Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 95
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Kovalev throws a sloppy head kick and Shinnie moves out of range easily.
Kovalev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shinnie throws out the jab.
Kovalev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie throws a hook to the side of Kovalev's head but Kovalev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kovalev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shinnie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Shinnie stuns Kovalev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Shinnie.
Kovalev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shinnie with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalev's shoulder, as Kovalev tries to avoid the shot.
Shinnie throws a nice looking combination but Kovalev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovalev! But no joy.#T1#
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shinnie throws an off balance right hand
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinnie throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalev's shoulder, as Kovalev tries to avoid the shot.
Shinnie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalev staying out of range there.
Kovalev moves forwards but Shinnie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinnie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovalev throws a lazy uppercut
and Shinnie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Kovalev moved out of range.
Kovalev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovalev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinnie misses with a double jab.
Shinnie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinnie scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Kovalev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kovalev finds it's way through Shinnie's defenses.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinnie connects with an inside leg kick.
Shinnie misses with a leg kick
and Kovalev counters with a right hand to the body.
Shinnie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kovalev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shinnie throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovalev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Shinnie cracks Kovalev with a good jab.
Kovalev throws a nice head kick!
Kovalev slips under a jab.
Shinnie throws a shot to the body.
Shinnie moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinnie throws a big counter combination but Kovalev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Kovalev.
A swing and a miss from Shinnie.
Shinnie lands with an overhand left.
Shinnie throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Shinnie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovalev. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Shinnie swings for the body but Kovalev moves out of range.
Shinnie throws a lazy right hand but Kovalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovalev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinnie at a distance.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut. Kovalev saw that one coming.
Shinnie misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalev scores with a nice head shot.
Kovalev cracks Shinnie with a good jab.
Shinnie scores with a leg kick.
Shinnie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovalev.
Kovalev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shinnie throws out the jab.
Kovalev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shinnie. Shinnie obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Shinnie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Shinnie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalev throws a lazy right hand but Shinnie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalev blocks the body kick.
Kovalev throws out a counter right but Shinnie avoids it with no problem.
Kovalev lands a jab to the head.
Shinnie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Kovalev has been cut.
Shinnie scores with a punch to the head.
Shinnie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalev.
Shinnie throws out a loose jab but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie swings widly with a right hand
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovalev. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalev moves away.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shinnie to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovalev. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie takes one to the side of the head.
Kovalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinnie missing with a left hand there. Kovalev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shinnie throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalev counters with a big right hand! Oh Shinnie is in trouble here! Kovalev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: DARE 90
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Kovalev swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnar counters with a two punch combo.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
Gunnar throws a fast counter high kick but Kovalev manages to duck under it in time.
Gunnar misses with a hook
enabling Kovalev to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunnar scores with a jab. Kovalev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnar flashes Kovalev a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kovalev's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kovalev crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gunnar punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Gunnar!
DJ Gunnar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses.
Ishimura misses with a body kick.
Ishimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishimura scores with a hook to the body. Kovalev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ishimura wants to slow Kovalev down by chopping away at his legs.
Kovalev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishimura.
Ishimura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishimura.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev misses with a hook.
Ishimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovalev misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
Kovalev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ishimura slips under a jab from Kovalev.
Kovalev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovalev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kovalev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Ishimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovalev misses with a straight left.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Kovalev lunges at Ishimura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ishimura's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kosuke Ishimura has been cut.
Kovalev throws a hook but Ishimura avoids it easily.#T2#
Kovalev looks to land a right hand but Ishimura moved out of range.
Ishimura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ishimura connects with a solid leg kick.
Ishimura avoids the body shot from Kovalev.
Ishimura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishimura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovalev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishimura can pounce on him.
Ishimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishimura tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovalev is wise to it.
Kovalev scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Ishimura misses
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Ishimura is rocked!
Ishimura moves away from the strike by Kovalev.
Ishimura misses with a leg kick
and Kovalev rattles Ishimura with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ishimura tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kovalev dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ishimura stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: GC 252
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Ragnarsson staying out of range there.
Kovalev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovalev.
Kovalev lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalev.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kovalev misses the shot to the body.
Kovalev just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Kovalev moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Kovalev loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Kovalev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovalev avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Kovalev throws a lazy head kick
and Ragnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalev takes one to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalev misses with a hook
and Ragnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovalev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarsson.
Kovalev lands a head shot.
Kovalev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Ragnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Kovalev throws a counter combo.
Kovalev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Kovalev loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Kovalev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson defending well as Kovalev loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalev moves out of range easily.
Kovalev throws out a counter right but Ragnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Kovalev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a high kick! #T4#
Kovalev throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalev avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Kovalev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ragnarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson looks to land a body kick but Kovalev moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Kovalev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ragnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalev throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson tests Kovalev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovalev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Ragnarsson finds it's way through Kovalev's defenses.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kovalev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovalev avoided it.
Ragnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Ragnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with a hook.
Kovalev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovalev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovalev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalev misses the target.
Ragnarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovalev misses the body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovalev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kovalev misses the shot to the body.
As Kovalev backs away, Ragnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnarsson lands a head kick. Kovalev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ragnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Kovalev moves away and avoids it.
Kovalev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson moves away from the strike by Kovalev.
Kovalev looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovalev's head.
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!
Kovalev misses with a few strikes there.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter the offense by Kovalev and move into the clinch.
Kovalev looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range.#T3#
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Kovalev.
A head kick by Ragnarsson misses
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Kovalev digs a good body shot into Ragnarsson's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Kovalev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson tries to land a leg kick but Kovalev saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Kovalev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kovalev works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Kovalev as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
Kovalev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovalev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Kovalev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson is looking to slow Kovalev down with leg kicks.
Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Kovalev moved out of range.
Kovalev throws a jab when Ragnarsson was well out of range.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson delivers a nice body kick.
Kovalev throws a sloppy body shot
and Ragnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovalev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Ragnarsson lands but Kovalev takes it in his stride.
Kovalev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Kovalev misses.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovalev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Kovalev loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsson slips the punch.
Kovalev misses with a hook to the body
letting Ragnarsson counter with a right hand.
Kovalev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Kovalev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovalev misses with a hook to the body
and Ragnarsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kovalev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalev.
Kovalev checks a leg kick.
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!
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Kovalev moves out of range.
Kovalev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
As Kovalev backs away, Ragnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Kovalev moves his leg out of the way.
Kovalev looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Ragnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kovalev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovalev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kovalev lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Kovalev lands a head kick. Ragnarsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is getting worse.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Kovalev.
Kovalev looks to land a left hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Kovalev throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Kovalev. #T4#
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Kovalev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kovalev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ragnarsson defending well as Kovalev loads up on a big left hand.
Kovalev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovalev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovalev misses with a hook
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combo that has Kovalev backing up. Kovalev nods at Ragnarsson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Kovalev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovalev throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Vladimir Kovalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnarsson throws a push kick but Kovalev slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson!
Bjorn Ragnarsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 245
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Kovalev swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiroo.
Shiroo fails with the takedown
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Shiroo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovalev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shiroo scrambles back to his feet.
Shiroo darts in trying to clinch
and Kovalev counters with a three punch combo that has Shiroo backing up. Shiroo nods at Kovalev to acknowledge the strikes.
Shiroo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovalev as he avoids it easily.
Kovalev lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shiroo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kovalev did well to prevent Shiroo getting side control.#ES#
Kovalev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Shiroo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shiroo takes a shot to the head.
Kovalev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1##BC#
Kovalev breaks the clinch.
Kovalev lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Kovalev gets caught flat footed, as Shiroo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kovalev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kovalev tries to get out of the position.
Shiroo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovalev wants to sweep but no luck.
Shiroo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalev is retaining full guard.
Kovalev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shiroo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kovalev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiroo on the ground.#T2#
Shiroo wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
Shiroo postures up in Kovalev's guard and throws a big left but Kovalev blocks it.
Kovalev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shiroo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kovalev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kovalev holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shiroo is looking to clinch but Kovalev is avoiding it.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiroo.
Kovalev throws out a loose jab but Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiroo wants to counter with a clinch but Kovalev pushes him away.
Shiroo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovalev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Shiroo closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Kovalev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovalev blocks an uppercut.
Kovalev tries to work over Shiroo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kovalev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovalev misses with a hook. Shiroo ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Shiroo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shiroo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shiroo rushes Kovalev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovalev tries to break the clinch but Shiroo is controlling the position.
Kovalev is pushing Shiroo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiroo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kovalev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Shiroo rushes Kovalev and presses him up against the cage.
Kovalev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Kovalev breaks the clinch.
Shiroo looks to clinch
and Kovalev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalev loads up on a big right hand but Shiroo slips the punch.
Shiroo moves in looking to clinch but Kovalev pushes him off.
Shiroo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovalev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiroo darts in trying to clinch
and Kovalev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiroo.
Shiroo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Kovalev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladimir Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo tries to clinch up but Kovalev circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiroo closes the distance but Kovalev moves to the side
and Shiroo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kovalev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kovalev scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Shiroo moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kovalev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Shiroo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kovalev regains guard immediately.
Kovalev wants to stand and escape but Shiroo is having none of it.
Shiroo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalev is retaining full guard.
Shiroo won't allow Kovalev to sweep him here.
Shiroo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shiroo wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiroo won't allow Kovalev to sweep him here.
Shiroo postures up in Kovalev's guard and throws a big left but Kovalev blocks it.
Shiroo postures up in Kovalev's guard and throws a big left but Kovalev blocks it.
Shiroo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Shiroo trying to control but Kovalev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiroo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalev is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Shiroo clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shiroo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shiroo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
Nice body punch from Kovalev.
Shiroo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kovalev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shiroo tries to clinch there but Kovalev circles away.
Shiroo moves away from the strike by Kovalev. #T2#
Shiroo blocks a jab.
Kovalev sets himself, and Shiroo steps forward looking for the clinch! Kovalev avoids it this time.
Shiroo thows a leg kick but Kovalev checks it
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiroo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalev circles away.
Kovalev throwing a counter right hand but Shiroo manages to avoid it.
Kovalev with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Tetsuya Shiroo's cut even more.#CL2#
Shiroo gets a clinch.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiroo controls his hands.
Kovalev lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kovalev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev tries to throw a body punch but Shiroo avoids it by throwing Kovalev back against the cage.
Kovalev lands a shoulder strike.
Shiroo gets through Kovalev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev tries to work over Shiroo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Shiroo looking for a takedown.
Shiroo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kovalev fails to land.
Kovalev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovalev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovalev trying to stall but Shiroo improves his position.
Come on Shiroo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shiroo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiroo ducks under a wild hook from Kovalev.
Shiroo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalev misses the target.
Shiroo tries to counter with a clinch but Kovalev shakes him off and moves away.
Shiroo closes the distance and clinches up with Kovalev, looking for a takedown. Shiroo pushes Kovalev against the cage but Kovalev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Shiroo moves in looking to clinch but Kovalev pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalev misses the target. #CL2#
Shiroo closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kovalev manages to break the clinch.
Kovalev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiroo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiroo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovalev.#TD2#
Shiroo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shiroo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiroo trying to control the action but Kovalev is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shiroo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kovalev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shiroo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovalev swats away the attempt to clinch by Shiroo.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.#CL2#
Shiroo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kovalev tries to work over Shiroo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalev letting Shiroo take a breather here.
Kovalev working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovalev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Kovalev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kovalev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovalev.
Kovalev has a couple of punches blocked by Shiroo.
Shiroo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovalev after a bit of a struggle.
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
Shiroo takes a shot to the head.
Kovalev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovalev lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Tetsuya Shiroo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Kovalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Shiroo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shiroo showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Kovalev kicks Shiroo off and gets back to his feet.
Tetsuya Shiroo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovalev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiroo wants to clinch up but Kovalev keeps it at a distance.
Shiroo tries to clinch up.
Shiroo is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiroo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalev throws an overhand right that lands on Shiroo's shoulder, as Shiroo tries to avoid the shot.
Shiroo moves in looking to clinch but Kovalev pushes him off.
Shiroo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalev.
Kovalev swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
Shiroo tries to clinch up but Kovalev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalev slaps away a takedown attempt from Shiroo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovalev throws a counter high kick but Shiroo was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Shiroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shiroo clinches up with Kovalev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kovalev breaks from the clinch.
Kovalev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiroo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shiroo tries to clinch up but Kovalev circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Shiroo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiroo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalev throwing a counter right hand but Shiroo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Shiroo drives through and clinches with Kovalev against the cage. #T4#
Shiroo looking for a takedown.
Vladimir Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo prevents a body shot from Kovalev.
A short left from Kovalev.
Kovalev tries to break free but Shiroo pushes him back against the cage.
Kovalev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shiroo tries to work over Kovalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovalev presses Shiroo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kovalev - that landed with a thud.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
Shiroo looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vladimir Kovalev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Kovalev blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kovalev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovalev, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kovalev!
Tetsuya Shiroo spoke after the fight, saying 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.

Event: Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Shaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Kovalev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalev tries to avoid it.
Shaw catches Kovalev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaw misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a right hand to the body.
Shaw connects with a looping right hand.
Shaw lands a jab to the head.
Kovalev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kovalev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaw. Shaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Shaw misses the jab.
Kovalev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shaw scores with a hook.
Shaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Shaw misses with a looping right.
Kovalev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovalev.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalev is just out of range.
Shaw throws a head kick but Kovalev moves out of range.
Kovalev throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalev's hands.
Kovalev throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Kovalev sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Kovalev avoids it this time.
Kovalev throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Kovalev missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Shaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovalev should have avoided that one.
Shaw misses with a wild combination.
Kovalev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaw throws out the jab.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovalev.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw stuns Kovalev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Shaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
Shaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaw lands a big right hook! Kovalev looks hurt but is still standing! Shaw lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kovalev falls down and Shaw dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kovalev's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Shaw runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Shaw!
A very excited looking Jack Shaw rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GC 233
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
SissyPants misses with an uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovalev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SissyPants scores with a jab. Kovalev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Kovalev has been cut.
A swing and a miss from SissyPants.
SissyPants misses with a jab to the body
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
SissyPants throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.#CL2#
SissyPants gets a clinch.
SissyPants tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovalev's elbow.
SissyPants digs a right hand underneath Kovalev's ribcage. Kovalev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
SissyPants lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
Kovalev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kovalev.
Kovalev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
SissyPants throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev.
SissyPants lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SissyPants lands with a light punch inside.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with SissyPants's elbow. #T1#
SissyPants misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SissyPants ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovalev misses with a hook.
SissyPants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SissyPants's coach down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on SissyPants's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
SissyPants throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalev misses with a body shot.
SissyPants misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Kovalev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
SissyPants swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SissyPants lands a jab.
A punch combination from SissyPants misses.
Kovalev lands a jab to SissyPants's midsection.
Kovalev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.#T2##KD2#
SissyPants cracks Kovalev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. SissyPants has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kovalev to stand back up!#ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev misses with a straight right.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
FannyPack SissyPants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SissyPants misses with an uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SissyPants throws a body punch but Kovalev moves out of range.
Kovalev seems to have got his legs back now.
SissyPants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from SissyPants.
Kovalev thows a left - swing and a miss!
SissyPants misses with a right hand
and Kovalev counters with a series of strikes. SissyPants will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovalev throws a hook to the side of SissyPants's head but SissyPants sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
SissyPants is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
SissyPants throws an off balance right hand
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Kovalev drops SissyPants with a beautiful combination! SissyPants stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kovalev is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like FannyPack SissyPants has been cut.
SissyPants takes a swing at Kovalev's ribcage but misses. #T3#
SissyPants swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SissyPants throws a nice looking combination but Kovalev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovalev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
SissyPants closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Kovalev counters with a nice right hand that sends SissyPants toppling to the canvas! SissyPants scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kovalev finish him?!
SissyPants throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Kovalev - just one landing.
Kovalev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
SissyPants connects with a single shot there.
Kovalev tries to move into range but SissyPants moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Kovalev. That snapped SissyPants's head back.
The fighters circling - Kovalev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
SissyPants slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by SissyPants. Beautiful body shot.
SissyPants with a body punch. A glancing blow.
SissyPants ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kovalev thows a left - swing and a miss!
SissyPants throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut.
SissyPants misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SissyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
SissyPants tries to clinch up but Kovalev circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Kovalev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kovalev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovalev misses with a wild body shot.
SissyPants thows a left - swing and a miss!
SissyPants throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovalev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Kovalev lands.
SissyPants jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
SissyPants swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovalev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
SissyPants drops Kovalev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kovalev looks back up at him and smiles so SissyPants waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SissyPants misses with a jab to the body
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
SissyPants keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SissyPants ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
SissyPants misses with an uppercut.
Kovalev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
SissyPants lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SissyPants lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from SissyPants misses.
SissyPants throws a shot from downtown. Kovalev moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Kovalev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from SissyPants.
Kovalev staying out of range there.#KD2#
SissyPants drops Kovalev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kovalev looks back up at him and smiles so SissyPants waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kovalev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kovalev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SissyPants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
SissyPants moves into the clinch successfully.
SissyPants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
SissyPants has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev. #T2#
Good body shot from SissyPants.
SissyPants can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
SissyPants unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kovalev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but SissyPants is unloading with more strikes now! Kovalev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FannyPack SissyPants! FannyPack SissyPants retains his super heavyweight title!
FannyPack SissyPants gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GC 223
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Kovalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Kovalev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson cracks Kovalev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kovalev avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovalev misses its target.
Kovalev misses the jab.
Kovalev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovalev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarsson.
Kovalev looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsson moved out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
It looked like Kovalev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalev.
Ragnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnarsson looks to throw the jab but Kovalev is out of range.
Kovalev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up but Kovalev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook.
Kovalev swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Kovalev is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalev.
Ragnarsson throws out a leg kick but Kovalev moves out of range and Ragnarsson only half commits.
Kovalev misses with an uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a clinch but Kovalev shakes him off and moves away.
Kovalev avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson. #T2#
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Kovalev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovalev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Kovalev avoids the punch easily.
Ragnarsson moves to clinch but Kovalev breaks away
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Kovalev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovalev moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Kovalev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovalev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
It looked like Kovalev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalev circles away.
Ragnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Ragnarsson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kovalev breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalev avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Kovalev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.#CL2#
Kovalev gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kovalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalev works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Kovalev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovalev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Kovalev throws a big counter combination but Ragnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovalev tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnarsson closes the distance but Kovalev moves to the side
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalev.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook
enabling Kovalev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson closes the distance but Kovalev moves to the side
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Bjorn Ragnarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kovalev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kovalev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Kovalev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Kovalev moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnarsson pushes Kovalev away with a front kick.
Ragnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kovalev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ragnarsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalev's head.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
As Ragnarsson looks to move away, Kovalev throws a big counter combo but Ragnarsson just gets out of the way.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Kovalev.
A cross from Ragnarsson lands.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ragnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnarsson is looking to chop away at Kovalev's legs.
Kovalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kovalev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovalev blocks a jab.
Kovalev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Kovalev's leg but Kovalev calmly moves out of range.
Ragnarsson lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Kovalev.
Kovalev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalev circles away.
Ragnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Kovalev clobbers Ragnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: KOFC 111 - Fungus vs Mirage
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Kovalev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovalev scores with a jab. Tuala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovalev cracks a nice hook into Tuala's ribs.
Tuala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tuala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tuala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuala misses the target.
Kovalev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuala can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuala manages to avoid it.
Tuala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuala misses the body punch
and Kovalev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovalev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuala.
Kovalev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kovalev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tuala throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
Kovalev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Kovalev takes a swing at Tuala's ribcage but misses.
Tuala throws the kick towards the body but Kovalev avoids it.
Kovalev scores with a head kick. Tuala tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.#CL#
Kovalev has Tuala up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuala scores with a shoulder strike.
Tuala gets through Kovalev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kovalev leaning against his opponent.
Tuala tries a body shot but Kovalev blocks it.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuala misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuala.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tuala or not.
Tuala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovalev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovalev tries to work over Tuala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala pushes Kovalev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kovalev blocks a body shot from Tuala.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tuala struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
Tuala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Tuala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tuala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuala controls his hands.
Tuala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuala.
Kovalev swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tuala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuala tries to throw a body punch but Kovalev avoids it by throwing Tuala back against the cage.
Tuala misses with some punches.
Tuala misses with the head strike.
Tuala misses with the head strike.
Tuala tries to work over Kovalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Kovalev is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuala gets an underhook and turns Kovalev into the cage.
Tuala misses with the head strike.
Kovalev has Tuala pushed against the cage.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuala's elbow.
Kovalev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuala.
A nice left hand lands by Kovalev.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuala's elbow.
Tuala throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev.
Tuala tries to work over Kovalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuala.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuala's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peleki Tuala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peleki Tuala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovalev. Tuala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalev.
Tuala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Tuala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Kovalev.
Kovalev lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tuala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovalev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD2#
Tuala cracks Kovalev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tuala has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kovalev to stand back up!#ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Kovalev coming out on top.#T1#
Kovalev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuala connects with an inside leg kick.
Tuala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovalev.
Tuala throws an off balance right hand
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kovalev misses.
Kovalev clobbers Tuala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tuala misses with a few strikes there.
Tuala throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kovalev just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
and Kovalev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tuala! He's just covering up as Kovalev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kovalev!
Vladimir Kovalev retains his heavyweight title!

Event: KOFC 108 - Karelin vs Mubango
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Kovalev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Morgan has been cut.
Kovalev looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovalev throws a shot to the body.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kovalev! Morgan is out on his feet! Kovalev rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Morgan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Morgan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kovalev!
Vladimir Kovalev is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: KOFC 102 - Karelin vs Mountain
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Cheek looks to land a left hand but Kovalev moved out of range nicely.
Kovalev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cheek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kovalev lands a nice shot that snaps Cheek's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Right Cheek has been cut.
Cheek walks into a straight right hand from Kovalev.
Cheek misses with a left hand
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kovalev clinches up with Cheek and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheek.
Cheek has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
Cheek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheek controls his hands.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Kovalev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kovalev receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cheek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheek has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
Kovalev leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Kovalev.
Kovalev taking a breather.#T1#
Kovalev lands with a left to the head.
Kovalev blocks a body shot from Cheek.
I was talking to Cheek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovalev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cheek can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
Kovalev scores with a shot to the side of Cheek's head.
A hook to the body from Kovalev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
Cheek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheek misses with a body punch.
Kovalev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheek.
Kovalev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Right Cheek's cut is getting worse.
Cheek lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheek.
The referee calls for Kovalev to work.
Kovalev misses with a body punch.
Kovalev content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Cheek lands a nice uppercut.
Kovalev scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheek misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kovalev as the two fighters clinch.
Kovalev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovalev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cheek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cheek.
Kovalev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kovalev blocking some punches.
Kovalev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovalev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheek swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kovalev trying to stall but Cheek improves his position.
Cheek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovalev.
Kovalev stalls.
Cheek misses with the head strike.
Kovalev is stalling here.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalev lands a shoulder strike.
Kovalev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cheek fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cheek fails to land.
Kovalev is pushing Cheek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheek pushes Kovalev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cheek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovalev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kovalev stalling in the clinch but Cheek improves position.
Kovalev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheek.
Cheek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev.
A body shot lands from Kovalev.
Cheek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovalev's elbow.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheek controls his hands.
Cheek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Cheek has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheek.
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cheek up against the cage.
Cheek prevents a body shot from Kovalev.
Kovalev stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kovalev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Right Cheek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cheek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalev.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovalev as he connects with a hook.
Right Cheek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cheek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovalev throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cheek misses its target.
Kovalev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cheek misses with a body punch
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cheek swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheek lands a right hand.
Cheek has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheek's elbow.
Kovalev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheek backwards.
Kovalev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovalev blocking some punches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheek.
Kovalev stalling against the cage.
Kovalev tries to throw a body punch but Cheek avoids it by throwing Kovalev back against the cage.
Kovalev takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Cheek.
Kovalev is leaning against Cheek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovalev pushes Cheek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Cheek on the inside.
Cheek lands a left hand.
Vladimir Kovalev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cheek can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
Kovalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kovalev. #CUT2#
Right Cheek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cheek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovalev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kovalev tries a body shot but Cheek blocks it. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheek prevents a body shot from Kovalev.
Cheek tries a body shot but Kovalev blocks it.
Kovalev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheek scores with a hook to the body.
Kovalev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovalev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev misses with the head strike.
Cheek misses with some punches.
Kovalev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalev trying to stall but Cheek improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheek.
Cheek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cheek.
A short left from Kovalev.
Kovalev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kovalev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Kovalev is rocked!#T3#
Kovalev is looking to control Cheek's arms but Cheek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovalev has his back to the cage.
Kovalev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheek misses with some punches.
Kovalev digs a right hand into Cheek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheek's gas tank.
Cheek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheek throws a head punch that misses.
Kovalev tries to work over Cheek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheek tries to work over Kovalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Cheek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheek misses with the head strike.
Cheek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev.
Kovalev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kovalev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Cheek misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kovalev on the inside.
Cheek throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev.
Cheek misses with the head strike.
Kovalev blocking some punches.
Cheek has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
Cheek lands a body punch.
Cheek misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheek is keeping busy.
Cheek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheek tries to throw a body punch but Kovalev avoids it by throwing Cheek back against the cage.
Cheek takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Kovalev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Right Cheek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cheek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Cheek is looking to clinch.
Kovalev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cheek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalev.
Kovalev throws a big shot that misses.
Cheek defending well as Kovalev loads up on a big left hand.
Cheek misses with a left hand
and Kovalev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovalev swings for the body but Cheek moves out of range.
Cheek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalev looks to land a right hand but Cheek moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheek.
Cheek throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Cheek misses with a left hand
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
Jeez, Right Cheek's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Kovalev slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kovalev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cheek is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kovalev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cheek throws a sloppy body shot
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Cheek misses.
Cheek thuds a left hand into Kovalev's body.
Cheek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Kovalev!
Right Cheek spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont think that was a banana in his pocket...I think he enjoy the grappling to much...'.

Event: KOFC 94 - Andreev vs Aoki
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Runt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalev.
Runt loads up on a big right hand but Kovalev slips the punch.
Kovalev moves out of range as Runt strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.#CL#
Kovalev moves into range and clinches up with Runt.
Kovalev tries a body shot but Runt blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Runt fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kovalev.
Kovalev avoiding damage.
Runt lands a body shot.
A short left from Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovalev.
Kovalev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalev lands a body shot.
A short left from Runt.
Runt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Kovalev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Runt lands a right hand. #T1#
Runt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runt lands a shot to the body.
Runt misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovalev blocks a body shot from Runt.
Kovalev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovalev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev lands a left hand.
Runt lands with a right to the head.
Runt misses with a body punch.
Runt misses with some punches.
Runt lands a shoulder strike.
Kovalev prevents a body shot from Runt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev. #T2#
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runt.
Runt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev is stalling here.
We've been informed that Runt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kovalev misses with the head strike.
Kovalev just leaning against Runt, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runt as Kovalev tries to tie him up.
Kovalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalev misses with some punches.
Runt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Runt on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kovalev as the two fighters clinch.
Kovalev tries to throw a body punch but Runt avoids it by throwing Kovalev back against the cage.
Runt scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runt.
Runt pushes Kovalev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runt misses with a punch to the body.
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
Runt working aggressively here.
Kovalev blocks an uppercut.
Kovalev working aggressively here.
Runt lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Runt.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovalev is struggling to control the position.
Runt gets through Kovalev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev digs a right hand into Runt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runt's gas tank.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Runt misses with the head strike. #T4#
Runt is working Kovalev over against the cage.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev has Runt pressed against the cage.
Runt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev.
Runt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Kovalev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runt lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kovalev fails to land.
Runt misses with a body punch.
Runt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runt lands with a right to the head.
Kovalev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runt backwards.
Kovalev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovalev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovalev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Runt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Runt misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
Runt misses with a hook. Kovalev ducked under it nicely.
Runt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalev lands a body shot.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runt to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovalev throws a jab when Runt was well out of range.
Runt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kovalev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Runt misses.
Runt throws a hook but Kovalev blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Kovalev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Kovalev closes the distance and pushes Runt back into the cage.
Runt digs a right hand underneath Kovalev's ribcage. Kovalev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kovalev on the inside.
Runt letting Kovalev take a breather here.
Runt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
Kovalev misses with the head strike.
Kovalev trying to control the position but instead, Runt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovalev into the cage.
A short left from Runt.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chris Runt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runt.
Kovalev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Runt tries to throw a body punch but Kovalev avoids it by throwing Runt back against the cage. #T2#
Kovalev tries to throw a body punch but Runt avoids it by throwing Kovalev back against the cage.
Runt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kovalev.
Runt lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runt misses with some punches.
Runt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovalev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kovalev stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Runt.
Runt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovalev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Runt fails to land.
Kovalev trying to control the position but instead, Runt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovalev into the cage.#T3#
Kovalev prevents a body shot from Runt.
A shot in the inside from Runt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kovalev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kovalev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runt's elbow.
Runt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runt misses with some punches.
Runt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards. #ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
Runt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runt unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kovalev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Runt is unloading with more strikes now! Kovalev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Runt!
Chris Runt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KOFC 90 - Out vs Runt
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Dibley tries to work over Kovalev's front leg with a kick but Kovalev checks it.
Dibley tries to clinch there but Kovalev circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalev. Those never looked like landing.
Duane Dibley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev throws a lazy right hand but Dibley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dibley misses with a body shot
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dibley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovalev, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Duane Dibley has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Dibley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dibley.
Dibley scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Kovalev has been cut.#CL#
Dibley tries to keep at a distance but Kovalev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovalev scores with a hook to the body.
Kovalev tries to work over Dibley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalev tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
I was talking to Kovalev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Kovalev blocks a body shot from Dibley.
Kovalev taking a breather.
Dibley prevents a body shot from Kovalev.
Kovalev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Dibley on the inside.
Kovalev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dibley lands a shot to the body.
Dibley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Kovalev tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
Dibley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kovalev is keeping busy.
Kovalev controlling the action here for a moment.
Dibley lands a left hand.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dibley tries to pull guard but Kovalev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dibley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kovalev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dibley can turn it around.
Dibley lands a nice uppercut.
Kovalev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dibley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dibley misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kovalev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kovalev. #TD2#
Dibley pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dibley has a closed guard, preventing Kovalev from standing up.
Kovalev postures up.
Kovalev stopping the sweep attempt from Dibley.
Kovalev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dibley is trying to keep Kovalev in close.
Dibley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovalev manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kovalev keeping full guard, as Dibley tries to pass. #T4#
Kovalev keeping moving, preventing Dibley from controlling successfully.
Kovalev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dibley preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dibley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dibley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kovalev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dibley on the ground.
Dibley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalev is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dibley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Duane Dibley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
Dibley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovalev.
Dibley throws a push kick but Kovalev slaps the foot to one side.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Dibley ducks under and follows up with a left that Dibley also avoids with ease.
Dibley ducks under a wild hook from Kovalev.
Dibley tries to counter with a clinch but Kovalev shakes him off and moves away.
Dibley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dibley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev takes one on the button.
A jab from Kovalev misses.
Dibley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Dibley dodges the punch combination from Kovalev.
Kovalev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dibley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovalev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kovalev throws a lazy right hand but Dibley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dibley throws a leg kick but Kovalev checks it.
Kovalev connects with a single shot there.
Kovalev throws a hook but Dibley blocks it.
Dibley feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kovalev.
Dibley misses with a wild body shot.
Kovalev lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Kovalev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dibley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dibley.
Kovalev blocks the body kick.
Kovalev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dibley ducks right into an uppercut from Kovalev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dibley under the eye.
Kovalev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dibley throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovalev.
Vladimir Kovalev is winning the standup battle so far.
Dibley throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kovalev counters with a crisp one two that drops Dibley! Kovalev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dibley to his feet! Dibley is in big trouble!#T3#
Kovalev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalev lands a slapping body shot.
Dibley cracks Kovalev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dibley connects with a crisp jab.
Dibley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dibley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovalev finds it's way round the side to connect with Dibley's head.
Dibley swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
Dibley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
Dibley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev misses with a wild body shot.
Kovalev 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. #T4#
Dibley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalev.
Dibley misses with a jab to the body
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dibley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kovalev works Dibley's body with a nice hook.
Dibley throws a lazy right hand but Kovalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dibley circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalev moves out of range of the body kick.
Kovalev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dibley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovalev. Dibley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kovalev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dibley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovalev misses with a hook. Dibley ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Kovalev clinches up against the cage.
Dibley tries to stall but Kovalev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovalev as Dibley tries to tie him up.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Dibley controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley is looking to control Kovalev's arms but Kovalev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dibley has his back to the cage.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Dibley controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kovalev lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Dibley looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibley.
Dibley misses with some punches.
Dibley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dibley stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Dibley.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Duane Dibley.
Kovalev digs a good hook to Dibley's body. #CL#
Kovalev clinches.
The referee calls for Dibley to work.
Kovalev has Dibley pushed against the cage.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kovalev is looking to control Dibley's arms but Dibley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovalev has his back to the cage.
Kovalev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovalev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Kovalev.
Dibley misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovalev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dibley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kovalev lands a glancing blow to the side of Dibley's head.#T3#
Kovalev lands with an overhand left.
Dibley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dibley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovalev momentarily.
Dibley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalev.
Kovalev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dibley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovalev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dibley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovalev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovalev misses with a straight right.
Dibley misses with a looping right.#CL#
Kovalev clinches up with Dibley and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Kovalev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dibley is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibley.
Kovalev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dibley can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Dibley drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dibley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovalev defends well.
Kovalev is fighting to break Dibley's control of his arms but Dibley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dibley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dibley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Kovalev.
I think Kovalev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: TRFC106
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Kovalev throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Kovalev lands a jab to the head.
Wong closes the distance but Kovalev moves to the side
and Kovalev counters with a two punch combo.
Wong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovalev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalev looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Kovalev misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Wong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovalev, pushing him back against the cage.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
Wong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalev. #T1#
Kovalev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wong backwards.
Wong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wong lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovalev lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovalev swings wildly with an uppercut but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev blocks an uppercut.
Wong lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
A shot in the inside from Kovalev.
Kovalev is leaning against Wong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wong letting Kovalev take a breather here.
Kovalev tries to stall but Wong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wong has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalev.
Wong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wong throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong tries to work over Kovalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalev is looking to control Wong's arms but Wong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovalev has his back to the cage.
Wong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Kovalev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kovalev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wong tries a body shot but Kovalev blocks it.
Kovalev takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wong.
Wong lands with a light punch inside.
Wong has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
Wong tries to throw a body punch but Kovalev avoids it by throwing Wong back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovalev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wongs head. #T3#
Wong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovalev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalev blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalev lands with a short shot to the head.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovalev is defending well for now.
Kovalev is trying to maintain a safe position but Wong gets an underhook and turns Kovalev into the cage.
Wong misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wong.
Kovalev tries to work over Wong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovalev's elbow.
Kovalev pushes Wong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kovalev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wong up against the cage.
Wong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Kovalev as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovalev.
Wong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovalev walks away with a smile on his face. Wong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kovalev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Wong dodges the punch combination from Kovalev.
Wong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovalev cracks Wong with a good jab.
Wong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Master Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wong throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Wong is rocked!
Kovalev fakes the body blow, causing Wong to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wong goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: TRFC101
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kovalev.
It looked like Kovalev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovalev counters with a right hand to the body.
Toby looks for the body kick but Kovalev saw that one coming.
It looked like Kovalev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Toby.
Toby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovalev lands an overhand right.
Toby tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalev connects with a nice looking jab.
Toby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toby throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev jabs at Toby's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toby staying out of range there.
Kovalev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toby throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovalev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toby. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toby has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Toby connects with a nice looking jab.
Toby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toby.
Kovalev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
James Toby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev tries to close the distance and clinch but Toby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovalev walks into a jab.
Toby throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Toby.
Toby swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
Kovalev throws out a loose jab but Toby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovalev tries to bum rush Toby with a series of wild strikes but Toby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toby moves away.
Toby misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev checks a low kick from Toby.
Kovalev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovalev throws a hook to the side of Toby's head but Toby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Kovalev takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Kovalev has been cut.
Kovalev catches Toby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Kovalev cracks Toby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Toby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kovalev finish him? #ROC#
Toby is rocked!
Toby leaves his chin hanging out and Kovalev seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Toby crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: TRFC98
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Tavau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kovalev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tavau somewhat.
Tavau misses with a takedown
and Kovalev counters with a left to the body.
Kovalev throws a combination. Tavau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kovalev - just one landing. #KD#
Kovalev cracks Tavau with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kovalev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tavau to stand back up!#ROC#
Tavau is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavau circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kovalev. Tavau falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kovalev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!
Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'At least i dont have to sleep on the beach tonight...'.

Event: KOFC 71 - Zahav vs Menger
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Blaker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovalev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Blaker has been cut.
Kovalev throws a big shot that misses.
Blaker misses with a jab to the body
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalev throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaker misses with an uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalev misses with a looping right.
Blaker misses with a jab to the body
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaker misses with a body shot
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalev swings for the body but Blaker moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaker misses the target.
Kovalev thuds his right hand into Blaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaker. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kovalev moves into range and clinches up with Blaker.
Kovalev scores with a shot to the side of Blaker's head.
Kovalev digs a right hand into Blaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaker's gas tank.
Good body shot from Kovalev.
A short body shot lands from Kovalev as the two fighters clinch.
Kovalev lands an uppercut.
Kovalev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaker.
Blaker tries to pull guard but Kovalev won't allow it.
Blaker tries to pull guard but Kovalev holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaker drops back down to his feet.
Kovalev taking a breather.
Kovalev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovalev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blaker is trying to pull guard but Kovalev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Blaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Kovalev.
Kovalev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blaker up against the cage.
Kovalev lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaker is breathing heavily.
Blaker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovalev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kovalev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalev leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovalev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Scott Blaker's cut is getting worse.
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!
Good body shot from Kovalev.
Kovalev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Kovalev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kovalev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Kovalev.
Kovalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaker slips a straight right by Kovalev.
Kovalev cracks Blaker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kovalev has knocked Blaker down with a huge combo! Kovalev steps away and waves a wobbly Blaker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kovalev fakes the body blow, causing Blaker to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Blaker goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: KOFC 58 - Diehard vs Sobis
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Kryger lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalev's head.
Kryger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovalev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kryger darts in trying to clinch
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kryger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kryger throws a shot to the body.
Kryger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kryger loads up on a big right hand but Kovalev slips the punch.
Kovalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kryger misses with a right hand
and Kovalev counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kryger misses with a combination
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kryger cracks Kovalev with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kovalev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kryger misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kovalev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kryger.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovalev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kryger.
Kryger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bilda Kryger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kryger throws the left hand but Kovalev avoids the punch easily.
Kovalev missing with a left hand there. Kryger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kryger manages to avoid it.
Kovalev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovalev throws a jab when Kryger was well out of range.#T2#
Kryger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Kryger misses
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kryger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kryger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kryger thuds a left hand into Kovalev's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalev misses with a straight right.
Kryger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kryger throws a lazy right hand but Kovalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kryger looks to land a left hand but Kovalev moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovalev misses its target.
Nice shot lands for Kovalev.
Kryger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kryger scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kryger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kovalevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kryger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Kovalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalev thuds his right hand into Kryger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalev.
Kryger throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kryger takes the fight into the clinch.
Kryger working aggressively here.
Kovalev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kryger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
Kryger has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kryger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kryger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kryger lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kryger controls his hands.
Kryger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kryger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovalev or not.
Kryger can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
Kryger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kryger can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
Kovalev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kryger is keeping busy.
Kryger throws a head punch that misses.
Kryger digs a right hand underneath Kovalev's ribcage. Kovalev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kryger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kovalev trying to stall but Kryger improves his position.
Kryger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kryger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
Kryger prevents a body shot from Kovalev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilda Kryger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalev jabs Kryger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovalev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kryger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalev.
Kryger connects with a body shot.
Kovalev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Kryger.
Kovalev with a nice cross.
Kryger throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Kryger misses with a hook.
Kryger lands a body shot.
Kryger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovalev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kryger. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev misses with a right hand
and Kryger counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kryger. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev takes a swing at Kryger's ribcage but misses.
Kovalev throws an off balance right hand
and Kryger counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Kryger - just one landing. #ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
A jab from Kryger misses.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kryger moves out of range as Kovalev strikes.
Kovalev sets himself, and Kryger steps forward looking for the clinch! Kovalev avoids it this time.
Kovalev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kryger misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kryger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kryger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
Kryger throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kovalev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kryger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kryger scores with a nice right hand.
Kryger defending well as Kovalev loads up on a big left hand.
Kryger misses with a left hand
and Kovalev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kryger misses with a wild body shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kryger! Kovalev is backing up but he can't get away as Kryger lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kovalev and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bilda Kryger!
Bilda Kryger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 52 - Out vs Kovalev
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Out uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovalev.
Out was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Kovalev finds it's way through Out's defenses.
Out definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kovalev clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Out.
Kovalev slows down the pace here.
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalev misses with some punches.
Out tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kovalev.
Out throws a head punch that misses.
Kovalev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Out backwards.
Out stalling in the clinch but Kovalev improves position.
Out goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Out working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovalev lands with a short shot to the head.
Out misses with some punches.
Kovalev swings wildly with an uppercut but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Out fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Out doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovalev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovalev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Out.
Kovalev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Out throws a head punch that misses.
Kovalev pushes Out back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev lands with a short shot to the head.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action. #T2#
Out blocking some punches.
Out misses with a short punch on the inside.
Out lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Out misses with the head strike.
Kovalev blocking some punches.
Out tries to work over Kovalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalev taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Kovalev - that landed with a thud.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Out lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovalev stalling against the cage.
Out goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Out prevents a body shot from Kovalev.
Kovalev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Out lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Out misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalev misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Out.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Kovalev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Out misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Out swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovalev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Out as Kovalev tries to tie him up.
Out misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovalev misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Out.
A head punch on the inside from Out fails to land.
Out misses with some punches. #T4#
Kovalev misses with a punch to the body.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as Kovalev controls the action.
Out presses Kovalev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kovalev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Out letting Kovalev take a breather here.
Out takes a shot to the head.
Out lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Out fails to land.
A short left from Kovalev.
Out lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovalev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovalev swings wildly with an uppercut but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Out controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Knock Out will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
A left lands for Kovalev.
Kovalev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Out.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Out throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalev scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovalev.
Kovalev scores with a jab. Out acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Kovalev connects with the punch.
Kovalev throws a hook but Out blocks it.
Out throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Out misses with a looping right.
Kovalev misses with an uppercut. Out saw that one coming.
Out throws a shot from downtown. Kovalev moves away and avoids it.
Out walks into a stiff left hand from Kovalev.
Kovalev defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
Knock Out seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Out throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovalev moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Out misses with a body shot.
Kovalev missing with a left hand there. Out was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Out appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kovalev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovalev avoids the body shot from Out.
Kovalev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Out misses with a body shot.
Kovalev scores with a nice head shot.
Kovalev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Out throws out the jab.
Kovalev lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kovalev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Out misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovalev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovalev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Out.
Out takes a swing at Kovalev's ribcage but misses.
Kovalev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovalev is looking to clinch but Out is avoiding it. #CL2#
Kovalev closes the distance and pushes Out back into the cage.
Out blocks a body shot from Kovalev.
Out lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Out.
Out blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Out misses with a body punch.
Out goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Kovalev has a couple of punches blocked by Out.
Out is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kovalev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A bit of stalling here from Kovalev.
Kovalev is pushing Out up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kovalev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovalev controlling the action here for a moment.
Out lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
Out scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovalev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Kovalev.
Out misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalev throws a shot from downtown. Out moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kovalev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Kovalev avoids the body shot from Out.
Kovalev unleashes a big counter combination but Out bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Out misses with an uppercut
and Kovalev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Out swings widly with a right hand
and Kovalev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev with a jab.
Out throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Out throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kovalev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Kovalev pushes Out up against the cage in a clinch.
Out lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Out has a couple of punches blocked by Kovalev.
Out misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovalev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kovalev blocks an uppercut.
Out misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovalev swings wildly with an uppercut but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev misses with a punch on the inside.
Out misses with some punches.
Kovalev is struggling to control the position.
Kovalev blocks a body shot from Out.
Kovalev prevents a body shot from Out.
Kovalev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Out. #KD#
Out drops Kovalev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kovalev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Kovalev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovalev is still on wobbly legs! Can Out finish him?
Out has Kovalev pressed against the cage. Kovalev drops his hands and Out takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Kovalev tumbling to the canvas! Out rains down with more punches but Kovalev was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
Knock Out seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 45 - Obama vs Karelin 2
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Dynamite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dynamite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Kovalev's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dynamite keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynamite rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dynamite looks to throw the jab but Kovalev is out of range.
Dynamite throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dynamite throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Kovalev misses.
Dynamite throws the left hand but Kovalev avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dynamite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovalev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite.
Kovalev scores with a sloppy right hand. Dynamite should have avoided that one. #T1#
Kovalev moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Kovalev scores with a sloppy right hand. Dynamite should have avoided that one.
Dynamite slips a straight right by Kovalev.
Dynamite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovalev works Dynamite's body with a nice hook.
Kovalev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
Dynamite throws a poor cross that misses
and Dynamite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalev drops Dynamite with a naaaaasty hook - Dynamite is in real trouble here! Kovalev dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: KOFC 39 - Karelin vs Obama
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalev's shoulder, as Kovalev tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
Kovalev is looking to counter punch.
Kovalev scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Kovalev's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vladimir Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Kovalev tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Kovalev avoids it with no problem.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Kovalev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovalev blocks the body kick.
Kovalev swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovalev.#T1#
Morgan misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Kovalev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Morgan! Kovalev lets Morgan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan glances at the clock... BAM! Kovalev nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Morgan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Morgan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: KOFC 30 - Diehard vs Rackham 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Kovalev moves in looking to clinch but Cheek pushes him off.
Cheek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cheek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kovalev struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheek controls his hands.
Kovalev lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Cheek.
Kovalev blocks a body shot from Cheek.
Cheek lands a body punch.
Cheek blocks a body shot from Kovalev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheek.
Cheek misses with some punches.
Cheek lands with a short shot to the head.
Cheek lands a body shot.
Kovalev looks winded!
Cheek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheek tries to work over Kovalev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Cheek. #ROC#
Kovalev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalev has a couple of punches blocked by Cheek.
Cheek is working Kovalev over against the cage.
Cheek lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheek struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalev controls his hands.
Cheek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##KD#
Cheek drops Kovalev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kovalev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kovalev is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheek finish him?
A short body shot lands from Cheek as the two fighters clinch.
Cheek lands a big right hand that drops Kovalev! The killer instinct kicks in and Cheek finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cheek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Right Cheek!
Right Cheek really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: KOFC 23 - Rackham vs Murphy
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovalev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Salvador Perez has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kovalev - just one landing.
Perez throws a series of punches but Kovalev moves out of range.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalev circles away.
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovalev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Kovalev weaves into range and cracks Perez right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Perez goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kovalev is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!

Event: KOFC 16 - Mubango vs Dren
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Kovalev with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin James has been cut.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Kovalev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovalev scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Kovalev has James pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Kovalev to work.
Kovalev seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kovalev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovalev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovalev.
James tries to pull guard but Kovalev holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Kovalev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James is trying to pull guard but Kovalev has him pressed against the cage.
Kovalev stalling the fight.
Kovalev lands a left hand. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James tries to clinch but Kovalev moves away
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance. #CL2#
James clinches with his opponent.
Kovalev lands with a right to the head.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Vladimir Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovalev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kovalev to keep the fight standing.
James being controlled against the cage.
Kovalev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Kovalev stalling the fight.
Kovalev keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Kovalev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovalev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovalev as James tries to tie him up.
James letting Kovalev take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Kovalev. #T3#
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kovalev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James looks winded!
Kovalev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James tries to circle away but Kovalev has him pinned against the cage.
Kovalev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovalev lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Kovalev - that landed with a thud.
Kovalev lands a nice uppercut.
Kovalev digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kovalev effectively controlling the action here.
Kovalev lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards. #T4#
Kovalev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovalev lands an uppercut.
Kovalev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovalev avoids the damage to the body.
Kovalev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
James jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Kovalev stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kovalev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kovalev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Kovalev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalev lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
That has opened up Kevin James's cut even more.#KD#
Kovalev drops James with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but James looks back up at him and smiles so Kovalev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
James is rocked!
A head kick misses from James.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovalev finish him?
Kovalev moves in close and cracks James with a massive right hand! James, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kovalev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!
The defeated Kevin James had this to say: 'Tough opponent, my hats off to him. I want to thank both my sponsors and coaches'.

Event: KOFC 10 - Mubango vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2016

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Kovalev lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovalev works the jab nicely.#CL#
Asd clinches up with Kovalev and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Asd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovalev.
Kovalev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asd or not.
Asd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kovalev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asd looking to stall.
Asd has Kovalev pushed against the cage.
Kovalev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovalev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Asd to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kovalev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kovalev.
Asd throws a head punch that misses.
Asd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovalev is looking to control Asd's arms but Asd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kovalev has his back to the cage.
Asd stalling in the clinch.
Asd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kovalev is defending well.
Asd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovalev avoids it.
Asd lands a nice knee to the body.
Kovalev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asd is looking to control Kovalev's arms but Kovalev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asd has his back to the cage.
Kovalev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalev gets through Asd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovalev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asd content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Asd missing with knees to the body. #KD2#
Kovalev drops Asd onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Asd is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Asd is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev drops Asd with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Asd is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!

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