well Boudreaux 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronnie Dale Boudreaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: 8L 65 - Babyface
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Kovingten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bennett blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Bennett.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Bennett jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Kovingten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
Bennett throws a right hand that Kovingten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovingten also avoids with ease.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bennett just manages to avoid it.
Bennett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovingten fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A lazy left from Kovingten finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bennett scores with a four punch combination!
Kovingten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten slips a jab from Bennett.
Kovingten scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kovingten forces Bennett back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like John Bennett has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bennett obliges.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kovingten.
Bennett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennett lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bennett as Kovingten tries to tie him up.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Bennett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennett can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Bennett.
Bennett slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kovingten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Kovingten.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennett counters with a good low kick that Kovingten was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Kovingten jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bennett throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Bennett's leg but Bennett calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
Bennett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A nice combination there by Kovingten.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten scores with a body shot.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws out a leg kick but Bennett moves out of range and Kovingten only half commits.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett with a hook.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bennett throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Bennett.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Kovingten throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennett tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovingten thuds his right hand into Bennett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Bennett throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten looks to throw a body kick
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kovingten.
Bennett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Kovingten with a hook.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovingten counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten checks a low kick from Bennett.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Kovingten coming out on top.#CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!
Kyle Kovingten 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.

Event: 8L 62 - Madison G Showdown
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Halo slips a straight right by Kovingten.
A quick step to the side and Halo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Halo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten lands with a slapping head kick.
Halo blocks a jab.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Halo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halo moves forwards but Kovingten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target. #T1#
Kovingten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halo will feel that in the morning.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Kovingten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halo's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Kovingten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halo lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Kovingten walks into a jab.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kovingten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Halo 's eye.
Halo blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Halo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Halo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kovingten is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halo obliges.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo lands an uppercut.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Halo blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, Kovingten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the ropes.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovingten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kovingten lands a slapping body shot.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Kovingten.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halo's head backwards.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kovingten takes a step back to recover.
Kovingten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halo momentarily.
Halo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kovingten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Halo if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Halo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Halo.
Kovingten avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body. #T1#
A short left from Kovingten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Halo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovingten's face.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Halo avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Halo misses with a knee to the head.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Kovingten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo stalling in the clinch but Kovingten improves position.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten tries to stall but Halo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Halo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Halo 's eye.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Halo blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kovingten connects with a looping right hand.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well,Halo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovingten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Halo tries to land a front kick but Kovingten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten stalks Halo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Halo's face. Halo staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovingten.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovingten, pushing him back against the ropes.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Halo blocking some punches. #T1#
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks with his arms.
A short right from Kovingten.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Halo 's eye.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Halo.
Kovingten looking to slow down the pace here.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Kovingten.
Halo blocking some punches.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovingten avoids the damage to the body.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovingten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo blocks the elbow strike.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovingten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
Halo scores with a shoulder strike.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halo as Kovingten tries to tie him up.
Halo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovingten 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: 8L 57 - March Monstrosity
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Krause drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krause has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Krause on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Krause lands a slapping body shot.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krause counters with a left to the body.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krause has time to react.
A slow jab from Kovingten misses its intended target.
Kovingten throws out a loose jab but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten jabs Krause right on the nose. Krause blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krause is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Kovingten clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Krause.
Krause pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
A short left from Kovingten.
Krause scores with a hook to the body.
Krause blocking some punches.
Kovingten stalling the fight.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Krause.
Krause lands a body punch.
Kovingten looks winded!
Krause is working Kovingten over against the ropes.
Krause gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krause misses with an elbow strike.
Krause throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Krause has him pressed against the ropes.
Krause lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krause.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Krause.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike from Krause.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch but Krause keeps him there for the moment.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Krause.
Krause lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krause gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krause lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Krause.
Krause lands an elbow just above Kovingten 's eye.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the temple.
Krause lands a damaging elbow.
Krause makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krause presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krause pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Krause throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten misses with an elbow over the top.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Krause has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kovingten's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kovingten takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by Kovingten.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Krause down.
Kovingten thumps Krause with a low kick.
Krause is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovingten can do to turn this around?
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krause moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Krause pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range and Krause settles back down.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Krause.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten jabs Krause right on the nose. Krause blinks but takes it well.
Krause checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten with a jab.
Krause walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Krause scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krause cracks Kovingten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and Krause counters with a straight right hand.
Krause wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Krause throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krause is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Krause takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Krause lands with a good body shot.
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Krause shakes it off.
Krause pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Krause throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Krause moved out of range.
Krause is looking to counter the offense by Kovingten and move into the clinch.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Krause. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kovingten connects with a solid leg kick.
Krause throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krause slips a straight right by Kovingten.
Krause keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovingten.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Krause tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.#CL2#
Kovingten drives through and clinches with Krause against the ropes.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krause or not.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kovingten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krause uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Krause on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krause tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Krause steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krause misses with a hook
and Kovingten counters with a nice uppercut.
Krause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovingten throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krause has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krause is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it. #CL#
Krause drives through and clinches with Kovingten against the ropes.
Kovingten blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaine Krause has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Krause controls his hands.
Krause misses with a body punch.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Krause.
Krause pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovingten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krause lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Krause misses with an elbow over the top.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause working aggressively here.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krause presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovingten tries to break the clinch but Krause is controlling the position.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Krause lands with a light punch inside.
Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krause.
Krause gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krause blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Kaine Krause!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Kaine Krause!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kaine Krause wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Kaine Krause thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: 8L 52 - TITL3 N1GHT
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Lowell throws out a leg kick but Kovingten moves out of range and Lowell only half commits.
Lowell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lowell blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowell.
Lowell looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Kovingten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten misses with a body punch
and Lowell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kovingten is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kovingten throws a jab when Lowell was well out of range.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovingten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Lowell avoids the punch easily.
Lowell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lowell can pounce on him.
Lowell misses with a head kick.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lowell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Lowell.
Lowell throws out a leg kick but Kovingten moves out of range and Lowell only half commits.
Lowell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell scores with a spinning back kick!
Lowell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovingten's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lowell. #T1#
Kovingten throws the left hand but Lowell avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Lowell.
Kovingten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovingten throws out a loose jab but Lowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kovingten misses its intended target.
Lowell is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Lowell walks into a jab.
Kovingten's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovingten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lowell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lowell throws a low kick, looking for Kovingten's leg but Kovingten calmly moves out of range.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses.
Lowell misses the shot to the body.
Lowell is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
Lowell thows a body kick. Kovingten tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Lowell avoids them all with ease.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Lowell.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lowell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten misses with the combination.
Lowell throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Lowell takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowell.
Lowell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range and Lowell settles back down.
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Lowell shakes it off.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten catches Lowell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Kovingten forces Lowell back against the ropes and clinches.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Lowell's head.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovingten or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Lowell misses with a knee to the head.
Lowell misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lowell backwards.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lowell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovingten misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Lowell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten swings for the body but Lowell moves out of range.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lowell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lowell throws a leg kick but Kovingten moved away.
Lowell throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Lowell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovingten just manages to avoid it.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowell.
Lowell throwing a counter right hand but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kovingten counters with a low kick, right behind Lowell 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten is looking to clinch.
Lowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lowell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovingten lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lowell. #T1#
Lowell delivers a nice body kick.
Kovingten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Kovingten tenderised Lowell's leg. Lowell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovingten checks a leg kick nicely.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Lowell moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten lands a lovely overhand right.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses.
Lowell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
A little feinted left hand from Lowell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lowell misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Lowell counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Lowell ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten misses with a leg kick.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Lowell checks it.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Good work by Kovingten as he checks the leg kick.
Lowell checks a low kick from Kovingten.#T2#
Lowell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lowell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Lowell.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Lowell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Lowell.
Nice uppercut lands for Lowell. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell tries to score with a low kick but Kovingten moves his leg out of the way.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Lowell avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten throws a hook but Lowell avoids it easily.
Kovingten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lowell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lowell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aaron Lowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowell lands a nice looking body kick.
Lowell tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
Lowell throws a low kick but Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Lowell is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lowell.
A head kick from Lowell lands but Kovingten takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Lowell gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Kovingten pushes Lowell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lowell fails to land.
Lowell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Lowell is trying to stall.
Lowell tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it. #T1#
Lowell tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Lowell back against the ropes.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lowell backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kovingten as the two fighters clinch.
Lowell misses with a body punch.
Lowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowell tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Lowell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowell trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Lowell blocks an uppercut.
Lowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lowell missing with knees to the body.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten pushes Lowell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten tries a body shot but Lowell blocks it.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lowell.
Lowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Lowell.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
Lowell taking a breather.
Lowell scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lowell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowell takes a shot to the head.
Lowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovingten 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: 8L 49 - Pinkerton
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lowell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lowell just manages to avoid it.
Lowell checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lowell thumps Kovingten with a low kick.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lowell throws a head kick that misses.
Lowell misses with a kick to the body.
Lowell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Lowell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovingten doesn't seem phased though.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Lowell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lowell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lowell is able to avoid easily.
Lowell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovingten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Lowell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowell.
Kovingten takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Lowell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovingten throws a hook but Lowell avoids it easily.
Lowell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lowell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Lowell.
Lowell staying out of range there.
Lowell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lowell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lowell throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovingten connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovingten tries to score with a low kick but Lowell moves his leg out of the way.
Lowell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowell misses with a kick to the body
and Kovingten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovingten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lowell - the referee stops the clock and Kovingten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lowell. Kovingten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lowell throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Lowell shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Lowell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lowell.
Lowell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kovingten back to the ropes. Lowell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kovingten lands with an overhand left.
Kovingten lands with a nice combination. Lowell backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Kovingten defending well as Lowell loads up on a big left hand.
Lowell throws a head kick that Kovingten semi-blocks.
Lowell moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowell.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lowell just manages to avoid it.
Lowell moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Kovingten is looking for a counter combo.
Kovingten tries to work over Lowell's front leg with a kick but Lowell checks it.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovingten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Lowell avoids it well.
Lowell misses with a low kick.
It looks like Kovingten has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lowell tries to land a leg kick but Kovingten saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Lowell saw it coming and moves away.
Lowell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lowell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lowell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovingten's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Lowell throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten cracks Lowell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lowell throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Lowell.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Lowell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Lowell blocks the leg kick.
Lowell throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a big counter combination but Lowell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lowell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a slapping head kick.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lowell. Kovingten shrugs it off though.
Lowell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lowell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowell misses with a looping right.
Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovingten misses the target. #CL2#
Lowell moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovingten avoids it.
Lowell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowell.#T1#
Lowell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lowell tries to work over Kovingten's front leg with a kick but Kovingten checks it.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Lowell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten misses with a looping right.
Kovingten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten throws a jab when Lowell was well out of range.
Lowell motions for Kovingten to come forward. Lowell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Lowell's legs.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lowell takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Lowell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lowell throws a right and a left that Kovingten avoids nicely.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Lowell ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lowell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovingten, as that shot connected.
Lowell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lowell throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten defending well as Lowell loads up on a big left hand.
Lowell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lowell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lowell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lowell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Kovingten. Beautiful body shot.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Lowell throws out a leg kick but Kovingten moves out of range and Lowell only half commits.
Lowell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Lowell throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lowell blocks the leg kick.
Lowell connects with an inside leg kick.
Lowell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovingten under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kovingten. Lowell shrugs it off though.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell slips a jab and a cross from Kovingten.
Kovingten swings for the body but Lowell moves out of range.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten 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#
Lowell scores with a nice head shot.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lowell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovingten scores with a nice right hand.
Lowell throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Lowell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lowell misses with a looping right.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Lowell.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lowell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lowell. That did some damage!
A jab from Lowell misses.
Lowell swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Lowell counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Lowell moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Lowell, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Lowell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lowell moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Lowell moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Lowell ducks right into an uppercut from Kovingten.
Kovingten fakes the leg kick and cracks Lowell in the body.
Aaron Lowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lowell.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovingten throws out a leg kick but Lowell moves out of range and Kovingten only half commits.
Kovingten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lowell scores with a hook.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Lowell moved out of range nicely.
Lowell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Kovingten is predictable there
and Lowell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kovingten's knee momentarily.
Lowell looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Lowell throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten slips a jab from Lowell.#T2#
Lowell slips under a jab.
Kovingten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Lowell moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovingten lands a nice shot that snaps Lowell's head back.
Lowell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lowell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Lowell throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Lowell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Lowell.
As Lowell looks to move away, Kovingten throws a big counter combo but Lowell just gets out of the way.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Lowell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lowell throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Lowell.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Lowell throws out a powerful jab.
Lowell scores with a nice right hand.
Kovingten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lowell is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Lowell.
I think Lowell 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Aaron Lowell!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by split decision!
Kyle Kovingten bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: 8L 45 - 2021 3x SPR FITE
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Kovingten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovingten throws out the jab.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Lee cracks Kovingten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovingten - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovingten. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted KT Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovingten at a distance. #T1#
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovingten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Kovingten.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. #T2#
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Lee.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovingten moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Lee checks a low kick from Kovingten.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kovingten responds with a good body kick, but Lee manages to step out the way in time.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee feints and then cracks Kovingten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovingten down.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten slips a jab from Lee.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Kovingten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovingten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovingten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Kovingten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee cracks Kovingten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee wants to slow Kovingten down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Lee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKovingten.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Kovingten wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovingten can do to turn this around?
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Kovingten scores with a nice right hand.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kovingten thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Kovingten's head back.
Kovingten misses with a body shot
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a hook
and Kovingten counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kovingten. Kovingten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Kovingten throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Lee checks a low kick from Kovingten.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovingten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
A good leg kick by Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovingten has time to react.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovingten.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kovingten scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Kovingten works the jab nicely.
Kovingten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Lee avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovingten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Kovingten back into the ropes.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Kovingten scores with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kovingten keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Lee cracks Kovingten with a good jab.
A left lands for Lee.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Lee down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Lee throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee tests Kovingten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovingten under the eye.
Lee sizes up Kovingten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Lee dips to his left and cracks Kovingten with an uppercut!
Lee throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovingten.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.#T1#
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovingten! But no joy.
Kovingten throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kovingten jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovingten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Kovingten.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovingten off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovingten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Tommy Lee!

Tommy Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Tommy Lee is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tommy Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: 8L 41 - Time travel
Date: Dec 10, 2020

#R1#
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taurus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kovingten's knee momentarily.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a front kick that sends Taurus stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.#CL2#
Kovingten moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.#T1#
Kovingten pushes Taurus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Taurus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Taurus.
Taurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.
Kovingten is looking to control Taurus's arms but Taurus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovingten has his back to the ropes.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Taurus.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taurus misses with some punches. #T2#
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow.
Taurus is trying to break free.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with an elbow over the top.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taurus throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Kovingten throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taurus takes one on the button.
Kovingten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taurus. Taurus obviously looking to wear him down.
Taurus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taurus is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Taurus blocks the body kick.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kovingten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Boom! Kovingten lands a massive head kick that sends Taurus crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Kovingten is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kyle Kovingten!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Eight Limbs XXXVIII - Walter
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Moore cracks Kovingten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovingten in his tracks.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Kovingten lands a high kick!
Kovingten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Kovingten lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore misses with a hook
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovingten's head.
Kovingten thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Kovingten misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovingten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Moore checks it.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Moore walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Moore has managed to clinch.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kovingten blocking some punches. #BC#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore digs a good body shot into Kovingten's ribs.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Kovingten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moore looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
Moore avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Moore gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Moore back against the ropes.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Moore.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Moore blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Kovingten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovingten trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Moore.
Kovingten has Moore pressed against the ropes.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kovingten leaning against his opponent.
Kovingten tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kovingten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore lands a left hand.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten pushes Moore back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore scores with the left hand. Kovingten knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kovingten feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Moore misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKovingten.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Good exchange - Kovingten coming out on top.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovingten throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kovingten there.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovingten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Kovingten.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that misses.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovingten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovingten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
A big left from Moore misses.
Kovingten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.#CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten taking a breather.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Moore back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Moore 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Moore misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovingten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Eight Limbs XXX - Goodbye Aoki
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp scores with a hook to the body. Kovingten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Sharp misses.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Sharp throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharp or not.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Sharp improves position.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Sharp improves position.
Sharp tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovingten.
Sharp working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharp or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sharp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
Sharp lands a left hand.
Kovingten is looking to control Sharp's arms but Sharp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovingten has his back to the ropes.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Sharp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharp lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sharp. #T2#
Sharp is trying to stall.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Sharp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharp controls his hands.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
Sharp has Kovingten pressed against the ropes, preventing Kovingten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sharp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovingten's face.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp wants to stall.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Sharp misses with a knee to the head.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharp letting Kovingten take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Sharp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sharp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sharp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
Sharp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovingten can do to turn this around?
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Sharp does it's job there.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Sharp has closed the distance and engaged Kovingten in a clinch.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovingten avoids it.
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!
Sharp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovingten's face.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asa Sharp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Kovingten working hard to break the clinch.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Sharp has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body.
Sharp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Sharp misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a double jab
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Kovingten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looks like Sharp has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten lands a jab to the nose.
Sharp tries to clinch up.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kovingten throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Sharp.
Kovingten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sharp.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Sharp avoids it.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Sharp moves into the clinch.
Sharp misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp has Kovingten pushed against the ropes.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten looking to slow down the pace here.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Sharp.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sharp tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the temple. Sharp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
And Kovingten responds with a good body kick, but Sharp manages to step out the way in time.
Sharp fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sharp forces Kovingten back against the ropes and clinches.
Sharp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Sharp scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovingten.
Sharp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sharp lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Come on Kovingten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp is trying to maintain a safe position but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns Sharp into the ropes.
Kovingten is leaning against Sharp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the ropes.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action.
Sharp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten trying to stall but Sharp improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sharp lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sharp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Sharp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Sharp fails to land.
Sharp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Sharp controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Asa Sharp!

Asa Sharp wins by unanimous decision!
Asa Sharp took some time post fight to say the following; 'Great opponent ima take some time off and vacate'.

Event: Eight Limbs XXVII - Watershed
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a body kick.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovingten tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Kovingten was not able to check.
That kick from Kovingten tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Kovingten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Kovingten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Lee jabs Kovingten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovingten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten swings widly with a right hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Lee misses.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lee misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Kovingten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Lee clinches up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Kovingten tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Lee with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Lee.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee misses the jab.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Kovingten counters with a left to the body.
Lee with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Kovingten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Kovingten stumbling back into the ropes.
Lee tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee throws a one two combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Kovingten.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovingten cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
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!
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten. #T1#
Kovingten throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Lee checks a low kick from Kovingten.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Kovingten pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Lee is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee keeps control of Kovingten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Lee.
I think Lee 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: EK 14_Masters of Disaster
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Kovingten tenderised Darweshi's leg. Darweshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darweshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darweshi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darweshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Darweshi in a clinch. #BC#
Darweshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Darweshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Kovingten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darweshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darweshi takes a shot to the head.
Darweshi is trying to force a seperation but Kovingten has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darweshi blocks an uppercut.
Darweshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darweshi.
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darweshi moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
A head kick by Kovingten misses
and Darweshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovingten thinking.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Darweshi avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Darweshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kovingten lands with a kick to the temple. Darweshi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kovingten with the inside leg kick.
Darweshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovingten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darweshi throws out the jab.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kovingten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darweshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darweshi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Kovingten clinches up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darweshi's efforts to push away.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darweshi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Kovingten rushes Darweshi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Darweshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darweshi drops his hands momentarily and Kovingten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darweshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Darweshi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darweshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darweshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with the left hand. Darweshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darweshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kovingten rushes Darweshi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kovingten throws a head kick that half lands.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darweshi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darweshi dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Darweshi tries to counter by clinching up but Kovingten breaks away and moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovingten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Darweshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kovingten misses with a lunging right hand
and Darweshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darweshi.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Darweshi avoids them all with ease.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Darweshi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten connects with a looping right hand.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darweshi's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darweshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Darweshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Darweshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Darweshi moves out of range easily.
It looked like Darweshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darweshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darweshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darweshi's head backwards.#CL2#
Kovingten forces Darweshi back against the ropes and clinches.
Kovingten effectively controlling the action here.
Kovingten looking to stall. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darweshi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Darweshi ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Darweshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Darweshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Kovingten looks to move away, Darweshi throws a big counter combo but Kovingten just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Kovingten rushes Darweshi and presses him up against the ropes.
Darweshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darweshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darweshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Darweshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darweshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Darweshi moved away.
Darweshi staying out of range there.
Kovingten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darweshi throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Kovingten instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kovingten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Darweshi.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darweshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darweshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Darweshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten throws a hook to the side of Darweshi's head but Darweshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Darweshi down.
Darweshi loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.#T1#
Kovingten lands a jab to Darweshi's midsection.
Kovingten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovingten lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darweshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darweshi moves away.
Kovingten darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Darweshi is rocked!
Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darweshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Darweshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Darweshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovingten stuns Darweshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darweshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Darweshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovingten throws a lazy head kick
and Darweshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Darweshi blocks the leg kick.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Darweshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darweshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Darweshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Darweshi tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Kovingten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darweshi ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darweshi's hands.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kovingten clinches with his opponent.
Darweshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Darweshi off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kovingten rushes Darweshi and presses him up against the ropes.
Darweshi can't break the clinch.
Darweshi blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten really dominated that round.
That's time! Darweshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kovingten swings widly with a right hand
and Darweshi counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten delivers a nice body kick.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Darweshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
Darweshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Kovingten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Darweshi moves out of range easily.
Darweshi throws a counter high kick but Kovingten was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Kovingten lands.
Darweshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kovingten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovingten with a nice calf kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kovingten rushes Darweshi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darweshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow. #T1#
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darweshi backwards.
Darweshi is trying to break the clinch but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darweshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovingten is keeping busy.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Darweshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Darweshi.
Darweshi is trying to push Kovingten away but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Darweshi tries to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling the position.
Kovingten gets through Darweshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
Darweshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Darweshi walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten.
Darweshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Darweshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark! #T2#
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!
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a nice combination. Darweshi backs away looking to recover.
Kovingten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Darweshi's body. Darweshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darweshi blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Darweshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kovingten feints and then cracks Darweshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darweshi down.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Darweshi down.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Kovingten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darweshi backs up against the ropes. #CL2#
Kovingten has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A slow jab from Kovingten misses its intended target.
Kovingten cracks Darweshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Kovingten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darweshi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Darweshi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darweshi. #BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovingten cracks Darweshi with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Darweshi 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 Darweshi is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Darweshi could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EK 10_ OUROBOROS
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vuori.
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Vuori darts in and clinches Kovingten up against the ropes.
Vuori tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten looking to stall.
Kovingten tries to work over Vuori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vuori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Vuori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vuori lands a nice shot to the body.
Vuori tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Vuori gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Vuori using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuori has him pressed against the ropes.
Vuori tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Vuori back against the ropes.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Vuori tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Vuori's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vuori backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vuori. #BC#
Vuori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vuori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
Vuori works Kovingten's body with a nice hook.
Vuori is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Vuori tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vuori connects with a jab.
Vuori tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Vuori counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vuori blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Vuori really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Vuori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vuori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuori wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vuori darts in and clinches Kovingten up against the ropes.
Kovingten prevents Vuori from breaking the clinch.
Vuori stalling in the clinch but Kovingten improves position.
Vuori is trying to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling him.#T2#
Kovingten wants to get back to striking at distance but Vuori won't allow it.
Kovingten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vuori seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kovingten can turn it around.
Vuori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch.
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!
Vuori misses with the head strike.
Vuori looking to stall.
Vuori misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vuori scores with a nice body kick.
Vuori throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Vuori ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Vuori misses with a hook.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vuori cracks Kovingten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vuori tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Vuori.
Kovingten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vuori looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
Vuori staying out of range there.
Kovingten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kovingten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3##CL#
Vuori closes the distance and clinches.
Vuori blocks the elbow strike.
Vuori takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Vuori tries to tie him up.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vuori taking a breather. #BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
Vuori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vuori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Vuori has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vuori can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a left hand. #BC#
Vuori breaks the clinch.
Vuori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten.
Kovingten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vuori checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Vuori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vuori looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Vuori throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Vuori ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Vuori.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vuori moves away.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Vuori tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vuori moves out of range as Kovingten strikes.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Vuori. #CL#
Vuori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vuori takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Vuori's head.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten. #BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vuori manages to avoid it.
Vuori throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Vuori throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovingten keeps the fight on the outside.
Vuori misses with a few strikes there.
Kovingten scores with a head kick. Vuori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Vuori is rocked!
Kovingten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
Vuori ducks right into an uppercut from Kovingten.
Oh Vuori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovingten catches Vuori napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Vuori crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Kovingten raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Kovingten!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Kovingten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EK 6_TRANSCENDENCE
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Kovingten saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovingten blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Kovingten.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands a jab to Kovingten's midsection.#T1#
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Kovingten jumps back.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovingten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Johnson. #BC#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovingten. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Kovingten.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Fleece Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovingten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Kovingten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Kovingten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Kovingten seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovingten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kovingten. #T1#
Kovingten avoids a kick to the body.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Kovingten takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovingten.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovingten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson looks for the body kick but Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Kovingten throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands a head shot.#T2#
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Kovingten knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovingten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson jabs Kovingten right on the nose. Kovingten blinks but takes it well.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Kovingten throws a shot to the body.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovingten off the ropes and back into range.
Kovingten throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Kovingten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Kovingten only half commits.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Kovingten didn't see that one coming.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Kovingten there.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kovingten. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson checks a low kick from Kovingten.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovingten wants to stall.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovingten's face. #BC#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kyle Kovingten did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kovingten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovingten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovingten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovingten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Kovingten thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson lunges at Kovingten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovingten's hand.
No joy there for Kovingten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a combination. Kovingten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Kovingten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Kovingten throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Kovingten jumps back.
Kovingten misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten lands a head shot.
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!
Johnson throws a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kovingten throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovingten is wise to it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Kovingten moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Kovingten pushes him away.
A slow jab from Kovingten misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Kovingten. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Fleece Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Kovingten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Kovingten throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovingten.
Kovingten jabs at Johnson's body.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the ropes and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Kovingten throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a one two! Kovingten had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovingten.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Kovingten knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Kovingten as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Kovingten was not able to check.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Kovingten's body.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Kovingten avoids it well.
Kovingten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovingten's head.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Kovingten throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fleece Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fleece Johnson!
Fleece Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ETERNITY 4
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Kovingten off balance momentarily.
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Scott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovingten if he has to take too many more of those.
Kovingten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scott. Scott obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Scott.
It appears Kovingten was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kovingten is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Kovingten lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
Kovingten lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott throws a leg kick but Kovingten moved away.
A nice leg kick from Scott, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a hook.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scott. #T1#
Kovingten lands with a good body shot.
Kovingten blocks the body kick.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
Scott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Kovingten checks a leg kick.
Kovingten blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a kick to the body.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Scott catches Kovingten right on the button with a cross.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovingten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovingten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott throws a solid leg kick but Kovingten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scott.
Scott throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Kovingten finds it's target.
Kovingten lands with a kick to the temple. Scott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some bone on bone action there as Kovingten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovingten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Kovingten throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scott works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kovingten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott keeps Kovingten at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Kovingten takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it. #BC2#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten feints a jab promting Scott to slip. Kovingten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Kovingten as he connects with a hook.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Kovingten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Kovingten tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scott tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Scott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Scott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
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!
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Kovingten is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Kovingten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Scott throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott throws a low kick but Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovingten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott checks a leg kick nicely.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Scott throws a leg kick but Kovingten checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovingten misses its target.
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Kovingten's head back.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
Kovingten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scott can pounce on him.
Scott defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten.#T1#
Scott lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Kovingten clinches up against the ropes.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Scott lands a body punch.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovingten has double underhooks.
Kovingten avoids a wild elbow strike from Scott.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Scott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovingten or not.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but Scott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kyle Kovingten did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Kovingten connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovingten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott thinks about the counter body kick.
Scott misses with a leg kick.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott throws a head kick that misses
and Kovingten counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scott checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott thows a leg kick but Kovingten checks it
and Kovingten counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick from Scott.
Kovingten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovingten tries a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kovingten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow Kovingten down. #T1#
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scott swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Kovingten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scott throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
Scott lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kovingten takes a step back to recover.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Kovingten off balance momentarily.
Kovingten lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the ropes and back into range.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kovingten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten. #T2#
Scott misses with a right hand
and Kovingten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scott swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Scott connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Scott tenderised Kovingten's leg. Kovingten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovingten lands a front kick.
Scott throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Michael Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Kovingten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Kovingten moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovingten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
Kovingten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Scott backs away, Kovingten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
Scott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scott - that will leave a mark!
Kovingten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scott is trying to counter with his kicks.
Scott lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott slips a straight right by Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott delivers a nice body kick.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Scott.
Kovingten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scott misses with a leg kick
and Kovingten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Scott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scott.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott lands a nice looking body kick.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten connects with a crisp jab.
Scott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovingten momentarily.
Kovingten throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Kovingten defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovingten works the jab nicely.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott thinks about the counter body kick.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Scott throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Scott.

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 Kyle Kovingten.
Well Kovingten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RR 14
Date: Jun 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mordino.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Mordino moved away.
A low kick lands for Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut.#KD#
Kovingten clips Mordino with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Mordino a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#Mordino is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mordino scores with a jab to the body.
Mordino is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
Mordino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mordino throws the left hand but Kovingten avoids the punch easily.
Kovingten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mordino seems to have recovered his senses.
Mordino throws a series of punches but Kovingten moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mordino.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Kovingten drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Mordino onto his butt! Mordino pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Mordino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Mordino's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Mordino - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
A less than humble Kyle Kovingten misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AKT 18
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott jabs at Kovingten's body.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott throws a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovingten manages to avoid it.
Kovingten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Scott lands a right hook to the body.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovingten.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as Scott blocks the low kick.
Kovingten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott checks a low kick from Kovingten.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovingten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kovingten stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott blocks an elbow strike.

Scott manages to break the clinch.
Kovingten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kovingten takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott scores with a jab to the body.

Kovingten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten trying to stall but Scott improves his position.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scott blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Scott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
Scott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scott can turn it around.

Scott breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Scott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scott throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovingten counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Kovingten takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Scott - that landed with a thud.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scott throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Scott dodges an elbow strike from Kovingten.

Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott cracks the inside of Kovingten's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovingten tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten throws a sloppy body shot
and Scott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Kovingten takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kovingten rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Scott.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Kovingten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kovingten clinches with his opponent.

Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a lazy head kick
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Scott gets tackled into the ropes by Kovingten. Kovingten maintains the clinch.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Scott misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott misses with an elbow strike.

Scott breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kovingten quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten throws a big counter combination but Scott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Michael Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Scott's front leg but catches the back leg as Scott tries to avoid it.
Scott cracks Kovingten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kovingten misses its intended target.
Scott blocks a low kick nicely.
Scott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Scott stuns Kovingten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Scott.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovingten misses with a double jab.
Scott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Scott.
I think Kovingten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Scott!
Michael Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Lost Vegas 2
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.
Crosby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovingten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crosby checks a leg kick.
Crosby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crosby lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Crosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Crosby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crosby.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crosby!
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crosby connects with a right hand. Kovingten shakes it off.
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovingten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovingten as he connects with a hook.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Crosby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Crosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crosby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kovingten backs up against the ropes.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
Crosby with a jab.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Crosby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Kovingten scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crosby just manages to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby with a jab.#T1#
Kovingten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Kovingten lands with an overhand left.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
Crosby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Crosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Kovingten avoids nicely.
Kovingten jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Crosby connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the back.
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!
Kovingten lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Kovingten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Kovingten fails to land with a series of punches.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
Crosby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovingten lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Crosby defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten clobbers Crosby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
Crosby scores with the left hand. Kovingten knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a big counter combination but Crosby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crosby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovingten in his tracks.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Kovingten. #T1#
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Kovingten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Crosby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crosby's gas tank.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Crosby tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten. #T2#
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocks the elbow strike.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Crosby pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crosby misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kovingten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten lands with a good body shot.
Kovingten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Dany Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a right hand that Kovingten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovingten also avoids with ease.
Crosby throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Kovingten jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark!
Crosby misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
As Kovingten backs off Crosby throws a huge counter combo but Kovingten manages to avoid it all.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kovingten misses with a left hand
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Kovingten's ribs.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Kovingten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Crosby avoids it well.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crosby defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovingten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that Crosby semi-blocks. #T1#
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Kovingten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovingten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crosby punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Crosby moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crosby! But no joy.
Crosby lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovingten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crosby cracks Kovingten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Crosby blocks the low kick.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kovingten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby lands a really nice looking cross but Kovingten seems unphased.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby throws a right hand that Kovingten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovingten also avoids with ease.
Kovingten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovingten cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Crosby wants to counter with a clinch but Kovingten pushes him away.
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crosby is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dany Crosby.
Well Crosby 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Crosby! Dany Crosby retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dany Crosby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Striking Masters 17
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Nobody scores with a jab to the body.
Nobody chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Nobody with a hook.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobody.
Nobody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten thumps Nobody with a low kick.
Kovingten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nobody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Nobody moves out of range.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nobody.
Nobody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Crunch! Kovingten slams his shin into Nobody's torso.
A lazy left from Kovingten finds it's target.
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!
Nobody walks into a left hand.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses
and Nobody counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kovingten throws a lazy uppercut
and Nobody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kovingten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovingten catches Nobody with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Nobody lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovingten at a distance.
Nobody checks a leg kick nicely.
Nobody tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Nobody tries to keep at a distance but Kovingten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten wants to stall.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nobody misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nobody is trying to break free.
Nobody lands a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Nobody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Nobody has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kovingten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nobody's sensitive parts. #KD#
Kovingten lands a head kick that bluckles Nobody and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Kovingten no doubt looking to push for a finish!
A low kick from Kovingten misses
and Nobody counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten works over Nobody's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Nobody is rocked!
Nobody throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten delivers a nice body kick.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Nobody finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovingten lands a jab to the nose.
Kovingten wants to clinch up but Nobody keeps it at a distance.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but Nobody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Kovingten looks low and kicks high, catching Nobody right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CL#
Kovingten pushes Nobody up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Nobody manages to break the clinch.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nobody has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nobody on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nobody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nobody throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovingten.
Nobody is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kovingten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nobody is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Look low, kick high! Kovingten uses the oldest trick in the book to send Nobody tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kovingten is absolutely delighted - when Nobody wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten retains his super heavyweight title!
Kyle Kovingten was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Nigel Nobody had this to say: 'I am Nobody!'.

Event: Striking Masters 14
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kovingten misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten takes one on the button.
Kovingten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovingten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Kovingten throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Kovingten. Those never looked like landing.
Kovingten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kovingten slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Kovingten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kovingten slips a jab from McGuire.#CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Kovingten looking to slow down the pace here.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten. #T2#
McGuire tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
A short right from Kovingten.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten pushes McGuire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Kovingten looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten. #T3#
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Kovingten has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Kovingten improves position.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire lands a left hand.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T4#
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A short left from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
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#
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovingten punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovingten lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire cracks Kovingten with an open hand slap.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Kovingten was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire 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.
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kovingten cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovingten.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kovingten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGuire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovingten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGuire can turn it around.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A short left from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovingten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a body punch. #T4#
McGuire working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
McGuire looking to stall.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Kovingten cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovingten avoiding damage.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Kovingten is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kovingten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
That kick from Kovingten tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire clobbers Kovingten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten tries to clinch up.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Kovingten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Kovingten avoids it easily.#T1#
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a head kick. #ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?#CL#
Kovingten clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and cracks McGuire with a big uppercut! McGuire goes down! The referee pushes Kovingten away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will McGuire make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Kovingten takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten retains his super heavyweight title!
Kyle Kovingten bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Striking Masters 12
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Rram rushes Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Rram.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Rram misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Kovingten tries to stall but Rram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Rram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rram stalls.
Rram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Kovingten lands a body shot.
Kovingten pushes Rram back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Rram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rram can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Rram can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten is looking to control Rram's arms but Rram gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovingten has his back to the ropes.
Rram scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Rram taking a breather.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Rram. #T2#
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rram fails to land.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram is looking to control Kovingten's arms but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rram has his back to the ropes.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Rram misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Rram struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Rram struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Kovingten tries to work over Rram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rram slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Rram blocking some punches.
Rram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rram lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Rram blocks it.
Rram displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovingten up against the ropes.
Rram trying to control the position but instead, Kovingten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rram into the ropes.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rram misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rram avoids a wild elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
A short left from Rram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rram throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
Rram misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kovingten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rram can do to turn this around?
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rram has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Kovingten blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rram.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kovingten misses.
Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Rram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten works the jab nicely.
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!
Rram throws a right and a left that Kovingten avoids nicely. #CL#
Kovingten has closed the distance and engaged Rram in a clinch.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten. #T1#
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram avoiding damage.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside.
Rram throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Kovingten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten is trying to stall.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rram's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Rram gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.#T2#
Rram blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Rram gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Rram.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Rram's head.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rram.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Rram gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rram lands a nice uppercut.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Rram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rram scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Rram blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Rram.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Kovingten to work.
Rram tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
Rram blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Rram tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Kovingten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a left hand. #T4#
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram taking a breather.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rram pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rram taking a breather.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Rram throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Rram prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Rram's ribcage. Rram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kovingten takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
Kovingten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rram on the side of the head.
Rram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Jab by Rram.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rram lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovingten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Rram clinches up against the ropes.
Rram working aggressively here. #T1#
Kovingten is trying to stall.
Rram tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Rram blocking some punches.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rram lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
Kovingten pushes Rram back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Rram tries to tie him up. #T2#
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rram lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Kovingten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Kovingten wants to stall.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rram fails to land.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Kovingten has Rram pressed against the ropes.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rram lands a right hand.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Rram is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Rram as the two fighters clinch.
Rram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram is leaning against Kovingten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rram lands a body shot.
Rram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rram tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rram misses with the head strike.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
Rram is trying to stall.
Rram lands with a short shot to the head.
Rram lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Nice body punch from Rram - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovingten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rram.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nosyaj Rram just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Kovingten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Rram misses.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovingten with a body shot.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovingten off the ropes and back into range.
Rram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
Rram misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Rram stalling against the ropes.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rram.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Rram back against the ropes. #T1#
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Rram lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rram is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Rram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
A short left from Kovingten. #ROC#
Rram is rocked!
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rram seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Rram tries a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rram struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Rram blocks an elbow strike from Kovingten.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Rram improves position.
Rram is looking to control Kovingten's arms but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rram has his back to the ropes.
Rram tries to stall but Kovingten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rram with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Rram's ribcage. Rram let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Rram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to stall but Rram uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Rram.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Rram misses with some punches.
Rram takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Rram controls his hands.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Rram controls the action.
Rram lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kovingten.
Stalling in the clinch from Rram. #T4#
Rram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rram lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rram's defenses.
Kovingten trying to stall but Rram improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovingten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rram is struggling to control the position.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Rram.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten had his way with Nosyaj Rram in that round.
The cut man is working on Nosyaj Rram's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kovingten tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Kovingten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovingten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rram. #CL2#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Rram has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Rram working aggressively here.
Rram lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Rram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Rram working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rram misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rram looking to slow down the pace here.
Rram is trying to maintain a safe position but Kovingten gets an underhook and turns Rram into the ropes.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rram scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten just leaning against Rram, taking a breather.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Rram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rram's gas tank.
Rram is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Kovingten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rram's elbow.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Rram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body.
Kovingten lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kovingten as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rram looking to stall.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Rram looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Rram leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Rram lands an uppercut.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Rram.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Rram blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
Rram misses with some punches.
Rram blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Rram improves position.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Rram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten wants to stall.
Kovingten has Rram pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Rram lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Rram.
Rram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rram swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovingten as Rram tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovingten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nosyaj Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Rram.
Rram lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten presses Rram against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovingten 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kyle Kovingten decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Striking Masters 7
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoid throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Zoid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zoid tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zoid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zoid swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Zoid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kovingten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Kovingten misses
and Zoid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Zoid blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Good exchange - Zoid coming out on top.
Zoid misses with a double jab.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zoid blocks a head kick by Kovingten. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
Kovingten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zoid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovingten with a body shot.
Zoid misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Zoid blocks the low kick.
Zoid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoid lands a jab to Kovingten's midsection.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid misses with a leg kick.
Kovingten catches Zoid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kovingten throws a shot to the body.
Zoid missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoid throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Kovingten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kovingten misses with the combination. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
Zoid throws out a loose jab but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Zoid misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Zoid lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoid takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten is looking for a counter combo.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Zoid counters with a straight right hand.
Zoid throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kovingten lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zoid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zoid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovingten dips to his left and cracks Zoid with an uppercut!
Kovingten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovingten there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kovingten lunges at Zoid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoid's hand.
Zoid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zoid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harold Zoid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zoid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zoid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoid misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten throws a hook but Zoid blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten walks into a left hand.
Kovingten scores with a kick to the body.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Kovingten there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid tries to land a leg kick but Kovingten saw it coming and moves away.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Kovingten catches Zoid right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Zoid throws an off balance right hand
and Kovingten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zoid throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Zoid.
Zoid takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovingten feints and then cracks Zoid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zoid down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark!
Zoid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovingten.
Zoid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten wants to land a leg kick but Zoid is out of range.
Kovingten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoid connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a solid leg kick but Zoid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovingten.
Kovingten takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
Kovingten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovingten misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovingten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zoid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range and Zoid settles back down.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Zoid as he connects with a hook.
Zoid walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Zoid blocks the leg kick.
Zoid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovingten.
Zoid tries to bum rush Kovingten with a series of wild strikes but Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
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 Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten digs a good body shot into Zoid's ribs.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovingten thumps Zoid with a low kick.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Kovingten throws a quick counter head kick but Zoid was just out of range.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
Kovingten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zoid's calf.
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Kovingten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #KD#
Kovingten looks low and kicks high, catching Zoid right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#
Zoid is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten cracks Zoid with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Zoid 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 Zoid is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Zoid could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Striking Masters 6
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Tharrier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Kovingten has been cut.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovingten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tharrier doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tharrier throws a chopping leg kick but Kovingten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovingten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Tharrier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.#CL#
Kovingten moves into range and clinches up with Tharrier.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Tharrier lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Tharrier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Tharrier 's eye.
Tharrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovingten has double underhooks.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tharrier fails to land.
Tharrier misses with some punches.
Kovingten lands a shot to the body.
Tharrier looks winded!
Nice body punch from Kovingten - that landed with a thud.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovingten presses Tharrier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
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!
Kovingten presses Tharrier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Kovingten is leaning against Tharrier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovingten is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovingten counters with a nice body shot.
Tharrier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Kovingten counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kovingten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tharrier in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kovingten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kovingten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tharrier, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tharrier misses with the head strike.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten pushes Tharrier back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tharrier tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Tharrier back against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovingten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tharriers head.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tharrier tries to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tharrier up against the ropes.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tharrier can do to turn this around?
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tharrier.
Kovingten is working Tharrier over against the ropes.#T1#
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tharrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice uppercut.
Tharrier takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
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!
Kovingten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tharrier takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovingten has Tharrier pushed against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kovingten for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovingten takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tharrier being controlled against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards. #BC2#
Tharrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kovingten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovingten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thom Tharrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Kovingten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tharrier doesn't seem phased though.
Tharrier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovingten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Tharrier off the ropes and back into range.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kovingten, right into the meat.
Kovingten blocks a low kick nicely.
Tharrier throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and as Tharrier resets, Kovingten pounces with a savage head kick that drops Tharrier to the mat! Tharrier looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tharrier get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Tharrier stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Kovingten runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
A less than humble Kyle Kovingten misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AKT 9?
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Kovingten misses with a double jab
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovingten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Scott takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scott to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovingten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Scott slips under a jab.
Kovingten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Kovingten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scott doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Kovingten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Scott.
A big left from Scott misses.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Scott.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovingten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Scott catches Kovingten right on the button with a cross.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
Scott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Kovingten throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Scott.
Kovingten lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
and Kovingten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a shot to the body.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott moves away from the strike by Kovingten.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Scott swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range. #T3#
Scott misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Scott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Kovingten walks into a jab.#T4#
Scott throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range. #CL#
Kovingten takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott working aggressively here.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Scott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scott misses with some punches.
Scott blocking some punches.
Kovingten is working Scott over against the ropes.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Scott will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scott misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Scott takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovingten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Scott.
Scott moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten blocks a jab.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Kovingten.
Scott swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kovingten moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Kovingten stalling against the ropes.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovingten - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovingten pushes Scott back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovingten effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott lands an uppercut.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten pushes Scott back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scott takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten works on Scott's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kovingten throws an elbow that misses.
Kovingten tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Scott.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Kovingten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle Kovingten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott. #T3#
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten wants to stall.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Scott.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott misses with some punches.
Scott misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Scott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten lands a left hand.
Scott is working Kovingten over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten pushes Scott back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovingten throws a front kick aimed at Scott's knee but Scott avoids it well.
Kovingten motions for Scott to come forward. Kovingten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Scott.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Scott moved away.
Kovingten tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten walks into a straight right hand from Scott.
Kovingten slips a jab from Scott.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scott slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Kovingten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Scott missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten scores with a body shot.
Kovingten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Kovingten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Kovingten does no damage.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Kovingten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Kovingten misses with a double jab
and Kovingten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovingten swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Kovingten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scott doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Kovingten moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Scott throws an off balance right hand
and Kovingten counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kovingten finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovingten tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Scott. #T3#
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovingten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten is working Scott over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott misses with some punches.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten throws a head punch that misses.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Good body shot from Scott.
Scott lands with a left to the head.
Scott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Scott.
I think Scott 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!

Kyle Kovingten wins by unanimous decision!
Kyle Kovingten 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.

Event: AKT's Superstars 1
Date: Nov 21, 2019

#R1#
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abazaj tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abazaj lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheers as Kovingten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abazaj doesn't seem phased though.
Kovingten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abazaj swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Abazaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abazaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abazaj misses with a wild body shot.
Abazaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abazaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abazaj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abazaj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abazaj throws a leg kick but Kovingten moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Kovingten. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abazaj is looking to clinch.
Abazaj throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Abazaj.
Kovingten throws a right and a left that Abazaj avoids nicely.
Abazaj's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovingten under the eye.
Abazaj defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Abazaj.
Abazaj with a jab.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Abazaj sees coming a mile off.
Abazaj takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Arlind Abazaj has been cut.
Kovingten lands with a nice combination. Abazaj backs away looking to recover.
Abazaj throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovingten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abazaj throws a leg kick but Kovingten moved away.
Kovingten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abazaj throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Abazaj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Abazaj tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Abazaj moves out of range easily.
Abazaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abazaj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abazaj misses with a left hand
and Kovingten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abazaj throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abazaj.
Kovingten throws a hook but Abazaj avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abazaj.
Abazaj scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Abazaj.
Kovingten throws out a loose jab but Abazaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten backing away here, and Abazaj unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kovingten lands a high kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten. #T3#
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abazaj cracks Kovingten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abazaj raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abazaj lands a head kick!
Kovingten tries to bum rush Abazaj with a series of wild strikes but Abazaj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abazaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Abazaj is rocked!
BAM! Kovingten delivers a spinning backfist that drops Abazaj like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RH103
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Vuori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vuori connects with a high kick.
Kovingten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vuori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovingten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vuori throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Vuori connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Vuori has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Vuori saw that one coming.
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovingten throws a looping overhand right but Vuori ducks down to avoid it.
Vuori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vuori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kovingten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Vuori.
Vuori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kovingten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vuori lands a head kick!
Vuori throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Vuori is just out of range.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the body
and Vuori counters with a head kick. That will keep Kovingten thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
A jab from Vuori finds it's way through Kovingten's defenses.
Kovingten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vuori at a distance.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Vuori avoids it well.
Kovingten stuns Vuori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovingten is looking to slow Vuori down with leg kicks.
Vuori misses the jab.
Vuori scores with a jab to the head.
Vuori lands with a nice body kick.
Vuori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Vuori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovingten doesn't seem phased though.
Kovingten misses with a left hand
and Vuori counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Vuori is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vuori misses with a head kick.
Vuori blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Vuori goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovingten throws a combination. Vuori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vuori has been cut.#T2#
Vuori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Vuori throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vuori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vuori tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vuori misses with a straight right.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Vuori blocks a head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Vuori misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Vuori sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Kovingten misses.
Vuori tries to move into range but Kovingten moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vuori checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antero Vuori will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antero Vuori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vuori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten defending well as Vuori loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Vuori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Kovingten misses.
Vuori misses with a head kick.
Vuori fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Vuori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kovingten throws a hook but Vuori blocks it.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vuori throws a big counter head kick but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Vuori is looking to slow Kovingten down with leg kicks.
Vuori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kovingten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Antero Vuori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vuori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vuori throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Vuori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovingten doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Vuori has managed to clinch. #T1#
Vuori tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Vuori working aggressively here.
Vuori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Vuori has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
Vuori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vuori throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Vuori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vuori is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovingten has double underhooks.
Vuori is trying to push Kovingten away but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vuori trying to stall but Kovingten improves his position.
Vuori blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Vuori misses with some punches.
Vuori throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Vuori has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten lands a nice elbow.
Kovingten misses with an elbow strike.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Vuori misses with the head strike.
Vuori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
Vuori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vuori backwards.
Kovingten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vuori backwards. #ROC#
Vuori is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Vuori.
Vuori is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
Vuori prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Vuori misses with the head strike.
Vuori seems to have recovered his senses.
Vuori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Vuori avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Vuori throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten presses Vuori against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vuori's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vuori throws a head punch that misses.
Vuori pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Vuori controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antero Vuori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antero Vuori's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Vuori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vuori misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
Vuori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vuori lands with a straight right. Kovingten didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Vuori there.
Vuori is looking to clinch.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten dips to his left and cracks Vuori with an uppercut!
Vuori tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and before Vuori has any time to reset, Kovingten cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RH90
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Kovingten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wojcik avoids a kick to the body.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Wojcik connects with a body shot.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovingten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojcik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovingten lands a glancing blow to the side of Wojcik's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
Wojcik wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Wojcik misses with a straight left.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Kovingten.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Wojcik saw that one coming. #T1#
Wojcik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Wojcik moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Wojcik.
Wojcik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wojcik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Wojcik shakes it off.
Wojcik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wojcik catches Kovingten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wojcik tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wojcik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Kovingten scores with a hook.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Kovingten misses with a lunging right hand
and Wojcik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Wojcik sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Wojcik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovingten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wojcik connects with the punch.
Wojcik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovingten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Wojcik tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovingten scores with a sloppy right hand. Wojcik should have avoided that one. #CL#
Wojcik clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik lands a right hand.
Wojcik keeps control of Kovingten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Wojcik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Wojcik.
Kovingten is leaning against Wojcik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wojcik has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Wojcik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovingten's efforts to push away.
Wojcik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wojcik is keeping busy.
Wojcik misses with a body punch. #T1#
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik lands with a light punch inside.
Kovingten tries to circle away but Wojcik has him pinned against the ropes.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Kovingten misses with the head strike.
Kovingten lands an elbow just above Wojcik 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Ryszard Wojcik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards. #CUT2#
Ryszard Wojcik's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik. #BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Wojcik.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Wojcik moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
Wojcik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Wojcik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wojcik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovingten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wojcik takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Wojcik counters by clinching up.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten tries to stall but Wojcik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Wojcik throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Wojcik sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
Kovingten pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wojcik is out of range and Kovingten settles back down.
Wojcik moves out of range of the body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten stuns Wojcik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wojcik slips a straight right by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wojcik scores with the left hand. Kovingten knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten throws a leg kick #CL#
and Wojcik counters by moving into the clinch.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Kovingten moved out of range.
Kovingten throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Wojcik is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Wojcik.#CL#
Wojcik moves into the clinch.
Wojcik tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kovingten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wojcik misses with a double jab
and Kovingten counters with a nice leg kick.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Kovingten fakes the leg kick and cracks Wojcik in the body.
Wojcik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wojcik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wojcik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
Wojcik connects with a single shot there.
Kovingten looks to throw the jab but Wojcik is out of range.
Kovingten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wojcik momentarily.
Wojcik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.#T2#
Wojcik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovingten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kovingten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wojcik.
Kovingten keeps the fight on the outside.
Wojcik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovingten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovingten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Wojcik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Wojcik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovingten. Kovingten obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojcik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kovingten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wojcik.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range. #CL#
Kovingten gets tackled into the ropes by Wojcik. Wojcik maintains the clinch.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojcik.
Good body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Wojcik.
Wojcik walks into a stiff left hand from Kovingten.#CL#
Wojcik clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Wojcik on the inside.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
A short left from Wojcik.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wojcik as Kovingten tries to tie him up.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Good body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Wojcik pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kovingten is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wojcik has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojcik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten working hard to break the clinch.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik digs a right hand into Kovingten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kovingten's gas tank. #T2#
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Wojcik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Wojcik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten wants to get back to striking at distance but Wojcik won't allow it.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Nice body punch from Wojcik - that landed with a thud.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojcik gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Kovingten is rocked!
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik had his way with Kyle Kovingten in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Wojcik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Wojcik has closed the distance and engaged Kovingten in a clinch.
Kovingten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Kovingten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kovingten connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Wojcik clinches.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wojcik throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Wojcik throws a head punch that misses.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Wojcik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojcik has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Wojcik lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten avoiding damage.
A short right from Wojcik.
A shot in the inside from Wojcik.
Kovingten is still on wobbly legs! Can Wojcik finish him?
Wojcik working aggressively here.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovingten is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Wojcik cracks Kovingten with a nice body shot.
Wojcik lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Wojcik.
Kovingten seems to have recovered his senses.
Wojcik presses Kovingten against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Nice body punch from Wojcik - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Wojcik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wojcik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Wojcik cracks Kovingten with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovingten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wojcik is keeping busy.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryszard Wojcik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wojcik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryszard Wojcik!
Ryszard Wojcik retains his middleweight title!

Event: RH79
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovingten.
Beukeboom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovingten tests Beukeboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovingten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beukeboom blocks the body kick.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Beukeboom forces Kovingten back against the ropes and clinches.
Beukeboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten thuds his shin into the meat of Beukeboom's side.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Beukeboom moved out of range.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Kovingten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beukeboom's calf.#T1#
Beukeboom thuds a left hand into Kovingten's body.
Beukeboom connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Beukeboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beukeboom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beukeboom wants to clinch.
Donk. Beukeboom catches Kovingten right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Beukeboom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kovingten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Beukeboom closes the distance and clinches.
Kovingten wants to get back to striking at distance but Beukeboom won't allow it.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Beukeboom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Kovingten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
Beukeboom swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Beukeboom lands with a light punch inside.
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Kovingten will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Kovingten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kovingten moves forwards but Beukeboom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovingten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beukeboom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kovingten falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Beukeboom counters by moving into the clinch.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Beukeboom's head.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beukeboom pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom takes a shot to the head.
Beukeboom tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Beukeboom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Beukeboom.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beukeboom is keeping busy.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Kovingten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kovingten lands a body punch.
Beukeboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Beukeboom lands a nice shot to the body.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beukeboom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Beukeboom takes one on the button.
Beukeboom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Beukeboom has Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch. #T2#
Beukeboom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovingten or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom prevents a body shot from Kovingten.
Beukeboom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
Kovingten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch but Beukeboom keeps him there for the moment.
Kovingten pushes Beukeboom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten effectively controlling the action here.
Kovingten is trying to stall.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Beukeboom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Beukeboom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovingten.
Nice defenses there by Beukeboom.
Kovingten walks into a jab.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Beukeboom works the jab nicely.
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body. Kovingten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beukeboom cracks Kovingten with a good jab.
Kovingten throws a front kick that sends Beukeboom stumbling back into the ropes.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Beukeboom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovingten.
Beukeboom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovingten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beukeboom's calf.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beukeboom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Kovingten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovingten swings for the body but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Kovingten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beukeboom tries to clinch up.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovingten lands with a shot to the body.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
Beukeboom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Kovingten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovingten.
Kovingten stalks Beukeboom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Beukeboom's face. Beukeboom staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. Beukeboom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beukeboom cracks a nice hook into Kovingten's ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beukeboom moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovingten fails to land with a series of punches.
Beukeboom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Beukeboom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beukeboom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a shot from downtown. Beukeboom moves away and avoids it.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Beukeboom avoids the punch easily.
Beukeboom misses with a left hand
and Kovingten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beukeboom throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Beukeboom.
Kovingten takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Beukeboom.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beukeboom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beukeboom blocks a head kick by Kovingten.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovingten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Kovingten!
After the fight, Kyle Kovingten 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.

Event: RH62
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Kovingten cracks Maartins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovingten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovingten crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maartins - the referee stops the clock and Kovingten gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maartins. Kovingten manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maartins wants to land a leg kick but Kovingten is out of range.
Kovingten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maartins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovingten scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Yevgen Maartins has been cut.#CL#
Kovingten gets a clinch.
Maartins misses with an elbow strike.
Kovingten takes an elbow to the temple.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
Maartins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Kovingten as the two fighters clinch.
Kovingten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovingten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maartins backwards.
Maartins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovingten.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maartins misses with a knee to the head.
Kovingten avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body. #T1#
Kovingten presses Maartins against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maartins throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Maartins throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Maartins throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maartins throws a body punch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten cracks Maartins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Maartins throws a leg kick but Kovingten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maartins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kovingten. That one must have hurt.
Kovingten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovingten moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaartins.
Maartins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maartins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten tried to counter with a leg kick but Maartins avoided it.
Maartins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maartins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovingten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Maartins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maartins looks winded!#T2#
Maartins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Kovingten - just one landing.
Kovingten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maartins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovingten. That did some damage!
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kovingten blocks a leg kick.
Maartins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Maartins is rocked!#CL#
Kovingten darts in and clinches Maartins up against the ropes.
Maartins blocks a body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks an elbow strike.
Maartins trying to land knees to the body.
Kovingten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Maartins avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Maartins missing with knees to the body.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yevgen Maartins's cut.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kovingten takes a swing at Maartins's ribcage but misses.
Maartins throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maartins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kovingten.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kovingten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maartins looks for the body kick but Kovingten saw that one coming.
Kovingten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten lands a glancing blow to the side of Maartins's head.
Maartins walks into a jab.
Maartins misses with a two punch combination.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses.
Maartins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maartins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovingten lands with an uppercut that bounces Maartins off the ropes and back into range.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maartins can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body. Maartins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Maartins misses
and Kovingten counters with a two punch combo.
Maartins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Maartins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maartins is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kovingten forces Maartins back against the ropes and clinches.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks with his arms.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovingten stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maartins misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Kovingten. #BC#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Maartins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovingten misses its target.
Kovingten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid body kick from Kovingten.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maartins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Maartins pushes him off.
Kovingten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovingten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maartins under the eye.
Maartins throws a body shot but no joy.
Maartins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kovingten.
Maartins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kovingten cracks Maartins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Maartins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
Kovingten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maartins's calf.
Kovingten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maartins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten throws a good cross that connects.
Maartins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovingten lands a slapping body shot.
Boom! Kovingten lands a massive head kick that sends Maartins crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Kovingten is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kyle Kovingten!
A less than humble Kyle Kovingten misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RH50
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wojcik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovingten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wojcik is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wojcik misses the body punch
and Kovingten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Wojcik. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wojcik looks to clinch
letting Kovingten counter with a right hand.
Kovingten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut.
Wojcik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Wojcik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovingten throws a good cross that connects.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body. Wojcik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wojcik.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Wojcik avoids it.
Wojcik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.#T1#
Wojcik swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
It seemed like Kovingten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kovingten does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wojcik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovingten with a jab.
Kovingten keeps the fight on the outside.
Wojcik moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Kovingten throws a right hand that misses
and Wojcik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wojcik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Kovingten.
Kovingten misses the jab.
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovingten counters with a right hand to the body.
Wojcik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovingten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Wojcik.#T2#
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojcik takes one to the chin there.
Wojcik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wojcik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wojcik jabs at Kovingten's body.
Wojcik loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovingten! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wojcik lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Wojcik scores with the left hand. Kovingten knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
Wojcik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Kovingten takes a swing at Wojcik's ribcage but misses.
Kovingten misses with a hook.
Wojcik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Wojcik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovingten tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovingten swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Wojcik - that landed with a thud.
Wojcik scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wojcik avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
Wojcik lands with a right to the head.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojcik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Wojcik does it's job there.
Wojcik cracks Kovingten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wojcik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wojcik fails to land with a series of punches.
Wojcik throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovingten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wojcik throws a hook to the side of Kovingten's head but Kovingten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovingten replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wojcik blocks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wojcik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Wojcik.
Kovingten throws out a counter right but Wojcik avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryszard Wojcik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik'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.
#R2#
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a right hand.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten connects with an inside leg kick.
Kovingten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Wojcik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojcik working aggressively here.
Kovingten tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
Kovingten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojcik or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Wojcik's head.
The referee calls for Kovingten to work.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
Kovingten just leaning against Wojcik, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Kovingten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wojcik has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovingten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojcik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kovingten is breathing heavily.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojcik tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the ropes.
A short left from Wojcik.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a body shot.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Wojcik.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wojcik on the inside.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wojcik gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojcik.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Wojcik working aggressively here.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Wojcik gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Wojcik as the two fighters clinch.
Wojcik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Wojcik lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
A right handed body shot lands from Wojcik.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovingten or not.
A short left from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojcik lands a left hand. #T4#
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!
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojcik misses with a body punch.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryszard Wojcik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wojcik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks from the clinch.
Wojcik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovingten can do to turn this around?
Wojcik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovingten lunges at Wojcik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wojcik's hand.
Wojcik tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
Wojcik throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojcik's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wojcik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovingten connects with a right hand. Wojcik shakes it off.
Kovingten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojcik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Wojcik rushes Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kovingten on the inside.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Wojcik lands a body punch.
Wojcik lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
Kovingten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik scores with a hook to the body.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Wojcik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Wojcik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovingten.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wojcik has him pressed against the ropes.
Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovingten's elbow.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Good body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten tries to stall but Wojcik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wojcik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovingten controls his hands.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Wojcik.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Wojcik.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Wojcik.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Wojcik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojcik misses with some punches.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovingten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wojcik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovingten is trying to maintain a safe position but Wojcik gets an underhook and turns Kovingten into the ropes.
Wojcik tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kovingten tries to get set, Wojcik tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovingten manages to avoid the attempt.
Wojcik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wojcik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Wojcik. #ROC#
Kovingten is rocked!#CL#
Wojcik closes the distance and clinches.
Kovingten is still on wobbly legs! Can Wojcik finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovingten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Kovingten takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Kovingten back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojcik lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Wojcik swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik. #BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Wojcik moves out of range. #CL#
Wojcik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovingten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wojcik has him pressed against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
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.
#R4#
Wojcik swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wojcik tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice defenses there by Wojcik.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wojcik.
Kovingten lands with a hook. Wojcik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Wojcik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries to break free but Wojcik pushes him back against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards. #T1#
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten connects with a crisp jab.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kovingten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovingten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wojcik misses with a body shot.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wojcik thuds his right hand into Kovingten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
A cross from Wojcik lands.
Kovingten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wojcik throws out the jab.
Kovingten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wojcik to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovingten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wojcik.
Kovingten tries a quick counter leg kick but Wojcik is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kovingten backs up against the ropes. #CL#
Wojcik pushes Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
A short right from Kovingten.
Wojcik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Kovingten blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Wojcik improves position. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kovingten. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wojcik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovingten.
Wojcik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kovingten backs up against the ropes.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wojcik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
Wojcik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wojcik cracks Kovingten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kovingten misses the body punch #CL#
and Wojcik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wojcik.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovingten.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Wojcik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovingten throws a leg kick #CL#
and Wojcik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten trying to stall but Wojcik improves his position.
Wojcik tries to work over Kovingten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojcik or not.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovingten blocks an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovingten looking to stall. #BC2#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik had his way with Kyle Kovingten in that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's time! Wojcik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kovingten lands a front kick.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kovingten misses
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Wojcik - just one landing.
Kovingten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wojcik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovingten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojcik's sensitive parts.
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Wojcik checks it
and Wojcik counters with a stiff right hand.
Wojcik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wojcik tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kovingten misses.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten scoring well with a low kick there.
Wojcik misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kovingten cracks the inside of Wojcik's front leg.
Wojcik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovingten cracks Wojcik with a good jab.
Kovingten fails to land with a series of punches.
Wojcik tries to clinch up.
Kovingten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wojcik circles away quickly and effectively.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojcik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Wojcik avoids the punch easily.
Wojcik misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
Wojcik misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kovingten counter with a right hand. #T2##CL#
Kovingten tries to keep at a distance but Wojcik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovingten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovingten struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wojcik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Kovingten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojcik takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Wojcik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Wojcik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Kovingten lands with an overhand left.
Wojcik swings for the body but Kovingten moves out of range.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wojcik throws a jab when Kovingten was well out of range.
Kovingten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Kovingten scores with a jab. Wojcik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wojcik moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Kovingten throws a jab but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kovingten jabs Wojcik right on the nose. Wojcik blinks but takes it well.
Kovingten moves forwards but Wojcik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wojcik feints a jab promting Kovingten to slip. Wojcik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovingten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten counters with a body kick.
Kovingten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovingten lands a nice hook to Wojcik's body. Wojcik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryszard Wojcik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wojcik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovingten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovingten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wojcik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovingten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kovingten throws a right hand that Wojcik ducks under and follows up with a left that Wojcik also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wojcik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryszard Wojcik!
Ryszard Wojcik retains his middleweight title!

Event: RH38
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Viticello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viticello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viticello looks to land a left hand but Kovingten moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
Sloppy strikes from Viticello. Those never looked like landing.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Viticello takes a step back to recover.
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Kovingten.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viticello moves forwards but Kovingten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovingten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Viticello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Viticello moved out of range nicely.
Kovingten stuns Viticello with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viticello misses with a two punch combination.
Viticello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovingten circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovingten defending well as Viticello loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Viticello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Viticello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viticello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovingten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Viticello on the side of the head.
Kovingten throws the kick towards the body but Viticello avoids it.#KD#
Viticello walks into a big right hand from Kovingten and goes down! The referee sends Kovingten to a neutral corner as Viticello gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viticello on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Viticello is rocked!
Viticello fails to land with a series of punches.
Viticello is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viticello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kovingten plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Viticello's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Viticello, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RH26
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Kovingten scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Kovingten closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the ropes.
Diaz 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.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovingten can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Diaz is trying to push Kovingten away but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Kovingten.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Kovingten keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Kovingten keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovingten keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovingten is trying to stall.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Kovingten is controlling the position.
Kovingten prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz tries to break free but Kovingten pushes him back against the ropes.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Diaz is trying to push Kovingten away but Kovingten has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Kovingten works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovingten lands with a right to the head.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovingten.
Diaz looks winded!#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crack! A monster head kick from Kovingten and Diaz falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Kovingten!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH16
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Svensson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovingten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovingten thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Nice body kick from Kovingten.#CL2#
Svensson rushes Kovingten and presses him up against the ropes.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten.
Kovingten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovingten.
Svensson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten. #BC#
Kovingten manages to break the clinch.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
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!
Svensson throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovingten lands with a straight right. Svensson didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Good exchange - Kovingten coming out on top.
Kovingten lands with an overhand left.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovingten.
Kovingten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That kick from Kovingten tenderised Svensson's leg. Svensson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svensson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Svensson misses with a left hand
and Kovingten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Svensson's knee momentarily.
Kovingten thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Kovingten defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson moves in looking to clinch but Kovingten pushes him off.
Kovingten throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Kovingten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.#T2#
A head kick from Kovingten lands but Svensson takes it in his stride.
Kovingten scores with a jab. Svensson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kovingten.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovingten scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovingten as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Svensson.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovingten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten drops his hands momentarily and Svensson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovingten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Svensson's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kovingten thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Kovingten scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Kovingten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten slips a straight right by Svensson.
Kovingten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Kovingten punishes Svensson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten jabs at Svensson's body.
Kovingten cracks Svensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovingten cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kovingten.
Svensson lands a slapping body shot.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Kovingten. #T1#
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten scores with the left hand. Svensson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
Kovingten swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Kovingten loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Kovingten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svensson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Kovingten lands but Svensson takes it in his stride.
Svensson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kovingten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kovingten lands a jab to Svensson's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Svensson is rocked!
Kovingten keeps Svensson at a distance using the push kick.
Svensson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovingten finish him?
Kovingten cracks Svensson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Svensson 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 Svensson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Svensson could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH9
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosman throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bosman.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Bosman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bosman moves out of range of the body kick.
As Kovingten looks to move away, Bosman throws a big counter combo but Kovingten just gets out of the way.
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!
Kovingten misses with a hook. Bosman ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Kovingten tries to bum rush Bosman with a series of wild strikes but Bosman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten thows a body kick. Bosman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosman misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosman manages to avoid it.
Bosman avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Bosman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosman walks into a left hand.
Kovingten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bosman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Bosman throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Bosman avoids the punch easily.
Bosman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovingten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bosman's head.
A head kick by Bosman misses
and Kovingten counters with a nice body kick.
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosman scores with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosman moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bosman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Bosman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bosman throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
As Kovingten looks to move away, Bosman throws a big counter combo but Kovingten just gets out of the way.
Kovingten cracks a nice hook into Bosman's ribs.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosman misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Bosman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Kovingten.
Kovingten with a nice cross.
Kovingten jabs Bosman right on the nose. Bosman blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovingten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman slips a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a hook.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Bosman.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Bosman rushes Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch.
Bosman lands a left hand.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Bosman.
Bosman keeps control of Kovingten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bosman misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bosman working aggressively here.
Bosman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Bosman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bosman can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action. #T2#
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bosman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovingten avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosman misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten pushes Bosman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosman misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Bosman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovingten scores with a nice head shot.
Bosman blocks a leg kick.
Kovingten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBosman.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a lovely overhand right.
Bosman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Blokka Bosman has been cut.
Blokka Bosman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bosman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bosman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosman. Bosman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bosman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Bosman misses
and Kovingten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Bosman counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Bosman slaps the foot to one side.
Kovingten throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Bosman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten lands a jab.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosman looks for the body kick but Kovingten saw that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovingten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bosman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovingten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kovingten really felt that one!
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Bosman checks it
and Bosman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovingten scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovingten as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Bosman blocks the low kick.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Bosman appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Bosman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Bosman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten jabs at Bosman's body.
Bosman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosman throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off.
Blokka Bosman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosman.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Bosman.
Bosman backing away here, and Kovingten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Kovingten catches Bosman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovingten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosman at a distance.
Kovingten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovingten 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
After the fight, Kyle Kovingten 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.
Blokka Bosman spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, I guess it is time to get back to hunting buffalos.'.

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