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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Akhmadov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akhmadov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akhmadov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akhmadov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Akhmadov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akhmadov content to control rather than advance.
Akhmadov lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmadov is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Akhmadov has control of the leg.
Akhmadov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Lewis trying to hold on to Akhmadov's head to control him but Akhmadov postures up.
Akhmadov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Akhmadov winds up and cracks Lewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akhmadov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akhmadov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akhmadov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lewis for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akhmadov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akhmadov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhmadov tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it.
Lewis has hold of Akhmadov's hands but Akhmadov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Lewis wants to improve his position but Akhmadov is controlling well.
Akhmadov controlling the action here.
Akhmadov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhmadov wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akhmadov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Akhmadov is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akhmadov is looking to pass Lewis's guard but actually Lewis recovers to full guard.
Akhmadov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akhmadov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akhmadov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhmadov landing some decent shots from guard.
Akhmadov stopping the sweep attempt from Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abukhan Akhmadov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Akhmadov lands with a good body shot.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akhmadov swivels and escapes.
Akhmadov connects with a crisp jab.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhmadov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akhmadov as he avoids it easily.
Abukhan Akhmadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Lewis.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Akhmadov attempts a counter takedown but Lewis avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhmadov. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Akhmadov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1##TD#
Akhmadov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lewis tries to buck Akhmadov off but Akhmadov is having none of it.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis seems a little lost for a moment, as Akhmadov dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Akhmadov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akhmadov just content to control the position.
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akhmadov connects with a decent elbow.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound.
Akhmadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Akhmadov scores with punches from side control.
Akhmadov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lewis some visible discomfort.
Akhmadov controls the position. #T2#
Akhmadov lands a few punches from side control.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhmadov lands a few punches from side control.
Lewis pushes Akhmadov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akhmadov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akhmadov taking a breather here.
Akhmadov in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Lewis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akhmadov controls the position.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound from side control.
Lewis being controlled for a moment.
Akhmadov scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Akhmadov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akhmadov landing a few strikes. #T4#
Lewis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lewis tries to bench press Akhmadov off him but Akhmadov keeps the position.
Akhmadov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lewis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound.
Akhmadov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee asks Akhmadov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Akhmadov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lewis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akhmadov connects with a decent elbow.
Akhmadov working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abukhan Akhmadov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lewis takes one to the chin there.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akhmadov pinned against the cage. Akhmadov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akhmadov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lewis sprawls and moves away.
Akhmadov connects with the punch.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Tyrone Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhmadov jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akhmadov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Akhmadov.
Lewis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akhmadov defends it well.
Akhmadov swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Lewis connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Abukhan Akhmadov has been cut.
Tyrone Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhmadov lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Lewis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhmadov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lewis prevents Akhmadov from improving his position.#T2#
Akhmadov controlling the position for now.
Akhmadov tries to get to full guard but Lewis has control of the leg.
Akhmadov manages to get to full guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Akhmadov keeps moving.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Akhmadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akhmadov is adopting a defensive guard.
Abukhan Akhmadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Akhmadov pushes him off.
Akhmadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Akhmadov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akhmadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Akhmadov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewis won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhmadov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tyrone Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhmadov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lewis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abukhan Akhmadov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhmadov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abukhan Akhmadov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombardo misses with a takedown attempt - Shimada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Shimada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lombardo!
Sloppy strikes there by Shimada.
Lombardo is not content to let Shimada control the position. #SU2#
Shimada stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lombardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shimada shoots in but Lombardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Shimada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lombardo.
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Shimada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lombardo was covering up waiting for the punch and Shimada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lombardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimada is one step ahead there.
Lombardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lombardo controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Lombardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Lombardo keeps moving.
Shimada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lombardo's guard. #T3#
Shimada wants to control but Lombardo is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Shimada stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lombardo to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lombardo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Custo Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo is looking to clinch but Shimada is avoiding it.
Shimada shoots in looking for a takedown. Lombardo tries to sprawl out of it but Shimada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lombardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Lombardo has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Shimada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lombardo after a bit of a struggle.
Shimada fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Lombardo breaks from the clinch.
Lombardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimada.
Shimada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lombardo as he jumps to the side.
Lombardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lombardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shimada at a distance.
Lombardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shimada defends well and Lombardo ends up having to push Shimada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shimada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardo goes for a double leg but Shimada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shimada continues to drive forward.
Lombardo is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Lombardo scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Shimada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Custo Lombardo dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Lombardo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shimada circles away.
Lombardo throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Shimada darts in and clinches Lombardo up against the cage.#BC2#
Shimada manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimada tries to clinch there but Lombardo circles away.
#CL#
Lombardo closes the distance and pushes Shimada back into the cage.
Shimada prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Lombardo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shimada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lombardo to the mat. Lombardo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Lombardo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Lombardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimada drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Shimada can't get the takedown.
Lombardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shimada pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Custo Lombardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lombardo.
Shimada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Custo Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lombardo tries to avoid it but Shimada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lombardo to the ground. Lombardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shimada shoots in for a double leg but Lombardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Lombardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lombardo prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Lombardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shimada smiles and moves away.
Lombardo looks for a takedown but Shimada sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Shimada shoots in.
Lombardo shoots for a takedown but Shimada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shimada is defended easily by Lombardo.#TD2#
Shimada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lombardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Lombardo wants to control but Shimada postures up.#T3#
Shimada working the ground and pound but Lombardo is defending the strikes.
Lombardo is trying to control Shimada's posture but Shimada avoids it.
Lombardo tries to improve position but can't.
Shimada takes a little break here. Lombardo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lombardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lombardo parries the strikes from Shimada easily there. Shimada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lombardo to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lombardo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shimada is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shimada scores with a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Ikasami Shimada has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lombardo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shimada uses it to pass to side control.
Lombardo is looking to reverse the position.
Shimada controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ikasami Shimada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shimada fails with the takedown
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Shimada throws a right hand that Lombardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombardo also avoids with ease.
Lombardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Lombardo catches Shimada right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Lombardo rushes Shimada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shimada fails to land.
Shimada wants to take the fight to the mat but Lombardo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lombardo after a bit of a struggle.
Custo Lombardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikasami Shimada.
Shimada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shimada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lombardo after a bit of a struggle.
Lombardo fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Shimada tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shimada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lombardo to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lombardo gets control of Shimada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lombardo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shimada throws a strike but Lombardo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lombardo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shimada's guard.
Lombardo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Lombardo seems to be working for a kimura but Shimada defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Lombardo decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shimada.
Shimada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimada misses with a hook.
No luck for Shimada with that takedown attempt.
Shimada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Lombardo instigates a clinch.
Lombardo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shimada is defending well.
Shimada tries to pull guard but Lombardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Lombardo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lombardo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lombardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Shimada has double underhooks.
Lombardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shimada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Lombardo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shimada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shimada wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Lombardo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lombardo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shimada to keep the fight standing.
Shimada trying to stall but Lombardo improves his position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Lombardo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lombardo is looking for a triangle here but Shimada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lombardo is not content to let Shimada control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Lombardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Custo Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lombardo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Custo Lombardo!
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