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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Marek (ranked 242 p4p, 998 weight class) and Everett Covington (ranked 31 p4p, 135 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Marek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Covington!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Covington breaks from the clinch.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington rushes Marek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Covington slowing the pace effectively.
Covington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marek blocks an elbow strike.
Covington tries to throw a body punch but Marek avoids it by throwing Covington back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Covington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marek cracks Covington with a nice body shot.
Marek working aggressively here.
Covington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek tries to work over Covington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Covington is trying to break the clinch but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Marek misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Covington takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short left from Marek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington lands with a right to the head.
Covington presses Marek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Covington fails to land.
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marek has picked Covington up - he's going for a ride! Marek dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Covington is looking for a sweep. Marek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Covington wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marek in particular looking to stall.
Covington wants to improve his position but Marek is controlling well.
Marek is trying to control the action in half guard but Covington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Covington wants to control but Marek is keeping busy.
Covington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marek's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Covington not allowing Marek to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Covington cracks Marek with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Marek from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Marek wants to escape the position.
Marek grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Covington scores with strikes from the back.
Covington is hanging on to Marek's back as he tries to escape.
Covington is landing with strikes. Marek can't take much more of this.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marek staying busy and making it hard for Covington to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marek tries to escape but Covington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Covington lands shots from the back.
Covington throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Marek!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington lands with a hammerfist to the side of Marek's head.
Marek is taking damage to the body and head.
Covington doesn't have the hooks in and Marek manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Covington is on top in guard.
Marek controlling the position.
Covington with a nice head shot there.
Marek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Covington.
Covington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Covington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Covington postures up and lands a big shot to Marek's brow.
Covington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marek looking for a sweep. Not yet Marek, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Covington dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Covington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Covington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Covington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marek - the referee stops the clock and Covington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marek. Covington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Covington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Marek coming out on top.
Marek misses with a wild combination.
Covington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek walks into a stiff left hand from Covington.
Covington punishes Marek's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek tries to clinch but Covington moves out of range.
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marek slips a straight right by Covington.
Marek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Covington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Covington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marek but Marek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Covington.
Covington fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Kamil Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Covington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
Covington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marek clinches with his opponent.
Marek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Covington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Covington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Covington just leaning against Marek, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Marek.
Covington is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marek fails to pull guard.
Kamil Marek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Covington misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Covington.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marek as Covington tries to tie him up.
Covington misses with a body punch.
Marek prevents a body shot from Covington.
Covington working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marek.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Covington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marek blocking some punches.
Covington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marek's elbow.
Marek blocking some punches.
Covington wants to take the fight to the mat but Marek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Covington misses with a punch on the inside.
Covington has Marek 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 Marek tumbling to the mat - Covington dives into Marek's guard.
Marek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington scoring with some ground and pound.
Covington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Covington landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Marek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Covington looking to control.
Covington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marek has picked Covington up and slammed him! Covington can't keep hold of the triangle and Marek manages to pass to side control!
Everett Covington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Covington stops Marek from passing to mount.
Marek advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Everett Covington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Covington connects with the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Covington!
Covington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marek throws a body punch but Covington moves out of range.
Marek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Covington.
Covington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington cracks Marek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Covington throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Marek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marek scores with a hook.
Everett Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington lands with an overhand left.
Covington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Covington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marek slips a straight right by Covington.
Covington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marek.
Covington moves away from the strike by Marek.
Marek throws a hook but Covington blocks it.
Marek throws a hook but Covington avoids it easily.
Marek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Covingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Covington takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Covington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marek throws a big counter combination but Covington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Covington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Covington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek misses with a body punch
so Covington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Covington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marek is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Marek is controlling Covington's posture.
Covington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Covington trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Covington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Covington chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Covington working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Marek is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Covington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Covington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marek's head.
Covington trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Covington cracks Marek with a solid left hand.
Marek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Covington lands a couple of elbows.
Marek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marek pulls Covington in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Covington really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Covington throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Covington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marek's head backwards.
Covington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marek's hands.
Covington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Covington avoids the body shot from Marek.
Covington misses with an uppercut
and Marek counters with a straight right hand.
Covington throws a hook but Marek blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Covington takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Marek slips under a jab.
As Covington backs away, Marek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Covington.
Marek swats away the attempt to clinch by Covington.
Marek scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marek throws a hook but Covington avoids it easily.
Covington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Covington throws an off balance right hand
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Marek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Covington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Covington wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamil Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marek wants it to stay on the feet.
Covington with a nice cross.
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!
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Covington throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington swings for the body but Marek moves out of range.
Covington misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Covington throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Covington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Covington sizes up Marek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Covington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Covington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Covington.
Marek with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek moves away from the strike by Covington.
Nice takedown defense from Marek. No joy for Covington on that attempt.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Covington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Covington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Covington is looking to clinch but Marek is avoiding it.
It looked like Marek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Marek misses.
Covington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Covington instigates a clinch.
Marek gets control of Covington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Marek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marek working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Everett Covington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marek has Covington up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamil Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Covington tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
A short left from Marek.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Covington.
Covington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Covington lands with a punch from half guard.
Covington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marek has hold of Covington's hands but Covington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington throws a strike but Marek manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Covington tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Kamil Marek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Everett Covington spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw crap!'.
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