Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Kovalev defeated Vladimir Yelkov by knockout (KO) in round 9.Match Saturday, April 30, 2016In this corner, standing 6 feet and 8 inches (203 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is Vladimir Yelkov!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 179 pounds (81 kilograms) is Kovalev !!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Yelkov hits Kovalev with a pair of punches to the ribs.
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+Kovalev smacks Yelkov with a heavy straight right to the mouth.
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+Yelkov strikes with a series of punches to the stomach!!
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-Yelkov probes with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Kovalev beats a hasty retreat.
+Yelkov attacks with a series of punches to the stomach.
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-Kovalev attempts a barrage of punches to the chin, but Yelkov ducks.
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+Kovalev backs up Yelkov with a volley of punches to the temple.
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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 tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov paws a left straight right to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Yelkov solidly lands a pair of commanding 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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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 23 of 42 punches, and Kovalev landed 13 of 24 punches.
Vladimir Yelkov won the round 10-9
Vladimir Yelkov is winning the fight 10-9
Yelkov doesn't even want to rest!
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Kovalev attacks with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but Yelkov hides behind his gloves.
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+Yelkov hits Kovalev with a straight right to the ribs.
+Yelkov attacks with a volley of hard punches to the solar plexus! Kovalev beats a hasty retreat.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov throws a volley of left punches to the stomach, but Kovalev ties him up.
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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 fires a volley of punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev hits with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus!
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+Yelkov lands a barrage of nasty 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 throws a barrage of stinging punches to the solar plexus. Kovalev grimaces in pain.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 19 of 39 punches, and Kovalev landed 9 of 16 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Vladimir Yelkov is winning the fight 20-19
Yelkov doesn't even want to rest!
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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 stuns Kovalev with a series of heavy punches to the ribs! Kovalev falls against the ropes!
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+Kovalev tosses a barrage of punches to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov lands a barrage of nice blows to the chest.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov lashes out with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Kovalev steps aside and laughs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Yelkov throws a series of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Yelkov lands a barrage of quick punches to the chest!
-Kovalev launches a pair of left shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 14 of 42 punches, and Kovalev landed 9 of 16 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Yelkov remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
-Yelkov fires a pair of punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
-Yelkov tries a straight right to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Kovalev suprises Yelkov with a flurry of 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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+Yelkov punches Kovalev with a flurry of painful punches to the chest.
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-Kovalev attempts a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but misses.
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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 pair of blows to the chest. Yelkov shakes his head to clear it.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov attacks with a pair of left punches to the ribs, but misses.
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+Yelkov throws a volley of powerful punches to the stomach.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov tags Kovalev with a pair of shots to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 15 of 40 punches, and Kovalev landed 9 of 18 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 39-38
Yelkov grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Yelkov probes with a pair of right punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
+Kovalev tattoos Yelkov with a series of wild shots to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov fires a volley of vicious punches to the solar plexus. Kovalev quickly recovers.
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-Kovalev throws a pair of right shots to the ribs, but Yelkov stays away from it.
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-Yelkov charges with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Kovalev steps aside.
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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 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 throws a flurry of left punches to the chest, but Kovalev takes it in the forearms.
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-Kovalev launches a pair of punches to the chest, but misses completely.
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+Yelkov whacks Kovalev with a flurry of painful punches to the solar plexus.
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-Yelkov probes with a straight right to the ribs, but misses completely.
+Kovalev solidly lands a volley of loud blows to the solar plexus.
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+Yelkov wallops Kovalev with a series of shots to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 18 of 38 punches, and Kovalev landed 13 of 23 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 49-47
Yelkov is obviously tired.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 6
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Yelkov probes with a pair of punches to the chest, but Kovalev backs out of it.
-Yelkov paws a volley of left punches to the ribs, but Kovalev narrowly avoids it
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-Yelkov launches a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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+Yelkov nails Kovalev with a flurry of painful punches to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Kovalev throws a volley of punches to the ribs, but Yelkov beats a hasty retreat.
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+Kovalev hurts Yelkov with a series of loud 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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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.
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+Yelkov hits with a flurry of furious punches to the solar plexus.
+Kovalev hits with a volley of punches to the chest.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kovalev annoys Yelkov with a volley of quick blows to the stomach.
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+Yelkov hits Kovalev with a flurry of mean punches to the solar plexus!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 19 of 49 punches, and Kovalev landed 16 of 22 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 59-56
Yelkov is slowing down.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 7
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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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 whacks Kovalev with a vicious straight right to the stomach!!
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Yelkov attempts a barrage of shots to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Yelkov charges with a volley of left punches to the chest, but Kovalev narrowly avoids it
+Kovalev fires a flurry of blows to the solar plexus!! Yelkov backpedals to his own corner.
-Yelkov lunges with a barrage of left shots to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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-Kovalev throws a pair of left punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+Yelkov hits with a series of stinging shots to the stomach.
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+Yelkov pops Kovalev with an illegal kidney punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Yelkov charges with a left to the stomach, but fails to score.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov lunges with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but Kovalev beats a hasty retreat.
+Yelkov slams Kovalev with a right to the stomach.
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+Kovalev attacks with a flurry of punches to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 16 of 51 punches, and Kovalev landed 15 of 25 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 69-65
Yelkov looks exhausted.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 8
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kovalev strikes with a pair of nasty punches to the solar plexus!
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+Kovalev shakes Yelkov with a barrage of glancing shots to the solar plexus.
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-Yelkov attempts a volley of punches to the stomach, but Kovalev leaps aside.
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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 throws a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Kovalev hides behind his gloves.
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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.
+Kovalev catches Yelkov with a series of strong blows to the ribs.
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+Yelkov wallops Kovalev with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Kovalev sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev charges with a hook to the ribs, but Yelkov covers himself well.
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+Yelkov clocks Kovalev with a off balance right to the stomach.
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+Kovalev grazes Yelkov with a nasty hook to the ribs. Yelkov seems wobbly!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Vladimir Yelkov landed 13 of 50 punches, and Kovalev landed 17 of 25 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
Kovalev is winning the fight 79-74
Yelkov collapses limply onto his stool.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 9
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev fights inside. (inside)
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-Yelkov lashes out with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
-Yelkov paws a volley of right shots to the stomach, but Kovalev ducks.
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+Kovalev hurts Yelkov with a series of punches to the eye.
Kovalev lands a vicious blow to the head and Yelkov hurtles to the canvas!!
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Yelkov struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Kovalev pokes Yelkov with a barrage of punches to the eye. Yelkov beats a hasty retreat.
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-Yelkov probes with a volley of left punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
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+Kovalev hits Yelkov with a head butt! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Kovalev hurts Yelkov with a pair of wild punches to the head.
Kovalev lands a cruel right punch in the nose and Yelkov collapses!!
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Yelkov struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Yelkov slams Kovalev with a furious jab to the head. Kovalev seems wobbly!
+Kovalev drills Yelkov with a left to the nose.
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+Kovalev fires a barrage of nasty blows to the head.
Kovalev lands a beautiful hook and Yelkov drops like a stone!!
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TEN
He's Out!
Kovalev wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Yelkov can't remember which corner is his. He has cut below the right eye. He has serious cut below the left eye. He has a bloody nose. He has a bloody lip.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Kovalev 10-9
Round 2: Vladimir Yelkov 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
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Vladimir Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: Vladimir Yelkov 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
Oscar De La Hoya had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Vladimir Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: Vladimir Yelkov 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
Kovalev wins by a knockout!
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