Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Smith lands.
Jovanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Smith closes the distance but Jovanovic moves to the side
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range as Jovanovic strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jovanovic moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jovanovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T1#
Jovanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
As Smith backs away, Jovanovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Agent Smith has been cut.#KD#
Jovanovic lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Jovanovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a right hand from hell and Smith is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Agent Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn'.

Event: TOF 181
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic tries for a takedown but Graves circles away easily
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Jovanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Graves scores with a nice body kick.
Jovanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavrilo Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Jovanovic.
Nice jab there from Graves.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic throws a leg kick
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves avoids the head kick by Jovanovic. #T1#
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.
Jovanovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jovanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Jovanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jovanovic.
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jovanovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanovic working away.
Jovanovic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic happy to just control the position for now.
Jovanovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jovanovic is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Jovanovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Jovanovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Jovanovic working the ground and pound but Graves is defending the strikes.
Jovanovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Graves down.
Jovanovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Graves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jovanovic scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Jovanovic stalls from top position.
Jovanovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jovanovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Graves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jovanovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jovanovic throwing strikes but Graves manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jovanovic is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Jovanovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Graves is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jovanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Jovanovic is still trying to improve position.
Jovanovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Graves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jovanovic manages to get to full guard.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovanovic is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Jovanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Jovanovic wants to control but Graves passes easily into half guard.
Jovanovic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graves jumps into side control!
Jovanovic is not content to let Graves control the position.
You can see the frustration on Jovanovic's face as Graves controls the position.
Jovanovic tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Graves happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Jovanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jovanovic keeps working.
Jovanovic is looking for a sweep.
Graves controls the position from side control.
Jovanovic trying to control but Graves flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Jovanovic tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Graves tries to keep control of the position but Jovanovic is staying busy.
Graves controlling well, preventing Jovanovic from escaping the position.
Jovanovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jovanovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Graves content just to control the position here.
Jovanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jovanovic keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Graves tries to control but Jovanovic wriggling away.
Jovanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jovanovic working to try and regain half guard.
Jovanovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jovanovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Graves has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Graves controlling the pace for now.
Jovanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jovanovic is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Graves dominated that round.
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#
A shot to the body from Jovanovic misses
and Graves finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Graves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovanovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graves throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jovanovic.
It seemed like Jovanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanovic can do to turn this around?
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Jovanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jovanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jovanovic just manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jovanovic's knee momentarily.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Jovanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jovanovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Graves thuds a left hand into Jovanovic's body.
Phil Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves checks a low kick from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jovanovic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Jovanovic down.
A big left from Jovanovic misses. #CL2#
Jovanovic drives through and clinches with Graves against the cage.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Jovanovic controls the action.
Graves misses with some punches.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Graves. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jovanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves is working Jovanovic over against the cage.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Graves.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovanovics head.
Gavrilo Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside. #T3#
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves works on Jovanovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Graves takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic is breathing heavily.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Graves into the cage.
Jovanovic tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
A short left from Jovanovic. #T5#
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jovanovic.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Graves tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Graves blocking some punches. #T6#
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Graves 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a shot to the body.#T7#
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves gets through Jovanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Jovanovic down. #T8#
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jovanovic lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Jovanovic throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves looks to land a body kick but Jovanovic moved away.
Graves backing away here, and Jovanovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves lands a nice hook to Jovanovic's body. Jovanovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves is looking to chop away at Jovanovic's legs.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Jovanovic has managed to clinch.
Graves tries to work over Jovanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Graves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Graves's gas tank.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
A short left from Jovanovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves. #T9#
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jovanovic's elbow.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves misses with some punches.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves is trying to maintain a safe position but Jovanovic gets an underhook and turns Graves into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic 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.

Phil Graves dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovanovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
Jovanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Jovanovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jovanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Jovanovic avoided it.
Jovanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jovanovic just manages to avoid it.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jovanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Graves fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jovanovic just manages to avoid it.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Jovanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves lands the left hand.#TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jovanovic showed some decent athleticism there.
Jovanovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jovanovic trying to mount his opponent but Graves defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves is concentrating on defense, preventing Jovanovic from advancing position.
Jovanovic is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Jovanovic working Graves over with strikes.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jovanovic. #T3#
Graves wants to improve his position but Jovanovic is controlling well.
Jovanovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jovanovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jovanovic to get the leverage.
Jovanovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jovanovic content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jovanovic swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Jovanovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jovanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jovanovic swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Jovanovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Jovanovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jovanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick there by Graves.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T5#
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic.
It appears Graves was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick from Jovanovic is predictable there
and Graves counters with a nice leg kick.
Jovanovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves tries to work over Jovanovic's front leg with a kick but Jovanovic checks it.
Jovanovic is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
Jovanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jovanovic.
Graves stuns Jovanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T6#
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands with a right hand.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovanovic looks to clinch
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jovanovic thinking.
Jovanovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jovanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Jovanovic does no damage.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to clinch there but Graves circles away.
Jovanovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jovanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T7#
Graves clobbers Jovanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
As Jovanovic looks to move away, Graves throws a big counter combo but Jovanovic just gets out of the way.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jovanovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves walks into a jab.#TD2#
Jovanovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graves!#SUB2#
Jovanovic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Graves has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jovanovic but great work by Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic is letting Graves control him for a moment. #T8#
Jovanovic sneaks back into half guard.
Graves trying to control the action but Jovanovic is working from the bottom.
Graves prevents Jovanovic from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Jovanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jovanovic tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Jovanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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 Phil Graves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 172
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
McCoy cracks Jovanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jovanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jovanovic as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Jovanovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCoy is trying to control Jovanovic's posture but Jovanovic avoids it.
McCoy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jovanovic. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well.
McCoy regains half guard.
Jovanovic is nestled in close to McCoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jovanovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
McCoy is staying active underneath Jovanovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jovanovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Jovanovic has control of the leg.
Jovanovic is pressing down on McCoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCoy is holding on for now.
Jovanovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jovanovic drops an elbow to the side of McCoy's head.
Jovanovic working McCoy over with strikes. #T2#
Jovanovic tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it.
McCoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McCoy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jovanovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jovanovic is pressing down on McCoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCoy is holding on for now.
Jovanovic with the ground and pound but McCoy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jovanovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jovanovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Jovanovic keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is looking for a triangle here but McCoy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jovanovic tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Jovanovic is trying to work for a sweep but McCoy has mounted him!
Jovanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! McCoy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jovanovic wants to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
McCoy breaks from Jovanovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jovanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jovanovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Jovanovic is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
Jovanovic is looking to improve his position.
Jovanovic keeps trying to improve his position.
Jovanovic is looking to control McCoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jovanovic avoid being mounted?
McCoy throwing shots but Jovanovic is blocking nicely.
Jovanovic is looking to improve his position.
Jovanovic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
McCoy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jovanovic is surviving well by controlling McCoy's body position as best he can. #T5#
Jovanovic can't escape the position.
McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jovanovic is looking to escape.
McCoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jovanovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCoy with shots to the head and body - Jovanovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jovanovic can't escape the position. #T6#
Jovanovic is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
McCoy lands a heavy elbow.
Jovanovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jovanovic tries to hold on but McCoy postures up.
Jovanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
McCoy avoids the attempt from Jovanovic to control.
McCoy landing punches. #T7#
McCoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jovanovic is working to get back to half guard.
McCoy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McCoy lands a heavy elbow.
McCoy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jovanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jovanovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jovanovic being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Jovanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Jovanovic from controlling successfully.
Jovanovic postures up. #SUB#
McCoy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jovanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Jovanovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jovanovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCoy wants to control but Jovanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
McCoy looking for submissions off his back.
Jovanovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willy McCoy dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCoy's guard.
Jovanovic lands a couple of digs.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
Jovanovic passes McCoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jovanovic trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jovanovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jovanovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Jovanovic is thwarting McCoy's attempts to control the position.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
Jovanovic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jovanovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Jovanovic looking to control but McCoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic cracks McCoy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jovanovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jovanovic landing shots from mount. #T3#
Jovanovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#McCoy is rocked!
Jovanovic postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McCoy badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jovanovic around the waist but Jovanovic pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jovanovic is the winner by TKO! Jovanovic jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
An out of breath Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 164
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jovanovic is looking for a takedown.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jovanovic misses with a looping left.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jovanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovanovic lands a high kick!
Knight swings for the body but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Knight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Knight tests Jovanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Jovanovic. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Jovanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Jovanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Jovanovic is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Jovanovic's guard.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Knight wants to control from the top but Jovanovic keeps moving. #T2#
Knight is really struggling to control Jovanovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Jovanovic blocks nicely.
Jovanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight wants to control from the top but Jovanovic keeps moving. #T3#
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Jovanovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Jovanovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Terrell Knight has been cut.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jovanovic tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jovanovic to the ground. Jovanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jovanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Gavrilo Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Jovanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jovanovic lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Jovanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jovanovic throws out the jab.
Jovanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Jovanovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Jovanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jovanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jovanovic 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.#T5#
Knight walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Jovanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a right hand #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jovanovic won't be happy with that.
Jovanovic tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jovanovic!
Jovanovic is in a horrible position here. Knight smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knight working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight raining down hammerfists from mount.#T6#
Knight avoids the attempt from Jovanovic to control.
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knight lands a heavy elbow.
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight prevents Jovanovic from getting the reversal.#T7#
Knight looking to finish Jovanovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jovanovic!
Knight tries to control but Jovanovic wriggling away.
Knight cracks Jovanovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knight tries to control but Jovanovic wriggling away.
Jovanovic is looking to get to half guard.
Knight with good strikes from the mount here!
Jovanovic tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.#T8#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knight cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Knight prevents Jovanovic from getting the reversal.
Knight controlling from mount.
Knight punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knight working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight with good strikes from the mount here!
Knight controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Knight working Jovanovic over with strikes here.
Knight postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jovanovic badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Knight around the waist but Knight pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Knight is the winner by TKO! Knight jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
A relieved looking Terrell Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 155
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jovanovic tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Jovanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Cabrera.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Cabrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Cabrera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabrera sprawls well. Cabrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jovanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Jovanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic with the counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch.
Jovanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
Cabrera is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
Jovanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabrera throws a wild body kick that Jovanovic sees coming a mile off.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a nice looking combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Cabrera.
Jovanovic throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Cabrera scores with a spinning back kick!
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cabrera with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera lands with a nice combination. Jovanovic backs away looking to recover.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera with a jab.
Jovanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cabrera tries to avoid it but Jovanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cabrera to the ground. Cabrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavrilo Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera cracks Jovanovic with an open hand slap.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Jovanovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Jovanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch.
Jovanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jovanovic.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Jovanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jovanovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabrera sprawls well initially but Jovanovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cabrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!#ES#
Cabrera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cabrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jovanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Jovanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Jovanovic tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Cabrera.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabrera but Cabrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Jovanovic's shoulder, as Jovanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Cabrera. #T5#
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a head kick that Jovanovic semi-blocks.
Cabrera catches Jovanovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jovanovic moves away.
Jovanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Cabrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cabrera misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
Cabrera lands a left hand.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Cabrera. #T6##BC#
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Cabrera.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Jovanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Jovanovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovanovic staying out of range there.
Jovanovic misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera tries to score with a low kick but Jovanovic moves his leg out of the way.
Cabrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Jovanovic does it's job there.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jovanovic misses with a combination
and Cabrera counters with a left to the body. #T7#
Cabrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovanovic.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jovanovic.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick.
Cabrera lands a high kick!
Cabrera delivers a nice body kick.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Jovanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jovanovic defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Jovanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera connects with a high kick. #T8#
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cabrera but Cabrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Jovanovic throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jovanovic's head.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Jovanovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Jovanovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Jovanovic lands a right hook to the body. #T9#
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jovanovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jovanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabrera lands with a straight right. Jovanovic didn't see that one coming.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jovanovic.
Cabrera cracks Jovanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jovanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jovanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jovanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jovanovic under the eye.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Jovanovic checks it.
Jovanovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Cabrera is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
It looks like Cabrera has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here. #T1#
Jovanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Jovanovic's head.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Cabrera.
A shot to the body from Cabrera misses
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Jovanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Jovanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jovanovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
A lazy left from Cabrera finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cabrera takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Jovanovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cabrera has one foot on Jovanovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Jovanovic's legs.
Jovanovic unleashes a big counter combination but Cabrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jovanovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a jab.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jab from Cabrera.
Jovanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Jovanovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Cabrera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jovanovic. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Cabrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cabrera throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Jovanovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Jovanovic back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Jovanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera with a jab.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T5#
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera digs a good body shot into Jovanovic's ribs.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovanovic tries to bum rush Cabrera with a series of wild strikes but Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jovanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a nice body kick. #T6#
Cabrera stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is breathing heavily.
Cabrera pushes Jovanovic away with a front kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cabrera.
Jovanovic throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic takes one to the side of the head.
Jovanovic takes one to the side of the head.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera lands the left hand.#T7#
Cabrera takes a swing at Jovanovic's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jovanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Jovanovic moved out of range.
Jovanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Jovanovic staying out of range there.
Jovanovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanovic can do to turn this around?
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera lunges at Jovanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jovanovic's hand.
Heraclio Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera scores with a kick to the body. #T8#
Jovanovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jovanovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrera.
Jovanovic walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to clinch.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Jovanovic ducked under it nicely.
Jovanovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jovanovic takes one on the button.#T9#
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a nice head kick!
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jovanovic's head backwards.
Jovanovic throws a low kick but Cabrera moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jovanovic misses the target.
Cabrera lands a high kick!
Cabrera with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jovanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jovanovic.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera lands with a straight right. Jovanovic didn't see that one coming.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jovanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heraclio Cabrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cabrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cabrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabrera to the mat! Cabrera manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Jovanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jovanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Cabrera's legs - danger averted.
Jovanovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cabrera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jovanovic escapes and throws Cabrera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cabrera is trying to buck Jovanovic off.#T1#
Jovanovic working the ground and pound from side control.
Jovanovic cracks Cabrera with a big elbow.
Cabrera is not content to let Jovanovic control the position.
Cabrera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jovanovic drops an elbow to the side of Cabrera's head.
Jovanovic working over Cabrera with some ground and pound. Cabrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jovanovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cabrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jovanovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jovanovic drops an elbow to the side of Cabrera's head. #ROC2#Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera is trying to stand.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
Jovanovic connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Jovanovic is working Cabrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Cabrera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Jovanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cabrera working for a triangle but Jovanovic defends it easily.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Jovanovic is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jovanovic defends it easily.
Jovanovic with a nice head shot there.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Jovanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB#
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jovanovic stands up over Cabrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jovanovic defends well.#SUB#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jovanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jovanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jovanovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Cabrera has momentary wrist control but Jovanovic slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Cabrera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jovanovic has passed into half guard! #ES#
Cabrera manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body. Cabrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jovanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Jovanovic's legs.
Jovanovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jovanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Jovanovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Cabrera stuns Jovanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jovanovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jovanovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Jovanovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavrilo Jovanovic.
Cabrera sizes up Jovanovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jovanovic takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T6#
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Jovanovic feints the counter takedown.
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Jovanovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera tries to clinch
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
Jovanovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Jovanovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabrera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cabrera misses the body punch #KD2#
and Jovanovic counters with a head kick that drops Cabrera to the mat! Cabrera scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T7#
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera lands with a nice body punch.
Jovanovic needs to keep his hands up - Cabrera had a free shot at his head there.
Jovanovic with the inside leg kick.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
Jovanovic is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut. #T8#
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards. #BC2#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Jovanovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jovanovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera lunges at Jovanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jovanovic's hand.
Good exchange - Cabrera coming out on top.#T9#
Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabrera thuds his shin into the meat of Jovanovic's side.
Nice body kick there by Cabrera.
Cabrera checks the leg kick.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Jovanovic avoided it.
Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovanovic checks it well.
Jovanovic 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.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera works over Jovanovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Cabrera throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heraclio Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 146
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic walks into a left hand.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Jovanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Jovanovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jovanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
I was talking to Bishop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovanovics head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Jovanovic avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jovanovic as Bishop tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Jovanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jovanovic blocks the elbow strike.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bishop breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Kealin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.
A left lands for Bishop.#T3#
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Jovanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jovanovic blocks the body kick.
Jovanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
Jovanovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Jovanovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jovanovic moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Jovanovic unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop tries to move into range but Jovanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
A jab from Jovanovic does it's job there.#T4#
Bishop jabs Jovanovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Jovanovic clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop works on Jovanovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop just leaning against Jovanovic, taking a breather.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T5#
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Jovanovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bishop's efforts to push away.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic. #BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T6#
Jovanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Jovanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Kealin Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Jovanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jovanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Jovanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jovanovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jovanovic moves away.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jovanovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with an outside leg kick.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jovanovic's sensitive parts. #T8#
Jovanovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Jovanovic wants to clinch.
Jovanovic is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bishop misses. #CL2#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Jovanovic. Jovanovic maintains the clinch.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch. #T9#
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bishop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop looking to slow down the pace here.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Jovanovic. That snapped Bishop's head back.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kealin Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Jovanovic is out of range.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanovic can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jovanovic blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a low kick but Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
Jovanovic misses with a looping left.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jovanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Jovanovic down.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
A low kick from Bishop misses
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovanovic wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Jovanovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jovanovic! But no joy.
Bishop throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range. #CL2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop cracks Jovanovic with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kealin Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.#T3#
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop throwing a counter right hand but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Jovanovic moved out of range.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jovanovic. #T4#
Jovanovic misses with a leg kick
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Jovanovic walks into a jab.
Jovanovic misses with a low kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Jovanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T5#
Jovanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Jovanovic thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Bishop counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jovanovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Jovanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jovanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jovanovic.
A head kick misses from Jovanovic. #T6#
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Jovanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Jovanovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovanovic looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Jovanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Jovanovic moves out of range easily.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Jovanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T7##KD2#
Jovanovic cracks Bishop with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jovanovic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bishop to stand back up!#ROC2#Bishop is rocked!#CUT2#Kealin Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jovanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jovanovic is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it. #CL2#
Jovanovic darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
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 shot in the inside from Bishop.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #T8#
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop. #BC#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop with a hook.
Jovanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Jovanovic moves into the clinch.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike. #T9#
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Jovanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jovanovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jovanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gavrilo Jovanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kealin Bishop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Jovanovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Jovanovic.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Jovanovic clinches with his opponent.
Jovanovic prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A short left from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Jovanovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Jovanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Bishop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jovanovic blocking some punches. #T3#
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
A shot in the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic being controlled against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Bishop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic is working Bishop over against the cage.
A short left from Jovanovic.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands with a left 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!
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jovanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T5#
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Jovanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Jovanovic. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Jovanovic does it's job there.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely. #T6#
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Despite the aggression on Jovanovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Jovanovic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bishop sprawling to the canvas! Bishop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jovanovic finish 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!
Jovanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Jovanovic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bishop! Jovanovic dives in looking to finish! Bishop is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
Gavrilo Jovanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 138
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Maverick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maverick - that will leave a mark!
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jovanovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maverick. Jovanovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maverick tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Maverick is looking to break free of the clinch but Jovanovic has double underhooks.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic has Maverick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maverick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action. #BC2#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jovanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maverick. Maverick obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Maverick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maverick throws a quick counter head kick but Jovanovic was just out of range.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maverick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jovanovic cracks Maverick with a good jab.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Maverick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maverick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jovanovic's hands.
Maverick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jovanovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Jovanovic rushes Maverick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Maverick controls the action.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maverick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Jovanovic misses with a body shot.
Maverick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maverick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jovanovic moves in looking to clinch but Maverick pushes him off.
Jovanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
A cross from Jovanovic lands.#KD#
Maverick lands a big head kick that sends Jovanovic tumbling to the mat! Maverick takes a step backwards and waves Jovanovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Gavrilo Jovanovic has been cut.
Maverick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Jovanovic is rocked!#T3#
Maverick throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Jovanovic checks it.
Maverick swings for the body but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Maverick throws an off balance right hand
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Jovanovic has closed the distance and engaged Maverick in a clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jovanovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Jovanovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Jovanovic landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jovanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maverick wants to sweep here but Jovanovic controlling him for the moment.
Jovanovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maverick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maverick pulls Jovanovic in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jovanovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maverick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maverick tries to get out of the position.
Jovanovic lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maverick looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maverick is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jovanovic keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Maverick won't allow Jovanovic to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jovanovic is trying to keep Maverick in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Jovanovic keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Jovanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maverick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jovanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maverick looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jovanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maverick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maverick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jovanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T7##SUB2#
Jovanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maverick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jovanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jovanovic 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#
Jovanovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maverick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maverick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jovanovic pulls Maverick in close to his closed guard and prevents Maverick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jovanovic 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.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Jovanovic, not yet. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jovanovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maverick defends it easily.
Maverick wants to get up but he can't break Jovanovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Jovanovic has his foot on Maverick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maverick works his way back into a safe position though.
Jovanovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maverick manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jovanovic with a nice head shot there.#T9#
Jovanovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maverick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maverick looking for a sweep. Not yet Maverick, not yet.
Jovanovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jovanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
Maverick working a defensive guard here.
Jovanovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maverick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jovanovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jovanovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jovanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Jovanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavrilo Jovanovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maverick.
Maverick throws a sloppy head kick and Jovanovic moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jovanovic drives through and clinches with Maverick against the cage.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch.
Maverick cracks Jovanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maverick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Maverick.
Maverick throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jovanovic feints and as Maverick raises his hands in defense, Jovanovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jovanovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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!
Jovanovic trying to control the position. #T1#
Jovanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Jovanovic, not yet. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maverick content to stall in guard here.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maverick advances position into side control!
Maverick working away.#T2#
Jovanovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maverick off and has taken his back!
Jovanovic connects with a big shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Jovanovic missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maverick is defending well though. Jovanovic let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jovanovic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Maverick hold on?
Jovanovic trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is looking for the choke from the back position but Maverick is controlling his hands well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can Maverick hold on?! Jovanovic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T3#
Jovanovic is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Jovanovic tightening his grip on Maverick, looking for the choke.
Jovanovic missing with punches from the back.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maverick is keeping busy.
Jovanovic biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jovanovic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Maverick up.
Well, with Jovanovic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Maverick is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes here. #ROC2#Maverick is rocked!
Jovanovic scores with punches from the back.
Oh Maverick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Jovanovic working for a choke but Maverick reverses nicely into Jovanovic 's guard. #SUB2#
Jovanovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maverick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maverick preventing the sweep.
Maverick seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maverick is looking to stand up but Jovanovic won't let him. #T5#
Jovanovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maverick manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Maverick has Jovanovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Jovanovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jovanovic postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it.
Jovanovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jovanovic with a nice head shot there.
Jovanovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jovanovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jovanovic is fighting to break Maverick's control of his arms but Maverick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jovanovic wants to pass the guard but Maverick is keeping the position.#T6#
Jovanovic stands up over Maverick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maverick working a defensive guard here.
Jovanovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maverick has momentary wrist control but Jovanovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Jovanovic passes into half guard.
Jovanovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jovanovic lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Jovanovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T7#
Maverick trying to hold on to Jovanovic's head to control him but Jovanovic postures up.
Maverick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jovanovic.
Maverick is looking to control Jovanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maverick avoid being mounted?
Jovanovic working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic working Maverick over with strikes.
Jovanovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maverick defending well though. #T8#
Maverick is looking to get back to is feet but Jovanovic passes into side control.
Check out the look on Jovanovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jovanovic takes a little break here. Maverick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jovanovic cracks Maverick with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jovanovic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Maverick is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jovanovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
Gavrilo Jovanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 125
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Jovanovic finds it's way through Panda's defenses.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jovanovic misses with a right hand #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jovanovic won't be happy with that.
Panda cracks Jovanovic with a big right hand but Jovanovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Panda working away.
Panda throws a strike aimed at the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Jovanovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Panda.
Jovanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jovanovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jovanovic is not content to let Panda control the position. #T1#
Panda landing strikes.
Jovanovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Panda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Panda unloads with some shots from mount but Jovanovic bucks and avoids them well.
Panda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
Panda raining down shots from the mount!
Panda wants to control the pace but Jovanovic is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jovanovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jovanovic's head.
Ground and pound from Panda.
Nice strikes from Panda there.
Panda trying to control the action but Jovanovic is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Panda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jovanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Panda scoring with some ground and pound.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jovanovic keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jovanovic on the ground.
Panda won't allow Jovanovic to sweep him here.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jovanovic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Panda rolls with it to try and escape but Jovanovic cranks on the arm and Panda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
A very excited looking Gavrilo Jovanovic 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: TOF 118
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic unleashes a big counter combination but Gibbons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice cross by Gibbons.
Gibbons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
Gibbons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Jovanovic slips the punch.
And Jovanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Gibbons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jovanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gibbons finds it's way round the side to connect with Jovanovic's head.
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibbons.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gibbons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibbons takes a swing at Jovanovic's ribcage but misses.
Gibbons throws a body punch but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Gibbons lands the left hand.
Roydell Gibbons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovanovic misses with a left hand
and Gibbons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gibbons connects with a single shot there.
Jovanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Gibbons's head.
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Gibbons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.#T2#
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gibbons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gibbons works over Jovanovic's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jovanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gibbons checks a leg kick nicely.
Gibbons clobbers Jovanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
Gibbons misses with a body punch
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gibbons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Gibbons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jovanovic moves away from the strike by Gibbons.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jovanovic slips under a jab from Gibbons.
Gibbons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jovanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gibbons tries to avoid it but Jovanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gibbons to the ground. Gibbons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Gibbons misses.
Gibbons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jovanovic.
Gibbons lands a glancing blow to the side of Jovanovic's head.#CL2#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic goes for a takedown attempt but Gibbons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gibbons enables Jovanovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gibbons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T5#
Jovanovic throwing strikes from guard but Gibbons blocks nicely.
Jovanovic cracks Gibbons with a solid left hand.
Gibbons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Gibbons is looking for a triangle but Jovanovic pushes his legs off easily.
Jovanovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jovanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbons controls Jovanovic momentarily but Jovanovic frees himself. #T6#
Gibbons has momentary wrist control but Jovanovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Gibbons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jovanovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jovanovic stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gibbons throws up his legs and catches Jovanovic in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jovanovic tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gibbons! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roydell Gibbons!
Roydell Gibbons thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic goes for a double leg but Yardow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yardow continues to drive forward.
Nice shot lands for Yardow.
Jovanovic slips a straight right by Yardow.
Decent striking displayed by Yardow there.
Yardow lands a right hook to the body.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yardow.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Yardow.
Jovanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yardow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jovanovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yardow throws a combination. Jovanovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yardow 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.
Yardow lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Yardow punishes Jovanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Yardow throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
Yardow misses with an uppercut.
Jovanovic throws a counter combo.
Yardow misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yardow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jovanovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet.
Jovanovic is looking to take a break and control but Yardow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yardow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jovanovic is controlling him well.#T2#
Yardow is not content to let Jovanovic control the position. #SUB2#
Jovanovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet.
Jovanovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Jovanovic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jovanovic trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jovanovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jovanovic slows the pace down.
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet.
Jovanovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yardow down.
Jovanovic scores with punches from side control.
Jovanovic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jovanovic is working Yardow over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jovanovic trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanovic is staying tight to Yardow's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Jovanovic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yardow is not content to let Jovanovic control the position.
Yardow tries to escape but Jovanovic is in control. #SUB2#
Jovanovic swings around for an armbar but Yardow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jovanovic's guard.#SUB2#
Yardow is sitting in close to Jovanovic's body. Jovanovic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yardow is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yardow is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jovanovic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
A relieved looking Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic dodges the punch combination from Munday.
Jovanovic leaves Munday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jovanovic attempts a counter takedown but Munday avoids it well and moves away.
Jovanovic misses with a head kick. #CL#
Jovanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munday wants a takedown.
Munday can't get the takedown.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday.
Munday prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jovanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jovanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Munday's ribcage. Munday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Munday looks winded!
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic pushes Munday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday 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.
Jovanovic pushes Munday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munday or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Munday is rocked!
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munday is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Jovanovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munday's half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jovanovic is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nice strikes from Jovanovic there.
Munday seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munday sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jovanovic connects with a nice short shot to Munday's temple.
Munday pushes Jovanovic off looking to stand but Jovanovic dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Nice strikes from Jovanovic there.
Jovanovic is trying to control. Munday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Jovanovic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jovanovic 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.
Ground and pound from Jovanovic.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jovanovic lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Jovanovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munday has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jovanovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovic pulls his head out easily.
Munday wants to get back to full guard but Jovanovic has mounted him!#T4#
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jovanovic trying to control but Munday is having none of it.
Jovanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jovanovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Munday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jovanovic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Munday scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jovanovic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jovanovic stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
After winning the bout, Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jovanovic.
Popizicki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jovanovic misses the shot to the body.
Jovanovic wants to clinch
and Popizicki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Jovanovic coming out on top.
Popizicki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Popizicki scores with a hook to the body. Jovanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popizicki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
Popizicki connects with a jab.
Popizicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Jovanovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popizicki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popizicki misses with a shot to the body
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popizicki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck for Popizicki with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jovanovic rushes Popizicki and presses him up against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Popizicki.
Jovanovic misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Popizicki can't break the clinch.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic. #BC2#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popizicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Popizicki connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Popizicki cracks Jovanovic with a good jab.
Popizicki lands a nice hook to Jovanovic's body. Jovanovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jovanovic ducks under a wild hook from Popizicki.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popizicki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Popizicki. Those never looked like landing.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popizicki lands with a shot to the body.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Popizicki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Popizicki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jovanovic sprawls and moves away.
Popizicki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jovanovic swivels and escapes.
Jovanovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Popizicki circles away.
Popizicki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jovanovic momentarily.
A left lands for Popizicki.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.#TD#
Jovanovic tries to sprawl but Popizicki drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Popizicki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovanovic is retaining full guard. #T5#
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popizicki is looking to work some ground and pound but Jovanovic has wrist control.
Popizicki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Jovanovic keeps moving.
Popizicki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jovanovic wants to sweep here but Popizicki controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popizicki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Popizicki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jovanovic.
Popizicki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Jovanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaz Popizicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popizicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Jovanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popizicki throws a jab when Jovanovic was well out of range.
No joy there for Jovanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popizicki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Popizicki.
Jab, jab by Popizicki - just one landing.
Popizicki misses with a straight left.
Popizicki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T7#
Jovanovic slips a straight right by Popizicki.
Jovanovic tries to bum rush Popizicki with a series of wild strikes but Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Jovanovic drives through and clinches with Popizicki against the cage.
Popizicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Popizicki controls his hands.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic lands a body shot. #BC2#
Jovanovic breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Popizicki lands with a hook. Jovanovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popizicki misses with a straight right.
Jovanovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T8#
A jab from Popizicki does it's job there.#CL2#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popizicki jumps guard but Jovanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popizicki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Popizicki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Jovanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T9#
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Popizicki keeps it at a distance.
Jovanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Popizicki momentarily.
Popizicki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popizicki.
Gavrilo Jovanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popizicki cracks Jovanovic with an open hand slap.
Jovanovic digs a good body shot into Popizicki's ribs.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Popizicki's head but Popizicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popizicki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popizicki slips a jab and a cross from Jovanovic.
Decent striking displayed by Jovanovic there.
Popizicki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jovanovic.
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 Chaz Popizicki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Popizicki throws a good cross that connects.
Popizicki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popizicki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Jovanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Jovanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Popizicki's head.
Chaz Popizicki is winning the standup battle so far.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Popizicki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jovanovic!
Popizicki working the strikes but Jovanovic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Popizicki trying to mount his opponent but Jovanovic defends it. #T1#
Jovanovic wants to improve his position but Popizicki is controlling well.
Jovanovic is looking to control Popizicki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jovanovic avoid being mounted?
Popizicki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jovanovic is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Popizicki seems content to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jovanovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Jovanovic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Popizicki prevents Jovanovic from getting the reversal.
Popizicki scoring with strikes but Jovanovic is staying in there.
Jovanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Popizicki connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Popizicki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Popizicki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jovanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Popizicki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jovanovic hang on?
Popizicki cracks Jovanovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Popizicki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanovic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Popizicki goes for an armbar but Jovanovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jovanovic. #SUB#
Jovanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popizicki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jovanovic has passed into side control. #T4#
Jovanovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Popizicki down.
Jovanovic working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic in the domination position with Popizicki hanging on.
Jovanovic trying to control the position but Popizicki is working away.
Popizicki gets back to half guard.#T5#
Popizicki is staying active underneath Jovanovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Popizicki is trying to get back to full guard.
Popizicki trying to hold on to Jovanovic's head to control him but Jovanovic postures up.
Jovanovic is nestled in close to Popizicki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Popizicki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Popizicki is trying to maintain the position but Jovanovic is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Popizicki controlling the position for now.
Jovanovic is pressing down on Popizicki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Popizicki is holding on for now.
Popizicki is looking to improve his position.
Popizicki trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Popizicki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jovanovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Popizicki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T7#
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jovanovic is looking to improve his position.
Popizicki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Popizicki throwing shots but Jovanovic is blocking nicely.
Popizicki wants to pass the guard but Jovanovic is defending well. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jovanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Popizicki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jovanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Popizicki misses with a head shot. Jovanovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jovanovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Popizicki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Popizicki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jovanovic gets full guard.#T9#
Popizicki stands and throws Jovanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Popizicki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jovanovic prevents Popizicki from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jovanovic tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Popizicki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Popizicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Jovanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popizicki fails with the takedown
and Jovanovic counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jovanovic has knocked Popizicki down with a huge combo! Jovanovic steps away and waves a wobbly Popizicki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Popizicki is rocked!
Popizicki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Popizicki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popizicki shoots in looking for a takedown but Jovanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popizicki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popizicki seems to have got his legs back now.
Jovanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Popizicki is just out of range.
Popizicki lands a really nice looking cross but Jovanovic seems unphased. #T1##CL2#
Jovanovic clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Popizicki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jovanovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Popizicki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Popizicki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Popizicki blocks it. #BC#
Popizicki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popizicki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jovanovic defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Popizicki misses with a combination
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a looping left.
Popizicki attempts a counter takedown but Jovanovic avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Popizicki throws the left hand but Jovanovic avoids the punch easily.
Popizicki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jovanovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Popizicki defending well as Jovanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Popizicki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Popizicki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Popizicki throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popizicki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jovanovic swivels and escapes.
Jovanovic misses the shot to the body.
Popizicki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Popizicki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Jovanovic is trying to escape the position but Popizicki is controlling the position.
Jovanovic wants to control but Popizicki postures up.
Jovanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popizicki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jovanovic is trying to control Popizicki's posture but Popizicki avoids it.
Jovanovic is not content to let Popizicki control the position. #SUB#
Popizicki is working to tighten his grip on Jovanovic's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jovanovic has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Popizicki is really squeezing tight and eventually Jovanovic passes out! Popizicki breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chaz Popizicki!
Our winner, Chaz Popizicki, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1#
Trapperson with a poor takedown
and Jovanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Jovanovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trapperson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jovanovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trapperson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trappy Trapperson.
Trapperson tries to clinch but Jovanovic moves away
and Jovanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trapperson fails with the takedown
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Jovanovic cracks Trapperson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jovanovic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Trapperson to stand back up!#T1#
Jovanovic cracks Trapperson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Trapperson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jovanovic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Trapperson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
An out of breath Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Tremendous Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tremendous Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Jovanovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jovanovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jovanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremendous Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tremendous Jr's head.
Tremendous Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Jovanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremendous Jr punching from the bottom.
Jovanovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Tremendous Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Jovanovic sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jovanovic winds up and cracks Tremendous Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tremendous Jr defending well though.
Tremendous Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Jovanovic is keen to just control but Tremendous Jr is a slippery customer.
Jovanovic with the ground and pound but Tremendous Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jovanovic trying to control but Tremendous Jr is working from the bottom.
Tremendous Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jovanovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jovanovic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tremendous Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jovanovic is in close to Tremendous Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jovanovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jovanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jovanovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Jovanovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tremendous Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jovanovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jovanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jovanovic wants to pass the guard but Tremendous Jr is keeping the position.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Tremendous Jr keeps moving.
Jovanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremendous Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Tremendous Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tremendous Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Tremendous Jr pushes a forearm under Jovanovic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jovanovic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rex Tremendous Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex Tremendous Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Jovanovic moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
It seemed like Jovanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Jovanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cabrera!
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera 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.
Jovanovic throws out a counter right but Cabrera avoids it with no problem.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Jovanovic.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jovanovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Jovanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Jovanovic tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
A big left from Cabrera misses. #T1#
Jovanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Jovanovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jovanovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there #TD2#
and Jovanovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Cabrera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jovanovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cabrera defending against the ground and pound.
Cabrera is trying to buck Jovanovic off.#ES#
Cabrera sneaks out the side door and pushes Jovanovic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera clobbers Jovanovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cabrera 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.
Jovanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head. #T2##TD2#
Jovanovic dives in and scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stops Cabrera from standing up.
Jovanovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jovanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Jovanovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Jovanovic postures up in Cabrera's guard and throws a big left but Cabrera blocks it.
Jovanovic works over Cabrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Cabrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jovanovic throwing strikes from guard but Cabrera blocks nicely.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Jovanovic is having none of it. #T3##ES#
Cabrera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jovanovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.
Jovanovic throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovanovic looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jovanovic throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Jovanovic fails to land the takedown.
Cabrera connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jovanovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jovanovic 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.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic. #T4#
Jovanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Jovanovic misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jovanovic just manages to avoid it.
Jovanovic blocks a jab.
Jovanovic throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jovanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Jovanovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jovanovic loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Cabrera motions for Jovanovic to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jovanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera 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#
Cabrera throws a push kick but Jovanovic slaps the foot to one side.
Jovanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.
Jovanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jovanovic on the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Heraclio Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Jovanovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.#TD2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cabrera kicks off Jovanovic and gets to his feet.
Cabrera has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera keeps Jovanovic at a distance using the push kick.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a low kick, looking for Jovanovic's leg but Jovanovic calmly moves out of range.
Jovanovic works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabrera.
A leg kick checked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.#T1#
A combination from Jovanovic does no damage.
Jovanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Cabrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera swings for the body but Jovanovic moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Jovanovic misses the jab.
Jovanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Jovanovic misses its intended target.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Jovanovic tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jovanovic 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Jovanovic. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovanovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Jovanovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cabrera has one foot on Jovanovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a kick to the body.
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Jovanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Jovanovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jovanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Jovanovic misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jovanovic's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Jovanovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Jovanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jovanovic to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cabrera is trying to defend but Jovanovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cabrera kicks off Jovanovic and gets to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jovanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Jovanovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Jovanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Jovanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Jovanovic misses with a straight right.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jovanovic's sensitive parts.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic scores with a jab.
Jovanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
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 Heraclio Cabrera 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. 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#
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heraclio Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic 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.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Jovanovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Jovanovic tries to avoid it.
Jovanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Jovanovic.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Jovanovic's head back. #TD2#
Jovanovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cabrera pushes Jovanovic off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jovanovic! But no joy.
Jovanovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera cracks Jovanovic with an open hand slap.
Jovanovic connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Jovanovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Jovanovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Jovanovic's knee but Jovanovic avoids it well.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jovanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jovanovic.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jovanovic moves out of range.
Cabrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jovanovic is defended easily by Cabrera.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavrilo Jovanovic.
Jovanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Jovanovic blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Jovanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Jovanovic misses with a looping right.
Jovanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovanovic can do to turn this around?
Cabrera throws a one two combo.
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Cabrera scores with a three punch combo!
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Jovanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Cabrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jovanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Heraclio Cabrera has been cut.
Jovanovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a head kick.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Jovanovic darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Jovanovic into the cage.
Cabrera jabs Jovanovic right on the nose. Jovanovic blinks but takes it well.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Jovanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jovanovic down.
Jovanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Jovanovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jovanovic down.
Jovanovic works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jovanovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jovanovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jovanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Cabrera lands a jab.
Cabrera throws a good cross that connects.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jovanovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cabrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jovanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Jovanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Nice uppercut there from Cabrera.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Jovanovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heraclio Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabrera 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heraclio Cabrera!
Our winner, Heraclio Cabrera, 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: CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Jovanovic slips a straight right by Ovstraski.
Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovstraski.
Ovstraski misses with a straight left.
Ovstraski looks to land a left hand but Jovanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ovstraski scores with the left hand. Jovanovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Jovanovic moves out of range as Ovstraski strikes.
Ovstraski jabs Jovanovic right on the nose. Jovanovic blinks but takes it well.
Ovstraski throws a looping overhand right but Jovanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ovstraski blocks a jab.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ovstraski swings widly with a right hand
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jack Ovstraski has been cut.
Ovstraski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovstraski scores with a jab.
Ovstraski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ovstraski throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ovstraski throws a lazy uppercut
and Jovanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##KD2#
Ovstraski cracks Jovanovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ovstraski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jovanovic to stand back up!#ROC2#Jovanovic is rocked!#TD#
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovanovic lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Ovstraski has one foot on Jovanovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ovstraski misses the target.
Ovstraski misses with a right hand
letting Jovanovic counter with a right hand.
Ovstraski throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack Ovstraski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Ovstraski misses the target.
Jab, jab by Ovstraski - just one landing.
Ovstraski throws a jab when Jovanovic was well out of range.
Ovstraski 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.
Ovstraski throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ovstraski misses with a hook #KD#
and Jovanovic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ovstraski! Jovanovic lets Ovstraski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ovstraski is rocked!
Ovstraski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jovanovic counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
Gavrilo Jovanovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 562
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Aldean misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Jovanovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aldean is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jovanovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aldean moves into full guard.
Aldean working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldean can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic throwing strikes but missing.
Jovanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Jovanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Aldean.
Aldean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldean looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jovanovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aldean has momentary wrist control but Jovanovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Aldean pulls Jovanovic in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aldean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jovanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jovanovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Aldean keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aldean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jovanovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldean has wrist control.
Jovanovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aldean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Jovanovic looking for submissions off his back.
Jovanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jovanovic pulls Aldean in close to his closed guard and prevents Aldean from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aldean trying to control but Jovanovic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jovanovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aldean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jovanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Jovanovic, not yet.
Aldean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jovanovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jovanovic is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Aldean keeps moving.
Aldean being controlled here, momentarily.
Jovanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Aldean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aldean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Jovanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Jovanovic. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Aldean's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aldean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jovanovic connects with a nice short shot to Aldean's temple.
Jovanovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jovanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldean keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldean looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aldean sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jovanovic connects with a nice short shot to Aldean's temple.
Aldean is looking to escape.
Jovanovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aldean is trying to get back to full guard.
Aldean regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jovanovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Jovanovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldean has wrist control.#T2#
Jovanovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gavrilo Jovanovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jovanovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldean has wrist control.
Aldean is adopting a defensive guard.
Jovanovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldean's head.
Jovanovic postures up in Aldean's guard and throws a big left but Aldean blocks it. #T3#
Aldean keeping moving, preventing Jovanovic from controlling successfully.
Aldean wants to control the position but Jovanovic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aldean wants to improve his position but Jovanovic is controlling well.
Jovanovic trying to control the action but Aldean is working from the bottom.
Aldean tries to roll over but Jovanovic keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aldean is not content to let Jovanovic control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aldean throws the left hand but Jovanovic avoids the punch easily.
Jovanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Jovanovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAldean.
Jovanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Jovanovic cracks a nice hook into Aldean's ribs.
Jovanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jovanovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Aldean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jovanovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Aldean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldean throws the kick towards the body but Jovanovic avoids it.
Jovanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldean moves away.
Aldean throws a looping overhand right but Jovanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldean misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Jovanovic 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jovanovic there.
Aldean is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jovanovic.
Gavrilo Jovanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic throws a looping overhand right but Aldean ducks down to avoid it.
Jovanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Jovanovic jabs at Aldean's body.
Aldean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Aldean avoids it easily.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Aldean avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jovanovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldean, which made it look bad.
Jovanovic fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aldean.
A jab from Jovanovic misses.
Jovanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldean can do to turn this around?
Aldean throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aldean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jovanovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavrilo Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic.
Aldean is looking to chop away at Jovanovic's legs.
A big right from Jovanovic misses.
Aldean fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jovanovic is out of range.
Jovanovic looks for a takedown but Aldean sprawls well.
Aldean throws a big counter head kick but Jovanovic avoids it with no problem.
Jovanovic scores with a nice strike.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Aldean saw that one coming.
Aldean walks into a straight right hand from Jovanovic.
Nice cross by Jovanovic.#T2#
Aldean fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Aldean should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Jovanovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldean leaves Jovanovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jovanovic has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Aldean.
Aldean throws a wild body kick that Jovanovic sees coming a mile off.
Aldean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a left hand
and Aldean counters with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a jab. Aldean acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Aldean.
The fighters circling - Jovanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldean tries to move into range but Jovanovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jovanovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jovanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldean at a distance.
Jovanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jovanovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Jovanovic misses.
Aldean misses with a body shot.
Jovanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jovanovic lands with a cross.
Aldean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a jab 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!
Aldean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Aldean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jovanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldean.
Aldean throws a solid leg kick but Jovanovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aldean.#TD#
Jovanovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aldean's half guard.
Aldean gets back to full guard.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Aldean keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gavrilo Jovanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jovanovic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB 1ST WAR
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov is really struggling to control Jovanovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Jovanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jovanovic won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here.
Jovanovic postures up. #SUB#
Mihaylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jovanovic defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Mihaylov is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Jovanovic 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#
Mihaylov throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Mihaylov tries to sprawl out of it but Jovanovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mihaylov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
Krasimir Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Mihaylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Jovanovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mihaylov was covering up waiting for the punch and Jovanovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jovanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jovanovic passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mihaylov's face as Jovanovic controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mihaylov tries to get out of the position.
Jovanovic is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Mihaylov.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mihaylov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position but Jovanovic postures up.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a triangle here but Jovanovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mihaylov tries to bench press Jovanovic off him but Jovanovic keeps the position. #T1#
Jovanovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jovanovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mihaylov is trying to buck Jovanovic off.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mihaylov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mihaylov seems a little lost for a moment, as Jovanovic dominates the positioning.
Mihaylov is trying to control Jovanovic's posture but Jovanovic avoids it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jovanovic controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mihaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov tests Jovanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gavrilo Jovanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jovanovic 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavrilo Jovanovic!
A relieved looking Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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