Post by The Sandmen on Jun 26, 2020 16:57:08 GMT -5
Renzo Gracie looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Covington while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Renzo Gracie and Colby Covington touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Renzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Covington with a double overhooks!
Renzo Gracie throws a combo
Colby Covington ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Renzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Renzo is looking bad here!
Renzo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Renzo moves forward and holds Covington
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo Gracie fakes a few punches and advance towards Covington trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Colby Covington lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
Renzo is standing while Covington is on the ground on his back
Covington tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Colby Covington is standing now.
Renzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Renzo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Renzo leads with a punch
Colby Covington avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Covington moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Renzo with a double overhooks!
Renzo Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Renzo Gracie who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Colby Covington!
That one almost breaks Renzo's chin! He is knocked down!
Renzo has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Covington is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Covington decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Renzo's guard.
Renzo did not see that coming! Colby Covington is in open guard over Renzo now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Renzo
Covington tries to move to full mount
Covington succeeds
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Renzo struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Renzo
Covington sits over his knees and pushes away Renzo's leg!
Colby Covington is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Colby Covington a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Renzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Colby Covington pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Colby Covington doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Renzo misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Colby Covington fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Renzo's face!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington rolls him over and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Colby Covington was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Colby Covington isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Renzo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Colby Covington unil he can pull his arm free! Covington lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Covington is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Renzo Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Colby Covington jumps back and jabs
Renzo seems staggered and Colby Covington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Renzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Renzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Covington is holding Renzo Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renzo Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Renzo tries to stand up!
Covington doesn't allow him!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Colby Covington a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Renzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Covington tries to use some of his tricky moves but Covington's is smart enough to counter him.
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Covington is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Covington's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Colby Covington
Renzo is trying to counter now!
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Covington tries to use some of his tricky moves but Covington's is smart enough to counter him.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Colby Covington takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Covington grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Colby Covington
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Renzo
Covington tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo passes his leg around Colby Covington's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Covington works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington is holding Renzo Gracie's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Colby Covington! That one hits Colby Covington left cheek like a hammer!
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Covington uses his strength to keep Covington at a disadvantage
Renzo misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Colby Covington looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Colby Covington isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Renzo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Colby Covington unil he can pull his arm free! Covington lost his dominant position.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Renzo Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Renzo Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Colby Covington slides his arm under Renzo Gracie's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Renzo Gracie pulls down on Colby Covington's hand and staves off danger
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Colby Covington attempts to cut off Renzo with punches
Renzo reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Right eye
Covington moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Renzo with a double overhooks!
Renzo is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Colby Covington tries a hook to the body
and hits Renzo ribs hard
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Renzo Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Renzo Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Covington goes down.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Covington's moves.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
Covington breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
Renzo moves on the ground
Renzo cannot take advantage in the ground
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
You can see Renzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Covington tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie is a bloody mess!
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
1:56 Round 3 and Covington is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Renzo Gracie is a bloody mess!
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Covington is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
You can see Renzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Covington suddenly holds Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Renzo's eyes...
That Armbar from Colby Covington appears to be unbreakable
Covington is locking that Armbar...
Renzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Colby Covington!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Colby Covington was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Covington measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
Hard blow to Renzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Colby Covington launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Covington tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Renzo! Covington has one hook in and keeps working!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Covington is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo tries to stand up!
Covington doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Covington is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Renzo was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Nose
Winner is Colby Covington by TKO (Elbows) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 655 s
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/26 (92%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 660 s
Renzo needs Relpzo. Halezo, I am looking in your directionzo.
Ferocious staredown by Covington while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Renzo Gracie and Colby Covington touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Renzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Covington with a double overhooks!
Renzo Gracie throws a combo
Colby Covington ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Renzo swings again, only to get countered once more! Renzo is looking bad here!
Renzo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Renzo moves forward and holds Covington
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo Gracie fakes a few punches and advance towards Covington trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Colby Covington lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Covington's mid-section, he seems hurt
Renzo is standing while Covington is on the ground on his back
Covington tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Colby Covington is standing now.
Renzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Renzo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Renzo leads with a punch
Colby Covington avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Covington moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Renzo with a double overhooks!
Renzo Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Renzo Gracie who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Colby Covington!
That one almost breaks Renzo's chin! He is knocked down!
Renzo has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Covington is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Covington decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Renzo's guard.
Renzo did not see that coming! Colby Covington is in open guard over Renzo now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Renzo
Covington tries to move to full mount
Covington succeeds
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Renzo struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Renzo
Covington sits over his knees and pushes away Renzo's leg!
Colby Covington is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Colby Covington a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Renzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Colby Covington pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Colby Covington doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Renzo misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Colby Covington fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Renzo's face!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington rolls him over and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Colby Covington was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Colby Covington isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Renzo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Colby Covington unil he can pull his arm free! Covington lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Covington is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Renzo Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Colby Covington jumps back and jabs
Renzo seems staggered and Colby Covington runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Renzo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Renzo has a small cut in his Forehead
Covington is holding Renzo Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Renzo Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Colby Covington controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Renzo tries to stand up!
Covington doesn't allow him!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Colby Covington a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Renzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Covington tries to use some of his tricky moves but Covington's is smart enough to counter him.
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Covington is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Covington's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Colby Covington
Renzo is trying to counter now!
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Covington tries to use some of his tricky moves but Covington's is smart enough to counter him.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Colby Covington takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Covington grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Colby Covington
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Renzo
Covington tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo passes his leg around Colby Covington's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Covington works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Colby Covington is holding Renzo Gracie's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Colby Covington! That one hits Colby Covington left cheek like a hammer!
Colby Covington is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Covington uses his strength to keep Covington at a disadvantage
Renzo misses a step and Colby Covington sees an opportunity to counter him!
Colby Covington looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Colby Covington slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Colby Covington isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Renzo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Colby Covington unil he can pull his arm free! Covington lost his dominant position.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Covington gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Renzo Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Renzo Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Colby Covington slides his arm under Renzo Gracie's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Renzo Gracie pulls down on Colby Covington's hand and staves off danger
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Colby Covington attempts to cut off Renzo with punches
Renzo reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Right eye
Covington moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Renzo with a double overhooks!
Renzo is holding Colby Covington's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Colby Covington shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Colby Covington tries a hook to the body
and hits Renzo ribs hard
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Renzo Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Renzo Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Covington goes down.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Covington's moves.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
Covington breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
Renzo moves on the ground
Renzo cannot take advantage in the ground
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Covington
You can see Renzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Covington tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie is a bloody mess!
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
1:56 Round 3 and Covington is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Renzo Gracie is a bloody mess!
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Covington is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
You can see Renzo's blood making stains in the mat.
Covington suddenly holds Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Renzo's eyes...
That Armbar from Colby Covington appears to be unbreakable
Covington is locking that Armbar...
Renzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Colby Covington!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Colby Covington was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Colby Covington is cooling the fight on the ground
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Covington measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
Hard blow to Renzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Colby Covington launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Covington
Renzo Gracie's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Renzo is in closed guard... Covington tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Colby Covington rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Covington tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Renzo! Covington has one hook in and keeps working!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Covington has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Covington now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Covington is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo tries to stand up!
Covington doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Covington is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Covington has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
Covington is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Covington positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Renzo's being punished here!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Renzo was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Nose
Winner is Colby Covington by TKO (Elbows) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 655 s
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/26 (92%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 660 s
Renzo needs Relpzo. Halezo, I am looking in your directionzo.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!