PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Beatdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova has chosen Jääkärimarssi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Seppo Kova will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Beatdown
vs
Kova

190 cm
20
240 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Beatdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seppo Kova!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beatdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beatdown.
A punch combination from Kova misses.
Kova moves out of range of the body kick.
Beatdown blocks a jab.
Kova looks to land a combination but Beatdown avoids it well.
A big left from Kova misses.
Jab from Kova.
Kova lands an overhand right.
Beatdown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kova 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kova misses with a low kick.
Beatdown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beatdown throws a series of punches but Kova moves out of range.
Beatdown misses with a body shot.
Kova misses with a double jab.
Beatdown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beatdown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kova.
Beatdown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barry Beatdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beatdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kova throws a head kick that misses.
Beatdown throws a good cross that connects.
Kova's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kova duly obliges.
Kova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beatdown circles away.
Kova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Beatdown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kova.
Seppo Kova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kova's corner calls for a 1-2. Kova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kova misses with a takedown attempt - Beatdown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kova has a takedown stuffed.
Barry Beatdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kova.
Kova throws a shot from downtown. Beatdown moves away and avoids it.
Kova tests Beatdown's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kova shoots for a takedown but Beatdown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beatdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kova tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beatdown counters with a three punch combo that has Kova backing up. Kova nods at Beatdown to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beatdown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beatdown.
Kova scores with a three punch combo!
Nice straight punches there by Beatdown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beatdown.
Beatdown looks to land a combination but Kova avoids it well.
Kova throws a combination that misses

and Beatdown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beatdown blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beatdown.
Kova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kova throws a head punch that misses.
Beatdown looking to stall.
Kova has a couple of punches blocked by Beatdown.
Kova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beatdown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova throws out a leg kick but Beatdown moves out of range and Kova only half commits.
Beatdown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beatdown is looking to wear down Kova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beatdown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kova throws a chopping leg kick but Beatdown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beatdown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kova lands with a straight right. Beatdown didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kova. That's going to slow Beatdown down.
Beatdown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beatdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kova clobbers Beatdown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beatdown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beatdown tries to move into range but Kova moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beatdown thows a body shot but no joy.
Kova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kova throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kova throws a leg kick
and Beatdown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kova thinking.
Kova lands an overhand right.
Kova shoots in but Beatdown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kova throws a nice looking combination but Beatdown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kova throws a hook to the side of Beatdown's head but Beatdown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beatdown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beatdown at a distance.
Kova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beatdown.
Kova throws a combination. Beatdown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kova throws a right and a left that Beatdown avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kova fails to land with a series of punches.
Beatdown slips a jab and a cross from Kova.
Beatdown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Beatdown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Beatdown dominated that round.
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.

Kova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beatdown counters with a nice body shot.
Kova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kova tries to bum rush Beatdown with a series of wild strikes but Beatdown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beatdown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beatdown tries to get out of the position.
Kova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beatdown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beatdown controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kova thows a huge punch but Beatdown dodges it nicely.

Kova is looking for a kimura here.
Kova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beatdown defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beatdown keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beatdown wants to sweep but Kova has passed to side control!
Kova throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kova throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beatdown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kova.
Barry Beatdown is winning the standup battle so far.
Kova misses with a body kick.
Kova throws a head kick that half lands.
Kova bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beatdown's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beatdown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beatdown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kova lands a slapping body shot.
Kova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beatdown counters with a series of strikes. Kova will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Kova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kova blocks a jab.
Kova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beatdown's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Kova.
Kova throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kova throws a series of punches but Beatdown moves out of range.
Kova tries a low kick but Beatdown avoids it.
Kova throws out a loose jab but Beatdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kova looks to land a combination but Beatdown avoids it well.
Kova avoids the body shot from Beatdown.
Beatdown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kova throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beatdown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kova is breathing heavily.

Kova tries to keep at a distance but Beatdown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beatdown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beatdown lands an elbow that stopped Kova in his tracks for a moment.
Beatdown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kova is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beatdown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kova tries to break free but Beatdown pushes him back against the cage.
Beatdown trying to land knees to the body.
Kova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beatdown lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beatdown lands an elbow that stopped Kova in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Beatdown on the inside.
Beatdown lands an elbow inside that Kova shrugs off.
Beatdown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Kova.
The referee calls for Beatdown to work.
A nice left hand lands by Beatdown.
Kova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kova managing to block the knees to the body from Beatdown.
Beatdown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beatdown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kova avoids the elbow strike from Beatdown, against the cage.
Kova has had enough of the clinch but Beatdown keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kova fails to land.
Kova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kova misses with the head strike.
Kova misses with some punches.
Beatdown missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beatdown.
Beatdown pushes Kova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Beatdown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beatdown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kova blocks an elbow strike from Beatdown.
Beatdown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kova up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kova avoids a wild elbow strike from Beatdown.
Kova has a couple of punches blocked by Beatdown.
Beatdown pushes off an throws an elbow but Kova leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Beatdown.
Kova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beatdown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kova misses with some punches.
Beatdown blocking some punches.
Kova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beatdowns head.

Kova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beatdown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kova.
Kova keeps the fight on the outside.
Kova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kova tries to bum rush Beatdown with a series of wild strikes but Beatdown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beatdown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beatdown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kova lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beatdown throws a shot from downtown. Kova moves away and avoids it.
Beatdown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kova manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Beatdown dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Beatdown. No joy for Kova on that attempt.
Beatdown avoids a kick to the body.
Kova fails with the takedown
and Beatdown counters with a right hand to the body.
Beatdown stuffs the takedown.
Barry Beatdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kova.
Beatdown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kova misses with a looping left.
Beatdown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Beatdown forces Kova back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beatdown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kova's brow.
Kova dodges an elbow strike from Beatdown.
Kova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beatdown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kova avoids it.
Beatdown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kova.
Kova avoids a wild elbow strike from Beatdown.
Kova misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beatdown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kova.
Kova takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Beatdown.
Beatdown digs a right hand into Kova's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kova's gas tank.
Beatdown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beatdown lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beatdown looking to throw knees to the head but Kova is blocking nicely.
Beatdown misses with a knee to the head.
Beatdown tries to land a knee to the head but Kova blocks with his arms.
Kova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kova scores with a shoulder strike.
Kova lands with a short shot to the head.
Kova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beatdown blocks it with crossed arms.
Beatdown lands an elbow inside.
Kova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kova.
Kova swings wildly with an uppercut but Beatdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beatdown tries a knee to the head but Kova blocks it.
Beatdown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kova.

Kova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kova lands with a nice combination. Beatdown backs away looking to recover.
Kova throws an overhand right that lands on Beatdown's shoulder, as Beatdown tries to avoid the shot.
Kova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kova misses with a takedown attempt
and Beatdown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Beatdown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beatdown.
Beatdown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kova dodges an elbow strike from Beatdown.
Kova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beatdown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kova's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kova.
Beatdown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kova in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Beatdown tries a knee to the head but Kova blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kova as Beatdown tries to tie him up.
Beatdown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kova swings wildly with an uppercut but Beatdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Beatdown.
Beatdown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kova tries to pull guard but Beatdown won't allow it.
Kova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beatdown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beatdown misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Kova.
Kova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kova fails to land.
Beatdown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kova blocks it with crossed arms.
Kova lands an uppercut.
Beatdown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kova.
Kova throws a head punch that misses.
Seppo Kova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beatdown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kova has a couple of punches blocked by Beatdown.
Kova scores with a shot to the side of Beatdown's head.
Beatdown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kova is defending well for now.
Kova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beatdown backwards.
Kova is trying to break the clinch but Beatdown is controlling him.
Kova lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beatdown.
Kova has a couple of punches blocked by Beatdown.
Beatdown scores a nice knee to the body.
Beatdown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beatdown stops a takedown attempt from Kova.
Beatdown lands an elbow just above Kova 's eye.
Kova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kova working hard to break the clinch.
Kova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beatdown.
Beatdown effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Kova fails to land.
Beatdown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kova swings wildly with an uppercut but Beatdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beatdown.
Beatdown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beatdown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kova misses with some punches.
Kova throws a head punch that misses.
Beatdown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beatdown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kova throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beatdown.
Kova working aggressively here.
Kova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kova fails to land.
Kova avoids a wild elbow strike from Beatdown.
Kova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kova lands a left hand.
Kova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beatdowns head.
Kova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kova swings wildly with an uppercut but Beatdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beatdown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kova is trying to break the clinch but Beatdown has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Beatdown scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kova fails to land.
Kova misses with some punches.
Beatdown pushes Kova back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barry Beatdown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beatdown with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Beatdown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beatdown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Beatdown!