|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Kovanen (ranked 4630 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malkovic (ranked 3160 p4p, 353 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Kovanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Malkovic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovanen but Kovanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kovanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Malkovic. No joy for Kovanen on that attempt.
Malkovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Malkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovanen goes for a double leg but Malkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malkovic continues to drive forward.
Kovanen tries to clinch up but Malkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Malkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malkovic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksi Kovanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malkovic's waist but Malkovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovanen off to one side.
Kovanen is looking to clinch but Malkovic is avoiding it.
Malkovic lands a two punch combo.
Malkovic throws a body kick that misses
and Kovanen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovanen tries to sprawl out of it but Malkovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovanen rushes Malkovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malkovic manages to break the clinch.
Malkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Malkovic shoots in for a double leg but Kovanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovanen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malkovic manages to circle out of the way.
Kovanen clinches.
Malkovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malkovic can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kovanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Malkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Kovanen is trying to break the clinch but Malkovic is controlling him.
Malkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovanen tries to keep at a distance but Malkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malkovic has him pressed against the cage.
Malkovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malkovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Malkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malkovic working a defensive guard here.
Kovanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kovanen trying to control but Malkovic is working from the bottom.
Malkovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four 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.
Malkovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malkovic striking off his back but it's not causing Kovanen any problems.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malkovic as he jumps to the side.
Malkovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovanen sprawls well. He's pushed Malkovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malkovic but Malkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovanen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malkovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malkovic fails with the takedown.
As Malkovic looks to move away, Kovanen throws a big counter combo but Malkovic just gets out of the way.
Malkovic shoots for a takedown but Kovanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malkovic counters with a series of strikes. Kovanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Malkovic moves out of range.
John Malkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malkovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kovanen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkovic darts in looking for a takedown but Kovanen gets double underhooks and turns Malkovic into the cage.
Aleksi Kovanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malkovic.
Kovanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malkovic tries to bum rush Kovanen with a series of wild strikes but Kovanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malkovic clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovic jumps into guard, dragging Kovanen to the mat.
Malkovic keeping moving, preventing Kovanen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovanen wants to pass the guard but Malkovic is keeping the position.
Malkovic is pulling down on Kovanen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kovanen, at least for the moment.
Kovanen throwing strikes from guard but Malkovic blocks nicely.
Kovanen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kovanen in particular looking to stall.
Malkovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malkovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Kovanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kovanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovanen wants to free his trapped foot but Malkovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kovanen goes for a double leg but Malkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malkovic continues to drive forward.
Kovanen fails with the takedown.
Malkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkovic avoids the body shot from Kovanen.
Kovanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malkovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malkovic with the counter takedown but Kovanen avoids it easily.
Malkovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovanen tries to avoid it but Malkovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovanen to the ground. Kovanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Malkovic tries to get set, Kovanen tries to push him back and clinch up but Malkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Aleksi Kovanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovanen is looking to clinch.
Kovanen goes for a double leg but Malkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malkovic continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malkovic moves in looking to clinch but Kovanen pushes him off.
Malkovic throws a wild body kick that Kovanen sees coming a mile off.
Kovanen with a poor takedown
and Malkovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovanen has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malkovic tries for a takedown but Kovanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malkovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kovanen defends well and Malkovic ends up having to push Kovanen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malkovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovanen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Malkovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kovanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malkovic is looking for the big counter here.
Malkovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovanen as he avoids it easily.
Kovanen fails with the takedown.
Malkovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovanen misses with a body kick.
Kovanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalkovic.
Malkovic wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovanen throws a leg kick
and Malkovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malkovic throws a leg kick
and Kovanen counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovic stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malkovic scores with a kick to the body.
Malkovic feints and then cracks Kovanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovanen down.
Kovanen misses with a combination
and Malkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Kovanen as Malkovic shoots in.
Aleksi Kovanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malkovic.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malkovic as he jumps to the side.
Kovanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Malkovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malkovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malkovic tries for a takedown but Kovanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malkovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovanen tries to sprawl out of it but Malkovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malkovic as he jumps to the side.
Malkovic wants to counter the offense by Kovanen and move into the clinch position.
Kovanen fails with the takedown.
Malkovic tries to clinch up.
Malkovic tries to clinch but Kovanen is having none of it.
Kovanen tries to clinch up but Malkovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Malkovic looks for a takedown but Kovanen sprawls well.
Kovanen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malkovic manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen tries to clinch but Malkovic is having none of it.
Kovanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malkovic darts in and clinches Kovanen up against the cage.
Malkovic taking a breather.
Kovanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Malkovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Malkovic lands a takedown into guard.
Kovanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovanen trying to control the position.
Kovanen striking off his back but it's not causing Malkovic any problems.
Malkovic tries to stand but Kovanen is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovanen working a defensive guard but Malkovic passes into half guard.
Aleksi Kovanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Malkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malkovic controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Malkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malkovic 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malkovic!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
