Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Alexander Kovalev
Iron Man
13-6-0
RESULT

Alexander Kovalev def. Markus Rytohonka (Technical Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:17
Markus Rytohonka
Iron Man
8-7-1
Friday, April 23, 2021
Falcon Club Arena, Minsk, Belarus

Alexander Kovalev defeated Markus Rytohonka by Submission in round 1 (4:17) in the Lightweight bout of ACA 122: Johnson vs Poberezhets, held Friday, April 23, 2021 at Falcon Club Arena, Minsk.

Betting Odds

Alexander Kovalev
-538
84% implied win probability
Open: -470Best: -500
Markus Rytohonka
+367
21% implied win probability
Open: +332Best: +375

Average moneyline across 4 sportsbooks.

SportsbookAlexander KovalevMarkus Rytohonka
BetAnything-545+369
BetOnline-500+375
Bovada-550+375
unibet-560+350

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Alexander Kovalev vs Markus Rytohonka?

Alexander Kovalev defeated Markus Rytohonka by Submission in round 1 (4:17) in the Lightweight bout of ACA 122: Johnson vs Poberezhets, held Friday, April 23, 2021 at Falcon Club Arena, Minsk.

Referee
Evgeniy Olentsevich
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Alexander Kovalev 63%37% Markus Rytohonka

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

13-6-0
Record
8-7-1
1676
Power Index rating
1586
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Age
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5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
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Reach
71"
180 cm
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Stance
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Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Belarus
Nationality
Finland

Striking Profile

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Grappling Profile

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