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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Makaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dabija up against the cage.
Dabija tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dabija tries to pull guard but Makaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Dabija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Dabija jumps guard and drags Makaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaev is looking to advance position but Dabija has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dabija content just to control the position here.
Makaev tries to hold on but Dabija pushes him away. #T1#
Dabija trying to control but Makaev is having none of it.
Makaev working to try and regain half guard.
Dabija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaev is looking to escape.
Makaev holds of for dear life.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaev is looking to escape.
Makaev is looking to improve his position but Dabija isn't that keen on the idea.
Dabija controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Dabija sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Makaev tries to hold on but Dabija postures up.
Dabija tries to control but Makaev wriggling away.
Makaev wants to control but Dabija is having none of it.
Makaev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dabija. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makaev working to try and regain half guard.
Makaev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dabija looking to control but Makaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dabija breaks from Makaev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija throwing strikes here but Makaev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Dabija dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Dabija feints and as Makaev raises his hands in defense, Dabija changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makaev striking off his back but it's not causing Dabija any problems.
Dabija looking to pass the guard.
Makaev keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully.
Dabija controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaev wants to stand up but Dabija is controlling him. #T1#
Dabija with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dabija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makaev defends it easily.
Dabija is trying to keep Makaev in close.
Makaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Dabija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Makaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dabija is keeping the position for now.
Makaev wants to stand and escape but instead Dabija has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Makaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marius Dabija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabija stops Makaev from standing up.
Makaev looking to control.
#T4#
Dabija stops Makaev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Makaev.
#CL2#
Makaev closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Makaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dabija jumps guard but Makaev stands there with Dabija around his waist. Dabija gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Makaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dabija uses from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija stops Makaev from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baysangur Makaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Dabija shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makaev's guard.
Dabija trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dabija tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaev is retaining full guard.
Dabija passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dabija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaev can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Dabija wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaev, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dabija looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Dabija tries for a kimura but Makaev is defending well.
Makaev isn't going anywhere.
Dabija working away.#SUB#
Dabija is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makaev is looking for a sweep.#T2#
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.
Dabija trying to control the action but Makaev is working from the bottom.
Makaev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dabija is controlling him well.
Dabija in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Dabija has hold of Makaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Makaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dabija cranks the arm and Makaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Makaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marius Dabija!
During a confident post fight interview, Marius Dabija thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a takedown but Hassel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedsharipov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hassel is looking to clinch but Magomedsharipov is avoiding it.
Hassel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hassel shoots in and drives through. Magomedsharipov sprawls well.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassel tries to clinch but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedsharipov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedsharipov blocks the body kick.
Magomedsharipov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassel defends it well.
Hassel tries to clinch but Magomedsharipov is having none of it.
Magomedsharipov circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassel lands a nice looking body shot.
Hassel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedsharipov avoids the head kick by Hassel.
Hassel throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedsharipov moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Hassel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hassel is trying to force a seperation but Magomedsharipov has the dominant position.#TD#
Hassel jumps guard and drags Magomedsharipov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hassel pulls Magomedsharipov in to control the position.
Hassel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedsharipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedsharipov postures up.
Hassel has Magomedsharipov pulled in close to control his posture.
Hassel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedsharipov trying to control but Hassel is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hassel holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Hassel throws a head kick but Magomedsharipov moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hassel.
Hassel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedsharipov has time to react.
Hassel lands a jab-cross combination.
Hassel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Hassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassel shoots in but Magomedsharipov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hassel cracks Magomedsharipov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassel shoots in for a double leg but Magomedsharipov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Magomedsharipov. No joy for Hassel on that attempt. #TD2#
Magomedsharipov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedsharipov takes a little break here. Hassel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magomedsharipov wants to control but Hassel is keeping him busy.
Magomedsharipov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hassel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedsharipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hassel is not content to let Magomedsharipov control the position.
Hassel is trying to control Magomedsharipov's posture but Magomedsharipov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Magomedsharipov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Magomedsharipov working away.#SUB2#
Magomedsharipov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for a kimura but Hassel is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedsharipov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hassel can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Hassel is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Hassel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hassel throws a leg kick but Magomedsharipov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassel shoots for a takedown but Magomedsharipov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magomedsharipov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hassel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedsharipov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hassel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Hassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magomedsharipov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hassel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hassel duly obliges. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hassel is defended easily by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hassel shoots in for a takedown but Magomedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassel slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hassel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedsharipov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassel fails with the takedown.
Hassel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##TD2#
Hassel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Hassel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hassel wants to sweep here but Magomedsharipov controlling him for the moment.
Hassel is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedsharipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hassel keeping moving, preventing Magomedsharipov from controlling successfully.
Hassel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedsharipov stands and throws Hassel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Magomedsharipov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hassel can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hassel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hassel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hassel parries the strikes from Magomedsharipov easily there. Magomedsharipov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hassel to escape.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedsharipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hassel keeps working. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hassel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hassel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hassel missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hassel wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hassel is looking to improve his position.
Magomedsharipov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hassel closes the distance and clinches up with Magomedsharipov, looking for a takedown. Hassel pushes Magomedsharipov against the cage but Magomedsharipov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedsharipov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassel circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hassel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hassel.
Hassel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hassel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Hassel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magomedsharipov swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hassel tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedsharipov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hassel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Hassel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hassel misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Magomedsharipov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hassel!
Hassel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Magomedsharipov connects with a decent elbow.
Hassel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hassel is letting Magomedsharipov control him for a moment. #T2#
Hassel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedsharipov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedsharipov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magomedsharipov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Magomedsharipov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position but Hassel is working away. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hassel is defending well.
Hassel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedsharipov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Magomedsharipov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take a break and control but Hassel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hassel wants to control but Magomedsharipov is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassel is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedsharipov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedsharipov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hassel is just riding it out for now. Magomedsharipov eventually gives up the hold.
Hassel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedsharipov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hassel moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hassel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedsharipov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedsharipov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hassel wants to get back to his feet but Magomedsharipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedsharipov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hassel moves in looking to clinch but Magomedsharipov pushes him off.
Hassel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magomed Magomedsharipov.
I think Magomedsharipov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Magomedsharipov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Morrison throws a series of strikes that have Wanliss backpedaling.
#ROC#Wanliss is rocked!#CL#
Morrison closes the distance and clinches.
Wanliss is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?#BC2#
Wanliss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanliss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Wanliss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrison rattles Wanliss with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wanliss tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Morrison dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wanliss stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Morrison!
Johnny Morrison bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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