PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Kovach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Kovach could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Little Blue's chin.

Kovach
vs
Blue

190 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dragan Kovach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Little Blue!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kovach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kovach is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kovach performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kovach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Kovach gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kovach counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kovach is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Kovach throwing shots but Blue is blocking nicely.
Kovach tries to stand and escape but Blue actually recovers to full guard.
Kovach is stalling in the full guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Kovach from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kovach gets to his feet. Blue looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kovach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blue counters with a left and a right that stings Kovach.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Blue as Kovach shoots in.
Kovach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kovach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blue pushes Kovach away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kovach gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Kovach stands up.
Blue looks gassed!
Kovach moves to clinch but Blue breaks away
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovach looks to clinch
and Blue counters with a nice body kick.
Kovach is looking to clinch but Blue is avoiding it.
Kovach gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blue counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Kovach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovach darts in trying to clinch
and Blue counters with a left and a right that stings Kovach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Kovach dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kovach tries to clinch but Blue moves away
and Blue counters with a left and a right that stings Kovach.
Kovach gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blue counters with a good, hard body kick but Kovach shrugs it off.
Kovach fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Kovach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovach tries to clinch
and Blue counters with a left and a right that stings Kovach.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovach fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kovach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blue misses with a double jab.
Kovach fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovach tries to clinch
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovach closes the distance but Blue moves to the side
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.

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.
Kovach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovach darts in trying to clinch
and Blue makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kovach really felt that one!
Kovach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.
Blue is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kovach wants to clinch but Blue slips to the side
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kovach counters with a takedown into side control.
Kovach controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kovach stands up and beckons Blue to his feet.
Kovach misses with a double jab
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovach swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blue counters with a three punch combo that has Kovach backing up. Kovach nods at Blue to acknowledge the strikes.
Kovach shoots and misses
and Blue makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blue sprawls well. Blue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kovach gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovach misses with a double jab
and Blue counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kovach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Little Blue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kovach wants to clinch but Blue slips to the side
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovach tries to clinch up
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue misses with a double jab

and Kovach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blue pulls Kovach in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovach is looking to stand up but Blue won't let him.

Kovach has gone for a leg lock! Blue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kovach's guard.
Blue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blue pushing down on Kovach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovach wants to get back to his feet.

Blue decides to stand up.
Dragan Kovach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a combination that misses

and Kovach counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blue won't be happy with that.

Kovach decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blue to his feet.
Kovach wants to clinch.
Kovach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blue counters with a series of strikes. Kovach will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovach wants to clinch
and Blue counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovach closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blue makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovach shoots in looking for a takedown. Blue tries to sprawl out of it but Kovach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovach tries to close the distance and clinch but Blue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four 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.

Kovach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kovach wants to get back to his feet.

Kovach decides to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Kovach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovach has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Kovach!