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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Infantino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Infantino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Covington.
Infantino stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt - Infantino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Infantino throws a counter combo.
Infantino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Covington has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Infantino slips a jab from Covington.
A countering left hand to the body from Infantino misses.
Covington misses with a takedown attempt
and Infantino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Infantino. #ROC2#Covington is rocked!
Infantino grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Covington takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Infantino cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quentin Infantino!
A relieved looking Quentin Infantino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UCF 12: Thorn v Lord
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Covington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tumminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tumminen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Tumminen misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Tumminen manages to break the clinch.
Covington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tumminen thumps Covington with a low kick.
Covington blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Tumminen.
Covington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tumminen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Covington throws a nice looking combination but Tumminen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Tumminen gets tackled into the cage by Covington. Covington maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington is looking to score with low kicks.
Covington fails to land the takedown.
Tumminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Tumminen scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Covington clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tumminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington takes one to the chin there.
Tumminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tumminen scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Covington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Covington wants a takedown.
Erkki Tumminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Covington.
Covington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tumminen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Covington is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Covington is trying to trip Tumminen. He has hold of a leg but Tumminen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Covington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumminen keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tumminen wants to sweep here but Covington controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington throwing strikes but missing.
Tumminen pulls Covington in to control the position.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tumminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Covington trying to control but Tumminen is working from the bottom.
Covington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Covington throws an elbow that misses. Tumminen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Covington's guard. Nice move by Tumminen!#REVR#
Tumminen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tumminen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Tumminen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tumminen misses with a low kick.
Covington feints the counter takedown.
Tumminen tests Covington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Tumminen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Tumminen.#CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington tries for a takedown but Tumminen circles away easily
and Tumminen counters with an inside leg kick.
Erkki Tumminen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tumminen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tumminen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tumminen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tumminen.
Tumminen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Covington is defended easily by Tumminen.
A little feinted left hand from Tumminen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tumminen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Covington right on the button. Covington goes down! Tumminen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tumminen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Tumminen! |
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Event:
SPFT #14
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rhodes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Covington.
An attempted straight right counter from Covington misses the target.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Covington.
Covington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Covington somewhat.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Covington avoids it well.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Covington gets the takedown into side control.
Rhodes is trying to improve his position.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington is putting a hurting on Rhodes here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Covington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes parries the strikes from Covington easily there. Covington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhodes to escape.
Rhodes is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Covington trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Covington is keen to just control but Rhodes is a slippery customer.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Covington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Rhodes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Covington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on Rhodes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodes.
Rhodes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhodes is looking to get to half guard.
Covington looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!
Covington wants to control the pace but Rhodes is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Covington with a couple of short strikes.
Covington landing strikes from the mount.
Covington lands a heavy elbow.
Covington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Covington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rhodes is bucking up trying to escape but Covington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rhodes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Covington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rhodes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to stand.
#T4#
Covington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Covington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Covington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
Rhodes is holding on to half guard well.
Covington is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Covington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Covington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Covington slowing the pace effectively.
Covington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Covington manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rhodes instigates a clinch. #TD#
Covington has Rhodes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Covington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rhodes tumbling to the mat - Covington dives into Rhodes's guard.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
Rhodes looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes has momentary wrist control but Covington slips an elbow through the middle.
Covington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Rhodes controls Covington momentarily but Covington frees himself.
Covington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Covington advances to half guard.
Rhodes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Covington controlling the action here.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes has his hands clasped together around Covington's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodes is looking to control Covington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Covington working Rhodes over with strikes.
Covington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Covington is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Covington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head. #T3#
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Rhodes managing to block the knees to the body from Covington.
Covington lands a good knee to the midsection. Rhodes won't want to take too many of those.
Covington blocks an elbow strike.
Rhodes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Covington.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Covington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhodes is defending well for now.#TD#
Covington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rhodes struggling a bit here.#T4#
Covington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rhodes wants to control but Covington postures up.
Rhodes dodges the ground and pound from Covington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes is trying to buck Covington off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Covington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Covington's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Covington.
Rhodes is looking to land body kicks.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Covington gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch.
Covington lands a left hand.
#TD#
Covington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
Covington not doing much here.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg. #SUB#
Covington seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Rhodes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Covington.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington trying to control from Rhodes's half guard. Rhodes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ryan Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashley Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Covington passes into half guard.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Covington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rhodes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodes has control of Covington's left arm, preventing Covington from doing any damage. #T3#
Covington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Rhodes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Covington manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Covington has wrist control.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Rhodes stays in close to Covington's body and controls the position.
Covington throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington wants to stand and escape but Rhodes is having none of it.
Ashley Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Covington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhodes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rhodes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Covington closes the distance and pushes Rhodes back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Covington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rhodes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Covington as Rhodes tries to tie him up.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Covington is defending well for now.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Covington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Covington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Covington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Covington!
Ashley Covington tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#KD#
Rhodes lands a big head kick that sends Covington tumbling to the mat! Rhodes takes a step backwards and waves Covington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Covington is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
OH! Covington has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rhodes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rhodes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Covington sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Rhodes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Rhodes made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Tancred vs Borisov - SPFT #8
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Covington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Covington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Covington steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Covington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashley Covington!
A less than humble Ashley Covington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Covington fails with the takedown.
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Covington on that attempt.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Covington.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Covington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Covington to the mat! Covington manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Covington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jackson is pushing down on Covington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Covington is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Covington throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Covington pushes Jackson off but Jackson dives into side control.
Covington is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Covington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Covington is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Jackson take his back! Uh oh - Jackson has got a rear naked choke here! Covington is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giancarlo Jackson! |
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Event:
CFL - 3
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Covington ducks under a wild hook from Syaiful.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington fails to land with a series of punches.
Syaiful moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Syaiful lands with a hook. Covington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Syaiful lands a jab to Covington's midsection.
Covington tries to clinch but Syaiful moves away
and Covington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syaiful punishes Covington's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahmad Syaiful seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington fails with a takedown attempt.
Covington closes the distance and clinches up with Syaiful, looking for a takedown. Covington pushes Syaiful against the cage but Syaiful circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Covington moves away from the strike by Syaiful.
Syaiful ducks under a wild hook from Covington.
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!
Syaiful loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
Covington dives in for a single leg takedown but Syaiful sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahmad Syaiful has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Covington.
Covington wants to clinch.#T1#
Covington drops his hands momentarily and Syaiful takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Syaiful dodges the punch combination from Covington.
Covington slips under a jab from Syaiful.#CL2#
Covington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Syaiful. #ROC#Covington is rocked!
Syaiful unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Covington! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Syaiful is unloading with more strikes now! Covington drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmad Syaiful!
Ahmad Syaiful decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFL - The Beginning
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Covington loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Covington throws a poor cross that misses
and Montgomery counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Covington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Montgomery napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Covington throws an elbow but Montgomery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Montgomery regains half guard there - taking advantage of Covington's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Covington lands strikes from half guard.
Covington 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.
Covington trying to control from half guard but Montgomery is working away.
Covington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington. #T1#
Montgomery is trying to stand up here but Covington is controlling him well.
Montgomery is not content to let Covington control the position.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
Covington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Covington wants to control but Montgomery is keeping him busy.
Covington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montgomery pushes Covington off looking to stand but Covington dives back in and keeps control.
Montgomery is not content to let Covington control the position.
Covington controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Covington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montgomery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Covington is working away from the top position though.
Covington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Montgomery desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Covington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montgomery pinned against the cage. Montgomery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Covington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Covington. #T3#
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike from Covington.
A head punch on the inside from Covington fails to land.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Covington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Montgomery after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Montgomery has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Covington uses from the top position.
Covington landing some decent shots from guard.
Covington throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery blocks nicely.
Covington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Covington with a nice head shot there.
Montgomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Covington.
Covington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Covington stops Montgomery from standing up.
Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Covington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Covington with a nice head shot there.
Montgomery has momentary wrist control but Covington slips an elbow through the middle.
Covington landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montgomery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Covington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Covington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Covington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Covington wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Covington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Covington distracts Montgomery with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Covington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Covington lands a couple of digs.
Covington landing with the ground and pound. #T6#
Covington wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington postures up and lands a big shot to Montgomery's brow.
Covington trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Covington wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Covington throws a big right hand that misses.
Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T7#
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Covington is working Montgomery over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Covington controlling him for the moment.
Covington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Covington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Covington chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Covington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Covington trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Covington doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montgomery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montgomery fails with the takedown#CL#
and Covington counters by clinching up.
Covington prevents the takedown attempt.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Covington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Covington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery avoids the elbow strike from Covington, against the cage.
#BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Covington as Montgomery shoots in.#T9#
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Covington.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montgomery shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Covington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery fails with the takedown.
Montgomery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt - Covington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Montgomery shoots in for a double leg but Covington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Covington pinned against the cage. Covington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Covington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Covington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Montgomery tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Covington lands a big shot there that rocks Montgomery but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Covington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Covington lands a couple of good shots and Montgomery has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Montgomery is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Covington is punishing Montgomery with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Montgomery. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
Covington tightening his grip on Montgomery, looking for the choke. #T1#
Covington lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Montgomery hold on?!
Covington is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Montgomery. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Covington punishes Montgomery with strikes from the back mount.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Covington. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Montgomery covers up after that shot from Covington.
#SUB#
Covington looking for the RNC.
Covington is working the ground and pound. Can Montgomery escape?
Covington scores with punches to the body.
Montgomery is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Covington is looking to control Montgomery but Montgomery is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Covington punishes Montgomery with strikes from the back mount.
Can Montgomery hold on?! Covington is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Montgomery is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Covington trying to control.
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!
Montgomery trying to control the hands but Covington won't let him.
Will Covington go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Montgomery tries to break free.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?#T3#
Montgomery wants to control his opponent's hands but Covington gets his hands free.
Covington lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Montgomery staying busy and making it hard for Covington to control.
Montgomery is trapped and Covington is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A lull in the action here.
Covington lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Covington.
Covington gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Covington scores with punches to the body.
Ashley Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Covington loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Montgomery hold on?
Covington scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Montgomery is looking for a way out. #T4#
Covington lands punches and elbows.
Covington wants to control but Montgomery is keeping busy.
Montgomery covers up after that shot from Covington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington is working the ground and pound. Can Montgomery escape?
Covington lands punches and elbows.
Montgomery is taking damage to the body and head.
Covington is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Montgomery. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Covington cracks Montgomery with a big right hand from the back mount! Montgomery immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Covington takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashley Covington! |
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