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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koslov Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koslov Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Kovalenko lands a right hand.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovalenko lands a takedown into guard.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Richards controlling Kovalenko's posture.
Kovalenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Kovalenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kovalenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Richards drops back looking for a leg! Kovalenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovalenko manages to kick Richards off! Richards jumps back into Kovalenko's guard.
Richards trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richards stands and throws Kovalenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kovalenko tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kovalenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards gets to mount! Kovalenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards controlling his opponent.
Richards lands a heavy elbow.
Kovalenko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kovalenko is really stuck here.
Richards looking for the RNC.
Kovalenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards tries to keep control of the position but Kovalenko is staying busy.
Kovalenko tries to roll but Richards sticks to his back.
Richards not allowing Kovalenko to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Kovalenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kovalenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Richards.
Kovalenko can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kovalenko rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovalenko misses with some punches.
Kovalenko is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richards as Kovalenko tries to tie him up.
Richards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Richards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kovalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovalenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kovalenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richards wants to stand and escape but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Kovalenko from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kovalenko is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kovalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovalenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richards under the eye.
Kovalenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richards backs up against the cage.
Kovalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Kovalenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards is trying to stall.
Kovalenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovalenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko is working for takedown but Richards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kovalenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovalenko lands the left hand.
Kovalenko rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Kovalenko trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovalenko into the cage.
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Kovalenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koslov Kovalenko.
Richards pulls guard.
Kovalenko postures up.
Kovalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kovalenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kovalenko wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Richards looking to control.
Kovalenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko working some strikes from top position.
Richards trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalenko instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Richards lands a jab-cross combination.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kovalenko sprawls well. Kovalenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovalenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovalenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kovalenko trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards has momentary wrist control but Kovalenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Kovalenko trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovalenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kovalenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richards is trying to control the position but Kovalenko postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalenko circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalenko goes for a double leg but Richards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richards continues to drive forward.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovalenko sprawls and moves away.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kovalenko clinches with his opponent.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovalenko wants the takedown. Richards is fighting it off but Kovalenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richards's guard against the cage.
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kovalenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalenko trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalenko postures up and lands a big shot to Richards's brow.
Kovalenko is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kovalenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovalenko stands up over Richards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Kovalenko from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Kovalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Richards is rocked!
Kovalenko is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalenko cracks Richards with a solid left hand.
Kovalenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kovalenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kovalenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Richards covers up, he's hurt! Kovalenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kovalenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kovalenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koslov Kovalenko!
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energy
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RATING
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