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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Vilkas cracks Kovalov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kovalov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vilkas finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Giennadij Kovalov has been cut.
Kovalov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilkas flashes Kovalov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kovalov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kovalov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Vilkas punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deividas Vilkas!
Deividas Vilkas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Giennadij Kovalov had this to say: 'сука блять!'. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalov tries to sprawl out of it but Orion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovalov throws a right and a left that Orion avoids nicely. #TD2#
Orion shoots in and gets a takedown into Kovalov's guard.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orion postures up and lands a big shot to Kovalov's brow. #SUB2#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Kovalov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovalov manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Kovalov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion wants to control from the top but Kovalov keeps moving.
Orion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orion with a nice head shot there.
Kovalov is breathing heavily.
Orion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orion stays in close to Kovalov's body and controls the position.
Kovalov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orion working some strikes from top position.
Kovalov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovalov has wrist control.#T2#
Orion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orion trying to control but Kovalov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troy Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovalov circles away quickly and effectively.
Orion dives in for a single leg takedown but Kovalov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kovalov gets caught flat footed, as Orion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orion throwing strikes but missing.
Orion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovalov has wrist control.
Orion controlling from the top position. #T3#
Orion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Orion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kovalov's head.
Orion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalov keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Kovalov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovalov's head.
Kovalov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orion on the ground.
Kovalov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Kovalov is rocked!
Orion postures up in Kovalov's guard and throws a big left but Kovalov blocks it.
Oh Kovalov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orion gets to his feet and stands over Kovalov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kovalov felt that one! Orion unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kovalov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Orion!
Troy Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Giennadij Kovalov spoke after the fight, saying 'сука блять!'. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Royce.
Royce lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalov throws a big shot that misses.
Kovalov swings for the body but Royce moves out of range.
Royce jabs at Kovalov's body.
Kovalov looks to land a right hand but Royce moved out of range.
Royce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Royce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kovalov at a distance.
Royce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovalov looks winded!
Royce lands a slapping body shot.
#KD#
Royce steps into range and cracks Kovalov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kovalov flops backwards and Royce dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Giennadij Kovalov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Royce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Royce is looking to wear down Kovalov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Royce lands a nice looking body kick.
Royce lands with a shot to the body.
Kovalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Royce lands a slapping body shot.
BOOM! Royce lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kovalov. Kovalov tries to recover but Royce is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kovalov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Royce!
Giennadij Kovalov spoke after the fight, saying 'сука блять!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalov lands with a nice combination. Lombardo backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Custer Lombardo has been cut.
Kovalov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Kovalov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lombardo stumbles back but Kovalov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lombardo to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lombardo will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giennadij Kovalov!
Giennadij Kovalov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Kovalov closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrook tries to break free but Kovalov pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lothbrook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kovalov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kovalov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lothbrook walks away with a smile on his face. Kovalov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lothbrook lands with a good body shot.
Kovalov looks to land a combination but Lothbrook avoids it well.
Lothbrook jabs at Kovalov's body.
Lothbrook jabs at Kovalov's body.
Kovalov slips under a jab.
Kovalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lothbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovalov.
Lothbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrook.
Kovalov walks into a jab.
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!
Lothbrook lands with a right hand.
Lothbrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Lothbrook misses the shot to the body.
Kovalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lothbrook. Lothbrook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovalov works Lothbrook's body with a nice hook.
Lothbrook connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Lothbrook coming out on top.
Lothbrook lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrook. Kovalov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kovalov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lothbrook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Rollo Lothbrook has been cut.
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!
Lothbrook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lothbrook dodges the punch combination from Kovalov.
Kovalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lothbrook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lothbrook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kovalov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lothbrook to score with a decent uppercut.
Lothbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lothbrook feints a jab promting Kovalov to slip. Lothbrook then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovalov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lothbrook throws a hook to the side of Kovalov's head but Kovalov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Kovalov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lothbrook connects with a jab.
Lothbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Kovalov clinches. #TD#
Kovalov jumps guard.
Lothbrook won't allow Kovalov to get back to his feet.
Lothbrook trying to control but Kovalov is working from the bottom.
Lothbrook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalov is keeping the position for now. #T3##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kovalov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kovalov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lothbrook smiles and moves away.
Kovalov tries to bum rush Lothbrook with a series of wild strikes but Lothbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lothbrook works over Kovalov's head and body with a nice combination.
Lothbrook throws a hook but Kovalov blocks it.
Kovalov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Lothbrook. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kovalov clinches.
Kovalov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lothbrook smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giennadij Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrook drops his hands momentarily and Kovalov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lothbrook lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kovalov clinches up against the cage.
Kovalov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lothbrook wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovalov won't allow it.
Kovalov is trying to pull guard but Lothbrook has him pressed against the cage.
Kovalov jumps guard but Lothbrook stands there with Kovalov around his waist. Kovalov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lothbrook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lothbrook tries to break free but Kovalov pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Lothbrook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rollo Lothbrook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lothbrook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalov.
Lothbrook misses with a hook. Kovalov ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Lothbrook misses.
Lothbrook lands a nice hook to Kovalov's body. Kovalov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lothbrook misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrook misses with a series of wild punches.
Lothbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lothbrook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lothbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalov.
Kovalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lothbrook jabs at Kovalov's body.
Lothbrook throws a right and a left that Kovalov avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lothbrook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
No joy there for Kovalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lothbrook swings for the body but Kovalov moves out of range.
Lothbrook throws a one two combo.
Lothbrook is breathing heavily.
Lothbrook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Kovalov.
Lothbrook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lothbrook lunges at Kovalov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovalov's hand.
Kovalov lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Lothbrook falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giennadij Kovalov!
Giennadij Kovalov 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.
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Event:
APEX 9 - Tun Vs. Sheeran
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Lanch throws a push kick but Kovalov slaps the foot to one side.
Kovalov blocks the body kick.
Lanch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lanch avoids the body shot from Kovalov.
Lanch tries to bum rush Kovalov with a series of wild strikes but Kovalov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lanch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalov.
Kovalov throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Lanch gets a double leg takedown into Kovalov's guard.
Lanch wants to control from the top but Kovalov keeps moving.
Kovalov keeping full guard, as Lanch tries to pass. #ES2#
Kovalov has his feet on Lanch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Kovalov throws a body punch but Lanch moves out of range.
Lanch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovalov on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Kovalov looks to move away, Lanch throws a big counter combo but Kovalov just gets out of the way.
Kovalov looks to land a combination but Lanch avoids it well. #CL2#
Kovalov moves into range and clinches up with Lanch.#TD#
Lanch has Kovalov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lanch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kovalov tumbling to the mat - Lanch dives into Kovalov's guard.#ES2#
Kovalov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lanch goes for a takedown attempt but Kovalov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lanch.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalov tries to clinch up.
Kovalov misses with a body shot.
Lanch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lanch scores with a push kick.
Kovalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lanch.
Lanch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Kovalov.
Kovalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanch circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kovalov looks winded!#TD#
Lanch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lanch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lanch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Lanch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##CL#
Lanch rushes Kovalov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lanch tries for a takedown but Kovalov manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Lanch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Lanch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lanch jumps guard but Kovalov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abo Lanch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lanch.
Lanch wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kovalov manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Lanch looking to pass the guard.
Kovalov keeping moving, preventing Lanch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lanch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lanch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalov wants to stand and escape but Lanch is having none of it. #ES2#
Kovalov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lanch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalov smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giennadij Kovalov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lanch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lanch shoots in for a takedown but Kovalov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kovalov tries to clinch but Lanch moves out of range.
Abo Lanch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovalov swinging wildly here.
Lanch throws a wild body kick that Kovalov sees coming a mile off.
Kovalov moves out of range of the body kick from Lanch.
Kovalov misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Lanch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kovalov was covering up waiting for the punch and Lanch finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Kovalov pushes Lanch off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Lanch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lanch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giennadij Kovalov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalov avoids a kick to the body.
Kovalov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lanch.
A head kick misses from Lanch.
Kovalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalov jabs Lanch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lanch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovalov connects with a body shot that sends Lanch's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kovalov has knocked Lanch down with a huge combo! Kovalov steps away and waves a wobbly Lanch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Abo Lanch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalov lands with a right that hurts Lanch. Lanch looks to clinch but Kovalov throws a short knee that drops Lanch. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Giennadij Kovalov!
A less than humble Giennadij Kovalov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
APEX 2
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Gentry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalov misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalov throws a right hand that Gentry ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentry also avoids with ease.
Gentry takes a swing at Kovalov's ribcage but misses.
Kovalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Kovalov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gentry throws a series of punches but Kovalov moves out of range.
Gentry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalov.
Gentry unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovalov throws an overhand right that lands on Gentry's shoulder, as Gentry tries to avoid the shot.
Gentry throws a right hand that Kovalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalov also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Gentry drops Kovalov with a beautiful combination! Kovalov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gentry is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Giennadij Kovalov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentry lands with a right and another and another! Kovalov is in big trouble! Gentry lands again and this time it's lights out for Kovalov! A quality knockout there for Gentry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeshwua Gentry!
A very excited looking Jeshwua Gentry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Giennadij Kovalov stepped up to the mic, saying 'сука блять!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Kovalov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovalov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kovalov tries to keep at a distance but Medvedevs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Medvedevs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovalov's efforts to push away.
Kovalov lands a body shot. #BC2#
Medvedevs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovalov but Kovalov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalov lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Medvedevs goes down and covers up as Kovalov starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giennadij Kovalov!
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