PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fasu Veijari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Kovatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veijari comes to the cage accompanied by Konvehdinmussuttajat - Älä lyö naamaan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Veijari
vs
Kovatch

193 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fasu Veijari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Kovatch!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Veijari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Veijari stops Kovatch from getting back to his feet.
Kovatch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovatch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veijari is working away from the top position though.
Veijari is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Veijari works his way into side control.

Veijari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovatch struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Veijari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kovatch!
Veijari cracks Kovatch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kovatch is desperately trying to improve his position but Veijari has a good base and remains in mount.
Kovatch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijari landing strikes, looking to finish!

Veijari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kovatch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Veijari in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kovatch is trying to improve his position.
Veijari looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kovatch is avoiding damage well.
Veijari working the ground and pound from side control.
Veijari lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kovatch taking a bit of punishment here - Veijari scoring with strikes.

Veijari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kovatch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Veijari is breathing heavily.
Veijari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kovatch's legs.
Veijari creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kovatch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijari tries to score with some ground and pound. Kovatch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kovatch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Veijari has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Veijari is chipping away with strikes.

Veijari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kovatch, who protects the arm well.
Kovatch dodges the ground and pound from Veijari.
Kovatch regains half guard.

Kovatch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kovatch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Veijari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kovatch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veijari.
Kovatch wants to sweep here but Veijari controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijari throwing strikes from guard but Kovatch blocks nicely.

Kovatch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veijari is aware though and is defending well.

Kovatch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veijari defends well.

Kovatch looking for a guillotine here but Veijari defends easily.
Veijari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kovatch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veijari passes into side control.
Veijari lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Veijari landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijari cracks Kovatch with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Veijari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Veijari prevents Kovatch from escaping the position.
Veijari working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Veijari moves into full mount!
Kovatch taking shots to the head.
Kovatch can't escape the position.

Veijari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kovatch is surviving well by controlling Veijari's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovatch is working to get back to half guard.
Veijari scoring with strikes but Kovatch is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fasu Veijari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Veijari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Veijari scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kovatch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veijari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veijari's back!
Veijari breaks Kovatch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Kovatch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Veijari with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kovatch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veijari.
Veijari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kovatch wants to stand and escape but Veijari is having none of it.
Kovatch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veijari.
Kovatch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Veijari!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovatch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Veijari manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Veijari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovatch pulls his head out easily.
Kovatch thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Veijari to regain full guard.
Kovatch throwing strikes from guard but Veijari blocks nicely.
Veijari tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kovatch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kovatch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fasu Veijari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Veijari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kovatch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kovatch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Veijari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovatch.
Kovatch tries to free his leg and advance position but Veijari is retaining full guard.
Veijari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovatch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kovatch lands a couple of digs.
Veijari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovatch is one step ahead there.
Kovatch throwing strikes from guard but Veijari blocks nicely.

Veijari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovatch is aware though and is defending well.

Veijari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kovatch postures up and lands a big shot to Veijari's brow.
Kovatch with a nice head shot there.

Veijari has his foot on Kovatch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovatch works his way back into a safe position though.
Kovatch wants to stand but Veijari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Veijari looking for a guillotine here but Kovatch defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovatch throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovatch wants to control from the top but Veijari keeps moving.

Veijari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Veijari has his foot on Kovatch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kovatch works his way back into a safe position though.
Veijari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veijari will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kovatch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Veijari circles away.
Veijari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovatch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kovatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veijari's waist but Veijari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovatch off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veijari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Veijari scores a takedown into full mount!
Kovatch is trying desperately to improve position.
Kovatch taking shots to the head.
Veijari unloading with bombs!
Kovatch is trying to escape the mount.
Veijari scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kovatch?
Veijari punching from mount but Kovatch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kovatch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Veijari with good strikes from the mount here!
Kovatch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kovatch wants to improve his position but Veijari is controlling well.
Kovatch is in trouble now - Veijari has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fasu Veijari dominated that second round.
That's time! Veijari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Veijari misses with the combination.
Veijari leaves Kovatch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veijari throws a right hand that Kovatch ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovatch also avoids with ease.
Veijari tries to bum rush Kovatch with a series of wild strikes but Kovatch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kovatch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Veijari postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Veijari is working Kovatch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovatch trying to keep a closed guard but Veijari is proving a slippery customer.
Veijari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veijari prevents Kovatch from getting back to his feet.

Kovatch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veijari is aware though and is defending well.
Veijari passes Kovatch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovatch looking for submissions off his back.
Veijari scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Veijari is looking for a kimura but Kovatch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Veijari to get the leverage.
Veijari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovatch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veijari.
Veijari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veijari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovatch is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Veijari connects with a nice short shot to Kovatch's temple.
Veijari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovatch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovatch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Veijari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Veijari misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Veijari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kovatch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Veijari is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovatch has wrist control.

Kovatch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Veijari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veijari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kovatch has his feet on Veijari's thighs here. He's pushed Veijari off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Veijari screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Kovatch!