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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 1880 p4p, 1237 weight class) and Somporn Metharom (ranked 248 p4p, 169 weight class). Metharom has chosen Porcelain - Moby as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Covington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Metharom.
Covington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Covington's leg. Covington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metharom scores with a sloppy right hand. Covington should have avoided that one.
Covington misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Covington's head back.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Covington connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Covington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metharom trying his best to control but Covington has mounted him.
Covington trying to control but Metharom is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Covington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Metharom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Metharom can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Metharom is looking to get to half guard.
Metharom regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Covington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Metharom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom moves into full guard.
Covington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Covington is one step ahead there.
Covington scoring with some ground and pound.
Covington lands a couple of digs.
Metharom pulls Covington in close to his closed guard and prevents Covington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Covington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metharom is pulling down on Covington's head. It's preventing any offense from Covington, at least for the moment.
Covington throwing strikes but missing.
Metharom managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Covington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Metharom is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Covington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Covington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Covington scoring with some ground and pound.
Covington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington is working hard here to advance position.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Covington's guard.
Metharom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Covington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metharom postures up.
Metharom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Metharom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Covington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metharom is one step ahead there.
Metharom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Metharom wants to pass the guard but Covington is keeping the position.
Covington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Metharom trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
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 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Covington misses its intended target.
Covington shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
Metharom throws a head kick but Covington moves out of range.
Metharom is looking to score with low kicks.
Covington checks a leg kick.
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Covington cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
Everett Covington is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Covington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
Metharom cracks Covington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Covington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Covington is pushing down on Metharom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metharom is fighting to maintain full guard but Covington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Everett Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Covington trying to mount his opponent but Metharom defends it.
Covington is thwarting Metharom's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Metharom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Covington is thwarting Metharom's attempts to control the position.
Covington is trying to control. Metharom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metharom keeping hold of Covington's head, controlling as best he can.
Metharom taking some punishment here, with Covington in his half guard.
Metharom trying to control but Covington postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington drops an elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom trying to control but Covington postures up.
Covington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metharom is just riding it out for now. Covington eventually gives up the hold.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Covington wants to control but Metharom is keeping him busy.
Covington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Metharom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metharom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Metharom is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Covington working Metharom over with strikes.
Metharom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metharom's head.
Metharom trying to control here.
Covington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Metharom taking some punishment here, with Covington in his half guard.
Metharom gets full guard.
Covington connects with a couple of short punches.
Covington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metharom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metharom is still trying to improve position.
Metharom is controlling Covington's posture.
Covington landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington drops back looking for a leg! Metharom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metharom manages to kick Covington off! Covington jumps back into Metharom's guard.
Metharom is controlling Covington's posture.
Covington advances position into side control!
Covington wants to control but Metharom is keeping him busy.
Metharom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington wants to control but Metharom is keeping him busy.
Metharom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Covington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metharom trying to control but Covington postures up.
Covington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metharom's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Covington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Covington counters with a straight right hand.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a hook
and Covington counters with a nice body shot.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Covington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Covington. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Covington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Covington.
Nice defenses there by Covington.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Covington misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Covington cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metharom throws a head kick but Covington moves out of range.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Covington on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Covington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Covington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom tries to move into range but Covington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom 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.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Covington shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense.
Metharom misses with a right hand
and Covington counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Everett Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Covington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom throws a head kick that Covington semi-blocks.
Covington is looking to wear down Metharom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Covington counters with a straight right hand.
Covington moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Covington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom with a jab.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Covington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Covington throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom stuns Covington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Covington misses with a body shot.
Covington just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom throws a jab when Covington was well out of range.
Covington swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Covington misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Covington if he has to take too many more of those.
Metharom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.
Covington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Covington's sensitive parts.
Metharom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Covington. Covington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Covington swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Covington counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Metharom. Covington shrugs it off though.
Covington moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Covington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Somporn Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Covington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everett Covington!
Everett Covington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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