PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Kovalkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jossip Broz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalkin has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kovalkin
vs
Broz

198 cm
22
264 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

220 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fyodor Kovalkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jossip Broz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovalkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Broz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Broz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Broz closes the distance and clinches.

Broz decides to pull guard.
Broz is trying to keep Kovalkin in close.
Broz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broz wants to control the pace but Kovalkin is squirming around nicely.
Broz controlling from mount.
Kovalkin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broz is landing with some decent strikes but Kovalkin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Broz avoids the attempt from Kovalkin to control.
Broz controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broz trying to control but Kovalkin is having none of it.
Broz controlling from the full mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jossip Broz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Broz.
Broz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Broz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Broz lands in his opponent's guard.
Broz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broz trying to control but Kovalkin is working from the bottom.
Broz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kovalkin is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jossip Broz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Kovalkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Broz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovalkin as he avoids it easily.

Broz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Broz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kovalkin is trying to keep an underhook but Broz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Broz trying to mount his opponent but Kovalkin defends it.
Broz trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Broz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broz wants to pass to mount but Kovalkin is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broz controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Broz passes to full mount!
Broz controlling from the full mount.
Kovalkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broz trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Broz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Broz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kovalkin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Broz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Broz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Broz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jossip Broz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Kovalkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Broz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovalkin's guard.
Broz wants to control from the top but Kovalkin keeps moving.
Broz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Broz wants to control from the top but Kovalkin keeps moving.
Broz content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jossip Broz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Broz scores with a one two! Kovalkin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fyodor Kovalkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovalkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Broz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovalkin swivels and escapes.
Fyodor Kovalkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jossip Broz.
Broz thuds his shin into the meat of Kovalkin's side.
Broz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovalkin's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovalkin leaves Broz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Broz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Broz shoots in and drives through. Kovalkin sprawls well.

Broz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broz controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalkin keeping moving, preventing Broz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Broz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kovalkin is proving hard to escape from.
Broz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalkin is trying to hold Broz in close to prevent damage but Broz has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jossip Broz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broz 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jossip Broz!