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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kittisak throws a body punch but Alex moves out of range.
Alex tries to bum rush Kittisak with a series of wild strikes but Kittisak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Alex. Those never looked like landing.
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Alex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kittisak tries to avoid it but Alex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kittisak to the ground. Kittisak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses.
Alex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kittisak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arthit Kittisak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alex misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alex steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kittisak. That one must have hurt.
Kittisak lands a high kick!
Alex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kittisak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kittisak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alex scores with a three punch combo!
Alex lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kittisak circles away quickly and effectively.
Alex misses with a two punch combination.
Alex shoots in and drives through. Kittisak sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kittisak.
Kittisak dodges the punch combination from Alex.
Kittisak lands with a right hand. #T1#
Kittisak throws a head kick that Alex semi-blocks.
Kittisak scores with a head kick. Alex tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alex moves out of range of the body kick.
Kittisak throws a nice head kick!
Kittisak lands a nice shot that snaps Alex's head back.
Kittisak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kittisak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alex takes a step back to recover.
Kittisak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alex takes a step back to recover.
Alex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alex misses with a two punch combination.
Kittisak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alex moves out of range as Kittisak throws a body kick.
Kittisak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kittisak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Alex throws a right and a left that Kittisak avoids nicely.
Kittisak lands a front kick.
Kittisak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kittisak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Alex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kittisak dodges the punch combination from Alex.
Kittisak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alex is breathing heavily.
Alex walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kittisak.
Alex throws a series of punches but Kittisak moves out of range.
Alex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alex takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kittisak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kittisak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Alex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kittisak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alex slips a straight right by Kittisak.
Alex misses with a series of wild punches.
Kittisak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Kittisak slams his shin into Alex's torso.
Alex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Kittisak lands but Alex takes it in his stride.
Alex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kittisak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses.
Kittisak misses with a wild body shot.
Kittisak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Kittisak.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kittisak.
Kittisak looks to land a combination but Alex avoids it well.
Alex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kittisak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kittisak lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Alex does no damage.
Alex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kittisak stuns Alex with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arthit Kittisak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alex lands a really nice looking cross but Kittisak seems unphased.
Kittisak connects with the punch.
Kittisak works Alex's body with a nice hook.
Alex shoots in for a takedown but Kittisak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kittisak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kittisak cracks Alex with an open hand slap.
A big right from Kittisak misses.
Alex will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kittisak throws a series of punches but Alex avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthit Kittisak dominated that round.
That's time! Alex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alex misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Kittisak.
Kittisak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alex.
Kittisak stuns Alex with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alex fails to land with a series of punches.
Kittisak throws a head kick but Alex moves out of range.
Alex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kittisak to score with a decent uppercut.
Kittisak connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Kittisak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kittisak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alex goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A solid body kick from Kittisak.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alex might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kittisak throws a series of punches but Alex moves out of range.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kittisak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alex.
#T1#
Alex dives in for a single leg takedown but Kittisak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kittisak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kittisak is defending well for now.
Alex misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alex.
Alex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Kittisak on the inside.
Alex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Alex throws an elbow but it misses.
Alex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Alex.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alex. #BC2#
Kittisak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kittisak.
Alex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Kittisak.
Alex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kittisak follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Alex.
Kittisak lands a head kick!
#T3#
Kittisak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alex.
Alex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kittisak throws a series of punches but Alex moves out of range.
Kittisak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alex tries to bum rush Kittisak with a series of wild strikes but Kittisak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kittisak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kittisak just misses with a punch to the body.
Alex tries to close the distance and clinch but Kittisak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kittisak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alex.
Kittisak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kittisak.
Alex is looking for a counter combo.
Alex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kittisak lands a jab to Alex's midsection.
Kittisak throws a combination that misses
and Alex counters with a left and a right that stings Kittisak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kittisak lands with a nice body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kittisak in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Alex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kittisak lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Alex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alex sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alex throws a series of punches but Kittisak moves out of range.
Kittisak slips a jab and a cross from Alex.
Kittisak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kittisak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alex circles away quickly and effectively.
Kittisak misses with a looping right.
Kittisak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joshua Alex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kittisak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alex has time to react.
Kittisak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kittisak thows a body kick. Alex tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Alex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kittisak throws a front kick that sends Alex stumbling back into the cage.
Alex slips a straight right by Kittisak.
Kittisak connects with a right hand. Alex shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthit Kittisak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Alex does no damage.
Kittisak throws out a counter right but Alex avoids it with no problem.
Alex swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Kittisak. No joy for Alex on that attempt.
Alex misses with a double jab.
Kittisak jabs Alex right on the nose. Alex blinks but takes it well.
Alex avoids the head kick by Kittisak.
Alex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alex shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kittisak throws a right hand that Alex ducks under and follows up with a left that Alex also avoids with ease.
Alex throws a series of punches but Kittisak moves out of range.
Alex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kittisak.
Alex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kittisak.
Kittisak throws out a powerful jab.
Kittisak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alex.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kittisak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alex doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kittisak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Kittisak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kittisak throws a series of punches but Alex moves out of range.
Kittisak lands with a kick to the temple. Alex shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Kittisak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alex.
Some wild striking there from Alex.
Kittisak lands a front kick.
Alex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kittisak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kittisak lands with a kick to the temple. Alex shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alex misses with a double jab.
Alex takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kittisak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Kittisak. That snapped Alex's head back.
Kittisak dodges the punch combination from Alex.
Kittisak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kittisak lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kittisak throws a head kick that half lands.
Kittisak throws a combination. Alex tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alex swinging wildly here.
Kittisak scores with a head kick. Alex tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kittisak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alex scores with a one two! Kittisak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Alex.
Kittisak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Alex does no damage.
Kittisak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alex.
Kittisak connects with a right hand. Alex shakes it off.
Kittisak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kittisak throws a right and a left that Alex avoids nicely. #T3#
A head kick misses from Alex.
Alex misses with a series of wild punches.
Alex looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kittisak slips a jab and a cross from Alex.
Kittisak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alex.
Kittisak slips a jab and a cross from Alex.
Alex looks to land a combination but Kittisak avoids it well.
Kittisak stuns Alex with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kittisak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alex.
Kittisak lands with a good body shot.
Kittisak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alex throws a big counter combination but Kittisak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alex fails to land with a series of punches.
Kittisak lands a head kick. Alex smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alex crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kittisak - the referee stops the clock and Alex gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kittisak. Alex manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kittisak lands with a kick to the temple. Alex shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alex throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Kittisak scores with a spinning back kick!
Alex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kittisak.
Kittisak lands a high kick!
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses.
Kittisak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alex duly obliges.
Kittisak tries to bum rush Alex with a series of wild strikes but Alex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alex throws a right and a left that Kittisak avoids nicely.
Alex misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Alex. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kittisak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alex or perhaps it was just good defense by Kittisak, which made it look bad.
Alex tries to bum rush Kittisak with a series of wild strikes but Kittisak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kittisak lands with a kick to the ribs.
A cross from Kittisak lands.
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Joshua Alex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthit Kittisak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Alex.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthit Kittisak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kittisak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthit Kittisak! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Alex misses with a double jab.
Clip Nit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clip Nit.
A punch combination from Alex misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clip Nit! But no joy.
Clip Nit scores with a sloppy right hand. Alex should have avoided that one.
Alex ducks under a wild hook from Clip Nit.
Clip Nit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alex misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Clip Nit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clip Nit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clip Nit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clip Nit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alex misses with a few strikes there.
Clip Nit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clip Nit throws a shot from downtown. Alex moves away and avoids it.
Clip Nit lands the left hand.#ROC2#Alex is rocked!
Alex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clip Nit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alex somewhat.#T1#
Alex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex ducks under a wild hook from Clip Nit.
Alex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joshua Alex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alex lands a jab-cross combination.
Alex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clip Nit.
Clip Nit misses with a looping right.
Alex misses with a double jab.
Clip Nit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alex lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clip Nit backs up against the cage.
Alex tries a head kick but it misses.
Alex is breathing heavily.
Alex misses with the combination.
Clip Nit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alex dives in for a single leg takedown but Clip Nit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Clip Nit.
Clip Nit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alex backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Clip Nit manages to break the clinch.
Clip Nit lunges at Alex with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alex's hand.
Alex walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clip Nit as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alex moves forwards but Clip Nit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Alex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clip Nit cracks Alex on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Alex falls backwards against the cage. Clip Nit follows up with more strikes that drop Alex to his knees. Clip Nit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Alex! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Clip Nit! |
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Event:
Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Markum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Markum is looking to work some ground and pound but Alex has wrist control.
Alex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Markum won't allow Alex to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alex keeping moving, preventing Markum from controlling successfully.
Markum won't allow Alex to get back to his feet. #SU#
Markum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alex, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua Alex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Markum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Alex bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Markum shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markum showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB#
Markum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alex sees it coming and defends easily.
Alex is not content to let Markum control the position.
Markum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alex is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Markum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alex sees it coming and defends easily.
Alex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markum . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Markum is trying to work for a kimura but Alex is defending well.
Alex is looking to get back to is feet but Markum passes into side control.
#T2#
Markum just content to control the position.
Alex is looking to get back to his feet here but Markum is keeping cool and he's managed to take Alex's back.#SUB#
Markum is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alex knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alex for a finish.
Alex is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Alex is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #T3#
Alex throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Markum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markum won't allow Alex to get back to his feet.
Alex keeping moving, preventing Markum from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Markum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Markum is in close to Alex's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markum throwing strikes from guard but Alex blocks nicely. #SUB#
Markum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Markum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Alex wants to stand but Markum is controlling the position.
Markum trying to control the position from guard on top but Alex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markum is controlling him. #SUB#
Markum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Markum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alex keeping moving, preventing Markum from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaelan Markum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Alex. Those never looked like landing.
Markum slips a jab and a cross from Alex.
Alex dives in and grabs Markum 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markum pushes down on Alex's head and hops out.
Markum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alex misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Alex. Those never looked like landing.
Alex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alex looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alex works over Markum 's head and body with a nice combination.
Alex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markum as he avoids it easily.
Markum attempts a counter takedown but Alex avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Alex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Alex looks to move away, Markum throws a big counter combo but Alex just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alex throws a right and a left that Markum avoids nicely.
Alex throws a leg kick but Markum moved away.#TD#
Markum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alex is breathing heavily.#SU#
Markum stands up from Alex's guard - Markum perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaelan Markum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Alex misses with the combination.
Markum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Markum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alex's half guard.#SUB#
Markum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alex tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Markum !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaelan Markum !
Kaelan Markum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Alex lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alex.
Alex misses with a head kick.
Alex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alex throws a series of punches but Muzio avoids them all with ease.
Joshua Alex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alex pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muzio back to the cage. Alex follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Alex misses.
Alex stalks Muzio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muzio's face. Muzio staggers backwards, shaken.
Alex lands with a nice combination. Muzio backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muzio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alex scores with a three punch combo!
Alex swinging wildly here.
Alex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Muzio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alex pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Muzio back to the cage. Alex follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Muzio shoots in for a takedown but Alex shows good takedown defense.
Alex misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Muzio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alex is breathing heavily.
Muzio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muzio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alex's head.
Muzio is in close to Alex's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Muzio stands up from Alex's guard - Muzio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alex shoots in for a double leg but Muzio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Alex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Muzio counters with a shoot takedown. Alex fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muzio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alex's head.
Muzio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Muzio wants to control from the top but Alex keeps moving.
Muzio content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Muzio gets to his feet. Alex looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Muzio shoots in for a takedown but Alex shows good takedown defense.
Joshua Alex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattia Muzio.
A nice combination there by Alex.
#T3#
Alex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alex throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alex throws a series of punches but Muzio moves out of range.
Muzio with the counter takedown but Alex avoids it easily.
Alex shoots for a takedown but Muzio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muzio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Muzio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alex won't be happy with that.
Alex wants to get back to his feet but Muzio is dominant here and he's now got Alex's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muzio lands a shot to the head.
Alex is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Muzio connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Alex to escape the position.
Muzio lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Muzio struggling to keep hold of the position.
Muzio lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Muzio.
#SUB2#
Alex defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Muzio connects with a big shot to the side of Alex's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Alex is trying to shake Muzio off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Muzio won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Alex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alex misses with a double jab.
Muzio throws a counter combo.
Muzio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alex.
Alex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Alex.
Alex fails with a takedown attempt.
Muzio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muzio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muzio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alex scores with a one two! Muzio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Alex.
Muzio throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muzio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muzio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alex as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Muzio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alex pinned against the cage. Alex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alex scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Muzio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alex was covering up waiting for the punch and Muzio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muzio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alex's head.
Alex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muzio can do to turn this around?#T2#
Muzio won't allow Alex to get back to his feet.
Alex has momentary wrist control but Muzio slips an elbow through the middle.
Muzio trying to control but Alex is working from the bottom.
Muzio works over Alex with some ground and pound from guard.
Muzio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muzio stands up over Alex, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muzio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alex's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muzio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alex wants to stand up but Muzio is controlling him. #T3#
Muzio distracts Alex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alex wants to get back to his feet but Muzio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muzio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muzio with a nice head shot there.
Muzio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alex's head.
Muzio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alex is looking to stand up but Muzio isn't so interested in that idea.
Muzio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alex throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Muzio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alex's guard.
Mattia Muzio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muzio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muzio lands a couple of elbows.
Muzio with a nice head shot there.
Alex keeping moving, preventing Muzio from controlling successfully.
Muzio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joshua Alex will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alex misses with a few strikes there.
Joshua Alex is winning the standup battle so far.
Alex swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Muzio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Muzio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Muzio drops an elbow to the side of Alex's head.
Alex is trying to stand back up but Muzio is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muzio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muzio prevents Alex from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Muzio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Muzio trying to control the action but Alex is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muzio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alex defends it well.
Muzio drops an elbow to the side of Alex's head.
Alex tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Muzio manages to move to mount!
Muzio controlling his opponent. #T2#
Alex really wants to buck Muzio off and get back to his feet.
Muzio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Muzio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alex is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Muzio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Muzio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Muzio lands a big elbow.
Muzio unloading with bombs!
Muzio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muzio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Muzio scoring with strikes but Alex is staying in there.
Muzio lands a big shot there that rocks Alex but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Muzio controlling from the full mount.
Muzio landing strikes from the mount.
Muzio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Muzio looking to control but Alex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Muzio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alex is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Muzio landing strikes from the mount.
Muzio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alex can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Muzio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Muzio has hold of Alex's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alex manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Alex squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattia Muzio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joshua Alex! |
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