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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bagietka (ranked 6518 p4p, 561 weight class) and Kobe Covington (ranked 4498 p4p, 478 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Bagietka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Covington!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagietka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bagietka misses with a combination
and Covington counters with a single leg into guard. Bagietka didn't expect that.
Bagietka wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagietka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Covington darts in looking for a takedown but Bagietka gets double underhooks and turns Covington into the cage.
Michal Bagietka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bagietka was covering up waiting for the punch and Covington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bagietka is looking to stand back up but Covington counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bagietka.
Bagietka is breathing heavily.
Covington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington is nestled in close to Bagietka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Covington working over Bagietka with some ground and pound. Bagietka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Covington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bagietka is defending against the submission attempts here by Covington.
Well, if Covington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington stands up from half guard.
Bagietka's corner calls for a 1-2. Bagietka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington slips a jab and a cross from Bagietka.
Covington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Covington looks for a takedown but Bagietka sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Bagietka does no damage.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagietka was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
Michal Bagietka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Bagietka catches Covington right on the button with a cross.
Bagietka throws a sloppy head kick
and Covington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bagietka's guard.
Covington is working Bagietka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Covington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Covington passes Bagietka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Covington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagietka is just riding it out for now. Covington eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka has hold of Covington's hands but Covington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Covington working over Bagietka with some ground and pound. Bagietka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Covington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington with good strikes from the mount here!
Covington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Covington raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kobe Covington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Covington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bagietka is looking to stand back up but Covington counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bagietka.
Covington seems to be looking for submissions.
Covington works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington decides to stand back up. Covington steps back and let's Bagietka get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Covington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Covington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagietka blocks the elbow strike.
Covington jumps guard but Bagietka stands there with Covington around his waist. Covington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bagietka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Covington wants a takedown but no success here.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Covington.
Covington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bagietka blocks it with crossed arms.
Covington manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Covington breaks the clinch.
Bagietka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagietka gets tackled into the cage by Covington. Covington maintains the clinch.
Covington is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagietka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bagietka tries to break free but Covington pushes him back against the cage.
Covington tries to pull guard but Bagietka won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bagietka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Covington's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Covington won't allow it.
Bagietka tries to stall but Covington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Covington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Covington throws a nice looking combination but Bagietka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Covington.
Bagietka tries to clinch up but Covington circles away and keeps his distance.
Covington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagietka.
Bagietka throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington dives in and scores a takedown into Bagietka's guard.
Covington lands a couple of elbows.
Bagietka is wriggling around but Covington manages to pass to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Covington lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Covington controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobe Covington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Covington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bagietka defends it well.
Covington trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Covington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Covington tries to keep at a distance but Bagietka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Covington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagietka. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Covington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Covington keeps the fight on the outside.
Covington throws a leg kick but Bagietka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Covington darts in and clinches Bagietka up against the cage.
Covington wants a takedown but no success here.
Covington has Bagietka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bagietka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Covington is trying to pull guard but Bagietka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Covington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Covington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bagietka is defending well.
Covington tries to pull guard but Bagietka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bagietka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Covington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Covington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Covington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Covington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bagietka, pushing him back against the cage.
Bagietka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Covington keeps control of Bagietka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Covington fails with a takedown attempt.
Bagietka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bagietka avoids the body shot from Covington.
Bagietka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Bagietka's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Covington fails to land the takedown.
Bagietka slaps away a takedown attempt from Covington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bagietka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bagietka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bagietka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Covington blocks an elbow strike from Bagietka.
Bagietka tries to circle away but Covington has him pinned against the cage.
Bagietka is looking to break free of the clinch but Covington has double underhooks.
Covington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bagietka.
No luck for Covington with that takedown attempt.
Bagietka wants to clinch
and Covington counters with a takedown into side control.
Bagietka tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bagietka is trying to shake Covington off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Covington won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagietka tries to bum rush Covington with a series of wild strikes but Covington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Covington takes the fight into the clinch.
Covington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Covington stands and throws Bagietka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bagietka stops Covington from passing to mount.
Michal Bagietka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobe Covington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Covington tries for a kimura but Bagietka is defending well.
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 Michal Bagietka.
I think Covington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Covington!
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hype
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