Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Kovalev defeated Rock Balb by unanimous decision: 120-108, 120-108, 120-108.Match Saturday, April 02, 2016In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 181 pounds (82 kilograms) is Kovalev !!
In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is Rock Balb!!
The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.
ROUND 1
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
-Kovalev launches a pair of punches to the chin, but to no avail.
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+Rock hits with Kovalev with an elbow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rock punches Kovalev with a barrage of powerful punches to the stomach.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev probes with a barrage of left shots to the temple, but Rock stays away from it.
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+Kovalev pops Rock with a series of mean blows to the face. Rock grimaces in pain.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 9 of 25 punches, and Rock Balb landed 7 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 10-9
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Rock doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
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+Rock backs up Kovalev with a solid right to the mouth!
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-Kovalev throws a series of left punches to the ribs, but only hits air.
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-Kovalev throws a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 5 of 15 punches, and Rock Balb landed 7 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 20-18
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Rock doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
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-Kovalev paws a flurry of left blows to the chest, but he's too slow.
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-Kovalev launches a left to the chest, but loses his balance.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rock connects with a barrage of stiff shots to the face!
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+Kovalev nails Rock with a barrage of shots to the ribs. Rock hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 5 of 17 punches, and Rock Balb landed 7 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 30-27
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Rock doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
-Kovalev attacks with a series of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev launches a volley of right shots to the solar plexus, but Rock steps aside and laughs.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rock throws a flurry of blows to the face.
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+Kovalev tosses a pair of nasty shots to the ribs.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 6 of 14 punches, and Rock Balb landed 7 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 40-36
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Rock doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
-Kovalev attacks with a series of left shots to the chest, but is ineffective.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rock lands a barrage of glancing blows to the eye!
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+Kovalev lands a volley of shots to the stomach.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev tries to land a left to the chest, but Rock ducks.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 8 of 24 punches, and Rock Balb landed 7 of 9 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 50-45
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Rock doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 6
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rock grazes Kovalev with a pair of vicious punches to the chin.
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-Kovalev probes with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Kovalev launches a pair of right blows to the stomach, but Rock escapes.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev fires a flurry of blows to the stomach. Rock is hurt!
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-Kovalev attempts a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but Rock ducks just in time.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 9 of 25 punches, and Rock Balb landed 6 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 60-54
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Rock remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
+Kovalev smacks Rock with a pair of painful shots to the solar plexus.
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+Rock scores with a pair of shots to the temple.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kovalev punches Rock with a straight right to the solar plexus. Rock sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev attempts a pair of left shots to the chest, but Rock deftly avoits it.
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-Kovalev launches a volley of right blows to the chest, but comes up empty.
Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev lashes out with a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 9 of 22 punches, and Rock Balb landed 7 of 7 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 70-63
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Rock remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rock covers up.
Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kovalev solidly lands a volley of glancing shots to the ribs. Rock gets mad!
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rock tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev attempts a roundhouse to the chest, but loses his balance.
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+Kovalev strikes with a volley of mean punches to the solar plexus.
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Rock 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 chest, but loses his balance.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 9 of 23 punches, and Rock Balb landed 6 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 80-72
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Rock remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
Kovalev fights inside. (inside)
Rock covers up.
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+Kovalev jars Rock with a volley of shots to the mouth.
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-Kovalev throws a volley of left shots to the head, but Rock ducks just in time.
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+Rock annoys Kovalev with a pair of punches to the temple. Kovalev sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Kovalev throws a pair of left punches to the temple, but misses completely.
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+Kovalev punches Rock with a flurry of mean blows to the mouth. Rock sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Kovalev probes with a volley of punches to the eye, but Rock quickly backs away.
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-Kovalev charges with a barrage of right shots to the temple, but Rock takes it in the forearms.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 15 of 37 punches, and Rock Balb landed 8 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 90-81
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Rock remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 10
Kovalev fights inside. (inside)
Rock covers up.
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-Kovalev throws a volley of left punches to the temple, but Rock leaps aside.
-Kovalev launches a pair of punches to the chin, but Rock quickly backs away.
-Kovalev attempts a volley of blows to the temple, but Rock ducks just in time.
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+Kovalev takes charge with a pair of punches to the head.
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-Kovalev throws a pair of left shots to the head, but Rock backs out of it.
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-Kovalev fires a barrage of punches to the face, but Rock ties him up.
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+Rock hits with a flurry of furious shots to the eye.
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+Kovalev lashes out with a barrage of strong shots to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 14 of 44 punches, and Rock Balb landed 8 of 8 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 100-90
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Rock grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 11
Kovalev fights inside. (inside)
Rock covers up.
-Kovalev probes with a volley of left shots to the jaw, but only hits air.
+Rock clocks Kovalev with a volley of punches to the jaw.
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-Kovalev attempts a volley of right shots to the nose, but Rock stays away from it.
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-Kovalev throws a volley of blows to the eye, but loses his balance.
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+Kovalev pops Rock with a flurry of commanding blows to the head.
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-Kovalev lunges with a barrage of blows to the chin, but Rock quickly backs away.
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-Kovalev attempts a series of left shots to the chin, but Rock deftly avoits it.
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+Kovalev wakes up the fans with a hook to the face.
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-Kovalev lashes out with a left uppercut to the nose, but misses completely.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 13 of 40 punches, and Rock Balb landed 7 of 7 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 110-99
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rock grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 12
Kovalev fights inside. (inside)
Rock covers up.
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-Kovalev attempts a barrage of blows to the head, but only hits air.
-Kovalev lunges with a pair of right shots to the chin, but Rock ties him up.
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+Kovalev hits Rock with a glancing left to the head. Rock grimaces in pain.
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+Kovalev fires a pair of hard shots to the face.
-Kovalev charges with a pair of blows to the jaw, but Rock deftly avoits it.
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+Rock punches Kovalev with a series of punches to the face!
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-Kovalev tries a uppercut to the mouth, but Rock takes it in the forearms.
-Kovalev paws a pair of blows to the nose, but Rock steps aside.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Kovalev landed 15 of 42 punches, and Rock Balb landed 8 of 9 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 120-108
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rock grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Kovalev 10-9
Round 2: Kovalev 10-9
Round 3: Kovalev 10-9
Round 4: Kovalev 10-9
Round 5: Kovalev 10-9
Round 6: Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Round 9: Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Kovalev 10-9
Round 11: Kovalev 10-9
Round 12: Kovalev 10-9
Total Score: Kovalev 120-108
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Kovalev 10-9
Round 2: Kovalev 10-9
Round 3: Kovalev 10-9
Round 4: Kovalev 10-9
Round 5: Kovalev 10-9
Round 6: Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Round 9: Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Kovalev 10-9
Round 11: Kovalev 10-9
Round 12: Kovalev 10-9
Total Score: Kovalev 120-108
Christy Martin scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Kovalev 10-9
Round 2: Kovalev 10-9
Round 3: Kovalev 10-9
Round 4: Kovalev 10-9
Round 5: Kovalev 10-9
Round 6: Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Round 9: Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Kovalev 10-9
Round 11: Kovalev 10-9
Round 12: Kovalev 10-9
Total Score: Kovalev 120-108
Kovalev wins by decision!
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