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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Graham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Graham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but Graham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Tenryu blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Graham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Graham throws a combination that misses
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Graham slips a jab from Tenryu.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham lands an overhand right.
Graham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tenryu to score with a decent uppercut.
Graham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham slips under a jab.#T1#
Graham doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenryu circles away.
Tenryu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tenryu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graham throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Graham throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tenryu connects with a crisp jab.
Graham throws a looping overhand right but Tenryu ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
Graham throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Tenryu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tenryu.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Graham.
Tenryu misses with a low kick as Graham jumps back.#T2#
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham slips a straight right by Tenryu.
Graham misses with a leg kick
and Tenryu counters with a big right hand! Oh Graham is in trouble here! Tenryu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu!
Gen Tenryu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Barrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawson slips a straight right by Barrow.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Barrow.
Barrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrow. Barrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Clyde Barrow has been cut.
Barrow throws a good cross that connects.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrow tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrow slips a jab from Dawson.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrow.
Barrow misses with a hook
#KD#
and Dawson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barrow! Dawson lets Barrow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrow. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dawson. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Barrow.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Graham clinches with his opponent.
Graham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gibbs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gibbs.
Gibbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham.#CL#
Graham rushes Gibbs and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graham lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Graham jumps guard.
Graham wants to stand but Gibbs is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gibbs trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs.
Graham striking off his back but it's not causing Gibbs any problems. #SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Gibbs from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibbs is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graham is pulling down on Gibbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibbs, at least for the moment.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibbs. #T3#
Graham is pulling down on Gibbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibbs, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Gibbs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Graham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Graham has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibbs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gibbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham controlling from the top position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gibbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graham is controlling him.
Gibbs controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibbs swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
David Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Graham clinches.
Graham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graham slowing the pace effectively.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham works on Gibbs's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Graham pushes Gibbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Gibbs tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Graham jumps into guard, dragging Gibbs to the mat.
#SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Gibbs defends easily.
Graham thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Graham has his feet on Gibbs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Graham instigates a clinch. #TD#
Graham ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Graham no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Graham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Graham kicks Gibbs off and gets to his feet.
Gibbs throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
Graham connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Graham closes the distance and pushes Gibbs back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Graham takes the fight into the clinch.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibbs can do to turn this around?#T2##TD#
Graham pulls guard.
Graham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibbs is controlling him. #SUB#
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gibbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gibbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham pulls Gibbs in to control the position. #SU2#
Gibbs gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting. #CL#
Graham forces Gibbs back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Graham manages to pull guard.
Graham has a closed guard, preventing Gibbs from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Graham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Graham manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Graham darts in and clinches Gibbs up against the cage.
Graham keeps control of Gibbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graham as Gibbs tries to tie him up.
Graham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graham smiles and moves away.
Gibbs lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Graham dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Graham has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graham.
A short body shot lands from Graham as the two fighters clinch.
David Graham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gibbs being controlled against the cage.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Graham.
#TD#
Graham has hold of one of Gibbs's legs. Gibbs is fighting the takedown attempt but Graham gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham.
Gibbs trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Graham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham. #T1#
Graham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham.
Graham forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Graham 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.
Gibbs is looking to control Graham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbs avoid being mounted?
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Graham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graham.
David Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gibbs is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Graham seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Graham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Graham seems to be working for a kimura but Gibbs defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Graham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
David Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Graham clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Graham has hold of one of Gibbs's legs. Gibbs is fighting the takedown attempt but Graham gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gibbs pushes Graham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
John Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Graham closes the distance and clinches.
Gibbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Graham has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Graham.
Gibbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Graham has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs is trying to force a seperation but Graham has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graham scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Graham! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Von throws a right and a left that Oneal avoids nicely.
Oneal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oneal misses with a body kick.
Oneal checks a leg kick.
Oneal missing with a left hand there. Von was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oneal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Club de combat in the buildup to the fight.
Von throws a right and a left that Oneal avoids nicely.
Oneal throws the left hand but Von avoids the punch easily.
Oneal tries to clinch there but Von circles away.
Von looks to land a combination but Oneal avoids it well.
Oneal loads up on a big right hand but Von slips the punch.
Von throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von throws a low kick but Oneal moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von lands with an uppercut that bounces Oneal off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Njal Oneal has been cut.
Von pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oneal is out of range and Von settles back down.
Von tries to score with a low kick but Oneal moves his leg out of the way.
Von blocks a head kick by Oneal.
#KD#
Von lands a left and a right that send Oneal crashing to the mat, dazed. Von thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Oneal is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von throws an overhand right that has Oneal reeling! Von follows up with more punches and Oneal is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Theo Von!
Theo Von spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Donk. Oneal catches Lei right on the button with a cross.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#Lei is rocked!
Oneal lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Lei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oneal lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Oneal breaks the clinch.
Crack! A monster head kick from Oneal and Lei falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Oneal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Njal Oneal!
Frito Lei spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a drink!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Graham shoots in and gets a takedown into Seven's guard.#SUB2#
Seven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Seven is tightening it up a little... Graham has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Graham reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Graham taps out! Nice BJJ there by Seven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sir Seven! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Barrow both land. Nice combination.
Barrow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clarkson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barrow scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Barrow gets caught napping as Clarkson dives in and scores a takedown. Barrow manages to retain guard.
Barrow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Clarkson dives into side control.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clarkson is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here.
Barrow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrow trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Clarkson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barrow's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Clarkson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barrow some visible discomfort.
Barrow is trying to escape the position but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Clarkson looks up at the clock and then as Barrow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clarkson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clarkson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrow tries to escape but Clarkson is in control.
Clarkson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barrow is trying to control Clarkson's posture but Clarkson avoids it.
Check out the look on Clarkson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2##SUB2#
Clarkson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barrow looks calm but he's in trouble here. Clarkson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barrow is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Clarkson lets go of the hold and Barrow can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hudson Clarkson!
In his post fight interview, Hudson Clarkson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Oneal throws a jab but it's blocked by Morton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morton takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Leon Morton has been cut.#CL2#
Oneal moves into the clinch successfully.
Morton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oneal has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Oneal breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Morton lands a left and a right that send Oneal crashing to the mat, dazed. Morton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Oneal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Njal Oneal has been cut.
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!#CL#
Morton closes the distance and clinches.
Oneal is still on wobbly legs! Can Morton finish him?
Morton tries to break the clinch but Oneal is controlling the position.
Oneal seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Oneal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morton throws a head kick that misses.
Oneal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morton blocks the body kick.
Morton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morton connects with a right that clearly hurt Oneal. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Morton proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Oneal collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Morton! |
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