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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Morgan rushes Pushka and presses him up against the cage. Morgan lands with a light punch inside. Pushka blocks a body shot from Morgan. Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch.
Pushka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pushka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut. Pushka throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.#CL2# Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Morgan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan has Pushka pressed against the cage, preventing Pushka from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Pushka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pushka throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease. Pushka misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely. #T1# Pushka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Morgan with a nice calf kick. Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pushka misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Morgan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pushka missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Morgan moves out of range as Pushka strikes. Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Morgan takes a swing at Pushka's ribcage but misses. A big right from Pushka misses. Pushka throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it. #T2##CL2# Morgan closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pushka backwards. Pushka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Morgan stalling the fight.
A short right from Morgan on the inside. Pushka blocks a body shot from Morgan. #BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan takes one on the button.#CL2# Morgan closes the distance and clinches. A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan. Pushka is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position. A right hand to the body from Morgan.
#BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pushka lands with a nice combination. Morgan backs away looking to recover.#T3# Morgan lands with a shot to the body. Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pushka. Morgan jabs at Pushka's body.#CL2# Morgan forces Pushka back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Morgan swings for the body but Pushka moves out of range.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pushka. Morgan throws out a counter right but Pushka avoids it with no problem. Pushka misses with a series of wild punches.
Pushka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan tries to counter by closing the distance. Pushka throws out a powerful jab. Morgan slips a jab from Pushka.#CL2# Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pushka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pushka thinking. #CL2# Morgan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pushka, pushing him back against the cage. Morgan works on Pushka's body with a couple of short punches. Morgan lands with a short shot to the head. Pushka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan stalling against the cage.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike. Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Morgan works on Pushka's body with a couple of short punches. Pushka is breathing heavily.#BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Morgan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Arthur Morgan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Morgan tests Pushka's chin there with a solid looking shot. Arthur Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Morgan lands the left hand. Pushka thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pushka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Pushka avoids it with no problem. Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Pushka. Morgan dodges the punch combination from Pushka.
#CL2# Morgan clinches up with Pushka and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan keeps control of Pushka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Morgan lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Pushka tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage. Arthur Morgan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Morgan scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Morgan avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pushka being controlled against the cage. Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushka's efforts to push away. Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Morgan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2# Morgan lands a body punch in the clinch. Pushka wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Morgan.
A frustrated look appears on Pushka's face as he tries to break the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Morgan.
Morgan lands an uppercut. Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head. Morgan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morgan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pushka backwards. #T3# Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Morgan closes the distance and pushes Pushka back into the cage.#BC2# Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Pushka in a clinch.
Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Pushka avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage. Morgan taking a breather. Morgan lands a body punch. #T4# Morgan prevents Pushka from breaking the clinch. Pushka is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him. Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pushka or not. Morgan has Pushka pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pushka walks into a left hand. Pushka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A decent looking cross lands there for Morgan. Pushka takes one to the chin there. Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pushka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arthur Morgan's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Morgan closes the distance and clinches. Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushka's efforts to push away. Morgan is pushing Pushka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Morgan lands with a light punch inside. Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pushka.#BC2# Morgan manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Pushka misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pushka at a distance.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Pushka. As Pushka backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Pushka manages to avoid it all. Pushka misses with an uppercut
letting Morgan counter with a right hand. #CL2# Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Pushka controls the action.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Morgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pushka is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Morgan has Pushka pressed against the cage, preventing Pushka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Pushka gets tackled into the cage by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch. Morgan is leaning against Pushka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pushka or not. Morgan is struggling to control the position. Morgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Morgan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2# Morgan lands a body punch. #BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Morgan closes the distance and pushes Pushka back into the cage. Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morgan lands with a light punch inside. The referee is keeping an eye on Morgan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morgan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morgan has Pushka pushed against the cage. Morgan is working Pushka over against the cage. Nice body punch from Morgan. #T3# Morgan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pushka. Morgan lands a shot to the body. Still in the clinch, Morgan scores with a nice short uppercut. Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The referee calls for Morgan to work.
Morgan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Morgan clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A big left from Pushka misses. #CL2# Morgan takes the fight into the clinch. #T4# Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Pushka's head. Morgan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pushka backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pushka or not. Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pushka. A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan. #BC2# Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pushka misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jab by Morgan. Pushka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan. Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pushka throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Azem Pushka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arthur Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nice uppercut there from Morgan.
And that's the end of the fight! Arthur Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Morgan 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Morgan! |
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