Live-Blogging: UFC Vegas 11 Covington vs. Woodley Main Card

UFC Vegas 11: Covington vs. Woodley

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Mixed Martial Arts’. Tonight, it is UFC Vegas 11: Covington vs. Woodley Main Card.
This Main Event has a lot of animosity towards the two fighters. As Colby Covington is known for being a Trump Supporter and MAGA. While Woodley has answered every question with ‘Black Lives Matter’ to every question at a press conference and has wore a ‘Make Racists Catch the Fade Again’ hat.
As for the fight, it looks like Covington has an attitude of someone who is more in survivor mode than the former Welterweight Champ. Imagine between Mr.T vs. Rocky the first fight. However, in this one Covington appears to be Mr. T and Woodley appears to be Rocky.

Here is the rest of the Main Card.

Kevin Holland vs. Darren Stewart (Middleweight Bout):
In this opening fight, it is a battle of America and England, as Kevin Holland takes on Darren Stewart. Holland comes in with a record of 18-5, while Stewart comes in with a record of 12-5-0, 1 NC.Both fighters are known for their knockouts.
As for the Tale of the Tape, it is Holland has advantages in height and reach. While Stewart has an advantage in leg reach.

Holland is in red trunks. While Stewart is in . Mark Smith is the referee. 

Round 1:
4:49: Stewart counters a leg kick with a right.
4:35: Both fighters are in a clinch.
4:20: Smith pauses the fight due to a groin shot by Stewart.
4:05: Both fighters exchange strikes.
3:58: Holland with a jab.
3:44: Holland with a punch to the ear.
3:25: Stewart witha leg kcik.
3:15: Stewart has Holland on the ropes.
3:10: A fury of punches by both fighters.
2:46: Holland has Stewart on the fence.
2:13: Both fighters using hammer fists to the side thigh.
1:49: Holland with a punch to the side.
1:36: Both fighters exchange hammer fists to the thigh.
1:14: Holland with a kick-punch combo.
:52: Holland with a leg kick.
:38: Stewart trying for a takedown attempt.
:20: Holland pins Stewart to the cage.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Holland wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
​​4:30: Holland with a leg kick.
4:23: Stewart with a leg kick.
4:17: Stewart with a takedown. 
4:02: Stewart with an elbow to the bottom of the feet. 
3:40: Holland with some kicks on the ground. 
3:20: Holland had to get back up off the mat.
3:10: Holland with a leg kick.
2:45: Holland with a leg kick.
2:30: Holland with some combos that got Stewart to the cage.
2:10: Stewart with a jab.
1:52: Stewart with a kick to the knee cap.
1:30: Stewart has an guillotine attempt.
1:15: Holland gets back off the mat.
:52: Stewart with a kick to the knee cap.
:35: Another stab kick to the knee by Stewart.
:25: Holland with a leg kick.
:15: Holland with a combo.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Holland wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
​4:50: Holland with a combo.
4:20: Stewart with a takedown.
4:04: Stewart with another takedown.
3:32: Stewart pins Holland to the cage.
3:03: Holland with a punch to the side.
2:40: Holland with some hammer fists to the thigh.
2:25: Holland with some punches.
2:18: Both fighters are in the clinch.
1:58: Stewart with an elbow to the nose.
1:40: Stewart pins Holland to the cage.
1:35: Stewart takes down Holland.
1:20: Stewart with an elbow to the nost.
1:05: Stewart with some punches.
:55: Holland with an elbow.
:48: Stewart with an elbow.
:37: Stewart with some elbows.
:25: Stewart with more strikes.
:15: Stewart with another elbows.
:04: Holland with an elbow.
:00: The End of Round 3 and Fight.

My Guess: Stewart wins Round 3, 10-9. Holland wins Fight 29-28.
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Result: Holland wins by split decision. 29-28*2, 28-29
Holland : (19-5)
Stewart: (12-6-0, 1 NC) 
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Mackenzie Dern vs. Randa Markos (Women’s Strawweight Bout):
In this Women’s Strawweight bout, it is American Mackenzie Dern taking on Canada's Randa Markos. Dern comes in with a record of 8-1. While Markos comes in with a record of 10-9-1. Dern is known for her submissions, while Markos is known for winning by decision.

Their Tale of the Tape looks like Markos has advantages in reach and leg reach.

Dern is in gray trunks. While Markos is in red trunks. Jason Herzog is the referee.

Round 1:
4:50: Both fighters exchange strikes.
4:40: Markos has Dern to the ground.
4:20: Dern has Markos in an armbar and an omiplata. 
3:24: Dern trying to get Markos in a fist fight.
2:55: Dern is on top mount.
2:27: Dern has Markos' arm in control.
1:52: Dern is in an armbar.
1:15: Herzog ends the fight.

Result: Dern wins by submission (Armbar) 3:45 into Round 1.

Dern: (9-1)
Markos: (10-10-1)
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Johnny Walker vs. Ryan Spann (Light Heavyweight Bout):
For this bout, it is a battle of Brazil and United States as Johnny Walker takes on Ryan Spann. Walker comes into tonight’s fight, with a record of 17-5. While Ryan Spann comes in with a record of 18-5. Walker is the knockout specialist. While Spann is the submission expert.

For the Tale of the Tape, it is Walker with ads advantages in height and reach. While Spann has advantages in leg reach.

Walker is in gray trunks. Spann is in black trunks. Dan Miragliotta is the referee. 

Round 1:
4:56: Walker with a leg kick.
4:48: Spann with a takedown.
4:44: Walker gets up, but Spann has Walker on the cage.
3:52: Walker reverses the clinch.
3:37: Spann reverses the clinch.
3:13: Spann tags Walker with a left. 
3:07: Spann with some ground and pound.
2:52: Walker gets back off the mat.
2:44: Spann with a right.
2:30: Walker has some hammer fists. 
2:20: Walker with a hammer fists and an massive elbow. 
2:17: Miragliotta stops the fight.

Result: Johnny Walker wins by TKO, 2:43  into Round 1.

Walker: (18-5)
Spann: (18-6)

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gerald Meerschaert (Middleweight Bout):
In this next bout, it is a battle between a Czech and an American. Khamzat Chimaev will take on Gerald Meerschaert. Chimaev comes in with a record of 8-0, while Meerschaert comes in with a record of 31-13. Chimaev is known for his knockouts while Meerschaert is known for his submission expertise.

The Tale of the Tape looks like this, Chimaev has advantages in height. While Meerschaert’s advantage in reach.

Meerschaert is in blue trunks. While Chimaev is in black trunks. Mark Smith is the referee.

Round 1:
4:52: Chimaev with a kick.
4:45: Chimaev with a knockout punch.
4:43: Smith ends the fight. 

Result: Chimaev wins by TKO, :17 into Round 1.

Chimaev: (9-0) 
Meershaert: (31-14)

Co-Main Event: Donald Cerrone vs. Niko Price (Welterweight Bout):
In the co-main event of the evening it is a pair of Americans. Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone takes on Niko Price. Cowboy comes in with a record of 36-15-0, 1NC. While Niko comes in with a record of 14-5-0, 1 NC. Nico has knockout expertise, while Cowboy’s way to victory is by submission.
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As for their Tale of the Tape, Cowboy has 1-inch advantage in height. While Price has advantages in reach and leg reach.

Cerrone is in blue trunks. While Price is in gray trunks. Jason Herzog is the referee. 

Round 1:
4:51: Price with a punch.
4:47: Cerrone with a kick.
4;37: Price with some combos.
4:22: Price with some more combos.
4:05: Price with a jab.
3:56: Price with a head kick.
3:48: Cerrone with a knee to the body.
3:21: Price with a knee. 
2:58: Price has Cerrone pinned to the cage. 
2:40: Price with a head kick.
2:18: Cerrone with a kick-punch combo.
2:00: Herzog pauses the fight, with a eye poke by Price.
1:44: Price with a dcombo.
1:30: Cerrone with a left.
:54: Price with a right.
:45: Cerron with a head kick.
:20: Herzog pauses the fight, due to another eye poke by Price.
:10: Both fighters exchange combos.
:00: The End of Round 1.

My Guess: Draw 9-9.

Round 2:
​4:54: Price with a leg kick.
4:33: Cerrone with a combo.
4:19: Price with a left.
4:08: Price with the aggression.
3:36: Price with a jab.
2:55: Price with a combo.
2:48: Cerrone with a body shot.
2:38: Cerrone with a knee.
2:28: Cerrone with a spinning back kick.
2:18: Cerrone with a right uppercut.
1:57: Price with some combos.
1:46: Cerrone with a jab.
1:24: Cerrone with a body kick.
1:01: Price with a jab.
:55: Cerrone with an elbow.
:39: Price with a left hook.
:25: Price with a body kick.
:05: Cerrone with a punch.
:00: The End of Round 2.

My Guess: Cerrone wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
​4:53: Price with a leg kick.
4:45: Price with some leg kicks.
4:29: Price with a leg kcik.
4:17: Cerrone with a takedown attempt.
4:05: Price gets out of an takedown attempt.
3:44: Cerrone with a kick to the tricep.
3:09: Price with a leg kcik.
3:02: Herzog pauses the fight, with an eye poke by Price.
2:38: Cerrone with a takedown.
2:14: Cerrone with top position, while Price was still standing.
1:25: Both fighters exchange punches.
1:08: Cerrone with a left.
:17: Both fighters exchange punches.
:00: The End of Round 3 and Fight.

My Guess: Cerrone wins Round 3, 10-8. Cerrone wins Fight, 29-26

Result: The Fight is a majority draw. 28-28*2, 29-27 Cerrone.

Cerrone: (36-15-1, 1 NC)
Price: (14-5-1, 1 NC)

Main Event: Colby Covington vs. Tyron Woodley (Welterweight Bout):
And for the Main Event, Covington is coming in with a record of 15-2, while Woodley comes in with a record of 19-5-1. Most of Covington’s wins come by decision. While Woodley is more balanced.
For their Tale of the Tape, Covington is the taller fighter. While Woodley has advantages in reach and leg reach. 

Covington is in blue trunks. Woodley is in black trunks. Dan Miragilotta is the referee.

Round 1:
4:32: Woodley with a leg kick.
4:20: Covington with a takedown.
3:55: Covington with some side punches.
3:28: Woodley gets back off the mat.
3:11: Covington with a knee to the stomach.
2:43: Woodley with a body punch.
2:20: Woodley with a combo.
2:02: Covington with a body kick.
1:32: Covington pins Woodley to the cage.
:45: Both fighters get back off the fence.
:22: Covington pins Woodley to the cage.
:00: The End of Round 1.

My Guess: Covington wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
4:28: Woodley with a right.
4:03: Covington pins Woodley to the fence.
2:48: Woodley has Covington pinned to the mat.
2:14: Both fighters get out of the clinch.
1:49: Woodley with a body shot.
1:38: Covington pins Woodley to the cage.
:55: Covington with a side kick.
:41: Woodley with a fence punch.
:27: Covington with a kick-punch combo.
:05: Covington with a knee.
:00: The End of Round 2.

My Guess: Covington wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
4:40: Ref pauses the fight, due to an eye poke by Covington. 
4:27: Both fighters with a fury of punches.
4:10: Covington with a punch to the ear.
3:56: Covington with a right.
3:45: Covington pins Woodley to the cage.
2:27: Covington with a punch to the side of the head.
2:00: Covington with a knee to the knee.
1:47: Covington with a forearm to the head.
1:32: Covington with side punches.
:15: Both fighters get out of the clinch.
:00: The End of Round 3.

My Guess: Covington wins Round 3, 10-9.

Round 4:
4:58: Covington with a kick.
4:40: Woodley with a body kick.
4:11: Covington with a takedown attempt.
3:45: Woodley had a chin guillotine on Covington.
3:27: Covington with a takedown.
2:57: Covington trying to get arm control of Woodley.
2:32: Covington with an elbow.
2:21: Covington with punches to the side.
1:43: Covington with a right to the head.
:58: Covington with some side punches.
:10: Covington continues his barrage of side punches.
:00: The End of Round 4.

My Guess: Covington wins Round 4, 10-9.

Round 5:
4:55: Covington with a side kick.
4:33: Covington with a leg kick.
4:15: Covington pins Woodley to the cage.
4:02: Woodley has Covington in a guillotine attempt.
3:50: Woodley gets hurt in the ribs.
3:41: Rerf ends the fight.

Result: Covington wins by TKO, 1:19 into Round 5

Final Thoughts:
Covington was methodical in making his grudge fight with Woodley into a scrap by the cage. By the time Woodley had a shot to take advantage of a mistake by Colby, his ribs gave out. Colby Covington is now hoping for another shot at Usman for Welterweight Fight.

The controversial fight of the night came in the co-main event, where Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and Niko Price fought to a majority draw. The two judges in that fight must have thought Price won a 10-8 1st Round, had Niko didn't give Cowboy two eye pokes. 
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Finish of the Night came in the Chimaev vs. Meershaert fight. The fight lasted 17 seconds, thanks to a precise punch by the Czech to Meershaert. 

Fight of the Night came by Johnny Walker vs. Ryan Spann. Although the fight was a 1st Round Knockout Victory by Walker, Spann had a chance to earn the early finish when he knocked Walker out with a left. But Spann couldn't finish Walker, but the Brazilian was able to finish the American with hammer fists and elbows. 

Dana White's Promotion will now head back to Fight Island for the next five events including two PPVs. UFC 253 is Next Week. While UFC 254 Khabib vs. Gaethje for UFC Lightweight Championship on October 24th. 

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