PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giril Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalenko comes into the arena with Judas Priest - Grinder blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Kovalenko
vs
Kincaid

185 cm
28
195 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

183 cm
28
203 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giril Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kovalenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kincaid sprawls well initially but Kovalenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kovalenko is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Kincaid is refusing to be controlled, as Kovalenko sits in half guard.
Kovalenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovalenko misses with a head shot. Kincaid uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kincaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalenko postures up in Kincaid's guard and throws a big left but Kincaid blocks it.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kovalenko throws and elbow that misses. Kincaid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kovalenko's guard. Nice move by Kincaid!
Kincaid postures up in Kovalenko's guard and throws a big left but Kovalenko blocks it.

That's two 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.
Kovalenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass.
Kovalenko trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kincaid cracks Kovalenko with a solid left hand.
Kincaid wanted to stand there but Kovalenko had control of the position.
Kovalenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kincaid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kovalenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kovalenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kincaid pushes Kovalenko off looking to stand but Kovalenko dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kincaid defending well though.
Kovalenko prevents Kincaid from standing back up.
Kovalenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovalenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kincaid has hold of Kovalenko's hands but Kovalenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Kovalenko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kincaid to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kovalenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kincaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kovalenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovalenko passes Kincaid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kincaid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kovalenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kovalenko lands a knee to the head.
Kovalenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kincaid blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kincaid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovalenko landing knees to the body.
Kovalenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kovalenko trying to stall but Kincaid improves his position.

Kincaid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalenko scores with a four punch combination!

Kincaid forces Kovalenko back against the cage and clinches.
Kovalenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kincaid's efforts to push away.
Kincaid takes a shot to the head.
Kincaid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kincaid is trying to force a seperation but Kovalenko has the dominant position.

Kovalenko is trying to trip Kincaid. He has hold of a leg but Kincaid is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kovalenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko lands a couple of elbows.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Kovalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kincaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kincaid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kovalenko distracts Kincaid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Giril Kovalenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovalenko postures up and lands a big shot to Kincaid's brow.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kincaid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kovalenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kovalenko cracks Kincaid with a solid left hand.
Kincaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws and elbow that misses. Kincaid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kovalenko's guard. Nice move by Kincaid!
Kovalenko has control of Kincaid's left arm, preventing Kincaid from doing any damage.
Kovalenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.

Kovalenko wriggles free and stands up.
Aidan Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko shoots in and drives through. Kincaid sprawls well.
Kincaid tries for a takedown but Kovalenko circles away easily
and Kovalenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kovalenko rushes Kincaid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kincaid landing knees to the head.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch but Kovalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Kincaid has had enough of the clinch but Kovalenko keeps him there for the moment.
Kovalenko slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovalenko as Kincaid tries to tie him up.
Kincaid tries to break the clinch but Kovalenko is controlling the position.
Kovalenko lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kincaid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kincaid gets underhooks to prevent Kovalenko's takedown attempt.
Kovalenko has Kincaid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kincaid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giril Kovalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincaid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovalenko taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Kincaid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giril Kovalenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a good low kick that Kincaid was not able to check.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovalenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kincaid backwards.
Kovalenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalenko connects with a knee to the head.

Kovalenko is trying to trip Kincaid. He has hold of a leg but Kincaid is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kovalenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Kincaid keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovalenko throwing strikes from guard but Kincaid blocks nicely.
Kincaid wants to stand but Kovalenko is controlling the position.
Kincaid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kovalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovalenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kovalenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kincaid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalenko.
Aidan Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kovalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalenko won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here.
Kovalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kincaid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.
Kovalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kincaid's head.
Kovalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincaid has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kincaid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Kovalenko from controlling successfully.
Kincaid has momentary wrist control but Kovalenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Giril Kovalenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovalenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kovalenko looking to sit in guard and control but Kincaid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kincaid won't allow Kovalenko to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kovalenko is on top in guard.

Kincaid working for a triangle but Kovalenko defends it easily.
Kovalenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kovalenko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giril Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovalenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giril Kovalenko!