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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SyFi 127
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Asznee darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Asznee into the cage.
Asznee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asznee gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asznee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asznee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asznee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asznee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asznee takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Asznee gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asznee wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Asznee postures up. #T1#
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Asznee is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Anderson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Asznee gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Anderson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Asznee lets go of the hold and Anderson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Asznee!
Big Asznee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alexis Anderson had this to say: 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.
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Event:
SyFi 118
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Flannerry - just one landing.
Flannerry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flannerry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Flannerry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson takes a swing at Flannerry's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flannerry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson takes a swing at Flannerry's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flannerry keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flannerry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alexis Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Flannerry's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Flannerry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flannerry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Flannerry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Anderson swings for the body but Flannerry moves out of range.
Flannerry throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Flannerry tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flannerry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flannerry drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Flannerry jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Flannerry!
Mickey Flannerry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Alexis Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just Playin. Next time is for real.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Atanatos throws a low kick but Hicks avoids it.#CL2#
Atanatos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hicks pulls guard effortlessly.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Atanatos from controlling successfully.
Atanatos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atanatos looking to sit in guard and control but Hicks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atanatos is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Atanatos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atanatos is controlling Hicks's posture.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Atanatos has wrist control.#SUB#
Hicks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hicks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Atanatos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hicks, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Hicks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atanatos controls the pace.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass.
Atanatos content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Atanatos passes Hicks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Atanatos decides to return to a standing position.
Atanatos misses with a two punch combination.
Atanatos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Atanatos rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atanatos is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Atanatos won't allow it.
Hicks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Atanatos controls his hands.
#T4#
Atanatos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Atanatos misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries to counter by clinching up but Atanatos breaks away and moves out of range.
Atanatos throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Atanatos connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atanatos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atanatos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atanatos wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sack Atanatos 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#
Atanatos misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Atanatos tries to get set, Hicks tries to push him back and clinch up but Atanatos manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Atanatos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atanatos blocks it with crossed arms.
Hicks misses with a knee to the head.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atanatos.
Atanatos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atanatos trying to stall but Hicks improves his position.
#TD2#
Atanatos successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Hicks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Atanatos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Atanatos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hicks postures up.
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atanatos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Atanatos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Hicks has gone for a leg lock! Atanatos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hicks's guard.#REVB#
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass. #T2#
Hicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Atanatos from controlling successfully.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass. #SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Atanatos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #SUB#
Atanatos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atanatos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atanatos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hicks defends well and Atanatos ends up having to push Hicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atanatos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atanatos somewhat.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atanatos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sack Atanatos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Atanatos swinging wildly here.
Galen Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atanatos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
Atanatos with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Atanatos wriggles free and stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atanatos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Atanatos gets a clinch.
Hicks has Atanatos pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Hicks tries to work over Atanatos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow. #BC2#
Atanatos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Atanatos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atanatos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Atanatos instigates a clinch.
Atanatos has Hicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galen Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sack Atanatos.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hicks as Atanatos tries to tie him up.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Hicks pulls guard.
Atanatos throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Atanatos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atanatos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Atanatos gets to his feet - Hicks follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Atanatos fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atanatos fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Atanatos closes the distance and clinches.
Atanatos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atanatos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atanatos has Hicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atanatos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow. #T4#
Atanatos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hicks prevents it.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Atanatos controls the action.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atanatos's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Atanatos decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Atanatos pushes Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Sack Atanatos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Atanatos circles away.
Galen Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atanatos throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sack Atanatos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atanatos 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sack Atanatos!
An out of breath Sack Atanatos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Carter pushes Atanatos up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Atanatos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Atanatos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter misses with a leg kick
and Atanatos counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Atanatos to acknowledge the strikes.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atanatos is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Atanatos circles away and we're back to standing.
Atanatos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter tries to work over Atanatos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Sack Atanatos has been cut.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atanatos jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Carter lands an elbow just above Atanatos 's eye.
Carter jumps guard but Atanatos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Atanatos wants a takedown.
Carter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Atanatos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carter can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sack Atanatos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atanatos to keep the fight standing.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Atanatos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Atanatos is breathing heavily.
Carter is trying to drag Atanatos to the mat but Atanatos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Carter pulls Atanatos into guard.
Carter pulls Atanatos in close to prevent any damage.
Carter is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Atanatos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atanatos is fighting to break Carter's control of his arms but Carter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Atanatos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Atanatos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Atanatos.
Carter tries to clinch but Atanatos is having none of it.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atanatos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atanatos stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Atanatos pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Atanatos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atanatos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atanatos as he avoids it easily.
Atanatos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakeem Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atanatos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Atanatos persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carter is defended easily by Atanatos.
Atanatos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Carter has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atanatos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Atanatos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Atanatos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Atanatos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakeem Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sack Atanatos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter throws a push kick but Atanatos slaps the foot to one side.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Atanatos.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atanatos tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atanatos to the ground. Atanatos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Atanatos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter tries for a takedown but Atanatos circles away easily
and Atanatos counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Sack Atanatos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Carter.
Atanatos looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Atanatos as Carter shoots in.
Atanatos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atanatos swivels and escapes.#T1#
Atanatos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter wants to clinch
and Atanatos counters with a two punch combo.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Atanatos sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Atanatos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atanatos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atanatos throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Carter clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Atanatos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atanatos is trying to break free.#T2#
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atanatos's efforts to push away.
Atanatos tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Atanatos drops back down to his feet.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carter tries to pull guard but Atanatos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Carter avoiding damage.
Atanatos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Carter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atanatos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Atanatos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Atanatos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atanatos defends well and Carter ends up having to push Atanatos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atanatos attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atanatos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atanatos tried to counter with a leg kick but Carter avoided it.
Atanatos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carter wants to clinch up but Atanatos keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Carter both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Atanatos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Atanatos pushes him off.
Atanatos shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Atanatos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter with the counter takedown but Atanatos avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atanatos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atanatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Atanatos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atanatos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atanatos fails with a takedown attempt.
Sack Atanatos is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Carter moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sack Atanatos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sack Atanatos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carter connects with a body shot.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Atanatos sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Atanatos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Atanatos drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Atanatos avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Atanatos is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atanatos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atanatos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carter to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sack Atanatos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Carter.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atanatos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Carter drags the fight down to the ground.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Atanatos is proving a slippery customer.
Atanatos trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU#
Atanatos gets to his feet. Carter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Carter is looking to clinch.
Atanatos throws a leg kick but Carter checks it.
Carter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A shot to the liver by Atanatos. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Atanatos ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
Carter tries to clinch but Atanatos is having none of it.
Carter is looking to clinch but Atanatos is avoiding it.
Atanatos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter. #T3#
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Atanatos's face.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hakeem Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Carter pulls guard effortlessly.
Carter is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Carter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Carter is trying to keep Atanatos in close.
#T4#
Atanatos trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. #SU#
Atanatos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Atanatos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atanatos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atanatos sprawls well. Atanatos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Atanatos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hakeem Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Atanatos gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter lands a body punch.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atanatos tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atanatos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Atanatos pulls guard effortlessly.
Atanatos is trying to keep Carter in close.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atanatos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Atanatos is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Atanatos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Atanatos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Carter closes the distance and pushes Atanatos back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atanatos walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Atanatos.
Atanatos slaps away a takedown attempt from Carter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sack Atanatos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Carter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter.
Atanatos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Atanatos, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Atanatos against the cage but Atanatos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atanatos attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Nice body kick from Carter.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Atanatos. Atanatos gets slowly back to his feet.
Atanatos is breathing heavily.#T3#
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atanatos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Carter tries to get set, Atanatos tries to push him back and clinch up but Carter manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atanatos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atanatos tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter is working for takedown but Atanatos is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Atanatos has Carter pressed against the cage.
Atanatos misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Carter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Atanatos uses from the top position.
Carter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Atanatos stands and steps away. Carter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atanatos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Atanatos persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Carter rushes Atanatos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Carter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atanatos pinned against the cage. Atanatos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Atanatos stuffs the takedown.
Atanatos just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Carter clinches up with Atanatos and pushes him back against the cage.
Atanatos wants to break free but Carter has control.
#TD2#
Carter jumps into guard, dragging Atanatos to the mat.
Atanatos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atanatos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carter's guard.
Atanatos passes to full mount!
Carter tries to reverse the position but Atanatos maintains control.#T1#
Atanatos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carter because Atanatos loaded up on that one.
Carter tries to improve his position but instead Atanatos has taken his back! #SUB#
Atanatos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Carter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Carter trying to control the hands but Atanatos breaks the grip. #SUB#
Atanatos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carter defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Carter just looking to survive in the bad position. #T2##SUB#
Carter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Atanatos gets his way!
Atanatos throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Atanatos is not going to allow Carter to sit and survive in this position.
Carter covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Carter trying to control the hands but Atanatos won't let him.
Atanatos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Carter tries to escape but Atanatos has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Atanatos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Carter covering up well under a series of strikes from Atanatos. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Atanatos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carter for a finish.
Carter tries to break free.
#SUB#
Atanatos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Carter can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Atanatos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Atanatos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sack Atanatos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Atanatos leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atanatos looking for a takedown.
Atanatos has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
Carter has Atanatos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atanatos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atanatos wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Atanatos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter preventing the sweep.
Sack Atanatos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter is looking to stand up but Atanatos won't let him. #T1#
Carter wants to control from the top but Atanatos keeps moving. #ES#
Atanatos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carter looks to land a combination but Atanatos avoids it well. #CL#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Atanatos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter jumps guard but Atanatos stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sack Atanatos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Carter.
Carter stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atanatos is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atanatos. #T2#
Atanatos fails to pull guard.
Carter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atanatos to keep the fight standing.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Carter jumps guard but Atanatos stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atanatos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atanatos wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atanatos prevents it.
#T3#
Atanatos looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Carter prevents Atanatos from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Carter jumps guard and drags Atanatos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Carter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Atanatos uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Atanatos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Atanatos wants to control but Carter is keeping him busy. #T4#
Atanatos is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Atanatos keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sack Atanatos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atanatos 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sack Atanatos!
Sack Atanatos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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