PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 831 p4p, 1177 weight class) and Valentino Andolini (ranked 109 p4p, 152 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jovonovich
vs
Andolini

188 cm
26
170
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
171
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jardani Jovonovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valentino Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Jovonovich clinches.
Andolini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andolini smiles and moves away.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Andolini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Jovonovich moves into the clinch.
Andolini being controlled against the cage.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Andolini manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jovonovich closes the distance and clinches.
Jovonovich misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andolini.
Andolini is trying to break the clinch but Jovonovich has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andolini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Andolini breaks the clinch.

Jovonovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Andolini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Andolini breaks the clinch.
Jovonovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Jardani Jovonovich has been cut.
Nice body punch from Andolini.
Andolini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jovonovich moves away from the strike by Andolini.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andolini is trying to break the clinch but Jovonovich is controlling him.
Jovonovich fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jardani Jovonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but Andolini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jovonovich has Andolini pressed against the cage, preventing Andolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Andolini breaks the clinch.
Jovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Andolini pushes him off.
Jovonovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
A telegraphed right hand from Andolini misses the target.
Andolini misses the jab.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andolini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andolini throws a hook but Jovonovich avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich slips under a jab from Andolini.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Andolini - just one landing.
Andolini missing with a left hand there. Jovonovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jovonovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Jovonovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Andolini tries to get set, Jovonovich tries to push him back and clinch up but Andolini manages to avoid the attempt.
Jardani Jovonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andolini throws a looping overhand right but Jovonovich ducks down to avoid it.
Jovonovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jovonovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovonovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andolini throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovonovich.

Jovonovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Andolini wants to get back to striking at distance but Jovonovich won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andolini breaks from the clinch.
Andolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovonovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Andolini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
Andolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovonovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Andolini.
A jab from Andolini misses.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andolini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Jovonovich's ribs.
Andolini throws the left hand but Jovonovich avoids the punch easily.
Jovonovich is looking to counter the offense by Andolini and move into the clinch.
Andolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Andolini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Jardani Jovonovich's cut is getting worse.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Andolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andolini misses with a looping right.

Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Andolini back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Andolini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andolini tries to break free but Jovonovich pushes him back against the cage.
Andolini is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andolini tries to break the clinch but Jovonovich is controlling the position.

Andolini breaks the clinch.
Andolini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andolini.
Jovonovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jovonovich clinches up against the cage.

Andolini breaks the clinch.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Andolini scores with a nice strike.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jovonovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andolini misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Andolini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovonovich moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Jovonovich moved out of range nicely.
Andolini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jovonovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Jovonovich is rocked!
Andolini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jovonovich.
Oh Jovonovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jovonovich slips under a jab.
Jovonovich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andolini.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away.
A swing and a miss from Andolini.
Jovonovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valentino Andolini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andolini looks to throw the jab but Jovonovich is out of range.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
Jovonovich seems to have got his legs back now.

Jovonovich instigates a clinch.
Jovonovich stalling the fight.
Jovonovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andolini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andolini slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andolini being controlled against the cage.
Andolini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Andolini breaks the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Andolini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andolini throws a hook but Jovonovich avoids it easily.
Jovonovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andolini scores with a nice head shot.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini takes a swing at Jovonovich's ribcage but misses.

Andolini sends Jovonovich crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Andolini is motioning to the referee to let Jovonovich up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Jardani Jovonovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Andolini misses.
Jovonovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andolini manages to circle out of the way.
Jovonovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. Andolini catches Jovonovich right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jovonovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Andolini misses the jab.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.
Andolini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andolini punishes Jovonovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jovonovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andolini.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Jovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Andolini pushes him off.
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini swings for the body but Jovonovich moves out of range.
Andolini throws the left hand but Jovonovich avoids the punch easily.
Andolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jovonovich moves away.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andolini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jovonovich has time to react.

Jeez, Jardani Jovonovich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Andolini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Andolini tries to keep at a distance but Jovonovich has taken the fight into the clinch.

Andolini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentino Andolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jovonovich wants to clinch up but Andolini keeps it at a distance.
Jardani Jovonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andolini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Andolini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jovonovich doesn't seem phased though.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini scores with a punch to the head.
Jovonovich moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Jovonovich moves to clinch but Andolini breaks away
and Andolini counters with a nice body shot.

Jovonovich has closed the distance and engaged Andolini in a clinch.
Andolini working hard to break the clinch.
Jovonovich has Andolini pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Andolini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andolini manages to break the clinch.
Andolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Andolini throws a hook but Jovonovich blocks it.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Andolini circles away.
Andolini throws out a loose jab but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andolini stuns Jovonovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andolini throws a jab when Jovonovich was well out of range.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.
Andolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Jovonovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Jovonovich moved out of range.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Andolini swats away the attempt to clinch by Jovonovich.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Jovonovich moved out of range.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
Jovonovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini keeps the fight on the outside.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini misses the jab.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up.
Jovonovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovonovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Andolini is avoiding it.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Jovonovich moved out of range.
Andolini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Andolini circles away and keeps his distance.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich closes the distance but Andolini moves to the side
and Andolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Andolini is having none of it.
Andolini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Jovonovich clinches with his opponent.

Jovonovich pulls Andolini into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andolini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andolini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Jovonovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Andolini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jovonovich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Andolini is looking to defend but Jovonovich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Andolini! Jovonovich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Andolini taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jardani Jovonovich!