PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djordje Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovic has chosen Karadjordje Petrovicu as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kovalov
vs
Petrovic

170 cm
25
196 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Cobra Kai Nutrition (NEW 158 OUT)

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Djordje Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic pushes Kovalov away with a front kick.
Petrovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrovic lands with a hook. Kovalov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Antonio Kovalov has been cut.
Petrovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovalov.
Nice cross by Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a double jab.
Kovalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrovic throws a head kick that Kovalov semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovic looks to land a left hand but Kovalov moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrovic.
Kovalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovic. No joy for Kovalov on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kovalov does no damage.
Petrovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kovalov misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovalov is defended easily by Petrovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalov 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Kovalov closes the distance and pushes Petrovic back into the cage.
Kovalov tries to stall but Petrovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kovalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrovic wants to break free but Kovalov has control.
Kovalov misses with a body punch.
Petrovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovalov tries to work over Petrovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Petrovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovalov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrovic blocking some punches.
Petrovic scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kovalov tries for a takedown. No joy.

Petrovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Kovalov with that takedown attempt.
Kovalov throws a sloppy head kick and Petrovic moves out of range easily.
Antonio Kovalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalov fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovalov is defended easily by Petrovic.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalov 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov wants to clinch up but Petrovic keeps it at a distance.

Kovalov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kovalov is pressing down on Petrovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrovic is holding on for now.
Kovalov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrovic's head.
Kovalov drops an elbow to the side of Petrovic's head.
Petrovic tries to kick Kovalov off but Kovalov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kovalov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrovic's head.
Kovalov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov throwing shots but Petrovic is blocking nicely.
Petrovic is trying to stand.
Kovalov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalov working over Petrovic with some ground and pound. Petrovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kovalov wants to free his trapped foot but Petrovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Petrovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalov throws a lazy head kick
and Petrovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovalov is out of range.
Kovalov misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Djordje Petrovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kovalov is looking to clinch.
Kovalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrovic.
Petrovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalov moves out of range as Petrovic strikes.
Petrovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Antonio Kovalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovic blocks the body kick.
Petrovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Kovalov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kovalov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kovalov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovalov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kovalovis looking to pass into half guard but Petrovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petrovic is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovic is one step ahead there.
Kovalov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalov is looking to clinch.
Kovalov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Kovalov's head.
Kovalov misses with a body punch
and Petrovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovalov misses with a takedown
and Petrovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Petrovic tries to keep at a distance but Kovalov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Petrovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovic. No joy for Kovalov on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic misses with a low kick.
Petrovic slips a jab and a cross from Kovalov.
Petrovic throws a front kick aimed at Kovalov's knee but Kovalov avoids it well.
A big right from Kovalov misses.
Kovalov tries to clinch but Petrovic moves out of range.
Djordje Petrovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrovic.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrovic but Petrovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovic lands a lovely overhand right.

Antonio Kovalov's cut is getting worse.
Kovalov clinches but Petrovic breaks the clinch
and Petrovic counters with a straight right hand.
Petrovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovalov doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov tries to clinch there but Petrovic circles away.
Petrovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Djordje Petrovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Petrovic does it's job there.
Petrovic throws a leg kick which misses Kovalov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalov tries to avoid it.
Kovalov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovalov checks a leg kick.
Petrovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Petrovic lands a left and a right that send Kovalov crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Antonio Kovalov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick from Petrovic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Djordje Petrovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Petrovic lands a jab.
Petrovic misses with a hook to the body

and Kovalov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Petrovic won't be happy with that.
Petrovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kovalov.
Petrovic is not content to let Kovalov control the position.
Petrovic stops Kovalov from passing to mount.
Kovalov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Petrovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kovalov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Kovalov.
Petrovic is trying to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Kovalov misses its intended target.
Kovalov tries to move into range but Petrovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kovalov walks into a left hand.

Jeez, Antonio Kovalov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Petrovic connects with a looping right hand.
Kovalov defending well as Petrovic loads up on a big left hand.
Petrovic throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalov's shoulder, as Kovalov tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalov misses with a jab to the body
and Petrovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovalov is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov swings for the body but Petrovic moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovalov.
Kovalov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovalov slips a jab from Petrovic.
Petrovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalov shoots in but Petrovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Kovalov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Djordje Petrovic!