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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhmedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akhmedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Akhmedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akhmedov throws a lazy right hand but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhmedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmedov jabs at Kovalenko's body.
Kovalenko drops his hands momentarily and Akhmedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kovalenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akhmedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalenko looks winded!
Kovalenko gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Akhmedov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Akhmedov!
A victorious Zaurbek Akhmedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Lupe 11
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Kovalenko counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliveira tries to clinch up
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovalenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalenko's shoulder, as Kovalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Kovalenko scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Kovalenko.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Kovalenko is looking to counter punch.
Kovalenko slips a jab from Oliveira.
As Oliveira looks to move away, Kovalenko throws a big counter combo but Oliveira just gets out of the way.
Oliveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oliveira has eaten all the pies!
Kovalenko cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko gets in close and tags Oliveira with a short punch that almost sends Oliveira to the mat! Oh Oliveira is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kovalenko, trying to create some distance but Kovalenko rushes him, striking wildly and Oliveira goes down! The referee tackles Kovalenko into the cage to end the fight! Kovalenko is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
A victorious Nikolai Kovalenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Lupe 6 Dirty
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Abbot misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Kovalenko misses with a low kick.
Abbot lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abbot.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick but Abbot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abbot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kovalenko under the eye.
Kovalenko misses with a straight right.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
A low kick from Kovalenko misses #KD#
and Abbot counters with a beautiful punch that sends Kovalenko to the canvas! #ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Abbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalenko is retaining full guard.
Kovalenko is still in real trouble! Can Abbot finish him?
Abbot content to stall in guard here.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Abbot from controlling successfully. #T1#
Abbot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abbot trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
Abbot looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abbot controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abbot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kovalenko misses with a leg kick.
Abbot digs a good body shot into Kovalenko's ribs.
Kovalenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kovalenko got wobbled bad by a big combination! Abbot presses forward with punches and knees until Kovalenko stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kovalenko closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Abbot!
Tony Abbot bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovalenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Dorn 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.#CL#
Dorn closes the distance and clinches.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Dorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorn throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Dorn backing up. Dorn nods at Kovalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Dorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovalenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dorn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kovalenko right on the button. Kovalenko goes down! Dorn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dorn gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dorn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Jetstrean throwing a counter right hand but Kovalenko manages to avoid it.
A big left from Jetstrean misses.
Jetstrean misses with a wild body shot.
Kovalenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jetstrean. Jetstrean obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovalenko looks to land a right hand but Jetstrean moved out of range.
Jetstrean jabs Kovalenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jetstrean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalenko.
Jetstrean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jetstrean misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Kovalenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jetstrean catches Kovalenko with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kovalenko forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Jetstrean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diddly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diddly.
Good shot there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kovalenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diddly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kovalenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diddly. Kovalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Diddly moves out of range.
Diddly tries to counter with a takedown but Kovalenko is quick to defend against it.
Kovalenko scores with a nice head shot.
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko leaves Diddly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Diddly tries to move into range but Kovalenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diddly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diddly under the eye.
Diddly 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.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diddly under the eye.
Diddly tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kovalenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diddly shoots in but Kovalenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Diddly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddly with a poor takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovalenko.
Good exchange - Kovalenko coming out on top.
Kovalenko digs a good hook to Diddly's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diddly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Diddly goes for a double leg but Kovalenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kovalenko continues to drive forward.
Kovalenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Diddly steps away.
Kovalenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diddly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diddly is breathing heavily.
Diddly wants to clinch.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diddly's head backwards.
Diddly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Diddly ducks under and follows up with a left that Diddly also avoids with ease.
Kovalenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diddlys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kovalenko lands a two punch combo.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Kovalenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Diddly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovalenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diddly's calf.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Diddly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko stalks Diddly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diddly's face. Diddly staggers backwards, shaken.
Diddly shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovalenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diddly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kovalenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diddly takes one to the side of the head.
Diddly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diddly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko throws a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovalenko, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Diddly wants to clinch.
Kovalenko lands with a hook. Diddly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diddly wants to clinch up but Kovalenko keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddly takes one to the chin there.
Kovalenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diddly shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovalenko throws out a counter right but Diddly avoids it with no problem.
Diddly has been working on his balance at The Bear's Den ($400), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a one two combo.
Kovalenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Diddly. Diddly gets slowly back to his feet.
Kovalenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalenko with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kovalenko thumps Diddly with a low kick.
Diddly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diddly throws a big counter combination but Kovalenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovalenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovalenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovalenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diddlys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck for Diddly with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Diddly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Diddly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diddly fails with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a series of strikes. Diddly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malcom Diddly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diddly walks into a left hand.
Diddly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovalenko's waist but Kovalenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diddly off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Diddly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diddly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diddly shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diddly is defended easily by Kovalenko.
Donk. Kovalenko catches Diddly right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Kovalenko lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalenko.
A lazy left from Kovalenko finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko connects with a looping right hand.
Diddly ducks right into an uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko connects with a jab.
Kovalenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Diddly dives in for a single leg takedown but Kovalenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diddly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kovalenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diddly somewhat.#T3#
Kovalenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diddly on the side of the head.
Diddly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diddly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kovalenko throws a shot to the body.
Kovalenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovalenko lands with a hook. Diddly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Kovalenko lands.
Kovalenko dips to his left and cracks Diddly with an uppercut!
Kovalenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diddly dives in and grabs Kovalenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovalenko pushes down on Diddly's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Diddly moves out of range.
Donk. Kovalenko catches Diddly right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Kovalenko is looking to slow Diddly down with leg kicks.
Diddly walks into a jab.
Kovalenko lands a two punch combo.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Kovalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diddly fails with the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diddly. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kovalenko connects with the punch.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kovalenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diddly back to the cage. Kovalenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diddly's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Diddly in the body.
Kovalenko connects with a right hand. Diddly shakes it off.
Diddly ducks right into an uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Kovalenko finds it's target.
Kovalenko throws a one two combo.
Kovalenko cracks Diddly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diddly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kovalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diddly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Kovalenko coming out on top.#T1#
Diddly walks into a left hand.
Diddly misses with a head kick.
Diddly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kovalenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diddly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diddly throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kovalenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovalenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovalenko tests Diddly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalenko.
Diddly tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Kovalenko.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovalenko, as that shot connected.
Diddly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diddly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diddly wants to clinch up but Kovalenko keeps it at a distance.
Kovalenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diddly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diddly tries for a takedown but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Kovalenko connects with a single shot there.
Diddly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diddly misses with a hook
and Kovalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diddly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diddly takes one to the side of the head.
Diddly throws a sloppy head kick
and Kovalenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Diddly darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the body.
Diddly misses with a combination
and Kovalenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diddly circles away quickly and effectively.
Diddly dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
It looked like Diddly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko lands with an overhand left.
Kovalenko throws a good cross that connects.
Diddly swinging wildly here.
Kovalenko lands a really nice looking cross but Diddly seems unphased.
Diddly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovalenko as he avoids it easily.
Malcom Diddly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kovalenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Diddly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kovalenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovalenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolai Kovalenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Heisman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Heisman tenderised Kovalenko's leg. Kovalenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.
Kovalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heisman feints and then cracks Kovalenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovalenko down.
Kovalenko connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Heisman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heisman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heisman connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovalenko tries to work over Heisman's front leg with a kick but Heisman checks it.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut
and Heisman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovalenko throws out a loose jab but Heisman uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heisman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heisman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalenko is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Heisman lands a big head kick that sends Kovalenko tumbling to the mat! Heisman takes a step backwards and waves Kovalenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kovalenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heisman - the referee stops the clock and Kovalenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heisman. Kovalenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kovalenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Heisman finish him?
Heisman cracks Kovalenko with a hook to the temple - Kovalenko is on wobbly legs here! Heisman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kovalenko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Heisman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). TJ Heisman!
A very excited looking TJ Heisman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jelani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalenko throwing a counter right hand but Jelani manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jelani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jelani.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jelani has eaten all the pies!
Jelani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalenko's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovalenko.
Jelani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
Kovalenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovalenko scores with a hook.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kovalenko.
Jelani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovalenko swivels and escapes.
Kovalenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jelani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovalenko as he connects with a hook.
Kovalenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jelani has time to react.
Jelani looks to land a combination but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Jelani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovalenko connects with a single shot there.
Kovalenko connects with a high kick.
Kovalenko digs a good hook to Jelani's body.
#T1#
Jelani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jelani shoots in and drives through. Kovalenko sprawls well.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jelani throws a front kick aimed at Kovalenko's knee but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Kovalenko sizes up Jelani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovalenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jelani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Jelani.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovalenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalenko thuds a left hand into Jelani's body.
Kovalenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Jelani unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Kovalenko as Jelani shoots in.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovalenko duly obliges. #ROC#
Jelani is rocked!
Jelani looks winded!
Kovalenko is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Jelani like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Jelani from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolai Kovalenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jabari Jelani spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparbot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a good cross that connects.
Sparbot drops his hands momentarily and Kovalenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sparbot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut
and Sparbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko cracks Sparbot with a good jab.
Kovalenko is looking to slow Sparbot down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Sparbot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparbot's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Sparbot. #BC2#
Sparbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kovalenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparbot fails to land the takedown.
Kovalenko tries to score with a low kick but Sparbot moves his leg out of the way.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparbot counters with an outside leg kick.
Sparbot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparbot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovalenko with a body shot.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Sparbot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparbot.#CL2#
Sparbot clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Sparbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Sparbot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparbot with the counter takedown but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparbot.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Striking Sparbot.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Sparbot avoids nicely. #T2#
Sparbot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparbot slips under a jab.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kovalenko backs off Sparbot throws a huge counter combo but Kovalenko manages to avoid it all.
Kovalenko misses with a looping left.
Sparbot unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Kovalenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparbot. #CL2#
Sparbot moves into the clinch.
Sparbot just leaning against Kovalenko, taking a breather.
Kovalenko avoids the elbow strike from Sparbot, against the cage.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
Sparbot tries to pull guard but Kovalenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Sparbot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Sparbot avoids it well.
Sparbot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sparbot slips under a jab from Kovalenko.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalenko.
Sparbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Kovalenko misses.
Sparbot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sparbot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparbot throws a body punch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Sparbot dives in and grabs Kovalenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovalenko pushes down on Sparbot's head and hops out.
Kovalenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Kovalenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparbot eats them both and turns towards Kovalenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Sparbot avoids it well.
Sparbot wants to counter with a clinch but Kovalenko pushes him away.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko connects with a right hand. Sparbot shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kovalenko finds it's way through Sparbot's defenses.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Kovalenko misses the jab.
Sparbot shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovalenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparbot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovalenko is fending him off so far but Sparbot persists. Nope, Kovalenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Kovalenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sparbot shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovalenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovalenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparbot can do to turn this around?
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Sparbot is out of range.
Kovalenko thuds his right hand into Sparbot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kovalenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kovalenko missing with a left hand there. Sparbot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparbot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovalenko avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Striking Sparbot.
Kovalenko throws the left hand but Sparbot avoids the punch easily.
Nikolai Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Sparbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalenko circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparbot.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Sparbot moves out of range.
Kovalenko connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparbot is just out of range.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick which misses Sparbot's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparbot tries to avoid it.
Sparbot shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparbot throws a head kick but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Kovalenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparbot circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Kovalenko tries to keep at a distance but Sparbot has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Sparbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Sparbot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Sparbot with a series of wild strikes but Sparbot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparbot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Sparbot misses.
Kovalenko misses with a low kick.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Sparbot is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovalenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Sparbot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sparbot laying and praying for a moment but Kovalenko takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kovalenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparbot.
Sparbot is pressing down on Kovalenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kovalenko is holding on for now.
Kovalenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Sparbot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Kovalenko kicks off Sparbot and gets to his feet.
Sparbot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovalenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparbot.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparbot circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Sparbot gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sparbot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparbot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kovalenko.
Sparbot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparbot circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparbot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko takes a swing at Sparbot's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Sparbot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kovalenko but Kovalenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparbot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovalenko's waist but Kovalenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparbot off to one side.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Striking Sparbot.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparbot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sparbot tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparbot slips a jab and a cross from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparbot is looking to clinch but Kovalenko is avoiding it.
#T1#
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko connects with a right hand. Sparbot shakes it off.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kovalenko there.
Kovalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovalenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovalenko catches Sparbot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparbot tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
Kovalenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sparbot in his tracks. #CL2#
Sparbot moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sparbot.
#BC#
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparbot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko throws a shot from downtown. Sparbot moves away and avoids it.
Sparbot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalenko is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparbot counters with a body kick that stops Kovalenko in his tracks momentarily.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Sparbot moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovalenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Sparbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparbot moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Sparbot has Kovalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparbot prevents Kovalenko from breaking the clinch.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but Kovalenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kovalenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sparbot has Kovalenko pressed against the cage.
Kovalenko trying to stall but Sparbot improves his position.
#BC#
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalenko misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Sparbot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sparbot is trying to pull guard but Kovalenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparbot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovalenko's efforts to push away.
Sparbot stalling in the clinch.
Sparbot scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Sparbot has Kovalenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sparbot pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kovalenko tumbling to the mat - Sparbot dives into Kovalenko's guard.
Sparbot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
Our winner, Nikolai Kovalenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Jelani closes the distance and clinches up with Kovalenko, looking for a takedown. Jelani pushes Kovalenko against the cage but Kovalenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jelani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jelani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko scores with the left hand. Jelani knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovalenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kovalenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kovalenko tests Jelani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovalenko scores with a head kick. Jelani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jelani shoots for a takedown but Kovalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jelani takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko lunges at Jelani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jelani's hand.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jelani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jelani misses with a body kick.
Jelani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabari Jelani.
Jelani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovalenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Jelani's head. #T1#
Jelani looks for a takedown but Kovalenko sprawls well.
Jelani fails to land the takedown.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko scores with a three punch combo!
Kovalenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kovalenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovalenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kovalenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Jelani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jelani has eaten all the pies!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Kovalenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jelani doesn't seem phased though.
Kovalenko pushes Jelani away with a front kick.
Jelani takes one to the side of the head.
Jelani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovalenko digs a good hook to Jelani's body.
Kovalenko cracks Jelani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jelani fails with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Jelani misses with a body punch
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalenko works Jelani's body with a nice hook.
Jelani looks winded!
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Kovalenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovalenko scores with a jab.
Kovalenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jelani's head.#T3#
Kovalenko looks to land a combination. Jelani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jelani's calf.
Kovalenko scores with a one two! Jelani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Kovalenko coming out on top.
Jelani throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovalenko jabs at Jelani's body.
A shot to the liver by Kovalenko. Beautiful body shot.
Kovalenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Kovalenko coming out on top.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jelani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kovalenko catches Jelani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jelani looks to land a combination but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Kovalenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jelani momentarily.
#ROC#
Jelani is rocked!
Kovalenko connects with a nice cross there... Jelani is looking wobbly and Kovalenko recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jelani to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kovalenko jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolai Kovalenko!
A victorious Nikolai Kovalenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut. Sparbot saw that one coming.
Kovalenko misses with a left hand #KD#
and Sparbot counters with a crisp one two that drops Kovalenko! Sparbot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kovalenko to his feet! Kovalenko is in big trouble!
Sparbot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kovalenko defends well and Sparbot ends up having to push Kovalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Sparbot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sparbot fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparbot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Sparbot moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparbot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovalenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striking Sparbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kovalenko has had enough of the clinch but Sparbot keeps him there for the moment.
Sparbot stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparbot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparbot shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalenko tries to sprawl out of it but Sparbot 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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko misses with a straight right.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparbot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown but Kovalenko shows good takedown defense.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalenko as he jumps to the side.
Sparbot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kovalenko defends well and Sparbot ends up having to push Kovalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Kovalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko lands with a right hand.
Kovalenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovalenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sparbot back to the cage. Kovalenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparbot under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko leaves Sparbot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparbot.
Kovalenko lands a jab to the nose.
Sparbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
It looked like Sparbot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovalenko.
Sparbot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparbot tries to clinch but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Sparbot tries for a takedown but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovalenko! But no joy.
Kovalenko tests Sparbot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparbot throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kovalenko, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Kovalenko both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Sparbot drives through and clinches with Kovalenko against the cage.
Kovalenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Sparbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sparbot.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparbot circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparbot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kovalenko throws a body punch but Sparbot moves out of range.
Kovalenko throws the left hand but Sparbot avoids the punch easily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kovalenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovalenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Sparbot defending well as Kovalenko loads up on a big left hand.
Sparbot tried to counter with a leg kick but Kovalenko avoided it.
Sparbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparbot pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovalenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Sparbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparbot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that round.
That's time! Sparbot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sparbot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko works over Sparbot's head and body with a nice combination.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparbot shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparbot shoots in and drives through. Kovalenko sprawls well.
Kovalenko connects with a looping right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kovalenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kovalenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.
Sparbot appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kovalenko jabs at Sparbot's body.
Kovalenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovalenko.
Sparbot moves to clinch but Kovalenko breaks away
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sparbot tries to land a front kick but Kovalenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovalenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovalenko loads up on a big right hand but Sparbot slips the punch.
Sparbot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Kovalenko throws a combination. Sparbot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sparbot dives in for a single leg takedown but Kovalenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striking Sparbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko misses with a straight right.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparbot seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovalenko lands a jab to the nose.
Sparbot goes for a double leg but Kovalenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kovalenko continues to drive forward.#CL#
Sparbot clinches.
Sparbot trying to land knees to the body.
Kovalenko is trying to break free.
Sparbot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovalenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparbot avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Kovalenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kovalenko wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Sparbot moves out of range easily.
Sparbot moves in looking to clinch but Kovalenko pushes him off.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko lands with a nice combination. Sparbot backs away looking to recover.
Kovalenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovalenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovalenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sparbot back to the cage. Kovalenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kovalenko misses with a low kick.
Sparbot tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A cross from Kovalenko lands.
Kovalenko missing with a left hand there. Sparbot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kovalenko misses.
Sparbot darts in looking for a takedown but Kovalenko gets double underhooks and turns Sparbot into the cage.
Kovalenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparbot off the cage and back into range.
Kovalenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Sparbot thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovalenko connects with a crisp jab.
Sparbot shoots in but Kovalenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparbot is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparbot shoots for a takedown but Kovalenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kovalenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalenko lands a jab to the nose.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the side of Sparbot's head but Sparbot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovalenko.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown but Kovalenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalenko lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparbot.
Sparbot tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sparbot instigates a clinch.
Sparbot scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparbot can't get the takedown.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sparbot. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sparbot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovalenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparbot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovalenko is trying to force a seperation but Sparbot has the dominant position.
Sparbot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kovalenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko blocks a body shot from Sparbot.
Come on Sparbot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kovalenko can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Kovalenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Sparbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Sparbot darts in and clinches Kovalenko up against the cage.
Sparbot misses with the head strike.
Sparbot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovalenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Striking Sparbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kovalenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparbot.
#BC2#
Kovalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparbot misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovalenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparbot's head.
Sparbot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovalenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparbot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko throws a series of strikes that have Sparbot backpedaling.
#T3#
Sparbot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovalenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Sparbot's head.
Kovalenko throws a lazy right hand but Sparbot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Sparbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparbot also avoids with ease.
Kovalenko throws a shot from downtown. Sparbot moves away and avoids it.
Sparbot wants to clinch.
Kovalenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparbot attempts a counter takedown but Kovalenko avoids it well and moves away.
Kovalenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kovalenko tries to score with a low kick but Sparbot moves his leg out of the way.
Sparbot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovalenko sprawls and moves away.
Kovalenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Kovalenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4##CL#
Sparbot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovalenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparbot tries to score a body lock takedown but Kovalenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparbot's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sparbot keeps control of Kovalenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovalenko prevents a body shot from Sparbot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Striking Sparbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kovalenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparbot misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
A relieved looking Nikolai Kovalenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BMP 57 (Bronson vs Telo)
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Doofenshmirtz's corner calls for a 1-2. Doofenshmirtz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doofenshmirtz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a combination. Doofenshmirtz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovalenko's head.
Kovalenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Doofenshmirtz ducks under and follows up with a left that Doofenshmirtz also avoids with ease.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Kovalenko moved away.
Good leg kick by Doofenshmirtz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
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!
Doofenshmirtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big counter combination but Kovalenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalenko pinned against the cage. Kovalenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doofenshmirtz stuns Kovalenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Kovalenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doofenshmirtz backs up against the cage.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Kovalenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Doofenshmirtz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score with a low kick but Kovalenko moves his leg out of the way.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick as Kovalenko jumps back.
Doofenshmirtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Doofenshmirtz coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doofenshmirtz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalenko's calf.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doofenshmirtz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovalenko looks winded!#T2#
Kovalenko throws a hook but Doofenshmirtz avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to slow Kovalenko down with leg kicks.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kovalenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
Jab by Kovalenko.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Doofenshmirtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalenko misses the target. #TD#
Doofenshmirtz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Doofenshmirtz wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovalenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doofenshmirtz throwing shots but Kovalenko is blocking nicely.
Doofenshmirtz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz throws a strike but Kovalenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kovalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doofenshmirtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Doofenshmirtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Doofenshmirtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doofenshmirtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovalenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz landing with the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doofenshmirtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes from guard but Kovalenko blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalenko keeping full guard, as Doofenshmirtz tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kovalenko throws out a loose jab but Doofenshmirtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalenko slips under a jab.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a series of wild punches.
Doofenshmirtz defending well as Kovalenko loads up on a big left hand.
Doofenshmirtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doofenshmirtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovalenko swings for the body but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doofenshmirtz. That did some damage!
Kovalenko moves out of range as Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doofenshmirtz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a shot from downtown. Doofenshmirtz moves away and avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kovalenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doofenshmirtz.#TD#
Kovalenko tries to sprawl but Doofenshmirtz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doofenshmirtz thows a huge punch but Kovalenko dodges it nicely.
Kovalenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Doofenshmirtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovalenko is refusing to be controlled, as Doofenshmirtz sits in half guard.
Doofenshmirtz 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.#SUB#
Doofenshmirtz seems to be looking for submissions.
Kovalenko is staying active underneath Doofenshmirtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to pass Kovalenko's guard but actually Kovalenko recovers to full guard.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control from the top but Kovalenko keeps moving.
Doofenshmirtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kovalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doofenshmirtz lands a couple of digs.
Doofenshmirtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalenko can do to turn this around?
Doofenshmirtz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doofenshmirtz is working Kovalenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalenko wants to stand up but Doofenshmirtz is controlling him.
Doofenshmirtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doofenshmirtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes from guard but Kovalenko blocks nicely.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to advance position but Kovalenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kovalenko prevents Doofenshmirtz from getting the reversal.
Kovalenko tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Doofenshmirtz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU2#
Kovalenko stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
Kovalenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
The fighters circling - Doofenshmirtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doofenshmirtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doofenshmirtz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kovalenko will feel that in the morning.
Kovalenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kovalenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz is out of range and Kovalenko settles back down.
Doofenshmirtz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovalenko lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doofenshmirtz misses the shot to the body.
Doofenshmirtz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doofenshmirtz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovalenko just manages to avoid it.
Kovalenko blocks a head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko takes one to the chin there.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a head kick. Kovalenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Doofenshmirtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is winning the standup battle so far.
Doofenshmirtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a nice body kick.
Kovalenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Doofenshmirtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kovalenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Doofenshmirtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doofenshmirtz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Doofenshmirtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doofenshmirtz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!
Doofenshmirtz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doofenshmirtz forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Kovalenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz working over Kovalenko with some ground and pound. Kovalenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kovalenko is still in real trouble! Can Doofenshmirtz finish him?
Doofenshmirtz thows a huge punch but Kovalenko dodges it nicely.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Doofenshmirtz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doofenshmirtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doofenshmirtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doofenshmirtz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doofenshmirtz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovalenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kovalenko is hurt! He's hurt bad - Doofenshmirtz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kovalenko from any more punishment! Congratulations to Doofenshmirtz! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
During a confident post fight interview, Heinz Doofenshmirtz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BMP 56 (Knight vs Bronson)
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Breneman forces Kovalenko back against the cage and clinches.
Kovalenko tries to break free but Breneman pushes him back against the cage.
Breneman tries for a takedown but Kovalenko manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Breneman.
Kovalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Breneman shoots in but no luck this time.
Breneman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Kovalenko.
Breneman throws a solid leg kick but Kovalenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Breneman.
Kovalenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adam Breneman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kovalenko throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Breneman catches Kovalenko right on the button with a cross.
Breneman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovalenko misses with a straight right. #T1#
Breneman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Breneman gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Kovalenko throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Breneman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breneman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovalenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Breneman.
Breneman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kovalenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Breneman misses with a leg kick
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Breneman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovalenko swivels and escapes.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breneman throws a lazy right hand but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Breneman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Breneman lands an overhand right.
Kovalenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalenko avoids the body shot from Breneman.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Breneman throws a combination that misses
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combo that has Breneman backing up. Breneman nods at Kovalenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Breneman lands with a right hand. #TD#
Breneman dives in and scores a takedown into Kovalenko's guard.
Breneman throwing strikes from guard but Kovalenko blocks nicely.
Breneman with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breneman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breneman stays in close to Kovalenko's body and controls the position.
Breneman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovalenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breneman.
Breneman trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Kovalenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Breneman dives in and scores a takedown into Kovalenko's guard.#ES2#
Kovalenko pushes Breneman off and gets back to his feet.
#T4##TD#
Breneman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko wants to stand up but Breneman is controlling him.
Breneman content to stall in guard here.
Breneman postures up in Kovalenko's guard and throws a big left but Kovalenko blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breneman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breneman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Kovalenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Breneman throws a right and a left that Kovalenko avoids nicely.
Kovalenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalenko connects with a single shot there.
Breneman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovalenko is fending him off so far but Breneman persists. Nope, Kovalenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breneman throws a series of punches but Kovalenko avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Breneman shoots in and gets a takedown into Kovalenko's guard.
Breneman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovalenko pulls Breneman in close to prevent any damage.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Breneman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Breneman trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
Breneman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kovalenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breneman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Breneman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Breneman. Breneman gets slowly back to his feet.
Breneman with a poor takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Breneman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Breneman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kovalenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Breneman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalenko keeps working.
Breneman is trying to ground and pound but Kovalenko uses the momentary lack of control by Breneman to regain half guard.
Breneman wants to take a breather but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Breneman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kovalenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovalenko tries to kick Breneman off but Breneman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kovalenko trying to control but Breneman postures up.
#T3#
Breneman passes to full mount!
Breneman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Breneman looking to control but Kovalenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kovalenko tries to lock up and control but Breneman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Breneman raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Kovalenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Breneman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Breneman with shots to the head and body - Kovalenko looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!
Breneman postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kovalenko out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Breneman goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Breneman!
In his post fight interview, Adam Breneman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
BMP 55 (Hyypia vs Knight)
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Raginis looks to land a combination but Kovalenko avoids it well.
Kovalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raginis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raginis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Raginis moves out of range.
Raginis throws a right hand that misses
letting Kovalenko counter with a right hand.
Wladyslaw Raginis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raginis misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Raginis clinches.
Raginis has Kovalenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kovalenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Raginis has hold of one of Kovalenko's legs. Kovalenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Raginis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kovalenko is looking to stand back up but Raginis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kovalenko. #REVB#
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!
Raginis lands strikes from half guard.
Raginis thows a huge punch but Kovalenko dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Raginis working over Kovalenko with some ground and pound. Kovalenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raginis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kovalenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovalenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raginis content to control rather than advance.
Kovalenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raginis.
Kovalenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raginis is nestled in close to Kovalenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raginis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raginis throwing shots but Kovalenko is blocking nicely.
Raginis winds up and cracks Kovalenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kovalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raginis.
Raginis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovalenko is trying to stand back up but Raginis is controlling him
Raginis 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.
Raginis wants to control but Kovalenko is keeping him busy.
Raginis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kovalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raginis. #SUB#
Raginis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Raginis seems to be working for a kimura but Kovalenko defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Raginis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Raginis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovalenko's head.
Raginis trying to control from half guard but Kovalenko is working away.
Raginis working over Kovalenko with some ground and pound. Kovalenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raginis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kovalenko won't allow Raginis to pass to mount.
Kovalenko taking some punishment here, with Raginis in his half guard. #T4#
Kovalenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Raginis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raginis is working away from the top position though.
Raginis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raginis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raginis is trying to control. Kovalenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Raginis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raginis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raginis is nestled in close to Kovalenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Raginis. #ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Raginis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kovalenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raginis lands with a good body shot.
Raginis misses with a low kick.
Raginis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Raginis shoots in and gets a takedown into Kovalenko's guard.
Kovalenko keeping full guard, as Raginis tries to pass.
Raginis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raginis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raginis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raginis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raginis trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
Raginis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalenko is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kovalenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raginis.
Kovalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raginis throws a big right hand that misses.
Raginis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalenko can do to turn this around?
Raginis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raginis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kovalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raginis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raginis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raginis throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovalenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raginis.
Raginis cracks Kovalenko with a solid left hand.
Raginis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Raginis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raginis landing some decent shots from guard.
Raginis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovalenko has wrist control.
Wladyslaw Raginis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raginis won't allow Kovalenko to get back to his feet.
Raginis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Raginis is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovalenko has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raginis scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Raginis has gone for a leg lock! Kovalenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raginis's guard.#REVB#
Raginis is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Raginis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Raginis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raginis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raginis postures up in Kovalenko's guard and throws a big left but Kovalenko blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kovalenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raginis.
Raginis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raginis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Raginis throwing strikes but missing.
Raginis trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
Raginis lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raginis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raginis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raginis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that second round.
That's time! Raginis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kovalenko slips under a jab.
Raginis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raginis eats them both and turns towards Kovalenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Raginis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kovalenko wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kovalenko is still in real trouble! Can Raginis finish him?
Raginis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Raginis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kovalenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Raginis throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Raginis tries for a kimura but Kovalenko is defending well.
Raginis controlling the position.
Raginis wants to control but Kovalenko is keeping him busy.
Raginis working the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raginis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kovalenko parries the strikes from Raginis easily there. Raginis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kovalenko to escape.
Raginis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalenko keeps working.
Kovalenko defending against the ground and pound.
Raginis lands a strong strike to the head of Kovalenko. That's dazed him! Raginis looking to finish here. Kovalenko is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Raginis lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladyslaw Raginis!
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Event:
BMP 53 (Proctor vs Breneman)
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Arlovski throws a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head but Kovalenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovalenko throws a counter combo.
Kovalenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovalenko lands with a nice combination. Arlovski backs away looking to recover.
Arlovski connects with a looping right hand.
Arlovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovalenko throws out the jab.
Arlovski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
A big right from Arlovski misses.
Arlovski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovalenko.#T1#
Arlovski misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovalenko! But no joy.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Kovalenko is looking for the big counter here.
Kovalenko slips under a jab from Arlovski.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
#KD#
Arlovski drops Kovalenko with a nice combination! Arlovski dives into Kovalenko's guard, looking to finish!
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!
Arlovski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kovalenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##ES2#
Kovalenko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Arlovski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovalenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Arlovski with a series of wild strikes but Arlovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kovalenko looks to move away, Arlovski throws a big counter combo but Kovalenko just gets out of the way.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovalenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovalenko there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Arlovski is looking to chop away at Kovalenko's legs.
Kovalenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arlovski scores with a nice right hand.
Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arlovski lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!
Kovalenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Kovalenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Arlovski finish him?
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Arlovski looks to land a left hand but Kovalenko moved out of range nicely.
Kovalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arlovski misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Kovalenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arlovski closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kovalenko out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Arlovski!
Andrey Arlovski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
BMP 52 (Proctor vs Raginis)
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kovalenko slips under a jab.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowie throws out the jab.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalenko lands with a nice combination. Bowie backs away looking to recover.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Bowie throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bowie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bowie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range.
Bowie looks to land a left hand but Kovalenko moved out of range nicely.
Kovalenko blocks a leg kick.
Bowie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalenko is just out of range.
Bowie cracks Kovalenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko feints a jab promting Bowie to slip. Kovalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bowie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovalenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowie on the side of the head.
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Bowie throws the kick towards the body but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Bowie tries to land a leg kick but Kovalenko saw it coming and moves away.
Bowie scores with a jab. Kovalenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowie digs a good body shot into Kovalenko's ribs.
Bowie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bowie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Bowie avoids nicely.
Bowie fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Kovalenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bowie cracks Kovalenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowie.
Kovalenko feints a jab promting Bowie to slip. Kovalenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bowie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Kovalenko blocks the low kick.
Kovalenko scores with a head kick. Bowie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bowie tried to score with a low kick but Kovalenko checks it.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bowie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalenko. That did some damage!
Bowie with a hook.#T2#
Kovalenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bowie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovalenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Kovalenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowie misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab
and Bowie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalenko moves away.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowie misses with an uppercut
and Kovalenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bowie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bowie scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kovalenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bowie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalenko.
Bowie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raphael Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A good leg kick by Bowie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bowie throws a push kick but Kovalenko slaps the foot to one side.
Kovalenko scores with a hook.
Bowie avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a jab when Bowie was well out of range.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Bowie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovalenko defending well as Bowie loads up on a big left hand.
Bowie throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Bowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bowie.
Bowie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Bowie ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowie also avoids with ease.
Bowie with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Bowie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowie throws a body kick that misses.
Bowie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowie lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovalenko off the cage and back into range.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kovalenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowie throws out the jab.
Bowie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Bowie.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowie throws a series of punches but Kovalenko avoids them all with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bowie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowie throws a hook but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
Kovalenko misses with a combination
and Bowie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Bowie avoids nicely.
Kovalenko swings for the body but Bowie moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bowie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Bowie avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Bowie looks to throw the jab but Kovalenko is out of range.
Kovalenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovalenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bowie just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bowie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovalenko.#T1#
Bowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovalenko.
Bowie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowie.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovalenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bowie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kovalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowie.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Bowie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bowie is looking to chop away at Kovalenko's legs.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowie connects with a crisp jab.
Kovalenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowie manages to avoid it.
Bowie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovalenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalenko slips a jab from Bowie.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowie circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowie.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovalenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raphael Bowie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.
Bowie takes one to the side of the head.
Bowie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kovalenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Bowie avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovalenko checks a low kick from Bowie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bowie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Bowie avoids nicely.
Bowie misses with a body shot.
Bowie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Bowie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bowie avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Bowie misses the shot to the body.
Kovalenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bowie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalenko.
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Bowie throws a series of punches but Kovalenko avoids them all with ease.
Bowie throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
Kovalenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovalenko.
Bowie throws a hook but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
Kovalenko is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Bowie.
Bowie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bowie.
Kovalenko ducks under a wild hook from Bowie.
Kovalenko is looking to counter punch.
Bowie tries to score with a low kick but Kovalenko moves his leg out of the way.
Bowie misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Kovalenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Kovalenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kovalenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko walks into a jab.
Kovalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Bowie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Bowie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowie swings for the body but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Bowie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Bowie.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowie lands with an overhand left.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowie throws out the jab.
Kovalenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowie throws a head kick that Kovalenko semi-blocks.
Bowie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalenko moves out of range as Bowie strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kovalenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bowie misses with a head kick.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Bowie moves out of range.
Kovalenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Bowie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range and Bowie settles back down.
Bowie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kovalenko blocks the leg kick.
Kovalenko slips under a jab from Bowie.
Bowie throws out a leg kick but Kovalenko moves out of range and Bowie only half commits.
The fighters circling - Kovalenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovalenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Bowie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowie wants to land a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range.
Bowie misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowie throws out a leg kick but Kovalenko moves out of range and Bowie only half commits.
Kovalenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bowie scores with a hook.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowie lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowie moves out of range as Kovalenko strikes.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowie throws a good cross that connects.
Bowie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowie.
Bowie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovalenko momentarily.
Bowie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovalenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Bowie should have avoided that one.
Kovalenko moves away from the strike by Bowie.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalenko misses the target.
Bowie fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowie throws a solid leg kick but Kovalenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bowie.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowie is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovalenko blocks the body kick.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Bowie.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Bowie ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowie also avoids with ease.
Bowie is looking for the big counter here.
Kovalenko dodges the punch combination from Bowie.
#T2#
Kovalenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Bowie - just one landing.
Kovalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowie.
It looked like Kovalenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bowie avoids a kick to the body.
Bowie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovalenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kovalenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Kovalenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowie is looking to slow Kovalenko down with leg kicks.
Bowie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kovalenko has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowie misses the target.
Bowie tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko dodges the punch combination from Bowie.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowie misses with a low kick.
Bowie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
A shot to the liver by Bowie. Beautiful body shot.
Bowie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovalenko checks it well.
A head kick from Kovalenko lands but Bowie takes it in his stride.
Bowie lands with an overhand left.
Bowie throws a leg kick
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowie lands a body shot.
Bowie works Kovalenko's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko moves out of range of the body kick from Bowie.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kovalenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bowie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovalenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Bowie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowie.
Kovalenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kovalenko lands with a hook. Bowie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raphael Bowie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowie misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Bowie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowie avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovalenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bowie throws a push kick but Kovalenko slaps the foot to one side.
Bowie lands the left hand.
Kovalenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Bowie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Bowie!
A very excited looking Raphael Bowie 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.
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Event:
BMP 51 (Proctor vs Dre Parker)
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kovalenko tries to keep at a distance but Rocket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rocket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocket lands with a light punch inside.
Kovalenko blocks a body shot from Rocket.
Rocket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovalenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocket fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rocket fails to land.
Rocket lands with a left to the head.
Rocket misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket pushes off an throws an elbow but Kovalenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rocket is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rocket misses with some punches.
Rocket lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Rocket keeps control of Kovalenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocket working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket lands a damaging elbow.
Rocket lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocket.
Kovalenko tries to circle away but Rocket has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rocket scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocket misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalenko.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kovalenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Rocket lands with a light punch inside.
Rocket slowing the pace effectively.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovalenko blocking some punches.
Rocket digs a right hand underneath Kovalenko's ribcage. Kovalenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocket slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket misses with the head strike.
Kovalenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Rocket presses Kovalenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovalenko is breathing heavily.
Rocket lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovalenko backwards.
Rocket throws a head punch that misses.
Rocket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocket digs a right hand underneath Kovalenko's ribcage. Kovalenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocket holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rocket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rocket - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Rocket.
Rocket scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocket lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Rocket is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalenko controls his hands.
Kovalenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocket.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovalenko tries to break free but Rocket pushes him back against the cage.
Kovalenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocket has double underhooks.
A short right from Rocket on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovalenko backwards.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocket misses with the head strike.
Rocket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Kovalenko is rocked!
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovalenko controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Rocket dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kovalenko misses with a double jab
and Rocket counters with a good low kick that Kovalenko was not able to check.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocket throws out the jab.
Rocket swings for the body but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Kovalenko is looking for a counter combo.
Rocket punishes Kovalenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rocket missing with a left hand there. Kovalenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Rocket throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocket lands with a nice body punch.
Kovalenko walks straight into a right hand from Rocket - that's dropped him! Rocket jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kovalenko from any more punishment! Kovalenko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giovanni Rocket!
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Event:
BMP 50 (Knight vs Proctor)
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Raginis.
Raginis throws a leg kick
letting Kovalenko counter with a right hand.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Raginis with a series of wild strikes but Raginis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raginis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raginis misses with a looping right.
Kovalenko slips under a jab from Raginis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raginis is defended easily by Kovalenko.#KD2#
Kovalenko ducks straight into an uppercut from Raginis and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kovalenko manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Kovalenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raginis chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Kovalenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raginis looking to pass the guard.
Kovalenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Raginis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Raginis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kovalenko 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.
Raginis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Raginis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalenko is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Kovalenko pushes Raginis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Raginis throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovalenko - that will leave a mark!
Raginis just misses with a punch to the body.
Raginis tries to clinch up.#T2#
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Raginis.
Wladyslaw Raginis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raginis throws a good cross that connects.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raginis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalenko's hands.
Kovalenko scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raginis looks for a takedown but Kovalenko sprawls well.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raginis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalenko.#T3#
Raginis lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Raginis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko avoids a kick to the body.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Raginis moves out of range.
Raginis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raginis throws a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head but Kovalenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raginis circles away quickly and effectively.
Raginis is looking for the big counter here.
Kovalenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raginis.
Kovalenko is looking for a counter combo.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raginis.
#CL2#
Raginis has managed to clinch.
Raginis misses with a punch on the inside.
Raginis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raginis leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raginis.
Raginis pushes Kovalenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raginis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raginis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovalenko backwards.
Raginis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovalenko blocking some punches.
Kovalenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladyslaw Raginis.
Raginis misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Raginis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kovalenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wladyslaw Raginis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raginis missing with a left hand there. Kovalenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Raginis gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raginis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Raginis lands a takedown into guard.
Raginis stopping the sweep attempt from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko has momentary wrist control but Raginis slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kovalenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kovalenko throws out a powerful jab.
Kovalenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Raginis 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.
Kovalenko slips under a jab.
Raginis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raginis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovalenko circles away.
Kovalenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raginis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovalenko circles away.
Kovalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Raginis scores with a takedown into Kovalenko's guard.#ES#
Kovalenko wriggles free and stands up.
Kovalenko slips a jab from Raginis.
Kovalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raginis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikolai Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Raginis looks to land a right hand but Kovalenko moved out of range.
Raginis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Raginis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Raginis ducks under a wild hook from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko scores with a one two! Raginis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raginis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalenko is just out of range.
Raginis digs a good body shot into Kovalenko's ribs.
Kovalenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Raginis moves in looking to clinch but Kovalenko pushes him off.
Raginis misses with a double jab.
Raginis misses with a hook
and Kovalenko counters with a left and a right that stings Raginis.
Kovalenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raginis on the side of the head.
Raginis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovalenko swivels and escapes.
As Raginis looks to move away, Kovalenko throws a big counter combo but Raginis just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raginis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Kovalenko blocks the body kick.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raginis slips a jab from Kovalenko.
Raginis tries to clinch but Kovalenko moves away
and Kovalenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raginis stuns Kovalenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raginis misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Raginis clinches up against the cage.
Raginis looking for a takedown.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladyslaw Raginis.
Nice body punch from Raginis.
Kovalenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kovalenko takes a shot to the head.
Raginis has Kovalenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kovalenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Raginis lands a right hand. #BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch.
Raginis tries to move into range but Kovalenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Raginis steps into range and cracks Kovalenko with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kovalenko flops backwards and Raginis dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko wants to stand and escape but Raginis is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raginis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Raginis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raginis throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovalenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Kovalenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Raginis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kovalenko tries to sprawl out of it but Raginis 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.
Raginis is looking to clinch but Kovalenko is avoiding it.
Kovalenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kovalenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Raginis counters with a left right combination that sends Kovalenko crashing to the mat - Raginis wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kovalenko out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladyslaw Raginis!
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Event:
BMP 49 (Dre Parker vs Knight)
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petely moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalenko moves away.
Petely fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovalenko lands with a nice combination. Petely backs away looking to recover.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Petely with a series of wild strikes but Petely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petely shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovalenko sprawls well. He's pushed Petely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Petely pushes Kovalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Petely drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petely.
Petely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Kovalenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Petely is trying to pull guard but Kovalenko has him pressed against the cage.
Petely is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kovalenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petely wants a takedown.
Petely looking for a takedown.
Petely tries to pull guard but Kovalenko won't allow it.
#BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Petely moves out of range.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination. Petely sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petely misses with a right hand
and Kovalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Petely misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petely tries for a takedown but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petely feints a jab promting Kovalenko to slip. Petely then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovalenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petely blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Petely changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovalenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petely working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kovalenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kovalenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petely working the strikes but Kovalenko uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Petely thows a huge punch but Kovalenko dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Petely missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petely trying to mount his opponent but Kovalenko defends it. #SUB2#
Petely is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petely has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petely throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Petely throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kovalenko because Petely loaded up on that one.
Petely scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kovalenko?
#SUB2#
Petely moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kovalenko has worked his arm free - good work by Kovalenko!
Petely has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petely scoring with punches from side control.
Petely working the ground and pound but Kovalenko is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Petely tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Petely crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Petely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petely tries for a takedown but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kovalenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petely fails with the takedown.
Petely shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovalenko is looking for a counter combo.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petely.
Petely tries to clinch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
Kovalenko stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalenko misses the target.
Petely sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovalenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petely can do to turn this around?
Petely getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petely dives in and grabs Kovalenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovalenko pushes down on Petely's head and hops out.
Petely fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petely looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petely takes one to the side of the head.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovalenko duly obliges.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikolai Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##TD2#
Petely looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Petely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Petely is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kovalenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kovalenko has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Petely is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kovalenko rolls with it to try and escape but Petely cranks on the arm and Kovalenko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petely!
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Event:
BMP 48 (Mabogo vs Dre Parker)
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Kovalenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the side of Roach's head but Roach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kovalenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roach back to the cage. Kovalenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Kovalenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kovalenko checks a leg kick.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Kovalenko.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Kovalenko swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
It looked like Roach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roach fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovalenko checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Kovalenko saw that one coming.
Kovalenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roach can pounce on him.
Kovalenko throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
Roach dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
#T1#
Kovalenko misses with a double jab
and Kovalenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roach moves out of range as Kovalenko strikes.
Roach feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalenko. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Roach was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kovalenko misses with a few strikes there.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roach connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Roach moves out of range.
Kovalenko misses with a body kick. #T2#
Roach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovalenko's head backwards.
Kovalenko takes one to the chin there.
Roach misses with a hook.
Kovalenko throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.
Roach thumps Kovalenko with a low kick.
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Roach moves out of range.
Roach wants to land a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range.
Kovalenko unleashes a big counter combination but Roach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roach throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Roach stuns Kovalenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roach scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kovalenko looks winded!
Roach lands with a straight right. Kovalenko didn't see that one coming.
Roach lands a leg kick that knocks Kovalenko off balance momentarily.
A jab from Kovalenko does it's job there.
Kovalenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovalenko.
Roach with a hook.#ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!#T3#
Roach looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kovalenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Roach finish him?
Kovalenko throws a body kick that misses
and Roach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovalenko thinking.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Roach scores with a leg kick.
Kovalenko gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bartholomew Roach!
After winning the bout, Bartholomew Roach thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
BMP 47 (Mabogo vs Knight)
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Kovalenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko connects with a body shot that sends Proctor's belly button to the back.
Proctor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovalenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proctor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalenko scores with a hook.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovalenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proctor.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Proctor moves out of range of the body kick.
Proctor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovalenko.#T1#
Kovalenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Proctor counters by clinching up.
Proctor has Kovalenko pressed against the cage.
Proctor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Proctor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Proctor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Proctor working aggressively here.
Kovalenko blocks an uppercut.
Proctor misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovalenko blocking some punches.
Proctor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kovalenko's efforts to push away.#T2##BC#
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Proctor misses
and Kovalenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Proctor thinking.
Kovalenko lands a head kick. Proctor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kovalenko lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Proctor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Proctor avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kovalenko. Proctor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalenko ducks under a wild hook from Proctor.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Proctor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko misses with a hook to the body
and Proctor counters with a leg kick.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Proctor as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Proctor.
Kovalenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kovalenko cracks Proctor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko switches off momentarily and Proctor cracks him with a monster right hand! Kovalenko topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Proctor dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Proctor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BMP 46 (Mabogo vs Irhin)
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Doofenshmirtz scores with a jab to the head.
Kovalenko scores with a three punch combo!
Kovalenko lands a body shot.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook but Kovalenko avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Doofenshmirtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doofenshmirtz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doofenshmirtz loads up on a big right hand but Kovalenko slips the punch.
Kovalenko connects with a single shot there.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovalenko is wise to it.
Doofenshmirtz wants to slow Kovalenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Doofenshmirtz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovalenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doofenshmirtz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovalenko.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kovalenko enables Doofenshmirtz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kovalenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doofenshmirtz throws an elbow that misses. Kovalenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doofenshmirtz's guard. Nice move by Kovalenko!#REVR#
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kovalenko passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Doofenshmirtz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Kovalenko decides to stand back up.
Kovalenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
Kovalenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Doofenshmirtz. #T2#
Kovalenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick.
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko works Doofenshmirtz's body with a nice hook.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score with a low kick but Kovalenko moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovalenko. That's going to slow Doofenshmirtz down.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doofenshmirtz lands a slapping body shot.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a combination. Doofenshmirtz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doofenshmirtz loads up on a big right hand but Kovalenko slips the punch.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doofenshmirtz has time to react.
Doofenshmirtz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kovalenko will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Doofenshmirtz throws a solid leg kick but Kovalenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalenko moves out of range easily.
Good work by Kovalenko as he checks the leg kick.
Kovalenko is looking for a counter combo.
Kovalenko checks a low kick from Doofenshmirtz.
A telegraphed right hand from Doofenshmirtz misses the target.
Doofenshmirtz throws a right and a left that Kovalenko avoids nicely.
Kovalenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doofenshmirtz at a distance.
Kovalenko misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doofenshmirtz manages to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
Kovalenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko needs to keep his hands up - Doofenshmirtz had a free shot at his head there.
Kovalenko misses with a looping right.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body punch but Kovalenko moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz is defended easily by Kovalenko.#T4#
Doofenshmirtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Doofenshmirtz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doofenshmirtz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Doofenshmirtz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalenko misses with a kick to the body.
Doofenshmirtz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score with a low kick but Kovalenko moves his leg out of the way.
Kovalenko is looking to wear down Doofenshmirtz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko scores with a nice strike.
Doofenshmirtz walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Kovalenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heinz Doofenshmirtz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kovalenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doofenshmirtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that Kovalenko semi-blocks.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolai Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doofenshmirtz, right into the meat.
Doofenshmirtz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovalenko is fending him off so far but Doofenshmirtz persists. Nope, Kovalenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick which misses Kovalenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalenko tries to avoid it.
Kovalenko lands with a cross.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz throws a wild body kick that Kovalenko sees coming a mile off.
Kovalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalenko avoids the head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Doofenshmirtz. #T1#
Kovalenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doofenshmirtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a combination. Doofenshmirtz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doofenshmirtz thows a leg kick but Kovalenko checks it
and Kovalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Kovalenko blocks the low kick.
Kovalenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Doofenshmirtz in the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doofenshmirtz takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko is looking to slow Doofenshmirtz down with leg kicks.
Kovalenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doofenshmirtz under the eye.
Kovalenko is looking to slow Doofenshmirtz down with leg kicks.
Kovalenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doofenshmirtz wants to counter the offense by Kovalenko and move into the clinch position.
Kovalenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doofenshmirtz to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovalenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick that knocks Kovalenko off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doofenshmirtz.
#T2#
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doofenshmirtz blocks the body kick.
Kovalenko moves away from the strike by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko lands with a cross.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko throws a push kick but Doofenshmirtz slaps the foot to one side.
Doofenshmirtz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kovalenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz shoots and misses
enabling Kovalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Doofenshmirtz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kovalenko swivels and escapes.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko punishes Doofenshmirtz's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovalenko scores with a shot to the body.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a head kick.
Doofenshmirtz is breathing heavily.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doofenshmirtz avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Doofenshmirtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big counter head kick but Kovalenko avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Kovalenko digs a good hook to Doofenshmirtz's body.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kovalenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doofenshmirtz somewhat.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Kovalenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doofenshmirtz throws the kick towards the body but Kovalenko avoids it.
Kovalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doofenshmirtz.
Some wild striking there from Doofenshmirtz.
As Doofenshmirtz looks to move away, Kovalenko throws a big counter combo but Doofenshmirtz just gets out of the way.
Kovalenko lands a high kick!
#T4#
Doofenshmirtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doofenshmirtz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovalenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kovalenko throws a big counter combination but Doofenshmirtz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovalenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a leg kick but Kovalenko saw it coming and moves away.
Doofenshmirtz moves away from the strike by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Doofenshmirtz tenderised Kovalenko's leg. Kovalenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a hook
and Kovalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doofenshmirtz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovalenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doofenshmirtz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kovalenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kovalenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kovalenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalenko throws a looping overhand right but Doofenshmirtz ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doofenshmirtz tries to bum rush Kovalenko with a series of wild strikes but Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko moves away from the strike by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heinz Doofenshmirtz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kovalenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#
Doofenshmirtz is rocked!
Kovalenko connects with a jab.
Doofenshmirtz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovalenko finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Doofenshmirtz. That's going to slow Kovalenko down.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to chop away at Kovalenko's legs.
Doofenshmirtz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Doofenshmirtz avoids nicely.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doofenshmirtz seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovalenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kovalenko defends well and Doofenshmirtz ends up having to push Kovalenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kovalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doofenshmirtz fails with the takedown
and Kovalenko counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kovalenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kovalenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doofenshmirtz can do to turn this around?
Kovalenko throws a hook but Doofenshmirtz avoids it easily.
Doofenshmirtz punishes Kovalenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovalenko throws a series of punches but Doofenshmirtz avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Doofenshmirtz throws a shot from downtown. Kovalenko moves away and avoids it.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Doofenshmirtz avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doofenshmirtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doofenshmirtz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kovalenko is out of range.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in for a double leg but Kovalenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doofenshmirtz.
Kovalenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovalenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick
and Kovalenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Doofenshmirtz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Kovalenko. No joy for Doofenshmirtz on that attempt.
Doofenshmirtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Doofenshmirtz dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a nice body shot.
Kovalenko misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Doofenshmirtz tenderised Kovalenko's leg. Kovalenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doofenshmirtz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalenko throws a body kick that misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Doofenshmirtz. Beautiful body shot.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Doofenshmirtz wants to slow Kovalenko down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Doofenshmirtz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kovalenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Doofenshmirtz throws a strike but Kovalenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kovalenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doofenshmirtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kovalenko's guard. #REVB#
Doofenshmirtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doofenshmirtz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kovalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Doofenshmirtz works over Kovalenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Doofenshmirtz throws an elbow that misses. Kovalenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doofenshmirtz's guard. Nice move by Kovalenko!#REVR#
Doofenshmirtz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kovalenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kovalenko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doofenshmirtz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
A victorious Nikolai Kovalenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BMP 45 (Norton vs Irhin)
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Kovalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Parker swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Dre Parker has been cut.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD2#
Parker drops Kovalenko with a nice combination! Parker dives into Kovalenko's guard, looking to finish!
#T1#
Kovalenko has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up. #SU2#
Parker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kovalenko, up you get!
Kovalenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker misses with the combination.
Kovalenko is looking to counter punch.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Parker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the head.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a flying knee that drops Kovalenko! Parker dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Parker!
A relieved looking Dre Parker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Irhin closes the distance and pushes Kovalenko back into the cage.
Irhin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irhin obliges.#BC#
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irhin fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Irhin moves into the clinch.
Irhin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Irhin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovalenko tries to break the clinch but Irhin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irhin stalling in the clinch.
Irhin is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kovalenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kovalenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Irhin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Kovalenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irhin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalenko tries to break the clinch but Irhin is controlling the position.
A short right from Irhin.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Irhin.
Irhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovalenko backwards.
Kovalenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Irhin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Irhin with a series of wild strikes but Irhin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Irhin clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irhin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kovalenko's brow.
Irhin misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin avoiding damage.
Irhin tries a body shot but Kovalenko blocks it.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovalenko avoids the damage to the body.
Irhin effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Kovalenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Irhin has double underhooks.
Kovalenko tries to circle away but Irhin has him pinned against the cage.
Kovalenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kovalenko is trying to break free.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Kovalenko manages to break the clinch.
Irhin tries to clinch but Kovalenko is having none of it.
Irhin blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab.
Irhin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Irhin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kovalenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irhin counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovalenko throws the left hand but Irhin avoids the punch easily.
Irhin tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Irhin dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kovalenko counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhin lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Irhin.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovalenko misses the target.
Kovalenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Irhin moves into the clinch successfully.
Kovalenko blocks a body shot from Irhin.
Irhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Kovalenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Irhin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Irhin avoids it well. #CL2#
Irhin has Kovalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
Kovalenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irhin momentarily.
Irhin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Artem Irhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko dodges the punch combination from Irhin.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Irhin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irhin tries a quick counter leg kick but Kovalenko is wise to it.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Irhin takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Irhin presses Kovalenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Irhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko. #CL2#
Irhin has closed the distance and engaged Kovalenko in a clinch.
Kovalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovalenko is defending well for now.
Kovalenko tries to circle away but Irhin has him pinned against the cage.
Kovalenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irhin misses with a body punch.
Irhin misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irhin obliges.#T2#
Irhin slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Irhin.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Irhin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Irhin misses with a knee strike.
Irhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovalenko's face.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovalenko is defending well for now.
Kovalenko tries to circle away but Irhin has him pinned against the cage.
Irhin lands with a left to the head.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Kovalenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kovalenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovalenko avoids it.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalenko is trying to break the clinch but Irhin is controlling him.
Irhin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kovalenko breaks from the clinch.
Kovalenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kovalenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irhin.
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Irhin is looking to clinch.
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Kovalenko misses with the combination.
Kovalenko misses with a head kick.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Irhin avoids it well.
Irhin moves in looking to clinch but Kovalenko pushes him off.
Nikolai Kovalenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Irhin.
As Irhin looks to move away, Kovalenko throws a big counter combo but Irhin just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Kovalenko tries to keep at a distance but Irhin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Irhin scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovalenko avoids it.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Kovalenko is blocking nicely.
Kovalenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Irhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Irhin there.#CL2#
Irhin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Kovalenko is blocking nicely.
Irhin gets through Kovalenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Irhin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovalenko after a bit of a struggle.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Kovalenko blocks a body shot from Irhin.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Irhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kovalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irhin controlling the action here for a moment.
Irhin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irhin tries to clinch there but Kovalenko circles away.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination. Irhin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irhin lands with a right hand.
Irhin throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Irhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Irhin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Kovalenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irhin lunges at Kovalenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kovalenko's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Irhin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irhin.
Irhin misses with a straight right.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Irhin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irhin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Kovalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovalenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalenko throws a chopping leg kick but Irhin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Irhin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head.#CL2#
Irhin has closed the distance and engaged Kovalenko in a clinch.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Irhin stalling in the clinch but Kovalenko improves position.
Irhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irhin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Irhin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irhin.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irhin! But no joy.
Kovalenko lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Irhin clinches.
Artem Irhin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Irhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalenko blocks with his arms.
Irhin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irhin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Irhin - that landed with a thud.
Irhin slowing the pace effectively.
Irhin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovalenko up against the cage.
Irhin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Irhin leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Irhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Irhin 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Irhin!
Artem Irhin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
BMP 43
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kovalenko throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Kovalenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boone blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
A nice combination there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Boone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boone works over Kovalenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovalenko.
Boone blocks a jab.
It looked like Boone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boone lands an overhand right.
Kovalenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been hearing reports that Boone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kovalenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boone looks to throw the jab but Kovalenko is out of range. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko staying out of range there.
Kovalenko throws a fast counter high kick but Boone manages to duck under it in time.
Boone takes a swing at Kovalenko's ribcage but misses.
Boone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovalenko lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boone. Kovalenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boone throws a lazy right hand but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone lands a nice shot that snaps Kovalenko's head back.
Kovalenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovalenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boone circles away quickly and effectively.
Boone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boone lands a jab to Kovalenko's midsection.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Boone with a series of wild strikes but Boone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boone attempts a counter takedown but Kovalenko avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
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!
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone walks into a left hand.
Boone dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Boone dodges the punch combination from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
It looked like Boone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Boone is out of range.
Kovalenko throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Boone counter with a right hand.
Boone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovalenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Boone with a series of wild strikes but Boone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a fast counter high kick but Boone manages to duck under it in time.
Kovalenko slips under a jab from Boone.
Boone looks to land a right hand but Kovalenko moved out of range.
Kovalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kovalenko moves away from the strike by Boone.
Kovalenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Boone lands the left hand.
Boone throws a hook but Kovalenko blocks it.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalenko.
Boone cracks Kovalenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone throwing a counter right hand but Kovalenko manages to avoid it.
That kick from Kovalenko tenderised Boone's leg. Boone is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovalenko momentarily.
Boone slips a straight right by Kovalenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalenko is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Boone misses its target.
Boone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalenko's hands.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovalenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kovalenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boone's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalenko misses with a head kick.
Kovalenko misses with a combination
#TD#
and Boone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Kovalenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Boone lands a big right hand that sends Kovalenko crashing to the mat! Boone stays standing though and waves Kovalenko back to his feet!#ROC#
Kovalenko is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kovalenko slips a jab from Boone.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kovalenko, right into the meat.
Boone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovalenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalenko moves away from the strike by Boone.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boone blocks a jab.
Kovalenko blocks a jab.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovalenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A big right from Boone misses.
Kovalenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalenko defending well as Boone loads up on a big left hand.
Kovalenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone is looking to counter punch.
Boone misses with a body shot.
Kovalenko scores with a jab.
Kovalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
Kovalenko throws a push kick but Boone slaps the foot to one side.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovalenko sprawls and moves away.
Kovalenko looks to land a right hand but Boone moved out of range.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Boone misses its target.
Boone checks a leg kick nicely.
Boone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kovalenko sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Boone misses with a hook. Kovalenko ducked under it nicely.
Kovalenko needs to keep his hands up - Boone had a free shot at his head there.
Kovalenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boone.
Kovalenko scores with a hook to the body. Boone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Kovalenko both land. Nice combination.
Boone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovalenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boone.
Boone scores with a sloppy right hand. Kovalenko should have avoided that one.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Boone blocks a head kick by Kovalenko.
Boone misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Boone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovalenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boone on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Kovalenko takes a swing at Boone's ribcage but misses.
Kovalenko scores with a hook to the body. Boone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovalenko swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Boone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boone.
Kovalenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boone is controlling him.
Boone throwing strikes from guard but Kovalenko blocks nicely.
Boone trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
Boone is stalling in the full guard.
Kovalenko is looking to stand up but Boone isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovalenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kovalenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovalenko moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Boone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Boone avoids it well.
Boone missing with a left hand there. Kovalenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Kovalenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovalenko.
Boone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovalenko's head.
Boone lands a jab to Kovalenko's midsection.
Boone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kovalenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boone lands a head shot.
Kovalenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Boone finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Boone avoids it well. #T1#
Kovalenko scores with a three punch combo!
Boone is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kovalenko like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kovalenko from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boone!
Robert Boone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BMP 42 (Norton vs Kovalenko)
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovalenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kovalenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Norton in the body.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Norton with a series of wild strikes but Norton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norton throws a hook but Kovalenko blocks it.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Kovalenko saw that one coming.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Norton's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Norton misses the jab.
Kovalenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Norton sends Kovalenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Norton is motioning to the referee to let Kovalenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Kovalenko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Norton finish him?
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Norton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovalenko as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Norton throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kovalenko clean off his feet! He's out cold! Norton stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Norton made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
BMP 41 (Boone vs Norton)
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Serlal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovalenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Serlal.
Serlal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kovalenko enables Serlal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kovalenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kovalenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Kovalenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kovalenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serlal avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Serlal moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Serlal misses.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kovalenko lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko misses with a hook.
Serlal throws a series of punches but Kovalenko avoids them all with ease.
Kovalenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kovalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Serlal misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kovalenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serlal misses with a straight left.
Kovalenko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serlal throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
Kovalenko lands with a right hand.
Serlal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serlal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovalenko as he jumps to the side.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zbermat Serlal.
Serlal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovalenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Serlal. That snapped Kovalenko's head back.
Kovalenko avoids the body shot from Serlal.
Kovalenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Nice cross by Serlal.
Kovalenko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Serlal eats them both and turns towards Kovalenko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Serlal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Serlal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serlal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Kovalenko lands but Serlal takes it in his stride.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Kovalenko.
Serlal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kovalenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Serlal loads up on a big right hand but Kovalenko slips the punch.#T3#
Kovalenko lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Serlal can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kovalenko and Serlal drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kovalenko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BMP 40 (Boone vs Boykin)
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kovalenko's head. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kovalenko is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stops Kovalenko from getting back to his feet.
Kovalenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Kovalenko defends the submission attempt.
Smith prevents Kovalenko from standing back up.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kovalenko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalenko keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith prevents Kovalenko from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Kovalenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
Kovalenko tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kovalenko is now in half guard.
Smith trying to control but Kovalenko postures up.
#T3#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Kovalenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kovalenko is working away from the top position though.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kovalenko is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Kovalenko tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Kovalenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalenko thumps Smith with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kovalenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kovalenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Smith jumps guard and drags Kovalenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #T1#
Smith is trying to control the position but Kovalenko postures up. #SU#
Kovalenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Kovalenko swinging wildly here.
Kovalenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalenko.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kovalenko defends it well.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kovalenko misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kovalenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovalenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovalenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalenko loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kovalenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kovalenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Kovalenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a counter combo.#T3#
Kovalenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kovalenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolai Kovalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovalenko duly obliges.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalenko misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kovalenko won't allow it.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
#T4##TD2#
Smith pulls Kovalenko into guard.
Smith is pulling down on Kovalenko's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Kovalenko has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kovalenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith tries to clinch up but Kovalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovalenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Kovalenko gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A big right from Kovalenko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith pushes Kovalenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith has Kovalenko pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalenko.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovalenko misses with a wild combination.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Kovalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalenko looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
A solid body kick from Kovalenko. #T2#
Kovalenko throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kovalenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovalenko.
#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Kovalenko up against the cage.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovalenko after a bit of a struggle.
Nikolai Kovalenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Smith.#T3#
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kovalenko avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Kovalenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Kovalenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Smith is controlling Kovalenko's posture.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kovalenko is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kovalenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovalenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kovalenko!
Nikolai Kovalenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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