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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Kovac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lutter is looking for a sweep. Kovac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lutter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lutter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kovac passes into side control.
Lutter is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutter tries to control but Kovac manages to take his back.
Kovac tries to keep control of the position but Lutter is staying busy.
Kovac doesn't have the hooks in and Lutter manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lutter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Lutter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kovac has momentary wrist control but Lutter slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kovac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lutter forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Lutter is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lutter is looking for a kimura but Kovac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lutter to get the leverage. #T2#
Kovac is looking for a sweep. Lutter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lutter is looking to take a break and control but Kovac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lutter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutter tries to pass to full mount but Kovac defends it. #SUB#
Lutter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lutter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kovac is just riding it out for now. Lutter eventually gives up the hold.
Lutter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##ES2#
Kovac manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lutter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kovac avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Kovac pulls guard successfully.
Kovac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lutter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lutter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lutter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Lutter scoring with some ground and pound.
Kovac keeping moving, preventing Lutter from controlling successfully.
Lutter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovac's head.
Lutter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovac swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lutter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lutter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lutter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lutter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kovac looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kovac looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kovac! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eberhard Kovac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lutter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lutter shoots in and drives through. Kovac sprawls well.
Kovac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lutter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lutter is defended easily by Kovac.
Kovac steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lutter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lutter drives through with a takedown into Kovac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lutter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lutter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lutter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovac manages to get back to half guard.
Kovac misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lutter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kovac has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lutter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kovac has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Lutter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovac manages to get to full guard.
Lutter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kovac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lutter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kovac is trying to control the position but Lutter postures up. #SUB#
Lutter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kovac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lutter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kovac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lutter wants to control from the top but Kovac keeps moving.
Lutter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lutter trying to control but Kovac is working from the bottom.
Lutter pushes down on Kovac's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Lutter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Kovac is looking to improve his position.
Kovac on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lutter is looking for a kimura but Kovac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lutter to get the leverage.
Kovac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lutter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lutter prevents Kovac from improving his position.#SUB#
Lutter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lutter is trying to control. Kovac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Lutter slips a nice elbow through Kovac's hands, connecting with Kovac's forehead.
Travis Lutter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutter drops an elbow to the side of Kovac's head.
Lutter is looking to stall here but Kovac recovers full guard. #SUB#
Lutter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lutter wants to control from the top but Kovac keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lutter is in close to Kovac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lutter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lutter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kovac shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Lutter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kovac passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lutter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lutter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lutter actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovac prevents Lutter from improving his position.#T1#
Lutter flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lutter works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Kovac decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kovac tries to clinch up.
Lutter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovac avoids it really well and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kovac!
#CL2#
Kovac drives through and clinches with Lutter against the cage.
#TD2#
Kovac has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lutter regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Lutter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kovac passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Lutter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lutter punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lutter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kovac is looking to take a break and control but Lutter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lutter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lutter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lutter is trying to get back to full guard.
Lutter manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Kovac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kovac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lutter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lutter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kovac stopping the sweep attempt from Lutter.
Lutter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lutter wants to control but Kovac passes easily into half guard.
Lutter wants to control but Kovac is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovac trying to control the action but Lutter is working from the bottom.
Kovac wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eberhard Kovac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovac 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Travis Lutter!
Travis Lutter 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Kovac fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manchest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Kovac shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manchest is trying to defend but Kovac finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manchest pushes Kovac off but Kovac dives into side control.
Kovac slows the pace down. #SU2#
Kovac stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kovac scores with a hook to the body. Manchest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manchest is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kovac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manchest tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kovac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manchest manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Manchest being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Kovac.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An elbow from Kovac crashes against the mat.
#SU2#
Kovac has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Kovac changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manchest looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kovac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manchest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Kovac stands up. #T3#
Manchest gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eberhard Kovac! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Erickson throws a sloppy head kick and Kovac moves out of range easily. #TD#
Erickson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kovac's half guard.#SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Erickson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kovac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erickson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovac trying to control from the bottom.
Kovac is trying to get back to full guard.
Erickson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Kovac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erickson.
Kovac wants to control but Erickson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Erickson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Erickson throws a strike but Kovac avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kovac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kovac being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erickson tries to clinch but Kovac moves out of range. #TD#
Erickson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kovac on his heels. He'll look to pass Kovac's guard now, I'm sure.
Kovac has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Erickson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kovac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Erickson avoids it.
Kovac is looking to control Erickson's arms but Erickson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovac has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Kovac manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Kovac throws a one two combo.
Erickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Erickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovac tries to clinch there but Erickson circles away.
Erickson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovac shoots in but Erickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It appears Erickson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Erickson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drillus Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eberhard Kovac.
Kovac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Erickson sprawls well. Erickson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kovac gets slowly back to his feet.
Kovac looks winded!#TD#
Kovac gets caught napping as Erickson dives in and scores a takedown. Kovac manages to retain guard.#T4#
Erickson scoring with some ground and pound.
Erickson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Erickson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kovac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kovac has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Erickson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Drillus Erickson 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#
Erickson wants to clinch.
Kovac is looking for the big counter here.
Kovac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erickson moves away.
Kovac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erickson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovac tries for a takedown but Erickson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erickson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Erickson darts in and clinches Kovac up against the cage.#BC2#
Kovac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Erickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kovac.
Drillus Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eberhard Kovac.#TD#
Erickson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kovac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Erickson is in Kovac's guard.
Erickson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Erickson is fighting to break Kovac's control of his arms but Kovac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Erickson pushes down on Kovac's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Erickson is trying to work for a kimura but Kovac is defending well.
Erickson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Erickson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Erickson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kovac looks a forlorn figure.
Kovac wants to hold on but Erickson pushes him away.#T3#
Erickson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Erickson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kovac is looking to escape.
Erickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovac can do to turn this around?
Kovac is just holding on here. Erickson manages to take his back.
Kovac trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kovac tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Erickson has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erickson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kovac.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drillus Erickson dominated that second round.
That's time! Erickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kovac or perhaps it was just good defense by Erickson, which made it look bad.
Erickson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erickson. Erickson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovac misses with a takedown attempt - Erickson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Erickson rushes Kovac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Erickson's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kovac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Erickson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kovac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Erickson is in Kovac's guard.
Erickson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Kovac keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Erickson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kovac wants to hit a sweep here but Erickson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kovac there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Erickson wants to finish this one by submission but Kovac is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Erickson. #SUB#
Erickson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kovac turns into him and now he's in Erickson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Erickson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Erickson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Erickson, not yet.
Kovac trying to control but Erickson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kovac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kovac being controlled here momentarily.
Kovac preventing the sweep.
Erickson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kovac trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Erickson working a defensive guard here.
Erickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erickson tries to get out of the position.
Kovac throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erickson as he jumps to the side.
Erickson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drillus Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eberhard Kovac.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Erickson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eberhard Kovac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drillus Erickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovac being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drillus Erickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erickson, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drillus Erickson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Rosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kovac, which made it look bad.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kovac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dela Rosa pinned against the cage. Dela Rosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kovac thuds his shin into the meat of Dela Rosa's side.
Kovac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Rosa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dela Rosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kovac explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eberhard Kovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kovac moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kovac has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dela Rosa uses from the top position. #T1#
Kovac is pulling down on Dela Rosa's head. It's preventing any offense from Dela Rosa, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Kovac working for submissions but it's allowed Dela Rosa to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa winds up and cracks Kovac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kovac wants to improve his position but Dela Rosa is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dela Rosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dela Rosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Kovac makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kovac.
Dela Rosa being controlled here momentarily.
Dela Rosa chips away with some ground and pound.
Dela Rosa wants to stand but Kovac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kovac pulls Dela Rosa in close to prevent any damage.
Kovac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovac swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kovac keeping moving, preventing Dela Rosa from controlling successfully.
Dela Rosa with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dela Rosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kovac throws a big counter combination but Dela Rosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kovac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Rosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kovac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dela Rosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4##TD#
Kovac jumps into guard, dragging Dela Rosa to the mat.
Dela Rosa trying to control but Kovac is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Rosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Rosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovac keeping moving, preventing Dela Rosa from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovac wants to sweep here but Dela Rosa controlling him for the moment.
Dela Rosa scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eberhard Kovac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dela Rosa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dela Rosa showed some decent athleticism there.
Kovac makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bato Dela Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Rosa tries for a takedown but Kovac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kovac closes the distance and clinches.
Kovac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovac tries to score a body lock takedown but Dela Rosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kovac is pressed up against the cage. Dela Rosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kovac down to the mat. Kovac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kovac connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovac shoots in looking for a takedown but Dela Rosa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kovac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Rosa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kovac defends it nicely.
Eberhard Kovac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bato Dela Rosa.#T1#
Kovac works over Dela Rosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Kovac.
#CL#
Dela Rosa tries to keep at a distance but Kovac has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Dela Rosa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kovac can't fight it off and eventually Dela Rosa manages to take the fight to the floor. Kovac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kovac manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Kovac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Rosa can do to turn this around?
Kovac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dela Rosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kovac pulls Dela Rosa into guard.
Dela Rosa trying to control but Kovac is working from the bottom.
Kovac pulls Dela Rosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Dela Rosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kovac is looking to stand up but Dela Rosa isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Kovac's legs - danger averted.
Kovac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dela Rosa's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kovac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovac has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kovac drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dela Rosa dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4##SUB2#
Dela Rosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kovac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dela Rosa, into his guard. #REVR#
Kovac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kovac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovac stops Dela Rosa from standing up. #SU#
Kovac stands up from Dela Rosa's guard - Kovac perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eberhard Kovac dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dela Rosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dela Rosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovac. Kovac gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Rosa is defended easily by Kovac.
Dela Rosa fails with the takedown
and Kovac counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kovac or perhaps it was just good defense by Dela Rosa, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eberhard Kovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Rosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Dela Rosa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1#
Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed
and Kovac counters with a one-two to the body.
Dela Rosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Kovac gets a clinch. #BC#
Kovac breaks from the clinch.
Dela Rosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovac. Kovac gets slowly back to his feet.
Dela Rosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dela Rosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kovac looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Rosa.
Kovac is looking to counter the offense by Dela Rosa and move into the clinch.
Dela Rosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dela Rosa fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Kovac shoots in but no luck this time.
Dela Rosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kovac or perhaps it was just good defense by Dela Rosa, which made it look bad.
Kovac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovac scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Kovac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dela Rosa. That did some damage!#CL#
Kovac rushes Dela Rosa and presses him up against the cage.
Kovac scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovac takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Kovac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dela Rosa.
#BC#
Kovac breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kovac closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kovac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovac goes for a double leg but Dela Rosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dela Rosa continues to drive forward.
Kovac stalling.
Dela Rosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Kovac shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kovac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovac can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Kovac stalling in the clinch.
Dela Rosa can't get the takedown.
Kovac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dela Rosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Kovac manages to break the clinch.
Kovac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dela Rosa defends well and Kovac ends up having to push Dela Rosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kovac gets underhooks to prevent Dela Rosa's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Kovac pulls Dela Rosa into guard.
Dela Rosa wants to pass the guard but Kovac is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kovac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eberhard Kovac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovac 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eberhard Kovac! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Poppa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kovac.
Poppa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovac.
Poppa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poppa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Kovac counters by clinching up.
Kovac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poppa is trying to push Kovac away but Kovac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kovac breaks from the clinch.
Poppa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovac is looking for the big counter here.
Kovac dives in for a single leg takedown but Poppa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joji Poppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eberhard Kovac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Poppa. Those never looked like landing.
Kovac darts in looking for a takedown but Poppa gets double underhooks and turns Kovac into the cage.
Poppa misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Poppa blocks a head kick by Kovac.
Kovac blocks a head kick by Poppa.
#CL2#
Kovac takes the fight into the clinch.
Poppa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovac.
Poppa prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Kovac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovac misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Poppa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Poppa to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A combination from Kovac does no damage.
Poppa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poppa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Kovac counters by moving into the clinch.
Kovac tries to pull guard but Poppa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poppa tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovac avoids the damage to the body.
Poppa tries to stall but Kovac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Kovac manages to break the clinch.
Poppa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovac.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovac is defended easily by Poppa.
Poppa misses with a body kick.
Kovac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poppa avoids it really well and circles away.
As Kovac tries to get set, Poppa tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovac manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Kovac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Kovac has Poppa up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kovac manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Kovac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poppa throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##ES2#
Kovac has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Poppa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kovac is stalling here.
Kovac tries for a takedown but Poppa manages to get underhooks.
Kovac wants to take the fight to the mat but Poppa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Poppa is trying to break free.#BC#
Poppa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Poppa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eberhard Kovac will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovac.
Kovac tries for a takedown but Poppa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Poppa tries to keep at a distance but Kovac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poppa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joji Poppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eberhard Kovac.
Poppa can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Kovac breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poppa's waist but Poppa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovac off to one side.
Kovac has a takedown stuffed.
Poppa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Poppa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poppa throws a head kick that misses.
Joji Poppa is winning the standup battle so far.
Poppa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poppa as he avoids it easily.
Poppa throws a head kick that Kovac semi-blocks.
Kovac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovac with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poppa lands a jab to Kovac's midsection.
Kovac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poppa's waist but Poppa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovac off to one side.
Joji Poppa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovac shoots for a takedown but Poppa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Poppa tries to clinch but Kovac is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Poppa.
Poppa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poppa wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Kovac moves into range and clinches up with Poppa.
Kovac is working for takedown but Poppa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Poppa manages to break the clinch.
Poppa avoids the head kick by Kovac.
Kovac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovac shoots in and drives through. Poppa sprawls well.
Kovac shoots for a double leg takedown but Poppa sprawls well. He's pushed Kovac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Poppa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poppa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kovac.
Poppa throws a sloppy head kick and Kovac moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kovac moves into range and clinches up with Poppa.
Poppa is trying to break the clinch but Kovac has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kovac pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kovac has his foot on Poppa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poppa works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poppa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovac seems keen to control Poppa's posture.
Poppa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Poppa wants to control from the top but Kovac keeps moving. #ES2#
Kovac pushes Poppa off and gets back to his feet.
Kovac shoots in but Poppa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poppa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Poppa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kovac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Kovac gets a 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!
Kovac goes for a takedown attempt but Poppa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kovac takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joji Poppa 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##CL2#
Kovac closes the distance and clinches.
Kovac wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Poppa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poppa looking to stall.
Kovac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poppa's elbow.
Kovac landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Kovac manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kovac closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poppa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovac.
Kovac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poppa walks away with a smile on his face. Kovac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joji Poppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eberhard Kovac.#T1#
Poppa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kovac.
Poppa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovac steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Poppa.#CL2#
Kovac moves into the clinch.
Kovac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poppa.
Kovac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poppa's elbow.
Kovac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poppa to keep the fight standing.
Kovac stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kovac avoiding damage.
Eberhard Kovac seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##BC2#
Kovac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kovac moves into range and clinches up with Poppa.
Poppa can't break the clinch.
Kovac stalling against the cage.
Kovac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poppa's efforts to push away.
Kovac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poppa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Poppa tries to circle away but Kovac has him pinned against the cage.
Poppa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovac.
#T3##TD2#
Kovac jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Kovac is looking for a triangle but Poppa pushes his legs off easily.
Poppa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kovac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poppa is aware though and is defending well.
Poppa trying to control but Kovac is working from the bottom.
Poppa wants to stand but Kovac has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kovac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poppa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Poppa keeping full guard, as Kovac tries to pass.
Kovac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eberhard Kovac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovac 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eberhard Kovac! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Kovac shoots in looking for a takedown but McJerkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kovac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kovac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
McJerkins has managed to clinch.
Kovac can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eberhard Kovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McJerkins taking a breather.#BC2#
McJerkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McJerkins.
McJerkins shoots for a takedown but Kovac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
McJerkins rushes Kovac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McJerkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kovac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McJerkins is defending well.
McJerkins tries for a takedown but Kovac manages to get underhooks.
Kovac throws a punch but it's blocked by McJerkins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McJerkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McJerkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on McJerkins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kovac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McJerkins cracks Kovac with a nice body shot.
Kovac tries to pull guard but McJerkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Kovac drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Kovac stops a takedown attempt from McJerkins.
#TD#
Kovac jumps into guard, dragging McJerkins to the mat.
McJerkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kovac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McJerkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McJerkins won't allow Kovac to get back to his feet.
McJerkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kovac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McJerkins defends it easily.
McJerkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McJerkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovac shoots in but no luck this time. #KD2#
McJerkins drops Kovac with a beautiful combination! Kovac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McJerkins is looking for the KO!
Kovac tries to close the distance and clinch but McJerkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McJerkins tries for a takedown but Kovac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kovac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
McJerkins misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
McJerkins rushes Kovac and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kovac pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Kovac manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kovac jumps guard but McJerkins stands there with Kovac around his waist. Kovac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kovac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kovac is breathing heavily.
Kovac tries to pull guard but McJerkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McJerkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kovac up against the cage.
McJerkins tries to pull guard but Kovac holds him up against the cage and eventually McJerkins drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phlerkin McJerkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McJerkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McJerkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovac pinned against the cage. Kovac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kovac feinted with a counter takedown.
McJerkins wants to clinch up but Kovac keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
McJerkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McJerkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovac smiles and moves away.
McJerkins stuffs the takedown.
McJerkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovac's waist but Kovac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McJerkins off to one side.
Eberhard Kovac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phlerkin McJerkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJerkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovac circles away.
Kovac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McJerkins as he jumps to the side.
McJerkins leaves Kovac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McJerkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McJerkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovac but Kovac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kovac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McJerkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovac tries to counter with a takedown but McJerkins is quick to defend against it.
McJerkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovac tries to sprawl out of it but McJerkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phlerkin McJerkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McJerkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Kovac, which made it look bad.
A punch combination from McJerkins misses.
No luck for Kovac with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McJerkins connects with a body shot.
Kovac tries to clinch up but McJerkins circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McJerkins moves into range and clinches up with Kovac.
McJerkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kovac can't get the takedown.
Kovac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McJerkins.
#T3##TD2#
McJerkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kovac can't fight it off and eventually McJerkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Kovac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kovac wriggles free and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovac.
McJerkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kovac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
No luck for McJerkins with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from McJerkins. No joy for Kovac on that attempt. #CL2#
McJerkins drives through and clinches with Kovac against the cage.
McJerkins lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovac is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
McJerkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Kovac with that takedown attempt.
McJerkins tries to counter with a clinch but Kovac shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McJerkins stuffs the takedown.
McJerkins misses with a takedown attempt - Kovac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phlerkin McJerkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kovac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McJerkins sprawls well. McJerkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kovac gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McJerkins. #CL2#
McJerkins moves into range and clinches up with Kovac.
Kovac tries to pull guard but McJerkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Kovac drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McJerkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McJerkins gets a clinch.
Kovac tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eberhard Kovac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kovac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McJerkins avoids it.
McJerkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McJerkins avoiding damage.
McJerkins tries to pull guard but Kovac won't allow it.
McJerkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Kovac gets control of McJerkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kovac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kovac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McJerkins throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Kovac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McJerkins is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McJerkins wants to get up but he can't break Kovac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McJerkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovac goes for a double leg but McJerkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McJerkins continues to drive forward.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McJerkins.#TD2#
McJerkins pulls guard successfully.
McJerkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kovac controls the pace.#T3#
Kovac trying to control but McJerkins is working from the bottom.
McJerkins trying to control the position.
McJerkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovac is controlling him.
Kovac postures up in McJerkins's guard and throws a big left but McJerkins blocks it.
Kovac is stalling in the full guard.
McJerkins looking for a sweep. Not yet McJerkins, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovac moves in looking to clinch but McJerkins pushes him off.
Kovac moves in looking to clinch but McJerkins pushes him off.
Kovac misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
McJerkins closes the distance and clinches.
Kovac misses with a body punch.
McJerkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovac backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McJerkins slows down the pace here.
McJerkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phlerkin McJerkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McJerkins 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phlerkin McJerkins! |
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