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Event:
FFA 17: Studge vs Waves
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bengal moves into the clinch.
Kovalenko is pushing Bengal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Kovalenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Bengal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengal shoots and misses
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalenko cracks Bengal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovalenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bengal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalenko is just out of range.
Kovalenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bengal.
Bengal throws a series of punches but Kovalenko avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko tries to counter with a takedown but Bengal is quick to defend against it.
Bengal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bengal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalenko as he jumps to the side.
Bengal tries for a takedown but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koslov Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stare Bengal.
Bengal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovalenko has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bengal.
Bengal thows a leg kick but Kovalenko checks it #TD#
and Kovalenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kovalenko not doing much here.
Bengal trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kovalenko controlling the action here.
Kovalenko is thwarting Bengal's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Kovalenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bengal wants to control but Kovalenko is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kovalenko in particular looking to stall.
Bengal trying to control but Kovalenko postures up.
Kovalenko controlling the action here.
Kovalenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kovalenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Kovalenko controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bengal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovalenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kovalenko lands with a straight right. Bengal didn't see that one coming.
Kovalenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengal off the cage and back into range.
Bengal falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kovalenko counters with a single leg into guard. Bengal didn't expect that.
Kovalenko advances position into side control!
Kovalenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bengal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Kovalenko working away.
Kovalenko controls the position.
Kovalenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Bengal's head but Bengal avoids it well.
Kovalenko controlling the position.
Kovalenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bengal to see if he's OK.
Kovalenko controlling the position.
Bengal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kovalenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bengal's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko taking a breather here.
Kovalenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kovalenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bengal is being controlled here. #T1#
Kovalenko grinds an elbow into Bengal's temple.
Kovalenko controlling the position.
Bengal is pushing Kovalenko's head away, looking to escape. Kovalenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Kovalenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bengal seems a little lost for a moment, as Kovalenko dominates the positioning.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bengal tries to buck Kovalenko off but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Kovalenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bengal trying to remain calm as Kovalenko controls from the top position.
Bengal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bengal struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Bengal's face as Kovalenko controls the position.
Kovalenko advances to mount.
Kovalenko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Kovalenko lands a couple of good shots and Bengal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bengal wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalenko controlling from the back.
Kovalenko lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Kovalenko working for the choke.
Kovalenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bengal can do to turn this around?
Bengal trying to control the hands but Kovalenko won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kovalenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kovalenko has Bengal flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kovalenko controlling the position well here. Bengal rolled but Kovalenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kovalenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bengal for as long as he can get away with.
Kovalenko lands a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bengal tries to escape the position.
Bengal breaks Kovalenko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bengal dives in and grabs Kovalenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovalenko pushes down on Bengal's head and hops out.
Kovalenko attempts a counter takedown but Bengal avoids it well and moves away.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Bengal avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bengal is defended easily by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Bengal has a takedown stuffed.
Koslov Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stare Bengal.
Bengal misses with a takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bengal in his tracks.
Bengal throws a lazy head kick
and Kovalenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bengal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Bengal misses #TD#
and Kovalenko counters with a single leg into guard. Bengal didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Bengal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Kovalenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kovalenko passes into half guard.
Kovalenko content to control rather than advance.
Kovalenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bengal tries to kick Kovalenko off but Kovalenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kovalenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Kovalenko.
Koslov Kovalenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovalenko continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Kovalenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bengal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kovalenko working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Kovalenko trying to control the pace.
Kovalenko continues to stall.
Kovalenko winds up and cracks Bengal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Kovalenko there.
Bengal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kovalenko drops an elbow to the side of Bengal's head.
Kovalenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Kovalenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bengal on his heels. He'll look to pass Bengal's guard now, I'm sure.
Kovalenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalenko controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Koslov Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovalenko, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koslov Kovalenko!
Stare Bengal was interviewed post fight and said 'poor wrestlers'.
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Event:
FFA 13: Khan vs Jackson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalenko shoots in for a double leg but Ellesworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellesworth throws a fast counter high kick but Kovalenko manages to duck under it in time.
James Ellesworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellesworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovalenko. Kovalenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Ellesworth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kovalenko 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.
Ellesworth lands a leg kick that knocks Kovalenko off balance momentarily.
Kovalenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellesworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellesworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovalenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellesworth can pounce on him.
#T1#
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Ellesworth avoids them all with ease.
Ellesworth takes a swing at Kovalenko's ribcage but misses.
Ellesworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellesworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
Ellesworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalenko tries to counter with a takedown but Ellesworth is quick to defend against it.
Kovalenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovalenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellesworth defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koslov Kovalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ellesworth defends well and Kovalenko ends up having to push Ellesworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Ellesworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellesworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalenko. That did some damage!#T2#
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Ellesworth.
Kovalenko attempts a counter takedown but Ellesworth avoids it well and moves away.
Ellesworth throws a body punch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellesworth.#KD2#
Ellesworth lands a big head kick that sends Kovalenko tumbling to the mat! Ellesworth takes a step backwards and waves Kovalenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Koslov Kovalenko has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Ellesworth cracks Kovalenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kovalenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ellesworth finish him?
#ROC2#
Kovalenko is rocked!
Ellesworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Kovalenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellesworth.
Kovalenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ellesworth.#T3#
Kovalenko misses with a wild body shot.
Ellesworth shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ellesworth tries to clinch but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Ellesworth avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ellesworth has time to react.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ellesworth tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellesworth can pounce on him.
Ellesworth misses with an uppercut. Kovalenko saw that one coming.
Ellesworth has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kovalenko 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.#T4#
Ellesworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellesworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellesworth is looking to clinch.
Kovalenko shoots in and drives through. Ellesworth sprawls well.
Ellesworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellesworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ellesworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalenko. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Kovalenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ellesworth throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ellesworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koslov Kovalenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ellesworth throws a push kick but Kovalenko slaps the foot to one side.
Kovalenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Ellesworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Ellesworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Kovalenko steps away.
Ellesworth tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
#CL2#
Ellesworth takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovalenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ellesworth lands a body punch.
Ellesworth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellesworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellesworth effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellesworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovalenko has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellesworth slowing the pace effectively.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kovalenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
James Ellesworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellesworth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ellesworth is stalling here.
#T2#
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellesworth working Kovalenko over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellesworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kovalenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellesworth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellesworth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth working Kovalenko over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellesworth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellesworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellesworth effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Ellesworth.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellesworth. #T4#
Ellesworth scores with a jab to the head.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellesworth looks to land a combination but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Ellesworth connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellesworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kovalenko.
Kovalenko cracks Ellesworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Ellesworth is out of range.
Ellesworth dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Ellesworth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ellesworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koslov Kovalenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ellesworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Ellesworth swings for the body but Kovalenko moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellesworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalenko attempts a counter takedown but Ellesworth avoids it well and moves away.
Ellesworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovalenko if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth jabs Kovalenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ellesworth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalenko's calf.
Ellesworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kovalenko. #T1#
Ellesworth is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko lands a nice forearm strike.
Kovalenko scoring with punches from side control.
Kovalenko grinds an elbow into Ellesworth's temple.
Kovalenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ellesworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kovalenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ellesworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ellesworth is trying to control Kovalenko's posture but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko happy to just control the position for now.
James Ellesworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kovalenko in side control, throwing shots but Ellesworth defends.
Ellesworth is letting Kovalenko control him for a moment.
Kovalenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ellesworth for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellesworth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kovalenko controls the position.
Ellesworth is looking to regain half guard here but Kovalenko keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kovalenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ellesworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Kovalenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kovalenko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ellesworth is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Kovalenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kovalenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ellesworth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kovalenko working away.
Kovalenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ellesworth some visible discomfort.
Ellesworth is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kovalenko connects with a decent elbow.
Ellesworth wants to control but Kovalenko postures up.
Koslov Kovalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Kovalenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kovalenko throws an elbow but Ellesworth slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellesworth is letting Kovalenko control him for a moment.
Ellesworth tries to bench press Kovalenko off him but Kovalenko keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koslov Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ellesworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ellesworth!
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Event:
FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kovalenko. No joy for Bagov on that attempt.
Bagov tries for a takedown but Kovalenko circles away easily
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kovalenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagov is trying to maintain the position but Kovalenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Kovalenko trying to control the action but Bagov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov wants to control but Kovalenko is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Bagov actively working from the bottom here.
Bagov tries to roll over but Kovalenko keeps him under control.#T1#
Bagov is pressing down on Kovalenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kovalenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
Kovalenko preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bagov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kovalenko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bagov has tightened it up now! Kovalenko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FFA 4: Mekovic vs Ekaku
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kovalenko.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Koslov Kovalenko has been cut.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kovalenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovalenko walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Khan! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Khan!
Billy Khan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
FFA 2: The Second Coming
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Jacek shoots in and drives through. Kovalenko sprawls well.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Kovalenko dives in and scores a takedown into Jacek's guard.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacek wants to stand but Kovalenko is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jacek holds on and takes a little breather.
Jacek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kovalenko slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jacek.
Kovalenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacek is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Kovalenko throws a strike but Jacek avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Jacek has control of Kovalenko's left arm, preventing Kovalenko from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jacek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovalenko defends well.
Kovalenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Jacek looking for a guillotine here but Kovalenko defends easily.
#SUB2#
Jacek is looking for a triangle but Kovalenko pushes his legs off easily.
Jacek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko looking to sit in guard and control but Jacek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jacek controlling from the top position.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Jacek from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kovalenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Jacek from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jacek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovalenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Jacek keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Kovalenko landing with the ground and pound.
Jacek wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacek's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Jacek clinches with his opponent.
Kovalenko prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jacek drags the fight down to the ground.
Jacek looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacek, not yet.
Kovalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalenko postures up in Jacek's guard and throws a big left but Jacek blocks it.
Kovalenko stays in close to Jacek's body and controls the position.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko postures up in Jacek's guard and throws a big left but Jacek blocks it.
Kovalenko is working Jacek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Jacek keeps moving. #T1#
Kovalenko content to stall in guard here.
Jacek trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacek can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Jacek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Jacek looking to control but Kovalenko passes into half guard.
Kovalenko is nestled in close to Jacek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kovalenko looks to land a strike but Jacek avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kovalenko postures up and lands a big shot to Jacek's brow.
Jacek looking to control.
Kovalenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kovalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacek's head.#T2#
Jacek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kovalenko pushing down on Jacek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovalenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacek defending well though.
Kovalenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovalenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovalenko trying to control from Jacek's half guard. Jacek has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koslov Kovalenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacek working a defensive guard here.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Jacek keeps moving.
Kovalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB2#
Jacek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kovalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacek's head.
Kovalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko cracks Jacek with a solid left hand.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kovalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalenko lands a couple of elbows.
Kovalenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kovalenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kovalenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovalenko trying to control but Jacek is working from the bottom.
Jacek wants to sweep here but Kovalenko controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacek has wrist control.
Kovalenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kovalenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacek can do to turn this around?
Kovalenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jacek looking for a guillotine here but Kovalenko defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jacek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kovalenko has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kovalenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacek circles away.
Jacek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalenko as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kovalenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacek, which made it look bad.
Jacek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Jacek drives through and clinches with Kovalenko against the cage.
Jacek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacek.
Jacek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovalenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kovalenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koslov Kovalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Jacek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalenko as he jumps to the side.
Kovalenko looks for a takedown but Jacek sprawls well.
Jacek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacek.
Jacek jumps guard but Kovalenko stands there with Jacek around his waist. Jacek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kovalenko has a couple of punches blocked by Jacek.
Jacek looking for a takedown.
Kovalenko has a couple of punches blocked by Jacek.
Jacek is trying to pull guard but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage.
Jacek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalenko smiles and moves away.
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Kovalenko has closed the distance and engaged Jacek in a clinch.
Kovalenko working aggressively here.
Kovalenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovalenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kovalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacek misses with an elbow strike.
Kovalenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Jacek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacek.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
Jacek tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
#CL#
Kovalenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Jacek breaks the clinch.
Kovalenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Jacek wants to clinch.#CL2#
Jacek moves into range and clinches up with Kovalenko.
A head punch on the inside from Kovalenko fails to land.
Jacek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacek blocks an uppercut.
Kovalenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jacek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovalenko walks away with a smile on his face. Jacek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacek. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacek. Kovalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacek.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch but Jacek is avoiding it.
#TD#
Kovalenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jacek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kovalenko is in Jacek's guard.#ES2#
Jacek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalenko.
Jacek goes for a takedown attempt but Kovalenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacek.
Kovalenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacek sprawls well. He's pushed Kovalenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kovalenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacek to the ground. Kovalenko is now in Jacek's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacek is looking to stand up but Kovalenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Miroslaw Jacek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koslov Kovalenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovalenko is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koslov Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kovalenko 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koslov Kovalenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Kovalenko misses its intended target. #CL2#
Kovalenko gets a clinch.
A short left from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kovalenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage.
Kovalenko effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Kovalenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kovalenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kovalenko is working Ribeiro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Kovalenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kovalenko working the ground and pound but Ribeiro is defending the strikes.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kovalenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.#ES#
Ribeiro bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kovalenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Kovalenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Ribeiro's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Kovalenko gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kovalenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ribeiro regains guard immediately.
Kovalenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Kovalenko passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Kovalenko working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kovalenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kovalenko slips a nice elbow through Ribeiro's hands, connecting with Ribeiro's forehead.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Kovalenko is controlling well.
Kovalenko throwing shots but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Kovalenko is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kovalenko drops an elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Kovalenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ribeiro's head. #T3#
Ribeiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kovalenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kovalenko lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovalenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kovalenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kovalenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ribeiro pushes Kovalenko off looking to stand but Kovalenko dives back in and keeps control.
Kovalenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kovalenko drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kovalenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kovalenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kovalenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kovalenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kovalenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko can't get the takedown.
Kovalenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ribeiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kovalenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovalenko has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Josias Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koslov Kovalenko.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovalenko has double underhooks.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Kovalenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovalenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovalenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovalenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kovalenko darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Kovalenko lands a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Kovalenko from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Kovalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Kovalenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kovalenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kovalenko works over Ribeiro with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Kovalenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kovalenko throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Kovalenko is working Ribeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Kovalenko drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Kovalenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko lands with a light punch inside.
Kovalenko scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Kovalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. #TD2#
Kovalenko has clasped his hands together around Ribeiro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
An elbow from Kovalenko crashes against the mat.
Kovalenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kovalenko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro is in a horrible position here. Kovalenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kovalenko raining down shots from the mount!
Koslov Kovalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kovalenko unloading with bombs!
Kovalenko cracks Ribeiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Kovalenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kovalenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kovalenko raining down shots from the mount!
Kovalenko lands with some strikes.#T3#
Kovalenko with shots to the head and body - Ribeiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kovalenko scoring with strikes but Ribeiro is staying in there.
Ribeiro working to try and regain half guard.
Kovalenko scoring with strikes but Ribeiro is staying in there.
The referee warns Ribeiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kovalenko scoring with strikes but Ribeiro is staying in there.
Kovalenko landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Kovalenko.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribeiro is bucking up trying to escape but Kovalenko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kovalenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Kovalenko raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Kovalenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kovalenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kovalenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kovalenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kovalenko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Kovalenko postures up.
Kovalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Kovalenko lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kovalenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kovalenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koslov Kovalenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kovalenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Kovalenko has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kovalenko has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Josias Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koslov Kovalenko.
Kovalenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Kovalenko.
Ribeiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Kovalenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovalenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovalenko lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kovalenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ribeiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Kovalenko slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Nice defenses there by Kovalenko.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Ribeiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Kovalenko drives through with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kovalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovalenko lands a couple of digs.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kovalenko trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kovalenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Kovalenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kovalenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kovalenko lands with a right to the head.
Kovalenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ribeiro stops a takedown attempt from Kovalenko.
#T3#
Kovalenko just leaning against Ribeiro, taking a breather.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovalenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovalenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovalenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribeiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kovalenko fails to land the takedown.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.#CL2#
Kovalenko clinches.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kovalenko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ribeiro regains guard.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovalenko is controlling him. #T4#
Ribeiro is trying to keep Kovalenko in close.
Kovalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kovalenko working some strikes from top position.
Kovalenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kovalenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Josias Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kovalenko is proving a slippery customer.
Kovalenko distracts Ribeiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kovalenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribeiro to the ground. Kovalenko is now in Ribeiro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koslov Kovalenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kovalenko defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koslov Kovalenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovalenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koslov Kovalenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko dives in and grabs Quick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quick pushes down on Kovalenko's head and hops out.
Kovalenko tries to clinch but Quick moves away
and Quick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Quick circles away.
Quick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalenko.
Nice shot by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Quick counters with a nice right hand that sends Kovalenko toppling to the canvas! Kovalenko scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Quick finish him?!#ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Koslov Kovalenko 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!
Quick is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kovalenko flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kovalenko is out cold! Quick holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Quick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kovalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Kovalenko has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Kovalenko lands a right hand.
Richards blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Kovalenko lands a takedown into guard.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Richards controlling Kovalenko's posture.
Kovalenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Kovalenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kovalenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him. #SUB#
Richards drops back looking for a leg! Kovalenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovalenko manages to kick Richards off! Richards jumps back into Kovalenko's guard.
Richards trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richards stands and throws Kovalenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kovalenko tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Kovalenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards gets to mount! Kovalenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Richards controlling his opponent.
Richards lands a heavy elbow.
Kovalenko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kovalenko is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Richards looking for the RNC.
Kovalenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards tries to keep control of the position but Kovalenko is staying busy.
Kovalenko tries to roll but Richards sticks to his back.
Richards not allowing Kovalenko to control his hands. #T4##SUB#
Richards patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Kovalenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kovalenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Richards.
Kovalenko can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kovalenko rushes Richards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovalenko misses with some punches.
Kovalenko is trying to drag Richards to the mat but Richards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richards as Kovalenko tries to tie him up. #TD#
Richards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Richards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kovalenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Kovalenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Kovalenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovalenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kovalenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Richards wants to stand and escape but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Kovalenko from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kovalenko is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kovalenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovalenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richards under the eye.
Kovalenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richards backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Kovalenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovalenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Kovalenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richards is trying to stall.
Kovalenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovalenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Kovalenko is working for takedown but Richards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kovalenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards. #BC#
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovalenko lands the left hand.#CL2#
Kovalenko rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Kovalenko trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovalenko into the cage.
Richards lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Kovalenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koslov Kovalenko.#TD#
Richards pulls guard.
Kovalenko postures up.
Kovalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kovalenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Kovalenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kovalenko wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.
Richards looking to control.
Kovalenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko working some strikes from top position.
Richards trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalenko sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kovalenko instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koslov Kovalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Richards lands a jab-cross combination.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kovalenko sprawls well. Kovalenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovalenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Kovalenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovalenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kovalenko trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Richards has momentary wrist control but Kovalenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Kovalenko trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Kovalenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richards's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovalenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kovalenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Richards is trying to control the position but Kovalenko postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalenko circles away.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalenko goes for a double leg but Richards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richards continues to drive forward.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovalenko sprawls and moves away.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Kovalenko clinches with his opponent.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Kovalenko wants the takedown. Richards is fighting it off but Kovalenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richards's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kovalenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalenko trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalenko postures up and lands a big shot to Richards's brow.
Kovalenko is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kovalenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko wants to pass the guard but Richards is keeping the position.#T3#
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovalenko stands up over Richards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Kovalenko from controlling successfully.
Kovalenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Kovalenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ROC2#
Richards is rocked!
Kovalenko is stalling in the full guard.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalenko cracks Richards with a solid left hand.
Kovalenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kovalenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kovalenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Richards covers up, he's hurt! Kovalenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kovalenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kovalenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koslov Kovalenko!
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