Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Kovalev defeated Jarlsberg Yelkov by knockout (KO) in round 9.Match Saturday, May 21, 2016In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 183 pounds (83 kilograms) is Kovalev !!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 6 inches (198 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is Jarlsberg Yelkov!!
The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.
ROUND 1
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Yelkov hurts Kovalev with a jab to the chest.
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-Yelkov tries to land a pair of punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov hits with a volley of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev launches a left to the head, but is ineffective.
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+Yelkov tosses a flurry of glancing punches to the chest.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev jars Yelkov with a barrage of quick punches to the nose.
+Yelkov pops Kovalev with a series of solid punches to the stomach.
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+Yelkov rocks Kovalev with a series of punches to the stomach!
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+Yelkov fires a series of hard punches to the ribs.
+Kovalev pummels Yelkov with a flurry of off balance punches to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 13 of 24 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 30 of 39 punches.
Jarlsberg Yelkov won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 10-9
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Yelkov doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Kovalev fires a barrage of vicious punches to the solar plexus!
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov jolts Kovalev with a barrage of light punches to the chest.
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+Yelkov connects with a powerful cross to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov pummels Kovalev with a vicious straight right to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov wakes up the fans with a volley of light punches to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev thumps Yelkov with a series of nasty punches to the ribs. Yelkov backpedals to his own corner.
+Yelkov hits with a pair of punches to the ribs. Kovalev doesn't notice.
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+Yelkov hits Kovalev with a flurry of off balance punches to the ribs.
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-Kovalev lunges with a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but Yelkov ties him up.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 9 of 16 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 27 of 40 punches.
Jarlsberg Yelkov won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 20-18
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Yelkov doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov annoys Kovalev with a volley of punches to the stomach! Kovalev doesn't notice.
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+Yelkov hurts Kovalev with a flurry of solid punches to the stomach. Kovalev sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev pummels Yelkov with a series of punches to the ribs.
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+Yelkov attacks with a barrage of punches to the ribs. Kovalev quickly recovers.
-Yelkov attempts a volley of punches to the ribs, but falls short.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov hits with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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-Yelkov charges with a right right to the stomach, but falls short.
-Kovalev lunges with a volley of right blows to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov staggers Kovalev with a pair of glancing punches to the ribs!! Kovalev doesn't notice.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 8 of 15 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 27 of 39 punches.
Jarlsberg Yelkov won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 30-27
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Yelkov remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov throws a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but Kovalev leaps aside.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev attacks with a pair of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
+Kovalev smashes Yelkov with a series of punches to the solar plexus. Yelkov covers up.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov thumps Kovalev with a flurry of nasty punches to the ribs. Kovalev shakes his head to clear it.
+Yelkov shakes Kovalev with a barrage of stinging punches to the chest.
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+Yelkov lands a vicious cross to the stomach.
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-Yelkov attempts a pair of punches to the stomach, but misses.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 10 of 15 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 22 of 39 punches.
Jarlsberg Yelkov won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 40-36
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Yelkov remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kovalev fires a mean cross to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov throws a series of punches to the chest, but misses.
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+Yelkov catches Kovalev with a pair of vicious punches to the chest. Kovalev sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Yelkov connects with a pair of quick shots to the stomach.
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+Kovalev punches Yelkov with a quick straight right to the ribs. Yelkov sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Kovalev tries to land a left hook to the chest, but fails to score.
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-Kovalev fires a barrage of left shots to the chest, but misses completely.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev fires a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but Yelkov covers himself well.
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-Yelkov probes with a volley of punches to the ribs, but Kovalev steps aside.
+Kovalev suprises Yelkov with a series of mean punches to the chest.
+Yelkov wakes up the fans with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
+Yelkov attacks with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 11 of 23 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 25 of 38 punches.
Jarlsberg Yelkov won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 50-45
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Yelkov grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 6
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Yelkov fires a volley of shots to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov pops Kovalev with a pair of strong punches to the chest. Kovalev doesn't seem bothered.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev connects with a pair of off balance punches to the stomach.
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-Yelkov charges with a volley of shots to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev fires a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but Yelkov backs out of it.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov throws a volley of commanding punches to the stomach.
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+Yelkov pops Kovalev with a pair of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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+Yelkov attacks with a barrage of punches to the ribs. Kovalev sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Kovalev lands a hook to the ribs.
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+Kovalev lashes out with a flurry of mean punches to the stomach.
-Kovalev tries to land a left hook to the ribs, but Yelkov backs out of it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 15 of 23 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 32 of 44 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 59-55
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Yelkov is obviously tired.
ROUND 7
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
+Yelkov lands a volley of painful punches to the ribs.
+Yelkov throws a barrage of off balance punches to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev connects with a volley of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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-Yelkov launches a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Kovalev probes with a uppercut to the stomach, but Yelkov steps aside and laughs.
+Kovalev hurts Yelkov with a series of nasty punches to the ribs!
+Kovalev hits with a series of painful punches to the ribs. Yelkov gets mad!
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov tries to land a pair of shots to the chest, but misses.
+Yelkov shakes Kovalev with a barrage of punches to the chest.
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+Yelkov hammers Kovalev with a barrage of quick punches to the ribs.
+Yelkov hammers Kovalev with a furious jab to the ribs. Kovalev sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Yelkov pummels Kovalev with a nice straight right to the stomach. Kovalev backpedals to his own corner.
-Yelkov attacks with a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Yelkov paws a right right to the ribs, but Kovalev ducks just in time.
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+Yelkov throws a flurry of punches to the solar plexus. Kovalev doesn't notice.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 17 of 24 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 30 of 49 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 68-65
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Yelkov is slowing down.
ROUND 8
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Yelkov throws a barrage of mean punches to the chest.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov tosses a flurry of wild punches to the stomach.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov tries to land a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Kovalev hides behind his gloves.
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+Yelkov hits with a mean jab to the solar plexus.
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+Kovalev tattoos Yelkov with a barrage of heavy blows to the solar plexus. Yelkov laughs!
+Yelkov throws a volley of glancing punches to the chest. Kovalev is hurt!
+Kovalev jars Yelkov with a glancing hook to the stomach.
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-Yelkov attempts a series of punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
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-Yelkov launches a series of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev lashes out with a uppercut to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov attacks with a volley of punches to the stomach.
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+Kovalev takes charge with a loud cross to the stomach. Yelkov doesn't seem bothered.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 17 of 23 punches, and Jarlsberg Yelkov landed 23 of 49 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Jarlsberg Yelkov is winning the fight 77-75
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Yelkov looks exhausted.
ROUND 9
Kovalev fights inside. (inside)
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Kovalev scores with a series of painful shots to the face. Yelkov retreats to the far corner.
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+Kovalev attacks with a series of punches to the mouth.
+Kovalev smacks Yelkov with a pair of strong shots to the chin. Yelkov retreats to the far corner.
Kovalev lands a thundering right blow to the temple and Yelkov hurtles to the canvas!!
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He's Out!
Kovalev wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Yelkov collapses limply onto his stool. He has swelling above the right eye.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 3: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 4: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 5: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 6: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 7: Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 3: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 4: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 5: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 6: Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
George Foreman had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 3: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 4: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 5: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 6: Jarlsberg Yelkov 10-9
Round 7: Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Kovalev wins by a knockout!
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