PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alvero Klien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Le Govic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Klien
vs
Le Govic

172 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alvero Klien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Le Govic!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Govic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Govic shoots in but no luck this time.
Klien dives in and grabs Le Govic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Govic pushes down on Klien's head and hops out.

Le Govic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Klien is breathing heavily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Still in half guard, Le Govic seems content to control.
Klien is positioning himself well to prevent Le Govic advancing to mount.
Le Govic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Le Govic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Le Govic ducks under a wild hook from Klien.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Govic tries to avoid it but Klien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Govic to the ground. Le Govic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Le Govic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Govic is defended easily by Klien.
Alvero Klien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Le Govic.

Le Govic moves into range and clinches up with Klien.
Klien letting Le Govic take a breather here.
Klien wants to break the clinch but can't.
Le Govic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Govic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klien pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Le Govic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Govic.
Klien shoots and misses
and Le Govic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Le Govic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Le Govic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Le Govic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le Govic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klien wants to control the position but Le Govic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Le Govic prevents Klien from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Govic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Govic is working away from the top position though.
Le Govic lands strikes from half guard.

Le Govic is working for a submission of some sort.
Klien tries to roll over but Le Govic keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Govic not doing much here.
Klien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Govic is working away from the top position though.

Klien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Govic controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Le Govic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Le Govic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klien defends it nicely.
Le Govic throws a sloppy head kick and Klien moves out of range easily.
Klien tries to clinch there but Le Govic circles away.
Le Govic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klien circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Govic wants to clinch up but Klien keeps it at a distance.
Klien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Le Govic can pounce on him.
Klien tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Le Govic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Le Govic.
Le Govic is trying to pull guard but Klien has him pressed against the cage.
Alvero Klien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Le Govic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Le Govic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Le Govic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Le Govic drives through and clinches with Klien against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klien as Le Govic tries to tie him up.
Klien is working for takedown but Le Govic is calmly controlling the position for now.

Le Govic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klien tries for a takedown but Le Govic circles away easily
and Le Govic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Le Govic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klien with a lazy takedown attempt
and Le Govic counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Govic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Le Govic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klien sprawls well initially but Le Govic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Klien has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Le Govic. Oh but Klien has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Le Govic goes limp - he's gone! Klien jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alvero Klien!
Alvero Klien is the new bantamweight champion!