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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giril Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalenko comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Grinder. Giril Kovalenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giril Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt shoots in but no luck this time.
Bolt dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
George Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko works over Bolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Giril Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Bolt.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolt.
Bolt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kovalenko sprawls well initially but Bolt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kovalenko is looking to improve his position.
Bolt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bolt connects with a nice short shot to Kovalenko's temple.
Bolt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovalenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Bolt.
Bolt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kovalenko tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovalenko swivels and escapes.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
Kovalenko works over Bolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Bolt or perhaps it was just good defense by Kovalenko which made him look bad.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kovalenko. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolt. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kovalenko misses with a low kick.
Bolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kovalenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovalenko gets caught flat footed, as Bolt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bolt throwing strikes but missing.
Bolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Bolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bolt shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giril Kovalenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bolt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kovalenko wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment.
Kovalenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolt is controlling him.
Bolt chips away with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko is trying to control the position but Bolt postures up.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovalenko wants to stand and escape but Bolt is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bolt fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolt stands and throws Kovalenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kovalenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kovalenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Kovalenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kovalenko tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt working the body and head with strikes.
Kovalenko looks to move to half guard but instead Bolt has passed into mount! Damn!
Kovalenko tries to lock up and control but Bolt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kovalenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Kovalenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bolt lands a heavy elbow.
Bolt with a couple of short strikes.
Kovalenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kovalenko bucks up and throws Bolt to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Bolt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko scores with a nice head shot.
Kovalenko feints and then cracks Bolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bolt down.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Giril Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kovalenko to the mat! Kovalenko manages to get full guard.
Bolt landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt scoring with some ground and pound.
Bolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Kovalenko wants to get back to his feet but Bolt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolt advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko pushes Bolt off looking to stand but Bolt dives back in and keeps control.
Bolt working over Kovalenko with some ground and pound. Kovalenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kovalenko wants to get back to full guard.
Bolt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bolt prevents Kovalenko from improving his position.
Bolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Kovalenko sprawls well.
Bolt scores with a takedown into Kovalenko's guard.
Bolt stands up over Kovalenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kovalenko, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kovalenko as Bolt shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko digs a good hook to Bolt's body.
Bolt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Kovalenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bolt connects with a nice short shot to Kovalenko's temple.
Bolt lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolt wants to take a breather but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Bolt winds up and cracks Kovalenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolt lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovalenko is rocked!
Bolt lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Kovalenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kovalenko has hold of Bolt's hands but Bolt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bolt lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kovalenko quite badly. Kovalenko pulls Bolt in close trying to recover. Bolt postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kovalenko on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kovalenko doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Bolt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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