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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xtra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xtra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lewis to the mat! Lewis manages to get full guard.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Xtra isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xtra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xtra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xtra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xtra slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xtra controlling the action here.
Xtra is thwarting Lewis 's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xtra seems to be looking for submissions.
Xtra decides to stand and escape the position.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Xtra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis shoots in for a double leg but Xtra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Xtra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xtra wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xtra prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Lewis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xtra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xtra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis , pushing him back against the cage.
Xtra stalling the fight.
Lewis working hard to break the clinch.
Xtra looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Lewis jumps guard but Xtra stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xtra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis .
Xtra blocks a body shot from Lewis .
Lewis fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Xtra is controlling the position.
Xtra lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Xtra manages to move to mount!
Lewis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brute Squad Recruitment Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Xtra controlling from mount.
Xtra is working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis frees his head quite easily.
My spies in Cozad MMA New York inform me that Xtra has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xtra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lewis hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xtra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lewis taking shots to the head.
Xtra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xtra looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xtra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Xtra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Lewis 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xtra misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Xtra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xtra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xtra decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xtra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xtra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Xtra content to stall in guard here.
Matt Xtra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xtra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xtra on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xtra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xtra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xtra stands up and waves to Lewis to follow him.
Xtra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Xtra.
Xtra tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtra tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xtra closes the distance and clinches.
Xtra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
James Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Xtra.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xtra is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xtra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xtra prevents the takedown attempt.
Xtra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four 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.
Xtra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Xtra working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xtra has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xtra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xtra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xtra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Xtra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Xtra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Lewis 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lewis dives in and grabs Xtra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xtra pushes down on Lewis 's head and hops out.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xtra is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Xtra circles away and we're back to standing.
Xtra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Xtra controls the position.
Xtra connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lewis some visible discomfort.
Lewis dodges the ground and pound from Xtra.
Xtra tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lewis 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Xtra politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xtra prefers to stall for the moment though.
Xtra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Xtra stands up.
Xtra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lewis . That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xtra goes for a double leg but Lewis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lewis continues to drive forward.
Xtra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lewis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Xtra dives into side control.
Xtra slows the pace down.
Lewis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xtra.
Lewis taking a bit of punishment here - Xtra scoring with strikes.
Lewis tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Xtra easily slips into full mount!
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Xtra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtra has control of Lewis 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Xtra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xtra lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xtra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xtra won't let Lewis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Xtra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Xtra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
James Lewis 's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xtra controlling from mount.
James Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Xtra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xtra's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Xtra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xtra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Xtra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Xtra leaves Sunday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sunday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xtra throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Xtra forces Sunday back against the cage and clinches.
Xtra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xtra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sunday prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Xtra jumps guard and drags Sunday to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Xtra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sunday defends it easily.
Sunday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Sunday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunday wants to pass the guard but Xtra is keeping the position.
Xtra tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Xtra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sunday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sunday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Xtra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sunday presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sunday is trying to pull guard but Xtra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Xtra jumps into guard, dragging Sunday to the mat.
Sunday connects with a couple of short punches.
Sunday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xtra is pulling down on Sunday 's head. It's preventing any offense from Sunday , at least for the moment.
Xtra throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Xtra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sunday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xtra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sunday is pushing down on Xtra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xtra is fighting to maintain full guard but Sunday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sunday is breathing heavily.
Xtra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xtra pulls Sunday in close to prevent any damage.
Sunday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sunday stopping the sweep attempt from Xtra.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sunday 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xtra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sunday trying to control the position from guard on top but Xtra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunday has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xtra is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2#
Xtra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sunday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sunday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sunday trying to control the position from guard on top but Xtra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunday throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sunday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xtra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xtra trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sunday misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sunday .
Sunday tries to clinch up
and Xtra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sunday throws a head kick that Xtra semi-blocks.
Xtra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sunday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xtra sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xtra is defended easily by Sunday .
Sunday throws a right hand that Xtra ducks under and follows up with a left that Xtra also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Xtra.
Xtra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sunday pinned against the cage. Sunday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bernard Sunday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Xtra.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xtra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bernard Sunday will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sunday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xtra.
Sunday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Sunday as Xtra shoots in.
Sunday looks to land a combination but Xtra avoids it well.
Sunday throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Sunday 's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xtra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sunday swivels and escapes.
Xtra avoids the head kick by Sunday .
#CL2#
Xtra takes the fight into the clinch.
Sunday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bernard Sunday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Xtra.#BC2#
Xtra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Xtra darts in and clinches Sunday up against the cage.#T1#
Sunday prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xtra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sunday avoids it.
Xtra is leaning against Sunday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xtra stops a takedown attempt from Sunday .
Xtra lands a nice uppercut.
Xtra working hard to break the clinch.
Xtra prevents Sunday from breaking the clinch.
Xtra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xtra just leaning against Sunday , taking a breather.
Xtra is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Xtra jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xtra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunday . #SUB#
Sunday drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Xtra dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Xtra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xtra advances to half guard.
Well, if Xtra 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.
Xtra is continuing to stall.
Xtra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sunday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sunday tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Xtra has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Xtra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sunday hang on?#T3#
Xtra controlling from the full mount.
Sunday tries to hold on but Xtra pushes him away.
Sunday is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Xtra working for a submission but Sunday is keeping him at bay.
Sunday is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xtra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sunday tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SU2#
Xtra stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xtra or perhaps it was just good defense by Sunday , which made it look bad.
Sunday dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xtra. That did some damage!
Xtra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sunday throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xtra fails with the takedown.
Xtra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunday .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Xtra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sunday 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Xtra moves out of range as Sunday throws a body kick.
Sunday tries to clinch but Xtra is having none of it.
Sunday tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xtra is able to avoid easily.
Sunday throws the kick towards the body but Xtra avoids it.
Xtra misses with a leg kick.
Xtra tries to bum rush Sunday with a series of wild strikes but Sunday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sunday .
Sunday shoots in for a takedown but Xtra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Xtra moves into the clinch.
Sunday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xtra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Xtra clinches with his opponent.
Xtra tries a knee to the head but Sunday blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Xtra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Xtra manages to end up in side control.#T1##SU2#
Xtra decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sunday to his feet.
Xtra misses with a series of wild punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Xtra. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Xtra moves into the clinch.
Xtra keeps control of Sunday as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xtra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Xtra manages to break the clinch.
Xtra blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Xtra closes the distance and clinches.
Sunday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xtra's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xtra.#T2##TD2#
Xtra manages to pull guard.
Sunday trying to control the position from guard on top but Xtra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xtra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sunday connects with a couple of short punches.
Sunday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xtra keeping full guard, as Sunday tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xtra is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Xtra won't allow Sunday to sweep him here. #T3#
Sunday is looking to stand up but Xtra isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Xtra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Xtra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunday tries to avoid it but Xtra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunday to the ground. Sunday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sunday misses with a body punch
and Xtra counters with a nice uppercut.
Xtra goes for a double leg but Sunday avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sunday continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sunday shoots in and bounces Xtra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sunday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Sunday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunday postures up in Xtra's guard and throws a big left but Xtra blocks it.
Sunday throwing strikes from guard but Xtra blocks nicely.
Sunday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xtra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Xtra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matt Xtra has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Xtra decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Xtra blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Xtra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xtra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sunday 's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Xtra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xtra 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Xtra!
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