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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Magomedova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedova off to one side.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomedova shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Magomedova with that takedown attempt.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Magomedova.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Magomedova ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedova also avoids with ease.
Magomedova goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.
Reynolds is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Magomedova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedova fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Magomedova misses with a body kick. #CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Magomedova ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedova no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedova is looking to stand up but Reynolds isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control but Magomedova is working from the bottom.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedova has wrist control.
Magomedova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Magomedova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Magomedova is keeping the position.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reynolds postures up in Magomedova's guard and throws a big left but Magomedova blocks it.
Magomedova wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Magomedova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Magomedova shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Magomedova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedova avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
Reynolds staying calm.#T4##SUB#
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedova sneaks back into half guard.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Magomedova won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedova holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reynolds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Magomedova has his takedown stuffed
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedova.
Magomedova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedova.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Magomedova.
Magomedova has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedova, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Reynolds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Magomedova clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reynolds missing with strikes. #SUB#
Reynolds looking for the RNC.
Magomedova is trying to stand back up.
Reynolds missing with strikes from the back.
Reynolds throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Will Reynolds go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Magomedova is really stuck here.
#T2#
Reynolds throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Reynolds throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #ES2#
Reynolds has his opponent's back but Magomedova is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Reynolds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Magomedova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Magomedova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Magomedova breaks the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Magomedova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedova misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Magomedova dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
#BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedova is defended easily by Reynolds.
Magomedova is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Magomedova dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Magomedova prevents Reynolds from getting back to his feet.
Magomedova controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reynolds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedova enables Reynolds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedova manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reynolds throws a strike but Magomedova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Magomedova gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedova shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Magomedova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Magomedova.
Magomedova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but Magomedova breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##TD#
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedova!
Magomedova throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Magomedova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Magomedova moves out of range.
Magomedova goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.#T2##CL#
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedova ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedova no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedova keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Magomedova has momentary wrist control but Reynolds slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahmad Magomedova has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedova controlling the position.#SU#
Magomedova is working an open guard so Reynolds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Reynolds clinches.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedova can do to turn this around?
Magomedova is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Reynolds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedova manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##TD#
Reynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds staying calm.#SUB#
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Magomedova is defending well.
Magomedova regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raymond Reynolds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Reynolds!
Our winner, Raymond Reynolds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ahmad Magomedova was interviewed post fight and said 'You fucking suck'. |
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