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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Varga Martinez dives in and scores a takedown into Laranja's guard.#SUB2#
Laranja is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Varga Martinez rolls with it to try and escape but Laranja cranks on the arm and Varga Martinez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobbie Laranja! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdul Agayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agayev just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Zod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Agayev.
Zod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Agayev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zod manages to avoid it.
Agayev shoots and misses
and Zod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Zod. No joy for Agayev on that attempt.
Johnny Zod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Agayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agayev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zod pinned against the cage. Zod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Zod catches Agayev right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Zod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agayev is looking to clinch.
Zod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Agayev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Zod.
Zod blocks a head kick by Agayev.
Zod blocks the body kick.
Zod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Agayev sprawls and moves away.
Zod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zod scores with a nice right hand.
Zod lands a jab to Agayev's midsection.#T2#
Agayev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Agayev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Agayev tries to clinch up.
Zod misses the shot to the body.
Zod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Agayev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zod circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Zod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agayev.
Johnny Zod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Zod finds it's way through Agayev's defenses.
Agayev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Agayev looks to clinch
and Zod counters with a nice uppercut.
Agayev doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zod to counter with a crisp jab.
Zod lands with a nice combination. Agayev backs away looking to recover.
Zod scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Zod catches Agayev right on the button with a cross.
Agayev shoots for a takedown but Zod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zod jabs at Agayev's body.
Agayev looks winded!
Agayev shoots in and drives through. Zod sprawls well.
Agayev misses with a few strikes there.
Zod works over Agayev's head and body with a nice combination.
Zod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Agayev.
Zod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agayev doesn't seem bothered though.
Zod stuffs the takedown attempt from Agayev. Agayev gets slowly back to his feet.
Agayev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agayev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Agayev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Zod dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zod.
Agayev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Agayev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice uppercut lands for Zod. That snapped Agayev's head back.
Johnny Zod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agayev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zod avoids it really well and circles away.
Zod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Agayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Agayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Agayev clinches with his opponent.
Zod stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zod has Agayev pressed against the cage.
Zod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Agayev backwards.
Zod stops a takedown attempt from Agayev.
Agayev fails to pull guard.
Johnny Zod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Agayev.#T2#
Agayev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zod walks away with a smile on his face. Agayev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Agayev moves to clinch but Zod breaks away
and Zod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agayev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agayev fails with the takedown
and Zod counters with a straight right hand.
Agayev is breathing heavily.
Zod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agayev dives in for a single leg takedown but Zod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Agayev with a poor takedown
and Zod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agayev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A lazy left from Zod finds it's target.
Zod lands a two punch combo.
Agayev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zod is working the combinations to good effect here.
Agayev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnny Zod is winning the standup battle so far.
Zod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Agayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Zod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agayev on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zod lands with a cross.
Zod lands a glancing blow to the side of Agayev's head.#T4#
Zod scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zod lands with an overhand left.
Agayev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agayev doesn't seem bothered though.
Zod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agayev can do to turn this around?
Agayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Agayev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agayev on the side of the head.
Agayev tries to clinch but Zod moves away
enabling Zod to counter with a crisp jab.
Agayev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Zod dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zod appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Agayev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Agayev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zod but Zod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agayev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zod lands a nice shot to the body.
Agayev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Agayev wants to clinch but Zod slips to the side
and Zod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agayev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zod is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Agayev.
Agayev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zod counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Zod connects with a nice looking jab.
Zod throws out a powerful jab.
Agayev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zod counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny Zod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Agayev.
Zod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zod.
Zod looks to land a combination. Agayev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agayev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Agayev scrambles back to his feet.
Agayev dodges the punch combination from Zod.
#CL2#
Zod gets tackled into the cage by Agayev. Agayev maintains the clinch. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Zod.
Agayev goes for a takedown attempt but Zod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zod lands with a shot to the body.
Agayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agayev with a poor takedown
and Zod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Agayev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zod counters with a nice body shot.
Agayev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Zod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zod lands a jab-cross combination.
Agayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zod throws out a powerful jab.
Zod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agayev tries for a takedown but Zod circles away easily
and Zod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zod is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zod.
Zod scores with the left hand. Agayev knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zod scores with a jab.
Agayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Zod lands with a nice body punch.
Zod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agayev at a distance.
Zod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Agayev throws a sloppy body shot
and Zod counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnny Zod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agayev on the side of the head.
Agayev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Agayev misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Zod to counter with a crisp jab.
Zod feints a jab promting Agayev to slip. Zod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Agayev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zod lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Zod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zod 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Zod! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivu throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
#CL2#
Koivu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Koivu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koivu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Koivu avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Koivu moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Koivu improves position.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koivu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Koivu, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Koivu against the cage but Koivu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Koivu moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Koivu won't allow it.
Koivu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Koivu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Koivu away but Koivu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koivu lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Koivu is controlling the position.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Koivu breaks from the clinch.
Koivu throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #T2#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Koivu, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Koivu shoots in.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Koivu forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koivu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koivu keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Koivu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivu trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koivu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Koivu closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Koivu takes an elbow to the temple.
Koivu looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Koivu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Koivu. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Koivu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivu.
Koivu shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koivu swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Koivu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivu fails with a takedown attempt.
Alex Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Koivu gets a clinch.
Koivu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koivu blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Koivu blocks it.
#TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koivu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koivu is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. #ES2#
Koivu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Koivu back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Koivu won't allow it.
#TD2#
Koivu pulls guard effortlessly.
Koivu 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#
Koivu wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #T3#
Koivu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Koivu has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith wants to control but Koivu is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Koivu has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith tries to hold on but Koivu postures up.
Koivu controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivu thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Koivu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koivu shoots and misses
and Koivu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to clinch but Koivu is having none of it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Koivu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Koivu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Koivu is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Rasmus Koivu has been cut.
Koivu tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Alex Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.#BC2#
Koivu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koivu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Koivu moves his leg out of the way.
Koivu shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Koivu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Koivu has him pressed against the cage.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Koivu breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Koivu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Koivu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Koivu manages to pull guard.
Koivu managing to control the position. #ES2#
Koivu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivu is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Koivu keeps him there for the moment.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Koivu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Koivu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith trying to control but Koivu is working from the bottom.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith postures up in Koivu's guard and throws a big left but Koivu blocks it.
Koivu keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Koivu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koivu manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Koivu's guard.
Koivu has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivu has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koivu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koivu shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith goes for a double leg but Koivu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koivu continues to drive forward.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koivu is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Koivu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koivu 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Koivu! |
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