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Event:
RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Rollo fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rollo.
Rollo tries to clinch up.
Rollo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Covington as he checks the leg kick.
Covington throws a right and a left that Rollo avoids nicely.
Rollo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Covington misses the shot to the body.
Covington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Covington blocks a head kick by Rollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollo throws a solid leg kick but Covington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollo.
Covington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Rollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Christof Rollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rollo.
Covington stalks Rollo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rollo's face. Rollo staggers backwards, shaken.
Covington moves out of range as Rollo throws a body kick.
Rollo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Covington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Covington avoids a kick to the body.
Rollo thows a leg kick but Covington checks it
and Covington counters with a left and a right that stings Rollo.
Covington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Covington misses the jab.
Rollo tries to work over Covington's front leg with a kick but Covington checks it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Covington misses with the combination.
Rollo wants to clinch but Covington slips to the side
and Covington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Covington misses. #CL2#
Rollo darts in and clinches Covington up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rollo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Covington's brow.
Covington effectively controlling the action here.
Covington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Covington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Covington has Rollo pressed against the cage.
Rollo misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Rollo tries a body shot but Covington blocks it.
Rollo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rollo misses with an elbow over the top.
Covington is stalling here.
Covington lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Rollo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Covington blocks an elbow strike.
Covington dodges an elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Covington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Covington avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rollo throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Covington.
Covington avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.#T4#
Rollo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Covington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rollo backwards.
Rollo being controlled against the cage.
Rollo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Covington blocks an elbow strike from Rollo.
Covington blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rollo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Covington's brow.
Rollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Covington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rollo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rollo misses with an elbow strike.
Covington blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Covington on the inside.
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!
Come on Covington - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Covington avoids the elbow strike from Rollo, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sidroy Covington will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rollo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Rollo is predictable there
and Covington counters with a two punch combo.
Rollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Covington. That did some damage!
Covington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollo throws a push kick but Covington slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Rollo clinches up with Covington and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollo.
Rollo misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Rollo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Covington checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington misses with a series of wild punches.
Rollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Covington throws a series of punches but Rollo moves out of range. #T1#
Covington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollo thows a leg kick but Covington checks it
and Covington counters with a left and a right that stings Rollo.
Covington defending well as Rollo loads up on a big left hand.
Rollo throws a leg kick
and Covington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Covington slips a straight right by Rollo.
Rollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollo.
Covington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Covington lands the left hand.
Rollo wants to slow Covington down by chopping away at his legs.
Rollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Rollo misses
and Covington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Covington loads up on a big right hand but Rollo slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rollo.
Rollo is looking to clinch but Covington is avoiding it.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
Covington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Covington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Covington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Covington looks to land a combination. Rollo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rollo looks to throw the jab but Covington is out of range.
Covington moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Covington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rollo misses with a body kick.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
Rollo throws a leg kick but Covington moved away.#T3#
Rollo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sidroy Covington is winning the standup battle so far.
Rollo throws a leg kick but Covington checks it.
Rollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Covington circles away.
Covington connects with a jab.
Covington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rollo slips under a jab from Covington.
Rollo feints a counter leg kick.
Rollo dodges the punch combination from Covington.
Rollo wants to land a leg kick but Covington is out of range.
It looked like Covington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Rollo.
Covington misses with a series of wild punches.
Rollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Covington.
Rollo moves to clinch but Covington breaks away
and Covington counters with a three punch combo that has Rollo backing up. Rollo nods at Covington to acknowledge the strikes.
Covington scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Covington misses with a two punch combination.
Rollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Covington.
Covington misses with a hook. Rollo ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Rollo misses
and Covington counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Covington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sidroy Covington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Covington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollo can do to turn this around?
Rollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rollo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rollo tried to score with a low kick but Covington checks it.
A slow jab from Rollo misses its intended target.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Covington jabs Rollo right on the nose. Rollo blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rollo thumps Covington with a low kick.#T1#
Covington misses with a wild body shot.
Rollo throws a leg kick
and Covington counters with a left and a right that stings Rollo.
Rollo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Covington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rollo misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Covington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Covington lands with a hook. Rollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rollo wants to clinch up but Covington keeps it at a distance.
Rollo tries to clinch there but Covington circles away.
Covington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Covington throws a right and a left that Rollo avoids nicely.
Rollo misses with a low kick.
Covington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Covington stalks Rollo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rollo's face. Rollo staggers backwards, shaken.
Sidroy Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rollo.
Rollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
Covington checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Covington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollo.
Rollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Covington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christof Rollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Covington throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Rollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
Rollo misses with an elbow strike.
Rollo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rollo.
A short uppercut from Covington.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rollo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Covington's brow.
Covington avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollo misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rollo throws an elbow but misses.
Rollo throws an elbow that misses.
Rollo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christof Rollo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Rollo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Covington lands a shoulder strike.
Rollo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rollo misses with an elbow over the top.
Rollo lands an elbow that stopped Covington in his tracks for a moment.
Covington avoids a wild elbow strike from Rollo.
Rollo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollo pushes off an throws an elbow but Covington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollo letting Covington take a breather here.
Covington lands a body shot.
Rollo can't find room to land a body shot as Covington controls the action.
Rollo lands an elbow that stopped Covington in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sidroy Covington.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sidroy Covington! |
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Event:
RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
FeoTeo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Covington. FeoTeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Covington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo tries a head kick but it misses.
Covington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taz FeoTeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FeoTeo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Covington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FeoTeo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick but Covington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick which misses Covington's front leg but catches the back leg as Covington tries to avoid it.
Covington moves out of range of the strikes.
FeoTeo tries to land a leg kick but Covington saw it coming and moves away.
FeoTeo swings for the body but Covington moves out of range.
FeoTeo tries a head kick but it misses.
Covington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FeoTeo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Covington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by FeoTeo.
Covington scores with a jab. FeoTeo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Covington takes one to the chin there.#T1#
FeoTeo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
FeoTeo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Covington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Covington moves out of range as FeoTeo throws a body kick.
FeoTeo moves into range and connects with a jab.
FeoTeo scoring well with a low kick there.
Covington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
FeoTeo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Covington misses with a wild combination.
Covington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo throws a low kick, looking for Covington's leg but Covington calmly moves out of range.
Covington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FeoTeo flicks out a counter leg kick but Covington steps away.
FeoTeo throws a solid leg kick but Covington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at FeoTeo.
FeoTeo misses with a looping left.
Covington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FeoTeo.#T2#
Nice jab there from FeoTeo.
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!
FeoTeo tries to clinch
and Covington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FeoTeo misses with a body kick.
FeoTeo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for FeoTeo.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from FeoTeo.
Covington staying out of range there.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but FeoTeo is just out of range.
FeoTeo misses with the combination.
It looked like Covington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Covington keeps the fight on the outside.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
FeoTeo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
FeoTeo lands with a thumping leg kick.
FeoTeo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Covington throws a body punch but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
FeoTeo misses with a lunging right hand
and Covington counters with a left to the body.
Covington takes a jab right on the kisser.
FeoTeo doesn't manage to clinch there - Covington circles away.
FeoTeo missing with a left hand there. Covington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FeoTeo swings for the body but Covington moves out of range.
Covington throws a big counter combination but FeoTeo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
FeoTeo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
FeoTeo throws a sloppy head kick and Covington moves out of range easily.
Covington is looking to wear down FeoTeo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
FeoTeo lands a jab-cross combination.
Covington thuds a left hand into FeoTeo's body.
FeoTeo throws a low kick but Covington moves out of range easily.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
FeoTeo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Covington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from FeoTeo misses its intended target.
FeoTeo defending well as Covington loads up on a big left hand.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FeoTeo scores with a hook to the body. Covington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo throws a jab when Covington was well out of range.
Covington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
FeoTeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Covington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Covington throws a series of punches but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Covington moves out of range of the body kick from FeoTeo.
Covington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by FeoTeo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of FeoTeo.
Covington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FeoTeo scores with the left hand. Covington knows he should have avoided that one.
Covington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
FeoTeo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
FeoTeo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Covington under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by FeoTeo. That's going to slow Covington down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz FeoTeo dominated that round.
That's time! Covington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Covington blocks a head kick by FeoTeo.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
FeoTeo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Covington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
FeoTeo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Covington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo punishes Covington's body with a nice straight punch.
Covington digs a good body shot into FeoTeo's ribs.
Covington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
FeoTeo scores with a jab. Covington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
FeoTeo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
FeoTeo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taz FeoTeo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Covington.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
FeoTeo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick
and Covington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Covington throws a right and a left that FeoTeo avoids nicely. #T1#
FeoTeo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Covington counters with a one-two to the body.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but Covington is having none of it.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a right hand to the side of the head.
FeoTeo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
FeoTeo throws the kick towards the body but Covington avoids it.
FeoTeo throws a poor cross that misses
and Covington counters with a left and a right that stings FeoTeo.
FeoTeo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Covington throws a body punch but FeoTeo moves out of range.
FeoTeo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that Covington semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covington thows a left - swing and a miss!
FeoTeo wants to slow Covington down by chopping away at his legs.
Covington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Covington misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Covington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Covington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Covington takes a swing at FeoTeo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
FeoTeo with a jab.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
Covington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Covington just misses with a punch to the body.
Covington ducks right into an uppercut from FeoTeo.
Covington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Covington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Covington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
FeoTeo throws a head kick that misses.
As FeoTeo looks to move away, Covington throws a big counter combo but FeoTeo just gets out of the way.
FeoTeo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Covington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Covington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
FeoTeo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Covington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Covington takes one to the chin there.
FeoTeo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Covington just misses with a punch to the body.
FeoTeo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Covington.
Covington lands a jab-cross combination.
Covington tries to move into range but FeoTeo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
FeoTeo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Covington digs a good hook to FeoTeo's body.
Nice body kick there by FeoTeo.
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FeoTeo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
FeoTeo lands an overhand right.
FeoTeo thows a leg kick but Covington checks it
and Covington counters with a left to the body.
FeoTeo walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo looks to throw the jab but Covington is out of range.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
FeoTeo swings for the body but Covington moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
FeoTeo avoids the body shot from Covington.
FeoTeo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
FeoTeo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Covington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
FeoTeo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but Covington moves out of range.
Covington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FeoTeo.
FeoTeo is looking to clinch.
Covington moves out of range as FeoTeo strikes.
Covington slips under a jab.
Covington appears to be looking for a big counter.
FeoTeo avoids the body shot from Covington.
Covington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
FeoTeo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Covington on the side of the head.
FeoTeo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
FeoTeo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
FeoTeo closes the distance and clinches.
FeoTeo missing with knees to the body.
Covington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
FeoTeo tries to work over Covington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taz FeoTeo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
FeoTeo misses with a hook. Covington ducked under it nicely.
Covington takes one to the side of the head.
FeoTeo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As FeoTeo looks to move away, Covington throws a big counter combo but FeoTeo just gets out of the way.
Sidroy Covington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Covington drops his hands momentarily and FeoTeo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
FeoTeo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Covington there.
Covington moves out of range as FeoTeo strikes.
FeoTeo misses with a head kick.
Covington defending well as FeoTeo loads up on a big left hand.
Covington throws out a loose jab but FeoTeo uses good head movement to avoid it.
FeoTeo throws a body shot but no joy.
Covington is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FeoTeo throws a sloppy head kick and Covington moves out of range easily.
FeoTeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Covington.
FeoTeo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
FeoTeo misses with a kick to the body.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
FeoTeo scores with a sloppy right hand. Covington should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FeoTeo with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Covington misses with a wild combination.
FeoTeo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Some wild striking there from Covington.
FeoTeo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from FeoTeo misses the target.
FeoTeo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
FeoTeo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
FeoTeo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
FeoTeo throws a low kick, looking for Covington's leg but Covington calmly moves out of range.
FeoTeo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FeoTeo tries to land a body kick
and Covington counters with a right hand to the body.
FeoTeo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Covington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
FeoTeo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
FeoTeo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FeoTeo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Covington.
FeoTeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Covington is looking to counter punch.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FeoTeo throws a front kick aimed at Covington's knee but Covington avoids it well.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Covington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo with a nice calf kick.
FeoTeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
FeoTeo connects with a body shot that sends Covington's belly button to the back.
FeoTeo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FeoTeo scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
FeoTeo throws out a powerful jab.
Covington throws a right hand that FeoTeo ducks under and follows up with a left that FeoTeo also avoids with ease.
FeoTeo walks into a straight right hand from Covington.
A leg kick checked by Covington.
Covington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
FeoTeo cracks Covington with a good jab.
Covington throws a nice looking combination but FeoTeo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sidroy Covington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Covington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
FeoTeo throws a right hand that misses
and Covington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Covington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FeoTeo.
FeoTeo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for FeoTeo.
Covington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FeoTeo throws the left hand but Covington avoids the punch easily.
FeoTeo throws a right hand that Covington ducks under and follows up with a left that Covington also avoids with ease.#T4#
FeoTeo throws a lazy head kick
and Covington counters with a one-two to the body.
FeoTeo is looking to chop away at Covington's legs.
No joy there for FeoTeo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Covington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Covington misses with an uppercut.
FeoTeo looks to land a right hand but Covington moved out of range.
FeoTeo tries to work over Covington's front leg with a kick but Covington checks it.
FeoTeo lunges at Covington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Covington's hand.
Covington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
FeoTeo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
FeoTeo with a nice cross.
Covington misses with a looping right.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
FeoTeo misses with a head kick.
Covington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz FeoTeo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well FeoTeo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz FeoTeo!
A victorious Taz FeoTeo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novak slips a jab from Covington.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Novak scores with a body shot.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Novak scores with a jab. Covington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Covington was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Novak slips a jab and a cross from Covington.
Covington takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Covington catches Novak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Covington misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Novak lands a jab.
Novak slips under a jab.
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak works Covington's body with a nice hook.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Covington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Covington stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Covington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Covington throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Covington rather than just go for the knockout.
Novak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington jabs at Novak's body.
Novak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Covington misses its intended target.
Novak loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Novak takes one to the side of the head.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Novak misses with a jab to the body
and Covington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Covington. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Novak misses the jab.
Covington lands with a good body shot.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak lands a jab.
Novak digs a good body shot into Covington's ribs.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Covington.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Covington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Novak eats them both and turns towards Covington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Covington misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Covington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Covington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Covington avoids the body shot from Novak.
Covington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
A jab from Novak finds it's way through Covington's defenses.
Covington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sidroy Covington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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#
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Novak works the jab nicely.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Covington walks into a left hand.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
Covington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novak cracks Covington with a good jab.
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak throws out a counter right but Covington avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Covington lands a glancing blow to the side of Novak's head.
Covington lands a nice shot to the body.
Novak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Covington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Novak does it's job there.
Covington connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Novak rushes Covington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Covington can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Covington misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Novak misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak scores with a hook to the body.
Novak tries a body shot but Covington blocks it.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Covington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Covington misses with the head strike.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Covington controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novak.
Novak misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Novak breaks the clinch.
Novak defending well as Covington loads up on a big left hand.
Novak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Novak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novak there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington misses with a body shot.
Novak lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington misses with a wild combination.
Novak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Novak drops Covington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Covington looks back up at him and smiles so Novak waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Covington is rocked!
Covington throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Covington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Novak circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Covington tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Novak wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Novak!
A victorious Ante Novak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Malachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Covington throwing a counter right hand but Malachi manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Malachi misses
and Covington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Covington lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Malachi.
Malachi slips a jab from Covington.
Covington throws an overhand right that has Malachi reeling! Covington follows up with more punches and Malachi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sidroy Covington! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 15
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Covington lands a big uppercut and Tatewaki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tatewaki looks OK. Covington waves Tatewaki back to his feet!#ROC#Tatewaki is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nori Tatewaki has been cut.
Covington fakes the body blow, causing Tatewaki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tatewaki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sidroy Covington! |
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