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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 35
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Akabusi shoots in and gets a takedown into Payne's guard.
Payne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Akabusi is stalling in the full guard.
Akabusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
Akabusi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Akabusi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabusi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akabusi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Akabusi wants to get up but he can't break Payne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akabusi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akabusi off to one side.
Payne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akabusi defends it well.#TD2#
Payne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Payne preventing the sweep.
Akabusi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akabusi looking to control.
Akabusi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne postures up.
#SUB#
Akabusi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akabusi wants to stand up but Payne is controlling him. #T2#
Akabusi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payne wants to get up but he can't break Akabusi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Akabusi with that takedown attempt.
Payne is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Akabusi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Payne to the ground. Akabusi is now in Payne's guard.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Akabusi from controlling successfully.
Akabusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard. #T3#
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akabusi slips nicely into half guard.
Payne is trying to stand up here but Akabusi is controlling him well.
Akabusi content to control rather than advance.
Akabusi is looking to advance position but Payne won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Akabusi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akabusi is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akabusi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Akabusi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Akabusi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akabusi showed some decent athleticism there.
Payne is trying to stand back up but Akabusi is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akabusi is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been informed that Payne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akabusi wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position.
Akabusi controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabusi tries to stand and escape but Payne is controlling the position.
Payne is breathing heavily.#T1#
Akabusi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akabusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akabusi has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Payne 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Akabusi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Akabusi trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Akabusi is really struggling to control Payne but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Akabusi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Payne's legs.
Payne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akabusi connects with a decent elbow.
Akabusi wants to stand but Payne has his arm trapped. #T3##SUB#
Akabusi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akabusi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akabusi is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Akabusi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Payne to his feet.
Akabusi throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akabusi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Morgan Payne has been cut.
Morgan Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Akabusi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard.
Akabusi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Akabusi wants to stand but Payne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akabusi prevents Payne from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akabusi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akabusi trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Akabusi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Payne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Akabusi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt.
Akabusi attempts a counter takedown but Payne avoids it well and moves away.
Akabusi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Payne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akabusi moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.#TD#
Akabusi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payne tries to kick Akabusi off but Akabusi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Akabusi sits in half guard.
Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akabusi. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chris Akabusi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne blocks a head kick by Akabusi.
#TD#
Akabusi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akabusi trying to control the position but Payne is working away. #T2#
Payne parries the strikes from Akabusi easily there. Akabusi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Payne to escape.
Akabusi taking a breather here.
Payne is trying to buck Akabusi off.#T3#
Akabusi landing a few strikes.
Akabusi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face as Akabusi controls the position.
Akabusi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Akabusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Akabusi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payne is not content to let Akabusi control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Akabusi gets a clinch.
Akabusi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akabusi wants to take the fight to the mat but Payne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payne is working for takedown but Akabusi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morgan Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Akabusi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Akabusi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Akabusi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akabusi 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Akabusi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Payne off the cage and back into range.
Ethan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Payne knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
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!#TD2#
Payne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Payne getting side control.
Payne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Payne is controlling well.
Payne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Payne is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Payne prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Payne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Payne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Payne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Payne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Payne is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hunt uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Payne pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Payne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Payne won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Payne trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Payne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hunt pushes a forearm under Payne's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Payne is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Hunt!
Ethan Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Bastian fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Alexander feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bastian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexander controls the pace.
Bastian wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bastian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bastian thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alexander wants to stand but Bastian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Bastian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bastian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bastian trying to control the position but Alexander is working away. #SUB2#
Bastian swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bastian's guard.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bastian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Alexander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bastian wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Bastian is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Alexander slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Alexander performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alexander seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bastian tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg.
Alexander blocks the strikes from Bastian.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bastian is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexander is fending him off so far but Bastian persists. Nope, Alexander circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Bastian shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bastian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bastian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draven Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bastian.
Bastian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Alexander looking to score a takedown here. Bastian is defending well but Alexander drives through and ends up in Bastian's guard.#ES2#
Bastian pushes Alexander off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draven Alexander dominated that round.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alexander pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastian was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.#CL2#
Bastian moves into the clinch.
Bastian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alexander is defending well.
Bastian tries to pull guard but Alexander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bastian wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexander won't allow it.
#BC2#
Bastian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Bastian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bastian smiles and moves away.
We've been informed that Bastian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bastian is looking to clinch.
Alexander tries to clinch but Bastian moves out of range. #CL2#
Bastian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bastian is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bastian down to the mat. Bastian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alexander lands with a shot to the body.
Bastian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexander as he avoids it easily.
Draven Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bastian.#TD#
Alexander closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bastian's guard.
Bastian being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastian trying to keep a closed guard but Alexander is proving a slippery customer.
Bastian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastian striking off his back.
Bastian trying to control the position here.
Alexander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Bastian with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Alexander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastian.
Bastian closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Bastian pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bastian misses with a takedown attempt - Alexander sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander is looking to counter the offense by Bastian and move into the clinch.
Draven Alexander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bastian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Alexander manages to pull guard.
Bastian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Alexander is looking for a triangle here but Bastian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Bastian decides to stand back up. #T4#
Alexander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastian.
Alexander seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bastian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alexander defends well and Bastian ends up having to push Alexander into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexander throws a big counter combination but Bastian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander tries to clinch but Bastian moves out of range. #CL#
Alexander instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastian lands a shot to the body.
Bastian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draven Alexander dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bastian tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bastian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Draven Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander pulls Bastian in close to his closed guard and prevents Bastian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bastian trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexander is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Bastian from controlling successfully.
Alexander has Bastian pulled in close to control his posture.
Bastian postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastian closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Bastian pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Bastian clinches. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Bastian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alexander letting Bastian take a breather here.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bastian stalling against the cage.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Bastian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draven Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Bastian.
Bastian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Bastian breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander leaves Bastian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Bastian tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Bastian back into the cage.#BC#
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Bastian is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bastian has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
#BC#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bastian has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Bastian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Bastian shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bastian has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Alexander feints and as Bastian raises his hands in defense, Alexander changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bastian 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastian wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Bastian.
I think Alexander 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draven Alexander!
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