Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL88
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Siuta moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy.
Kovacevic lands a jab-cross combination.
Kovacevic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siuta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovacevic lands a glancing blow to the side of Siuta's head.
Kovacevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siuta sizes up Kovacevic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Siuta misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siuta lands with a nice combination. Kovacevic backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Siuta moves out of range as Kovacevic strikes.
Kovacevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacevic digs a good body shot into Siuta's ribs.
Siuta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovacevic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Siuta scrambles back to his feet.
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Siuta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kovacevic doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Siuta moves out of range.
Siuta throws the left hand but Kovacevic avoids the punch easily.
Kovacevic throws a lazy right hand but Siuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Siuta does no damage. #T2#
Siuta takes one to the side of the head.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Siuta blocks it.
Siuta throws a hook but Kovacevic blocks it.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Siuta connects with a single shot there.
Kovacevic misses with a left hand
letting Siuta counter with a right hand.
Siuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Kovacevic throws a right hand that misses
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic misses the body punch
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacevic works over Siuta's head and body with a nice combination.
Siuta misses with a body shot.
Kovacevic moves out of range as Siuta strikes.
A quick step to the side and Kovacevic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacevic staying out of range there.
Siuta misses with a left hand
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovacevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Siuta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovacevic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Siuta scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siuta throws a combination that misses
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacevic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Siuta! Kovacevic dives in looking to finish! Siuta 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 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Our winner, Hrvoje Kovacevic, 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: HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Gurgel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacevic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gurgel eats them both and turns towards Kovacevic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovacevic sprawls and moves away.
Gurgel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kovacevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gurgel somewhat.
Kovacevic scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Gurgel's shoulder, as Gurgel tries to avoid the shot.
Gurgel tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacevic is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Kovacevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurgel tries to counter by clinching up but Kovacevic breaks away and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovacevic as he connects with a hook.
Gurgel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovacevic tries to sprawl out of it but Gurgel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovacevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Kovacevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovacevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gurgel.
Kovacevic looks to land a right hand but Gurgel moved out of range.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Kovacevic. Beautiful body shot.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kovacevic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gurgel gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kovacevic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Gurgel wakes up just in time to hear Kovacevic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Stukov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacevic loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Kovacevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Kovacevic misses
and Stukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Stukov.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stukov thinking.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range. #T1#
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stukov throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Kovacevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Stukov toppling to the canvas! Stukov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovacevic finish him?!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
No joy there for Kovacevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov feints and then cracks Kovacevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacevic down.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kovacevic avoids the body shot from Stukov. #T2#
Kovacevic blocks a jab.
Stukov throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.
Kovacevic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swinging wildly here.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Stukov misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovacevic counters with a left to the body.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovacevic counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target. #KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stukov sprawling to the canvas! Stukov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic misses with a straight right.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Kovacevic slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kovacevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic lands with an overhand left.
Stukov throws a head kick but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Kovacevic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stukov throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Kovacevic cracks Stukov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kovacevic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stukov to stand back up!
Stukov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Stukov slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Stukov misses.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Stukov misses
and Stukov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stukov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kovacevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stukov can do to turn this around?
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
Kovacevic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovacevic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stukov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kovacevic has got the better of the exchanges.
Stukov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Stukov crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Stukov back to his feet!
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!
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Kovacevic moved out of range.
Stukov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kovacevic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stukov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL71
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kovacevic throws a jab when Gurgel was well out of range.
Gurgel takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gurgel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic cracks Gurgel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gurgel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Gurgel slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Gurgel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gurgel avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
Gurgel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kovacevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gurgel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovacevic sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Kovacevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gurgel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Gurgel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Gurgel.
Gurgel tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacevic is quick to defend against it.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurgel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gurgel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Gurgel tries to counter by clinching up but Kovacevic breaks away and moves out of range.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Gurgel attempts a counter takedown but Kovacevic avoids it well and moves away.
Gurgel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Gurgel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Gurgel is out of range.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Fabio Gurgel's cut is getting worse.
Kovacevic scores with a body shot. #T3#
Gurgel walks into a stiff left hand from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Gurgel counters by moving into the clinch.
Gurgel tries to pull guard but Kovacevic won't allow it.
Kovacevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Gurgel pulls Kovacevic into guard.
Kovacevic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gurgel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kovacevic has picked Gurgel up and slammed him! Gurgel can't keep hold of the triangle and Kovacevic manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacevic controls the position from side control.
Gurgel is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kovacevic controlling from side mount.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel is pressing down on Kovacevic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kovacevic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gurgel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kovacevic frees his head nicely. Oh but Gurgel has switched to an armbar! Kovacevic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HRL67
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Kovacevic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Siuta throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kovacevic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Hrvoje Kovacevic has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siuta manages to avoid it.
Siuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacevic misses with a looping right.
Siuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovacevic feints a jab promting Siuta to slip. Kovacevic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Siuta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Siuta doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the body
and Kovacevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Siuta slips under a jab.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovacevic misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a left to the body.
Kovacevic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacevic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Siuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovacevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Siuta takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Siuta controls the action.
Siuta blocks an uppercut.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Kovacevic scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic lands a nice uppercut.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
Siuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovacevic or not.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siuta prevents Kovacevic from breaking the clinch.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Siuta.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Siuta lands an uppercut.
Siuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacevic controls his hands. #T3#
Kovacevic presses Siuta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siuta scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Siuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut
and Siuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Siuta misses with a hook.
Kovacevic misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovacevic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacevic.#T4#
Kovacevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovacevic misses with a combination
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacevic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Siuta's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut
and Siuta counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the body
and Siuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siuta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovacevic 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.
Kovacevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siuta.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hrvoje Kovacevic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Siuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siuta scores with a nice right hand.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Siuta moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Siuta doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovacevic swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic connects with a right hand. Siuta shakes it off.#ROC#Siuta is rocked!
Kovacevic fakes the body blow, causing Siuta to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Siuta goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
After winning the bout, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Gurgel fails with the takedown
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic misses with a hook #TD2#
and Gurgel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kovacevic won't be happy with that.
Gurgel working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gurgel has hold of Kovacevic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kovacevic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gurgel cranks the arm and Kovacevic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kovacevic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fabio Gurgel!
Fabio Gurgel is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Kivi with the inside leg kick.
Kovacevic works Kivi's body with a nice hook.
Kovacevic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi lands with an overhand left.
Kivi wants to clinch but Kovacevic slips to the side
and Kovacevic counters with a straight right hand.
Kivi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Kivi - just one landing.
Kivi wants to clinch up but Kovacevic keeps it at a distance.
Kovacevic thuds a left hand into Kivi's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kovacevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Kivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kivi feints a counter leg kick.
Kovacevic throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Kivi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kivi looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a two punch combo.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic misses with a straight left.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi misses with a looping right.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Kivi throws the left hand but Kovacevic avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kivi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kovacevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Kivi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi defending well as Kovacevic loads up on a big left hand.
Kivi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kivi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Kovacevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kivi lands a head kick!
Kovacevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kivi. Kivi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi closes the distance but Kovacevic moves to the side
and Kovacevic counters with a straight right hand.
Kivi misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Kivi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kivi is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses its target.
Kivi slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Kivi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivi digs a good hook to Kovacevic's body.
Kivi fakes the leg kick and cracks Kovacevic in the body.
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Kivi gets a clinch. #T4#
Kovacevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Kivi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic misses with some punches.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovacevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivi. #CL#
Kovacevic gets a clinch.
Kivi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kivi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
A right hook to the body lands for Kivi.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Kovacevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic misses with some punches.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land. #T1#
Kivi tries a body shot but Kovacevic blocks it.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kovacevic breaks from the clinch.
Kovacevic scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacevic misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Kivi moved out of range nicely.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivi.
Kivi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kivi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic slips under a jab from Kivi.
Kivi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovacevic keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic. #T2#
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Kivi clinches.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovacevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kivi.
Kovacevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head. #T3#
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kovacevic working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi has Kovacevic pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Kivi.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Kovacevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic. #T4#
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Kivi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
A short right from Kovacevic on the inside.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kovacevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kivi throws a leg kick which misses Kovacevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovacevic tries to avoid it.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovacevic with a jab.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kivi sizes up Kovacevic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovacevic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kovacevic slips a jab from Kivi.
It looked like Kovacevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kivi.
Kovacevic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Kovacevic. That snapped Kivi's head back.
Kivi ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacevic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacevic.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovacevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kivi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi misses the body punch
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Kivi tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kivi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
Kivi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Kivi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic gets through Kivi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kovacevic digs a right hand into Kivi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivi's gas tank.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Kivi. #T2#
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Kivi's head.
Kivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic. #ROC#Kivi is rocked!
Kovacevic lands a shot to the body.
Kivi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovacevic lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kivi to his knees! Kovacevic keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL39
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Schultz throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schultz tries to move into range but Kovacevic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Schultz misses.
Schultz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacevic.
Schultz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schultz throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Ron Schultz has been cut.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Jab from Schultz.
Kovacevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Schultz throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kovacevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schultz swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it.
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
Schultz slips a straight right by Kovacevic.
Schultz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schultz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schultz swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacevic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schultz's head.
Kovacevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Kovacevic rushes Schultz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Kovacevic lands a shot to the body.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Schultz is rocked!
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that drops Schultz! The killer instinct kicks in and Kovacevic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kovacevic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'There is not a man alive that can beat me. God bless Croatia, my dear homeland. Also never forget... LITTLE DEATH SQUAD!!!'.

Event: HRL33
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Mike moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mike is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mike.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovacevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Mike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mike there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
A jab lands there for Kovacevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands with a hook. Mike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike blocks a jab.#T1#
Kovacevic digs a good hook to Mike's body.
Kovacevic tries to move into range but Mike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Mike rushes Kovacevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovacevic up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike blocking some punches.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovacevic or not.
Mike lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Mike blocks it. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kovacevic.
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!
Kovacevic lands a right hand.
Mike tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Mike lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is trying to break free.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Kovacevic working hard to break the clinch.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Mike blocking some punches.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Mike gets through Kovacevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a body punch.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Mike working aggressively here.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Mike is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kovacevic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kovacevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Mike connects with a single shot there.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mike stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mike throws out the jab.
Mike connects with a body shot that sends Kovacevic's belly button to the back.
Mike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
That's time! Kovacevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mike misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot that snaps Mike's head back.
Mike tries to clinch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacevic tests Mike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovacevic defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand.
Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Mike counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacevic working aggressively here.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Kovacevic throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mike in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacevic fails to land.
Mike has Kovacevic pushed against the cage.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Mike prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
A short left from Mike.
Kovacevic tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Mike has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacevic controls his hands.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kovacevic on the inside.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Mike misses with some punches. #T2#
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Mike.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mike has Kovacevic pushed against the cage.
Mike takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Mike.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike cracks Kovacevic with a nice body shot.
Kovacevic letting Mike take a breather here.#T3#
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovacevic as Mike tries to tie him up.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a right hand.
Mike blocking some punches.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic.#T4#
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Mike lands a jab.
Mike throws a right hand that Kovacevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacevic also avoids with ease.
It looked like Kovacevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mike.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Mike's shoulder, as Mike tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacevic misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacevic counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike misses with a hook
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Mike misses with a body shot
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot that snaps Mike's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacevic cracks Mike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Kovacevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Kovacevic digs a good body shot into Mike's ribs.
Kovacevic throws a lazy right hand but Mike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Kovacevic.
Mike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Mike wants to clinch up but Kovacevic keeps it at a distance.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.#T2#
Kovacevic connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with a body shot
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Mike is rocked!
Mike glances at the clock... BAM! Kovacevic nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mike crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mike is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'.

Event: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic throws out a loose jab but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kivi connects with a jab.
Kivi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kivi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kivi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Kovacevic is out of range.
Kovacevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacevic throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacevic misses with a combination
and Kivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kovacevic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kivi counters with a nice leg kick.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Kovacevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kivi throws a head kick that Kovacevic semi-blocks.
A cross from Kovacevic lands.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Kivi moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kivi keeps control of Kovacevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Kovacevic back against the cage.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head. #T2#
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kovacevic tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kovacevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovacevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivi has double underhooks. #T3#
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kivi.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kivi.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kovacevic breaks the clinch.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Kivi - just one landing.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi throws a leg kick
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovacevics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kivi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kivi jabs at Kovacevic's body.
Kivi feints and then cracks Kovacevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovacevic down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi 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#
Kivi misses with an uppercut
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kivi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
Kivi gets a clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacevic fails to land. #T1#
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovacevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Kovacevic back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kivi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Kovacevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi. #T2#
Kovacevic working aggressively here.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovacevic as Kivi tries to tie him up.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic working aggressively here. #T3#
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Kivi is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Kovacevic.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi lands a body punch.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi is leaning against Kovacevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovacevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kivi.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Kovacevic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kovacevic moves away from the strike by Kivi.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovacevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses its target.
Kovacevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kivi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raimo Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kivi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kivi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Kivi tenderised Kovacevic's leg. Kovacevic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Kivi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovacevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kivi works the jab nicely.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kivi thinking. #T1#
Kivi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kivi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
Kivi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovacevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kivi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovacevic throwing a counter right hand but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovacevic.
Kivi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kivi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovacevic walks into a left hand.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
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!
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi. #T2#
A jab from Kovacevic misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kivi as he connects with a hook.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Kivi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacevic.
Kivi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovacevic counters with a nice body shot.
Kivi moves in looking to clinch but Kovacevic pushes him off.
No joy there for Kivi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Kivi scores with a jab. Kovacevic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kivi lands a jab to Kovacevic's midsection.
Kivi tries to clinch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Kivi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacevic throwing a counter right hand but Kivi manages to avoid it.
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovacevic throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kivi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kovacevic takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi throws a big shot that misses.
Kivi misses with a left hand
and Kovacevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kivi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kivi connects with a right hand. Kovacevic shakes it off.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kivi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big uppercut and Kivi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kivi looks OK. Kovacevic waves Kivi back to his feet!#ROC#Kivi is rocked!
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a right hand from hell and Kivi is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Schultz.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Schultz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Kovacevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacevic fails to land.
Schultz lands with a short shot to the head.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz presses Kovacevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacevic presses Schultz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schultz leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Schultz looking to stall.
Kovacevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schultz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Kovacevic breaks from the clinch.
Kovacevic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Kovacevic ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Schultz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kovacevic counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz throws a body punch but Kovacevic moves out of range. #T2#
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Schultz slips under a jab.#CL2#
Kovacevic tries to keep at a distance but Schultz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Kovacevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schultzs head.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kovacevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Schultz to work.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kovacevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Schultz clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Kovacevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Kovacevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovacevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Schultz stalling against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Kovacevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Schultz blocks it.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Schultz tries to clinch up
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ron Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Schultz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schultz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a hook but Kovacevic blocks it.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a left and a right that send Schultz crashing to the mat, dazed. Kovacevic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Schultz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ron Schultz has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the body.
Schultz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Schultz's defenses. It connects perfectly with Schultz's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Mike scores with a nice strike.
Mike throws the left hand but Kovacevic avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kovacevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mike lands the left hand.
Mike misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
Kovacevic ducks under a wild hook from Mike.#CL#
Mike darts in and clinches Kovacevic up against the cage.
Mike lands a shot to the body.
Kovacevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovacevic letting Mike take a breather here.
Good body shot from Mike.
Mike works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Kovacevic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike is pushing Kovacevic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike tries a body shot but Kovacevic blocks it.
Kovacevic working hard to break the clinch.
Mike trying to stall but Kovacevic improves his position.
Mike misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kovacevic working aggressively here.
Kovacevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Mike.
Kovacevic pushes Mike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mike - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Mike prevents Kovacevic from breaking the clinch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Kovacevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike gets through Kovacevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacevic blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike. #T3#
Mike is working Kovacevic over against the cage.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacevic.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike looking to slow down the pace here.
Kovacevic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Mike.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action. #T4#
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Kovacevic.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is trying to push Mike away but Mike has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kovacevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Mike prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Mike trying to control the position but instead, Kovacevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mike into the cage.
Mike misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Kovacevic ducks right into an uppercut from Mike.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mike fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mike misses the body punch
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Mike misses.
Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike throws a looping overhand right but Kovacevic ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacevic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic lands a right hook to the body.
Mike throws out a loose jab but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovacevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacevic throws out a counter right but Mike avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mike.
Kovacevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Killer Mike is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mike does it's job there.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mike tries to clinch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovacevic cracks Mike with a good jab.
Mike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacevic throws a lazy right hand but Mike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovacevic sizes up Mike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#Killer Mike's cut is getting worse.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Mike.#T2#
Kovacevic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Kovacevic coming out on top.
Good shot there by Mike.
Mike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovacevic! But no joy.
Mike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Mike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacevic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mike throws a jab when Kovacevic was well out of range.
Kovacevic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacevic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mike gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike misses with a wild body shot.
Mike lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic swinging wildly here.
Mike wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mike tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacevic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovacevic jabs Mike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mike throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovacevic throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Killer Mike's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kovacevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mike 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.
Kovacevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic. #T4#
Mike throws a lazy uppercut
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Mike is rocked!
Mike misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mike thinking.
Oh Mike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Kovacevic measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Mike! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic! Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Hrvoje Kovacevic, 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.
Killer Mike spoke after the fight, saying 'Next fight imma kill someone'.

Event: HRL2: Kovacevic vs Jungle
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Jungle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jason Jungle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jungle shoots and misses
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jungle sprawling to the canvas! Jungle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?! #ROC#Jungle is rocked!
Jungle shoots and misses
and Kovacevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hrvoje Kovacevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jungle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic drops Jungle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jungle! Kovacevic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 06, 2023

#R1#
Mike misses the body punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mike thinking.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Mike blocks it.
Mike connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mike is looking to clinch but Kovacevic is avoiding it.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Mike's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovacevic under the eye.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kovacevic there.#CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mike thinking.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Mike.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacevic lands with a cross. #T1#
Mike just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike tries to clinch up.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a left to the body.
Mike catches Kovacevic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike looks winded!
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Mike misses with a hook to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a straight right hand.
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot. #T2##KD#
Kovacevic lands a big uppercut and Mike crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mike looks OK. Kovacevic waves Mike back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Kovacevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mike at a distance.
Kovacevic lands a jab to Mike's midsection.
Mike falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Mike misses
and Kovacevic scores with a counter punch that sends Mike to the canvas! Kovacevic smells blood - he's punishing Mike with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mike has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
A relieved looking Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'.

Event: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Josh Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson shoots in but Kovacevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilkinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hrvoje Kovacevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic drops Wilkinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilkinson looks back up at him and smiles so Kovacevic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Wilkinson is rocked!
Kovacevic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kovacevic doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Wilkinson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Wilkinson's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
A victorious Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Kivi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kivi thumps Kovacevic with a low kick.
Kivi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacevic lands with a nice body punch.
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kivi slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Kivi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kivi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kivi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Kovacevic misses its intended target.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kivi 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovacevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacevic.
Kivi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
It seemed like Kivi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic avoids the body shot from Kivi.
Kivi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovacevic misses with a right hand
and Kivi counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kivi misses.
Kovacevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi throws a wild body kick that Kovacevic sees coming a mile off.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacevic throws a jab when Kivi was well out of range.
Kivi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kivi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic throws a right hand that misses
and Kivi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kovacevic's knee momentarily.
Kivi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovacevic momentarily.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Kivi moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Kivi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kivi lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kovacevic 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.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kivi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kivi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kivi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi throws a body kick that misses.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kivi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovacevic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Kivi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raimo Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovacevic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovacevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovacevic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kivi - the referee stops the clock and Kovacevic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kivi. Kovacevic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Kovacevic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Kivi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kovacevic counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kivi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kivi scores with a jab to the head.
Kivi scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raimo Kivi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kivi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovacevic throws a looping overhand right but Kivi ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Kovacevic is out of range.
Kovacevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kivi misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Raimo Kivi has been cut.
Kovacevic throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kivi 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.
Kivi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacevic.#T1#
Kivi jabs Kovacevic right on the nose. Kovacevic blinks but takes it well.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Kovacevic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kivi under the eye.
Kivi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovacevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kivi.
Kovacevic misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Kivi.
Kivi ducks under a wild hook from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Kivi feints a counter leg kick.
Kivi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Kovacevic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kivi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacevic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kivi has time to react.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovacevic if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kivi.
Kivi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kivi should have avoided that one.
Kivi slips a straight right by Kovacevic.
Kivi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovacevic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kivi.
Kovacevic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kivi can pounce on him.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Kivi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacevic.
Kivi scores with a jab. Kovacevic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Kivi.
Kovacevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut
and Kivi counters with a good low kick that Kovacevic was not able to check. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kivi lands a jab.
Kovacevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kivi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raimo Kivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Kivi there.
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kivi counters with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacevic lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raimo Kivi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kovacevic cracks Kivi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kovacevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kivi.
Kivi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kivi.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kivi throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Kovacevic there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kivi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kivi scores with a punch to the head.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacevic is just out of range.
Kovacevic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Kovacevic misses with a hook
and Kivi counters with a solid body kick.
Kivi throws a hook but Kovacevic avoids it easily.#KD#
Kovacevic drops Kivi with a beautiful combination! Kivi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kovacevic is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kivi is rocked!
Kovacevic throws a pinpoint strike between Kivi's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kivi crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kovacevic scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Our winner, Hrvoje Kovacevic, 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: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kovacevic closes the distance and clinches.
Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulizzi is struggling to control the position.
Kovacevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the head.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Pulizzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kovacevic misses.
Kovacevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulizzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulizzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovacevic with a body shot.
Pulizzi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Pulizzi misses with a hook
and Kovacevic counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kovacevic counters with a nice right hand that sends Pulizzi toppling to the canvas! Pulizzi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovacevic finish him?!#ROC#Pulizzi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Pulizzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacevic loads up on a big right hand but Pulizzi slips the punch.#T1#
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulizzi is just out of range.#KD#
Kovacevic cracks Pulizzi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pulizzi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kovacevic finish him?
Pulizzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
Pulizzi walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kovacevic! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Wiman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovacevic works Wiman's body with a nice hook.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiman.
Wiman misses with a hook
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Reggie Wiman has been cut.
Wiman misses with a left hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiman thinking.
Kovacevic jabs at Wiman's body.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiman moves away.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic sets himself, and Wiman steps forward looking for the clinch! Kovacevic avoids it this time.
Wiman misses with a hook
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Kovacevic moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovacevic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Kovacevic on the inside.
Kovacevic lands a right hand.
Kovacevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wiman looks winded!
Kovacevic digs a right hand underneath Wiman's ribcage. Wiman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wiman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiman takes a shot to the head.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Kovacevic on the inside.
Kovacevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wiman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Kovacevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovacevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovacevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Wiman is rocked!
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Wiman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
Wiman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovacevic walks away with a smile on his face. Wiman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wiman tries to keep at a distance but Kovacevic has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovacevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wiman wants to stall.
Kovacevic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiman or not.
Kovacevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wimans head.
Kovacevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiman backwards.
Kovacevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovacevic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kovacevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovacevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiman backwards.
Kovacevic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovacevic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiman or not.
Kovacevic cracks Wiman with a nice body shot.
Kovacevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovacevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovacevic throws a big uppercut that drops Wiman! More strikes from Kovacevic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wiman lies dazed against the cage as Kovacevic celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 93-
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Sweet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Sweet misses with an uppercut
and Kovacevic counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Dude Sweet has been cut.
A jab lands there for Sweet.
Kovacevic punishes Sweet's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacevic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sweet wants to clinch but Kovacevic slips to the side
and Sweet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweet misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a big right hand! Oh Sweet is in trouble here! Kovacevic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 85-
Date: Jun 12, 2023

#R1#
Butler connects with a looping right hand.
Kovacevic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kovacevic looks to throw the jab but Butler is out of range.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butler throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacevic's shoulder, as Kovacevic tries to avoid the shot.
Butler 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.
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
Butler avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kovacevic drops Butler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Butler looks back up at him and smiles so Kovacevic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Butler sprawling to the canvas! Butler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
Butler walks into a left hand. #ROC#Butler is rocked!#T1#
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butler thuds a left hand into Kovacevic's body.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Butler's head but Butler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacevic scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Good exchange - Kovacevic coming out on top.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Butler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Kovacevic has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butler.
Kovacevic tries to throw a body punch but Butler avoids it by throwing Kovacevic back against the cage. #BC2#
Butler breaks from the clinch.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Butler misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butler thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butler misses with a wild body shot.
Butler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovacevic scores with the left hand. Butler knows he should have avoided that one.
Butler scores with a jab.
Kovacevic ducks under a wild hook from Butler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butler, as that shot connected. #T3#
Kovacevic misses the jab.
Geezer Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butler throws an off balance right hand
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Butler.
Kovacevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butler swings for the body but Kovacevic moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacevic misses the target.
Butler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butler throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovacevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacevic misses with a hook
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kovacevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Butler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butler punishes Kovacevic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacevic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Butler counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Butler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Butler misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses its target.
Kovacevic misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacevic lands a jab.
Butler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic 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#
Butler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kovacevic stuns Butler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butler takes a swing at Kovacevic's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Kovacevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butler can do to turn this around?
Butler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacevic is just out of range.#KD#
Kovacevic lands a big right hand that sends Butler crashing to the mat! Kovacevic stays standing though and waves Butler back to his feet!
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butler throws a body shot but no joy.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kovacevic staying out of range there.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler throws out a counter right but Kovacevic avoids it with no problem.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butler's hands.
Butler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butler thuds a left hand into Kovacevic's body.
Kovacevic lands a jab to Butler's midsection.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Butler misses with a jab to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a right hand from hell and Butler is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic takes one to the chin there.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Entwhistle's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Entwhistle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Entwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Kovacevic misses.
Kovacevic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Entwhistle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Entwhistle misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entwhistle throws out the jab.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Entwhistle darts in and clinches Kovacevic up against the cage.#T1#
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Entwhistle keeps control of Kovacevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle pushes Kovacevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Kovacevic pushes Entwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards. #T2#
Kovacevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entwhistle works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacevic pushes Entwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle blocks a body shot from Kovacevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Entwhistle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovacevic digs a right hand into Entwhistle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Entwhistle's gas tank.
Kovacevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle lands a right hand.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Entwhistle's head.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Entwhistle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Entwhistle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kovacevic slips under a jab from Entwhistle.
John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entwhistle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entwhistle manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Entwhistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entwhistle slips a straight right by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Entwhistle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Entwhistle moved out of range nicely.
Entwhistle just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Entwhistle cracks Kovacevic with an open hand slap.
Entwhistle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entwhistle moves away from the strike by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
Entwhistle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kovacevic there.
Kovacevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kovacevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Kovacevic gets tackled into the cage by Entwhistle. Entwhistle maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovacevic is leaning against Entwhistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovacevic works on Entwhistle's body with a couple of short punches.
Entwhistle is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Entwhistle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Entwhistle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacevic's elbow. #T3#
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kovacevic.
Entwhistle working aggressively here.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kovacevic.
A short uppercut from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Kovacevic gets through Entwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Entwhistle lands a body shot.
Entwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head.
Kovacevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entwhistle or not.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Kovacevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Entwhistle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Entwhistle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entwhistle manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Entwhistle is rocked!
Entwhistle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Entwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
Entwhistle misses with a hook to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovacevic drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Entwhistle's head, knocking him out cold! Kovacevic is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 63
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Jungle misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jungle! Kovacevic lets Jungle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jungle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovacevic rattles Jungle with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jungle tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kovacevic dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jungle stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 56
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic misses with a left hand
letting Cee counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hrvoje Kovacevic has been cut.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic throws a looping overhand right but Cee ducks down to avoid it.
Kovacevic misses with a hook. Cee ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Cee's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
Cee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovacevic connects with the punch.
Cee takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Nice body punch from Cee.
Cee throws a body punch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cee to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacevic lands with an overhand left.
Cee slips a jab from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a body shot.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Cee moves out of range.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cee moves away.
Kovacevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovacevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cee at a distance.
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!
Kovacevic cracks a nice hook into Cee's ribs.#T2#
Cee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacevic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cee rather than just go for the knockout.
Kovacevic with a nice cross.
Kovacevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cee.
Cee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovacevic.
Kovacevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic misses the body punch
and Cee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovacevic lands a right hook to the body.
Kovacevic scores with a body shot.
Cee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kovacevic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Kovacevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cee is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cee blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cee.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Cee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovacevic connects with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic misses with a hook.
Kovacevic missing with a left hand there. Cee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovacevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovacevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cee.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
A big right from Cee misses.
Kovacevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Cee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cee moves away.
Cee is looking to counter punch.
Kovacevic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cee throwing a counter right hand but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch
and Cee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic lands a jab to the head.
Kovacevic throws the left hand but Cee avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hrvoje Kovacevic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kovacevic misses the jab.
A big left from Cee misses.
Cee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovacevic to score with a decent uppercut.
Cee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacevic moves out of range as Cee strikes.
Kovacevic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cee.
Cee avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
Cee takes one to the side of the head.
Kovacevic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Cee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Kovacevic - just one landing.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cee.
Kovacevic cracks Cee with an open hand slap.
Cee looks to land a left hand but Kovacevic moved out of range nicely.
Kovacevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacevic throws a looping overhand right but Cee ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cee misses its target.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cee's head backwards.
Kovacevic scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacevic works Cee's body with a nice hook.
Cee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovacevic's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Cee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kovacevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cee on the side of the head.
Cee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovacevic lands a head shot.
Kovacevic looks to clinch
and Cee counters with a nice body shot.
Cee throws a lazy uppercut
and Cee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
A little feinted left hand from Cee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovacevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Cee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Kovacevic tests Cee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Cee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a glancing blow to the side of Cee's head.
Kovacevic lands a really nice looking cross but Cee seems unphased. #T4#
Kovacevic lands a right hook to the body.
Cee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovacevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cee.
Kovacevic sizes up Cee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cee takes one to the chin there.
Kovacevic swings for the body but Cee moves out of range.
Cee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cee throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Cee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cee with a nice cross.
Kovacevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cee.
Kovacevic thuds his right hand into Cee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Cee does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hrvoje Kovacevic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kovacevic swings for the body but Cee moves out of range.
Kovacevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Cee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Cee.
Kovacevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacevic misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cee doesn't seem phased though.
Kovacevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cee is just out of range.
Cee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cee drops his hands momentarily and Kovacevic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic lands a jab to the head.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cee is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cee doesn't seem phased though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cee moves forwards but Kovacevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovacevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovacevic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovacevic misses with a lunging right hand
and Cee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovacevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
Cee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cee throws a shot from downtown. Kovacevic moves away and avoids it.
Cee takes a swing at Kovacevic's ribcage but misses.
Kovacevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cee.
It looked like Cee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacevic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cee with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doja Cee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kovacevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovacevic with a hook.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cee throws a lazy right hand but Kovacevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cee ducks under a wild hook from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovacevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cee at a distance.
Kovacevic scores with a nice right hand.
Kovacevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic cracks Cee with a good jab.#T3#
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cee moves away.
Cee slips under a jab from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a body punch but Cee moves out of range.
Kovacevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cee.
Cee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacevic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cee defending well as Kovacevic loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Kovacevic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cee doesn't seem phased though.
Cee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacevic.
Cee throwing a counter right hand but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kovacevic throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cee counter with a right hand.
Kovacevic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Cee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cee moves out of range as Kovacevic strikes.
Cee is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Cee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacevic.
Cee throws a hook to the side of Kovacevic's head but Kovacevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cee.
Kovacevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cee manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Kovacevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovacevic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Kovacevic!
An out of breath Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Cat lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Hrvoje Kovacevic has been cut.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kovacevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cat.
Cat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovacevic momentarily. #CL#
Cat clinches with his opponent.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Cat controls the action.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Cat blocks it.
Cat scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovacevic.
Cat connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Kovacevic manages to break the clinch.
Kovacevic walks into a straight right hand from Cat.
Kovacevic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Cat swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic lands with a left to the head.
Kovacevic avoiding damage as Cat throws knees to the body.
Cat swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kovacevic manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cat misses the target.
Central Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cat takes a swing at Kovacevic's ribcage but misses.
Cat takes a swing at Kovacevic's ribcage but misses.
Cat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacevic.
Cat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic slips a jab from Cat.#T2#
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Cat staying out of range there.
Cat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacevic throws a right hand that Cat ducks under and follows up with a left that Cat also avoids with ease.
Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cat throws out the jab.
Cat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Cat misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kovacevic misses with a jab to the body
and Cat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacevic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovacevic.#CUT2#It looks like Central Cat has been cut.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovacevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic scores with a jab to the head.
Cat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kovacevic jabs at Cat's body.
Kovacevic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cat.
Cat takes one to the side of the head. #T4##CL#
Cat has Kovacevic up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacevic pushes Cat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic pushes Cat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Cat.
Kovacevic lands a body punch.
Cat is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic lands with a short shot to the head.
Cat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cat takes a shot to the head.
Kovacevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacevic's elbow.
Cat misses with a punch on the inside.
Cat misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cat misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Kovacevic misses.
Cat misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Kovacevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cat connects with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cat rather than just go for the knockout.
Kovacevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Cat blocks it.
It looked like Cat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cat lands a nice looking body shot.
Cat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovacevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cat misses its target.#T1#
Cat keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovacevic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cat tests Kovacevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacevic throws out the jab.
Cat takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Cat misses.
Kovacevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the body
and Cat counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A big right from Kovacevic misses.
Cat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacevic misses with a wild body shot.
Kovacevic digs a good hook to Cat's body.
Kovacevic digs a good body shot into Cat's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovacevic. Cat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cat blocks a jab.
Kovacevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovacevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cat.
Cat moves out of range as Kovacevic strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Cat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Cat's ribcage but misses.
Hrvoje Kovacevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cat connects with the punch.
Kovacevic throws a hook to the side of Cat's head but Cat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cat slips under a jab.
Cat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Kovacevic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Cat gets tackled into the cage by Kovacevic. Kovacevic maintains the clinch.
Cat tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovacevic avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacevic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Cat fails to land.
Central Cat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacevic pushes Cat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cat has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cats head.
Cat blocks a body shot from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cat. #BC2#
Kovacevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Kovacevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut. Cat saw that one coming.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Cat's ribcage but misses.
Cat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovacevic is just out of range.
Cat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
A lazy left from Kovacevic finds it's target.
Cat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
A little feinted left hand from Cat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacevic scores with a body shot.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Cat avoids it easily.
Cat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
The fighters circling - Kovacevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Kovacevic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovacevic.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Kovacevic misses with a body shot.
Cat misses with a hook. Kovacevic ducked under it nicely.
Kovacevic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacevic.
An attempted straight right counter from Cat misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
Central Cat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kovacevic slips under a jab from Cat.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Cat lands with a straight right. Kovacevic didn't see that one coming.
Cat misses with a body shot
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cat looks to land a right hand but Kovacevic moved out of range.
Kovacevic misses with an uppercut.
Cat throwing a counter right hand but Kovacevic manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cat doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovacevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cat.#T3#
Cat doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacevic circles away.
A nice side step and Kovacevic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Cat misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kovacevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovacevic slips under a jab.
Kovacevic throws a hook but Cat blocks it.
Kovacevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacevic throws a series of punches but Cat avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Kovacevic throws the left hand but Cat avoids the punch easily.
Kovacevic thuds a left hand into Cat's body.
Kovacevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovacevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovacevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Cat avoids the body shot from Kovacevic.
It looked like Cat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Cat moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Cat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cat misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Kovacevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovacevic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Our winner, Hrvoje Kovacevic, 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: KIFC 30
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shape. Shape circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like David Shape has been cut.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovacevic circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shape to the canvas! Shape doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kovacevic keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
During a confident post fight interview, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 18
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Traev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovacevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovacevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovacevic lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Kovacevic.#CUT#It looks like Traicho Traev has been cut.
Kovacevic digs a good body shot into Traev's ribs.
Kovacevic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Traev! Kovacevic dives in looking to finish! Traev 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 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
A relieved looking Hrvoje Kovacevic 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Kovacevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Tuilagi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tuilagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Good exchange - Kovacevic coming out on top.
Nice shot by Tuilagi.
Kovacevic misses the shot to the body.
Kovacevic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tuilagi! Kovacevic dives in looking to finish! Tuilagi 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 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!

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