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Event:
CCR 55
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalev throws a solid leg kick but Minasian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovalev.#TD#
Minasian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kovalev's half guard.
Minasian wants to free his trapped foot but Kovalev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian stalling.
Minasian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Kovalev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kovalev is defending against the submission attempts here by Minasian.
Kovalev is trying to stand back up but Minasian is controlling him
#T1#
Minasian is keen to just control but Kovalev is a slippery customer.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian prevents Kovalev from standing back up.
Minasian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minasian moves nicely into side control.
Minasian lands an elbow.
Minasian working the ground and pound but Kovalev is defending the strikes.
Minasian working the ground and pound.
Minasian trying to control the action but Kovalev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minasian just content to control the position. #T2#
Minasian scores with punches from side control.
Minasian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Minasian goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kovalev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Minasian's guard! Nice work there by Kovalev! #SUB#
Kovalev is sitting in close to Minasian's body. Minasian has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kovalev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kovalev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Minasian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Levon Minasian!
Levon Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Peter Kovalev had this to say: 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 52
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Aims throws a series of punches but Kovalev moves out of range.
Kovalev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aims lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovalev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aims throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovalev.
Aims throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalev counters with a one-two to the body.
Aims lands a body shot.
Aims dodges the punch combination from Kovalev.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovalev is trying to push Aims away but Aims has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovalev missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Aims escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kovalev throws a nice looking combination but Aims bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Aims ducks under and follows up with a left that Aims also avoids with ease.
Aims went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalev lands a glancing blow to the side of Aims's head.
Aims misses with an uppercut.
Aims changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalev throws a right and a left that Aims avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
#CL2#
Kovalev drives through and clinches with Aims against the cage.
#BC2#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Kovalev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aims manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##ES#
Aims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Aims manages to break the clinch.
Aims closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Aims ducks under and follows up with a left that Aims also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Aims.
Aims misses with a body shot.
Gary Aims is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kovalev forces Aims back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Aims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aims slips a jab and a cross from Kovalev.
#CL2#
Kovalev moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC#
Aims manages to break the clinch.
Peter Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aims cracks Kovalev with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kovalev falls to his knees and Aims doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Aims!
Peter Kovalev spoke after the fight, saying 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 49
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovalev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kovalev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thorsen is able to avoid easily.
Kovalev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Thorsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorsen also avoids with ease.
Thorsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovalev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovalev circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsen dodges the punch combination from Kovalev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kovalev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice combination there by Kovalev.
A lazy left from Thorsen finds it's target.
Thorsen misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kovalev closes the distance and pushes Thorsen back into the cage.#BC2#
Thorsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Kovalev blocks a jab.
Kovalev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorsen misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Kovalev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovalev.#CUT#
It looks like Odin Thorsen has been cut.
Kovalev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Kovalev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thorsen is trying to defend but Kovalev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Thorsen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Thorsen misses.
Kovalev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kovalev has knocked Thorsen down with a huge combo! Kovalev steps away and waves a wobbly Thorsen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Thorsen is rocked!
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses.
Thorsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovalev finish him?
A jab from Thorsen finds it's way through Kovalev's defenses.
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalev's head.#ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
Thorsen looks to land a combination but Kovalev avoids it well.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalev tries to get into range but Thorsen steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kovalev! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Thorsen scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odin Thorsen!
Odin Thorsen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodlust Horde Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Peter Kovalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 46
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Kovalev misses with a takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kovalev seems unphased.
Kovalev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Kovalev misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovalev thinking. #CL#
Kovalev clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovalev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovalev is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalev feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Kovalev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kovalev.
#T2#
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Peter Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovalev throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kovalev misses.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones swings for the body but Kovalev moves out of range.
#T3#
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kovalev clinches.
Jones is pushing Kovalev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Jones stalling.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kovalev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kovalev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalev lands the left hand.
Kovalev misses with a few strikes there.
Peter Kovalev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a jab. Kovalev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Kovalev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalev scores with a four punch combination!
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kovalev.#T2#
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalev.
Kovalev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kovalev tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
As Kovalev backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Kovalev manages to avoid it all.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalev.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovalev misses with a double jab
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kovalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!
Jones is pushing Kovalev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalev avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovalev seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones 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.#T4#
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
A combination from Kovalev does no damage.
Kovalev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovalev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice 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!
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalev with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalev staying out of range there.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovalev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kovalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones with a hook.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Kovalev throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovalev swinging wildly here.
Johnny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kovalev slips the punch.#T2#
Kovalev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kovalev stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalev. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Kovalev misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kovalev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
No joy there for Kovalev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalev swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovalev slips a straight right by Jones.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovalev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jones!
An out of breath Johnny Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Peter Kovalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Aaron lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kovalev will feel that in the morning.
Kovalev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Aaron.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Aaron and Kovalev falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Aaron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank Aaron! Hank Aaron retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Aaron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Peter Kovalev was interviewed post fight and said 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 40
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Kovalev clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovalev just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Kovalev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Kovalev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Kovalev control the position.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Kovalev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kovalev throws a strike but Thomas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kovalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Kovalev from controlling successfully. #T1#
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovalev is one step ahead there.
Kovalev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kovalev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.
Kovalev looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
Kovalev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##ES2#
Kovalev wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Kovalev clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalev smiles and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Kovalev.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Kovalev moves away and avoids it.
Evan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Kovalev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
Kovalev blocks a head kick by Thomas.
#CL2#
Kovalev clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kovalev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
Kovalev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalev is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Kovalev is keeping the position.
Kovalev keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kovalev wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalev.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Kovalev moves away and avoids it.
Thomas misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Kovalev counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Kovalev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
Kovalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Kovalev blocks the low kick.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.#CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Kovalev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovalev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kovalev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kovalev tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovalev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kovalev moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovalev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Kovalev instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Kovalev breaks from the clinch.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovalev.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalev moves out of range easily.
Thomas shoots in but Kovalev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Kovalev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it. #CL2#
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kovalev breaks the clinch.
Kovalev checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Kovalev moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.#BC2#
Kovalev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kovalev has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovalev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kovalev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
Kovalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalev moves away.
Kovalev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalev.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalev moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Kovalev.
As Thomas backs off Kovalev throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Kovalev rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalev catches Thomas with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Thomas forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Kovalev!
A determined Peter Kovalev didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
CCR 37
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Nazirite staying out of range there.#CL2#
Nazirite moves into range and clinches up with Kovalev.
Nazirite gets underhooks to prevent Kovalev's takedown attempt.
Nazirite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kovalev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazirite misses the shot to the body.
Kovalev misses with a takedown attempt - Nazirite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peter Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nazirite rushes Kovalev and presses him up against the cage.
Nazirite looking to throw knees to the head but Kovalev is blocking nicely.
Nazirite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kovalev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazirite lands with a left to the head.
Kovalev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovalev tries to break free but Nazirite pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazirite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazirite throws a hook to the side of Kovalev's head but Kovalev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazirite stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovalev. Kovalev gets slowly back to his feet.
Kovalev misses with a takedown attempt
and Nazirite counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.
Kovalev dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazirite sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kovalev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nazirite but Nazirite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nazirite misses with a looping right.
Kovalev is looking for a counter combo.
Nazirite throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalev moves out of range easily.
Kovalev shoots in for a takedown but Nazirite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Kovalev takes the fight into the clinch.
Nazirite keeps control of Kovalev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kovalev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kovalev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazirite has him pressed against the cage.
Kovalev is working for takedown but Nazirite is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Nazirite on the inside.
Nazirite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovalev working hard to break the clinch.
Nazirite using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
Nazirite throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalev blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazirite throws a head punch that misses.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but Kovalev blocks it.
#KD2#
Nazirite drops Kovalev with a big knee straight up the middle! Kovalev is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Kovalev is rocked!#CL2#
Nazirite closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Kovalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovalev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazirite avoids it really well and circles away.
Kovalev loads up on a big right hand but Nazirite slips the punch.
Kovalev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalev slips a jab and a cross from Nazirite.
#T3#
Nazirite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Kovalev rushes Nazirite and presses him up against the cage.
Nazirite with a knee to the head.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but Kovalev blocks it.
Kovalev tries to score a body lock takedown but Nazirite shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazirite throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalev blocks it with crossed arms.
Nazirite lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Nazirite.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalev blocks with his arms.
Kovalev is trying to break the clinch but Nazirite is controlling him.
Nazirite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazirite.
Kovalev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kovalev tries to pull guard but Nazirite holds him up against the cage and eventually Kovalev drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Kovalev can't break the clinch.
Nazirite with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazirite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovalev wants to take the fight to the mat but Nazirite manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nazirite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazirite lands a nice knee to the body.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazirite crunches a lovely knee into Kovalev's ribcage.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nazirite stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but Kovalev blocks with his arms.
Nazirite putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kovalev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kovalev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Kovalev's cut.
That's time! Kovalev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nazirite connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovalev momentarily.
Kovalev moves away from the strike by Nazirite.
Kovalev glances at the clock... BAM! Nazirite nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kovalev crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kovalev is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Nazirite!
In defeat, Peter Kovalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 33
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalev throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas 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.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Kovalev on that attempt.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Kovalev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Kovalev pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a body kick
and Kovalev counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches.
Kovalev tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kovalev breaks from the clinch.
Kovalev is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kovalev and Thomas goes tumbling to the canvas! Kovalev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT#
It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kovalev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kovalev's back!#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for the choke from the back position but Kovalev is controlling his hands well.
Kovalev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kovalev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kovalev for a finish.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Thomas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kovalev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for the choke from the back position but Kovalev is controlling his hands well.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kovalev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kovalev for a finish.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kovalev showing good submission defense here.
Kovalev trying to get back to his feet but Thomas is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Thomas has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kovalev! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thomas gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Thomas!
Our winner, Evan Thomas, 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.
Peter Kovalev spoke after the fight, saying 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 31
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Aims moves away from the strike by Kovalev.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Aims avoids it well.
No joy there for Aims, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovalev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
Aims throws a nice looking combination but Kovalev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aims throws a right hand that Kovalev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalev also avoids with ease.
Kovalev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aims lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.
A combination from Kovalev does no damage. #KD#
Aims lands a big right hand that sends Kovalev crashing to the mat! Aims stays standing though and waves Kovalev back to his feet!#ROC#
Kovalev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aims is stalking Kovalev. Kovalev circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Aims, and it's lights out! Kovalev really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Aims!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kovalev scores with a hook to the body. Barcelona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barcelona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barcelona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barcelona shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovalev sprawls well. He's pushed Barcelona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovalev misses the target.
Kovalev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Chester Barcelona has been cut.
Kovalev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peter Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barcelona has a takedown stuffed.
Peter Kovalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Barcelona.
Barcelona circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kovalev. Barcelona falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kovalev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Kovalev!
Our winner, Peter Kovalev, 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:
KOTB 43: Sangrar!
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick from Bonn lands but Kovalev takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kovalev.
Bonn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bonn.
Bonn clobbers Kovalev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovalev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalev misses with a left hand
and Kovalev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Kovalev is rocked!
Bonn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovalev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovalev misses with an uppercut. Bonn saw that one coming.#KD#
Bonn cracks Kovalev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kovalev to stand back up!
Kovalev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonn finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Bonn lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kovalev - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bonn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Bonn!
Boris Bonn made sure to mention his sponsor, Shinobi in his post fight interview.
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