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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Barksdale will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Kovacs.
Barksdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacs gets caught flat footed, as Barksdale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barksdale content to stall in guard here.
Kovacs has his foot on Barksdale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barksdale works his way back into a safe position though.
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovacs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kovacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barksdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barksdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kovacs keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Kovacs looking to control.
Barksdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs looking for a guillotine here but Barksdale defends easily.
Barksdale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kovacs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Kovacs is keeping the position.
Kovacs tries to strike from the bottom.
Barksdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barksdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovacs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barksdale has gone for a leg lock! Kovacs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barksdale's guard.
Barksdale lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kovacs!
Barksdale unloading with bombs!
Kovacs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barksdale looking to finish Kovacs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kovacs!
Kovacs is looking to improve his position but Barksdale isn't that keen on the idea.
Barksdale is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barksdale fails to move to back control.
Kovacs is trying desperately to improve position.
Barksdale with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kovacs is desperately trying to improve his position but Barksdale has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale has hold of Kovacs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kovacs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barksdale looks gassed!
Kovacs is desperately trying to improve his position but Barksdale has a good base and remains in mount.
Kovacs is working hard here to advance position.
Barksdale wants to control the pace but Kovacs is squirming around nicely.
Kovacs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kovacs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barksdale moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kovacs has worked his arm free - good work by Kovacs!
Kovacs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barksdale off and has taken his back!
Barksdale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kovacs's guard. Nice work there by Barksdale.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovacs is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barksdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barksdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kovacs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barksdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barksdale lands a couple of elbows.
Kovacs looking for a guillotine here but Barksdale defends easily.
Barksdale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barksdale tries for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Barksdale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kovacs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Barksdale circles away.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovacs.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Kovacs moves out of range easily.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kovacs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barksdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kovacs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barksdale escapes and throws Kovacs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barksdale passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kovacs!
Kovacs is looking to get to half guard.
Kovacs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barksdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barksdale is looking for a triangle but Kovacs pushes his legs off easily.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Kovacs passes Barksdale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barksdale is looking to control Kovacs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barksdale avoid being mounted?
Barksdale wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barksdale tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kovacs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Kovacs!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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