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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Carpenter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Covington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpenter's waist but Carpenter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Covington off to one side.
Carpenter throws a quick counter head kick but Covington was just out of range.
Covington tries to clinch but Carpenter is having none of it.
Covington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carpenter defends well and Covington ends up having to push Carpenter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donk. Carpenter catches Covington right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Covington is defended easily by Carpenter.
Cristopher Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Covington.
Covington tries for a takedown but Carpenter circles away easily
and Carpenter counters with a straight right hand.
Carpenter throws a combination. Covington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#KD#
Carpenter lands a big head kick that sends Covington tumbling to the mat! Carpenter takes a step backwards and waves Covington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Covington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Covington feints and as Carpenter raises his hands in defense, Covington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Covington won't allow Carpenter to get back to his feet.
Covington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Carpenter wants to stand but Covington is controlling the position.
Covington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carpenter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is keeping the position.
Covington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Covington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Covington wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Carpenter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Covington is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carpenter really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Carpenter looking for subs off his back but Covington has passed one foot through into half guard.
Carpenter punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Carpenter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covington pulls his head out easily.
Carpenter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Carpenter 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Covington prevents Carpenter from improving his position.
Carpenter is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Covington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carpenter sees it coming and defends easily.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carpenter has hold of Covington's hands but Covington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carpenter won't allow Covington to pass to mount. #SUB#
Carpenter actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES#
Carpenter kicks Covington off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Covington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carpenter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Carpenter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Covington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Covington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carpenter is keeping the position for now.
Covington landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Covington working some strikes from top position.
Covington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carpenter is keeping the position for now.
Covington lands a couple of digs.
Covington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carpenter's head.
Covington works over Carpenter with some ground and pound from guard.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Covington sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Carpenter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Covington is aware though and is defending well.
Covington tries to free his leg and advance position but Carpenter is retaining full guard.
Covington postures up and lands a big shot to Carpenter's brow.
Carpenter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Covington looking to pass the guard.
Covington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Covington scoring with some ground and pound.
Covington wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Covington advances position into side control!
Covington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carpenter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Carpenter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Covington connects with a decent elbow.
Covington cracks Carpenter with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Covington is trying to get an arm triangle but Carpenter is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Covington working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Covington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cristopher Carpenter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Covington gets a double leg takedown into Carpenter's guard.#SUB#
Carpenter 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Covington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Covington works over Carpenter with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington is in close to Carpenter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard Covington has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Carpenter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Covington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter striking off his back but it's not causing Covington any problems.
Carpenter wants to stand and escape but Covington is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Covington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Covington working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Carpenter looking for subs off his back but Covington has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Covington wants to take a breather but Carpenter is having none of it.
Covington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Covington. #ES#
Carpenter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Covington keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Covington is trying to drag Carpenter to the mat but Carpenter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carpenter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Covington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carpenter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Covington.
#T2#
Carpenter prevents the takedown attempt.
Cristopher Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Covington.
Covington is working for takedown but Carpenter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Covington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Covington tries to pull guard but Carpenter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carpenter wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Carpenter.
Covington tries to score a body lock takedown but Carpenter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Covington wants a takedown.
Carpenter wants to get back to striking at distance but Covington won't allow it.
Covington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carpenter's efforts to push away.
Covington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carpenter after a bit of a struggle.
Carpenter is trying to break the clinch but Covington has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC#
Carpenter manages to break the clinch.
Covington tries for a takedown but Carpenter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carpenter is looking to counter with head kicks.
Covington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Covington fails with the takedown
and Carpenter counters with a big head kick but Covington shrugs it off.
Carpenter scores with a head kick. Covington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Covington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carpenter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Covington feints and as Carpenter raises his hands in defense, Covington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Carpenter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Richard Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Covington gets a double leg takedown into Carpenter's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristopher Carpenter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carpenter tries to clinch up but Covington circles away and keeps his distance.
Carpenter throws a head kick but Covington moves out of range.
#TD2#
Covington looking to score a takedown here. Carpenter is defending well but Covington drives through and ends up in Carpenter's guard.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Carpenter is keeping the position.#SUB#
Carpenter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Covington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Covington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Covington wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Covington chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Covington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carpenter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Carpenter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Covington lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Covington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Covington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carpenter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Covington landing some decent shots from guard.
Covington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Covington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Carpenter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Covington has picked Carpenter up and slammed him! Carpenter can't keep hold of the triangle and Covington manages to pass to side control!
Covington is chipping away with strikes.
Covington staying calm.
Covington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Covington moves into full mount!
Covington landing punches.
Covington lands a big shot there that rocks Carpenter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Carpenter is rocked!#T2#
Covington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carpenter's face.
Oh Carpenter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Covington working for a guillotine from mount but Carpenter is in no mood to give up.
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!
Covington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carpenter takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Covington's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Covington!
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