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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agaev but Agaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agaev.
Alexis avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Alexis with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Alexis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Agaev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Alexis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Agaev misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Agaev clinches up with Alexis and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Alexis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexis working Agaev over with knees to the body.#T1#
Alexis has Agaev pressed against the cage, preventing Agaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexis is working for takedown but Agaev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexis lands a left hand.
Agaev is trying to break the clinch but Alexis has him pressed against the cage.
Alexis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agaev smiles and moves away.
Alexis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Agaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Agaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexis has double underhooks.
Agaev jumps guard but Alexis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexis tries to pull guard but Agaev won't allow it.
#TD#
Alexis gets control of Agaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Agaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexis's head.
Agaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexis has Agaev pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB#
Alexis has his foot on Agaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Agaev wants to stand but Alexis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Agaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Agaev trying to control but Alexis is working from the bottom.
Alexis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Agaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Agaev is looking to stand up but Alexis won't let him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've been informed that Agaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Agaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexis has momentary wrist control but Agaev slips an elbow through the middle.
Agaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Alexis stops Agaev from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Alexis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agaev keeps working.
Agaev is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Agaev kicks Alexis off and gets back to his feet.
Agaev looks to land a combination but Alexis avoids it well.
Agaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agaev thuds a left hand into Alexis's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Alexis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Agaev did well to prevent Alexis getting side control.
Alexis blocks the strikes from Agaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Agaev dominated that round.
That's time! Alexis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alexis looks for the body kick but Agaev saw that one coming.
Alexis shoots in looking for a takedown. Agaev tries to sprawl out of it but Alexis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Agaev unleashes a big counter combination but Alexis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Agaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Agaev works over Alexis's head and body with a nice combination.
Alexis tries for a takedown but Agaev circles away easily#CL2#
and Agaev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Agaev tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexis can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Alexis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alexis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Agaev uses from the top position. #T1#
Agaev wants to get up but he can't break Alexis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alexis controls Agaev momentarily but Agaev frees himself.
Agaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexis keeping moving, preventing Agaev from controlling successfully.
Alexis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Agaev wants to control from the top but Alexis keeps moving.
Agaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Agaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexis has wrist control.
Alexis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Alexis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexis throwing strikes from guard but Agaev blocks nicely.
Agaev keeping moving, preventing Alexis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Agaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Agaev trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Agaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Agaev keeping full guard, as Alexis tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Agaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Agaev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ramzan Agaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonas Alexis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL#
Alexis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Alexis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Alexis drives through and clinches with Agaev against the cage.
Alexis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alexis presses Agaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Agaev working hard to break the clinch.
Alexis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Agaev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Agaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexis throws a big counter combination but Agaev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Agaev works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzan Agaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alexis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Agaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexis eats them both and turns towards Agaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Agaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Agaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexis shoots in for a takedown but Agaev shows good takedown defense.
Alexis shoots for a double leg takedown but Agaev sprawls well. He's pushed Alexis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexis dodges the punch combination from Agaev.
Agaev misses with a low kick as Alexis jumps back.
Agaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agaev.
#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Agaev. No joy for Alexis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Alexis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexis is looking to clinch but Agaev is avoiding it.
Agaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agaev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alexis back to the cage. Agaev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Agaev throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Alexis takes the fight into the clinch.
Agaev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Agaev tries for a takedown but Alexis manages to get underhooks.
Alexis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alexis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agaev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agaev prevents it.
#T2#
Agaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agaev looking for a takedown.
Alexis wants to stall.
Agaev tries to circle away but Alexis has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Agaev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Alexis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agaev tries to avoid it but Alexis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agaev to the ground. Agaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Agaev is looking to clinch.
Agaev looks to land a combination. Alexis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Agaev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexis.
As Agaev backs away, Alexis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Agaev lands a jab-cross combination.
Alexis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Agaev.
Ramzan Agaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Agaev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alexis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexis tries to move into range but Agaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramzan Agaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexis throws a quick counter head kick but Agaev was just out of range.
Alexis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Agaev.
#T4#
Agaev misses with a wild combination.
Agaev scores with a hook.
Alexis tries to clinch there but Agaev circles away.
Alexis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Agaev.
Agaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramzan Agaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agaev is fending him off so far but Alexis persists. Nope, Agaev circles away and we're back to standing.
And Agaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexis wants to clinch#TD2#
and Agaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alexis won't be happy with that.
Jonas Alexis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agaev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzan Agaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Agaev 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzan Agaev!
A very excited looking Ramzan Agaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexis stalks Atkinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Atkinson's face. Atkinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Alexis throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Atkinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Atkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexis avoids it.#TD#
Atkinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alexis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alexis is trying to control but can't.
Alexis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Atkinson working the head and body with strikes.
Atkinson prevents Alexis from improving his position.
Alexis trying to control here.
Atkinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexis defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexis strikes from the bottom but Atkinson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T1#
Alexis is looking to regain half guard here but Atkinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Atkinson landing a few strikes.
Alexis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atkinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkinson landing strikes.
Alexis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atkinson scoring with punches and elbows.
Alexis is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Atkinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alexis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexis shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Alexis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexis shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexis tries to clinch up#TD#
and Atkinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexis's guard.#SUB2#
Alexis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atkinson stacks Alexis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atkinson!
Atkinson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alexis is avoiding damage well.
#T3##SU#
Atkinson stands up and beckons Alexis to his feet. #CL#
Atkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexis is pressed up against the cage. Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexis down to the mat. Alexis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexis throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkinson counters with a series of strikes. Alexis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexis doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alexis!
Prince Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Alexis.
Atkinson working the ground and pound from side control.
Atkinson looks up at the clock and then as Alexis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Atkinson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Atkinson scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson working away.
Atkinson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Atkinson landing strikes.
Alexis looks winded!
Atkinson lands an elbow. #SU#
Atkinson stands up and beckons Alexis to his feet.
Alexis closes the distance but Atkinson moves to the side #TD#
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alexis won't be happy with that.
Alexis is trying to work for a sweep but Atkinson has mounted him!
Atkinson lands with some strikes.
Atkinson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alexis is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Atkinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Alexis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Alexis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexis wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexis passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Alexis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Atkinson punching from the bottom.
Alexis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atkinson is looking to control Alexis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkinson avoid being mounted?
Alexis stalling away here and it's allowed Atkinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexis can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Alexis stands and steps away. Atkinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Atkinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Alexis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Atkinson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alexis is trying to break the clinch but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Alexis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexis.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkinson misses the target.
Atkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexis.
Atkinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Alexis connects with a looping right hand.
Alexis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prince Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Alexis.
Alexis wants to clinch#TD#
and Atkinson counters with a single leg into guard. Alexis didn't expect that. #ES2#
Alexis kicks Atkinson off and gets to his feet.
Alexis is breathing heavily.
Alexis throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Atkinson counters by clinching up.
Alexis tries to score a body lock takedown but Atkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##TD#
Atkinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alexis is trying to keep an underhook but Atkinson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Atkinson prevents Alexis from standing back up.
Alexis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alexis tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson working Alexis over with strikes.
Atkinson winds up and cracks Alexis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkinson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonas Alexis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alexis throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Atkinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Atkinson jumps guard.
Alexis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Alexis from controlling successfully.
Atkinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alexis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Alexis working a defensive guard here.
Atkinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atkinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexis's head.
Atkinson wants to get up but he can't break Alexis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Atkinson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alexis, up you get! #TD2#
Atkinson gets caught flat footed, as Alexis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alexis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexis trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexis trying to move into half guard but instead Atkinson has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Atkinson distracts Alexis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson distracts Alexis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkinson is looking to stand up but Alexis won't let him.
Atkinson cracks Alexis with a solid left hand.
Atkinson connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Atkinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atkinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexis looking to control.
Atkinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkinson throwing strikes but missing.
Atkinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkinson throwing strikes but missing.
Atkinson working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Atkinson stands up and waves to Alexis to follow him. #T4#
Alexis throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Atkinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexis is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexis avoid being mounted?
Alexis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexis has wrist control.
Atkinson wants to stand but Alexis is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Atkinson!
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